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Bermudian Footballers Join Thomas College
Bermudian footballers Isaiah Francis and Adio DeShield-Tankard have joined Thomas College’s men’s football programme for the upcoming season. Isaiah Francis, a defender studying business administration, comes to Thomas College from the Berkeley Institute and plays for the Somerset Trojans. “I chose Thomas College because it felt like... Read more of this article
Cheyenne Tavares Returns To BCB As Intern
Cheyenne Tavares returned to the Bermuda Cricket Board as an intern after her first year studying sport management at Bournemouth University, building on her previous experience from 2022. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announce the return of summer intern Cheyenne Tavares. “Cheyenne first came to us... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda A Golf Hub Since The 1800s
[Column written by Kim Swan] Over a century ago, Bermuda emerged as a golf destination, enhancing its tourism by drawing influential figures and establishing numerous golf courses since the 1800s. Bermuda, with the most golf courses per square mile of any country, came about because the desirability of Bermuda as a golf mecca was identified over 100... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Closing Early On Friday
[Updated] Butterfield’s Banking Centres will close early on August 16 due to Hurricane Ernesto, with a planned reopening on August 19th. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to Hurricane Ernesto, all of our Banking Centres will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 16, and for the entirety of the weekend. We anticipate reopening... Read more of this article
Ex-Artillerymen’s Donates $1K To Eliza Dolittle
The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association’s annual Mother’s Day brunch on May 12 has resulted in a $1,000 donation to The Eliza Dolittle Society. A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Since the inception of this event in May 2017,... Read more of this article
College To Close On Aug 16 Due To Ernesto
Bermuda College will close on August 16 due to Hurricane Ernesto and aims to reopen on August 19, depending on the post-storm assessment. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will be closed all day on Friday, August 16 as a result of the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. The College anticipates re-opening on Monday, August 19, pending a positive... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells & Bristol Compete In Carabao Cup
Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates exited the Carabao Cup after a 1 – 0 defeat to Coventry City at Ashton Gate. Ellis Simms’ 65th-minute goal proved the difference between the two sides despite an array of chances for Liam Manning’s side. Wells and his teammates return to league action on Saturday, August 17th [3pm] against Millwall... Read more of this article
Weather Service Issue ‘Hurricane Warning’
The Bermuda Weather Service has now upgraded the ‘Hurricane Watch’ to a ‘Hurricane Warning’. In their update this morning [Aug 15], they said, “BWS continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Ernesto, now about 553 nautical miles to the southwest of Bermuda. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Bermuda “A... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe Begins ILCA UK Open & National
Sebastian Kempe began competing in the 2024 ILCA UK Open & National Championships at the WPNSA. The race official got the ILCA7 fleet off after a delay. James Foster won the day with a 1st, and 2nd place finish – and moved to the top of the fleet. One point behind is Finley Dickinson discarding an 8th in the first race. James Percival-Cooke... Read more of this article
Cricket: Chare Smith Leads Uphill To Victory
Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Winscombe Cricket Club by 8 wickets. Uphill won the toss and sent Winscombe to bat, they bowled them out for 118, Alexander Brit was the top scorer with 30, Kieran Chapman was the pick of the Uphill Castle bowlers with figures of 3-0-15-3, Smith bowled 5-0-31-1. In reply, Uphill Castle... Read more of this article
Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships
Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the 2024 Mastercard Tour Championships at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Augustus shot a second and final round 2-over par 74, to finish T43rd overall at 6-over par. Augustus’ round consisted of 2 birdies, 15 pars, and 1 quadruple bogey. Related Stories Golfers Continue Caribbean Championships Betschart And Mosquera... Read more of this article
Two Women Killed In Florida Collision
Florida police have confirmed the tragic news that Lisa Jackson and Geraldine Francis were killed in a road collision on August 11. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said, “The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit has arrested the driver believed to be responsible for a double fatal traffic crash in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday... Read more of this article
