Author Archive: Bernews5
Coach Blanchette Hails Bermuda U14 Display
[Written by Stephen Wright] Vashun Blanchette, the Bermuda Under-14 boys’ football team coach, believes his young players have gained invaluable experience from their remarkable run at the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago. Blanchette’s team showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, advancing to... Read more of this article
St. David’s Win Eastern Junior Championship
St. David’s Cricket Club are the 2024 Junior Eastern County Champions. St. David’s Cricket Club Win by 309 runs: St. David’s Cricket Club 375/4 Cleveland County 66 With the series level at 1 – 1, the St. David’s Cricket Club put this match out of reach while batting first scoring 375/4, Isaiah O’Brien scored 174 not out, he hit 8 fours,... Read more of this article
Willow Cuts Crowned Western County Champions
Willow Cuts are the 2024 Western County Cricket Association Cup Champions. Willow Cuts Win by 8 Wickets: Southampton Rangers 147 Willow Cuts 150/2 At the White Hill Field, challengers Southampton Rangers, won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 147, captain Dalin Richardson was the top scorer with 73 not out, which came off 121 balls,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 26
Monday August 26 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am and sunset will be at 7:50pm. High tide will be at 2:08am and 2:48pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Hopkins Finishes 8th In Stage Two
Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates continued competing in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe Stage two was a 151.5km Road Race. Hopkins finished eighth in a mass group sprint with a time of 3:33:26, which was 44 seconds off the Stage Winner Quentin Bezza who clocked 3:32:42. Hopkins is in 3rd overall in the grand championship. Related... Read more of this article
Bowlers Continue Pan American Championships
Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team members continued competing in the Pan American Championships in Reno, Nevada. Playing in the men’s team event Bermuda after six rounds moved up three places from their starting position of 14th place with 3,017 pins, to finish 11th with 6,090 combined pins. David Maycock led the team with 1,353 pins, Damien... Read more of this article
Bermuda Squash Team Defeat Jamaica
Bermuda’s squash players secured a victory in the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships, edging Jamaica 3-2 in the men’s division final. The tournament, held at the Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Center, saw Bermuda capitalize on Jamaica’s depleted roster, with Brendon Fourie receiving a walkover win. Taylor... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Collision In St. George’s
A 50-year-old man has been transported to hospital for treatment after a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in St. George’s. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00pm on Saturday 24th, August 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 25
Sunday August 25 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am and sunset will be at 7:51pm. High tide will be at 1:15am and 1:49pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
BFA Announce 2024/25 Season Transfers
The Bermuda Football Association released the the confirmed transfers for the upcoming 2024/25 season across the Premier Division, First Division, and youth players transitioning to senior teams in the local leagues. A spokesperson said, “Several Premier Division clubs have bolstered their ranks with new talent. Devonshire Colts Football Club,... Read more of this article
Clarke Named New Financial Assistance Director
Mr. Charles Clarke has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Financial Assistance, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Clarke will assume responsibility for the overall management and operation of the Department of Financial Assistance, including programme planning... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 24
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 24th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to arrive. On... Read more of this article
