Author Archive: Bernews3
Ranae Kai To Host Book Launch On Oct 30
Ranae Kai is inviting the public to attend a book launch on Saturday, October 30 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at John Smith’s Bay. A spokesperson said, “The wait is over. By God’s grace alone, Ranae Kai is excited to officially introduce Jewel to the world. From a great anticipating preorder season to excitedly launching Jewel. “It is with... Read more of this article
Free Golf Lessons Held On Flora Duffy Day
In celebration of Flora Duffy Day, free golf lessons were offered yesterday [Oct 18] at Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson previously said, “Kim Swan, Golf Coach at Port Royal Developmental Golf Program, reveals a great response to the free golf lessons with Kim Swan at Port Royal Driving Range on Flora Duffy Day.” Mr. Swan said, “I wanted... Read more of this article
Goslings Launches “Flora Gold” Bermuda Rum
Gosling’s is launching a limited release aged rum — called ‘Flora Gold’ — in collaboration with Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with 15 bottles, which have been signed by Ms Duffy, set to be auctioned with proceeds to benefit the Flora Fund, which supports aspiring Bermudian athletes. A spokesperson said, “Goslings... Read more of this article
Trio Attain Impressive Results In UK Swim Meets
Three Harbour swimmers Giada Dudley-Pun, Finn Moseley, and Sam Williamson were in action swimming in the first short course meet of the season at the Lindsay Powell Memorial Meet held at the Plymouth Life Centre in Plymouth, England. The meet was the first opportunity to post-qualification times for the main event of the short course season – the... Read more of this article
Bowlers Continue Competing In Columbia
The Bermuda bowlers have completed competing in the 2021 PANAM Bowling Elite Championships Men’s Doubles in CALI Columbia. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Carl Reid, Dennis Joell, Dayvon Tucker, and Steven Riley are looking to qualify for next year’s World Cup and World Games. Tucker and Reid finished in... Read more of this article
Fischer & Blair Academy Defeat Mercerburg
Sydney Fischer and her Blair Academy Varsity Field Hockey teammates returned to their winning ways with an 8 – 0 win over Mercerburg Academy. Blair leading goal scorer Ella Gaitan led the way with five goals Maddie Miller added two goals, with Avery Robertson adding the other. Related Stories Bermuda Defeat Panama In CAC Qualifier Hockey: Hurricanes... Read more of this article
Video: October 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Island celebrates Flora Duffy Day, Corkscrew Hill renamed Flora Duffy Hill, Flora Duffy Stadium named, Flora Duffy commemorative stamps, Lamb Foggo Centre to resume normal hours, Nia Christopher scores in Towson draw, Colin Powell dies at age 84, BIU urges their members to listen to doctors not social media quacks and 189 Covid cases announced... Read more of this article
Jack Harvey Helps Penn State Men Win
Jack Harvey and his 25th ranked Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates recently earned a 161-132 road win at West Virginia. Harvey led off the Penn State Men’s 400 Yard Medley Relay D team that finished seventh with a time of 3:32.35. During the Men’s 100 Yard Backstroke, Harvey finished sixth by touching the wall in a time of 52.28. Harvey... Read more of this article
Video: Nia Christopher Scores In Towson Draw
Nia Christopher scored for the Towson University women’s soccer team, marking her 12th goal of the season, with the Bermudian footballer now tied for third for goals in a single season in Towson history. The school’s match report said, “Nia Christopher scored in on the Towson University women’s soccer team’s final chance in... Read more of this article
Colin Powell: Opposition Leader’s Condolences
Opposition Leader Cole Simons has extended condolences following the passing of General Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state in the United States. Mr Simons said, “I am saddened to hear of the passing of another great man in history, General Colin L Powell. Gen Powell wasn’t only an American statesman, but man whose voice resonated around... Read more of this article
Robinson Scores Twice In Thomas College Win
Bermuda’s Shane Robinson scored twice for Thomas College Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 6-0 victory over University of Maine – Presque Isle. The school’s match report said, “Men’s Soccer rebounded from their tough loss earlier this week with a commanding 6-nil win over University of Maine – Presque Isle. “Thomas... Read more of this article
Video: Students Pay Tribute To Flora Duffy
The Department of Culture has released a tribute video featuring students, including the Tri-Headz kids, poet Alay Burgess Rocker, the Y7, Y8, and Y9 arts students of Warwick Academy, and Bermudian students in Dubai sharing the “ways Bermuda’s Olympic gold winner Flora Duffy has inspired them.” The video description says, “TheTri-Headz... Read more of this article
