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Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
The police have confirmed that a male motorcycle rider has died following a collision early this morning [Aug 28], marking the 12th road fatality of the year A spokesperson said, “Around 1:55a.m. Monday, 28th August, 2023, Police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to a reported single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle... Read more of this article
Caesar Places Third At Masters Olympia
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ross Caesar has claimed a third-place finish in the men’s classic physique at the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro League Masters Olympia in Cluj, Romania, this weekend. Caesar was up against some of the world’s elite competitors at the prestigious event, held at the BT Arena, which made... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Bermuda Pride Parade held, boxer Andre Lambe win in Texas, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: BWS Expect To Issue Tropical Storm Watch OBA’s Ben Smith To Run In By-Election Eight Bermudians Complete FinTech Programme Keunna Dill... Read more of this article
BWS Expect To Issue Tropical Storm Watch
Hurricane Franklin remains a ‘potential threat’ to Bermuda and the Bermuda Weather Service “expect to be issuing a Tropical Storm Watch” on Monday [Aug 28]. The BWS said, “After an afternoon chat with the National Hurricane Center, it seems that Franklin’s forecast is becoming a bit more consistent. We now expect... Read more of this article
Eight Bermudians Complete FinTech Programme
Eight Bermudians who participated in the Government’s 6-week global FinTech Education Programme received their certificates of Achievement at a reception held in their honour on August 24th, hosted by the Economic Development Department [EDD]. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the successful culmination of their intensive journey... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith To Run In By-Election
[Updated] The OBA announced that Ben Smith — a former MP who currently serves in the Senate — will be their candidate for the by-election in Smith’s South on October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is pleased to announce that Ben Smith, JP, has been confirmed as its candidate to run in the October 5 by-election. “Currently... Read more of this article
Video: Lambe Wins In Texas, Retains Boxing Title
[Updated with video + written by Stephen Wright] Andre Lambe has retained his American Boxing Organisation [ABO] regional welterweight title after defeating Bryan Springs in Cleveland, Texas, last night [August 26]. Lambe was awarded a unanimous points victory after dominating Texan Springs in the six-round bout at the Cleveland Civic Centre to improve... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Pride Party At Victoria Park
The Bermuda Pride Parade for 2023 took place yesterday [Aug 26], and following the parade, a lively block party was hosted at Victoria Park in the afternoon, featuring a vibrant display of local entertainment. You can view coverage of some of the afternoon festivities below, and all of Bernews coverage of this year and past years Pride events here. Related... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 5 Medals In Carifta Triathlon
The 5th annual CARIFTA Triathlon got underway in Nassau, Bahamas, with Bermuda’s athletes making a strong showing to win five medals on the first day. In the female 11-12 age group division, Sofia LeClerc finished 5th with a time of 24:06, Daisy Langley was 9th clocking 25:57, while Riana Robinson was 12th with a time of 27:24, Elena Bortoli crossed... Read more of this article
Cricket: Eastern County Defeat Western County
At the White Hill Field, the Eastern County XI defeated the Western County XI by 107 runs. The Eastern County XI batted first and were bowled out for 262, Jan Johan Nel was the top scorer with 74, Jarryd Richardson added 65, Nel faced 81 balls, hitting 2 fours and 5 sixes, while Richardson faced89 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes. Antonio Darrell... Read more of this article
Football: Guadeloupe Defeat Bermuda U14
Guadeloupe defeated Bermuda 1-0 in the CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series semifinal in Antigua. The organisers said, “Guadeloupe punched their ticket to the Tier II 2023 CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series when they defeated Bermuda 1-0 in their semifinal encounter on Saturday at the ABFA Technical Center in St. John’s, Antigua. “Guadeloupe... Read more of this article
Results: 5 Bermudian Footballers Overseas
Bermudian footballers Dale Eve, Keziah Martin, Reggie Lambe, Kole Hall, and Milan Butterfield were recently in action overseas. Dale Eve Dale Eve and his Alvechurch FC teammates went down 2 – 0 to Needham Market on the road. Keziah Martin Keziah Martin and his Boston United picked up a 2-0 win at home against Warrington Town in the Vanarama National... Read more of this article
