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Ernesto Strengthens Into A Hurricane
Ernesto has now intensified into a hurricane, and the Bermuda Weather Service confirmed it is a “threat to Bermuda.” The latest forecast from the NHC said, “The center of Hurricane Ernesto was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 67.6 West. Ernesto is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest... Read more of this article
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Cruise To Win
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island claimed a convincing 3-0 victory at home to Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship on Saturday [August 10]. Grant Stoneman opened the scoring with a header in the 29th minute before Frank Nodarse doubled the score in the 49th minute with another header. Joe Brito completed the scoring in the 91st minute with a close-range... Read more of this article
BELCO Monitoring Tropical Storm Ernesto
[Updated] BELCO is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Ernesto and urged “everyone to prepare and ensure their properties and belongings are secure.” In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, the company said, “As of 6AM today, BDA Weather Service shared that Tropical Storm Ernesto is a threat, forecasting the system... Read more of this article
Carl Neblett To Run For OBA In C36 By-Election
The One Bermuda Alliance previously announced that Carl Neblett is the approved candidate for Constituency 36 Sandy’s North, and they confirmed this week that he will stand in the by-election. The by-election – which was called due to the resignation of PLP MP Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons — will be held on October 4th. Mr Neblett’s... Read more of this article
PLP Begins Selection For C36 By-Election
The PLP’s “candidate selection process is a crucial and democratic step” and “this process has officially begun, in close partnership with the Branch Executive of Constituency 36,” PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said. Ms Simmons stated, “On behalf of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party [PLP], I would like to address... Read more of this article
BMHF To Host ‘Steps To Mental Wellness’ Walk
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation announced the “Steps to Mental Wellness” 5K Walk on October 6, 2024, to raise awareness for mental health. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF], in partnership with CG and their Zest Wellness Programme, is thrilled to announce the upcoming “Steps to Mental Wellness”... Read more of this article
Penn State Celebrates Swimmers At Olympics
Penn State celebrated five current and former members of the Penn State swimming and diving program who competed up the 2024 Paris Olympics, including Bermudian swimmers Emma and Jack Harvey. As far as the Harvey siblings — the first brother and sister duo to represent Bermuda in the Olympics in swimming — the university said, “Jack... Read more of this article
Somerset Cricket Offers Discounted Plywood
[Written by Patrick Bean] With the demand for plywood increased as a result of the threat of Topical Storm Ernesto, Somerset Cricket Club is offering sheets of the material to the general public at a discounted price of $60. As of this morning, Tropical Storm Ernesto is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point... Read more of this article
Butterfield Competes In Leadville Trail MTB Race
Tyler Butterfield successfully completed the renowned Leadville Trail 100 MTB in the Colorado Rockies, finishing the grueling 100-mile course with its 12,000 feet of elevation gain in a time of 7:40.59. Butterfield’s performance placed him 105th overall out of a competitive field, 93rd among the 1,283 male participants, and a notable 15th in the... Read more of this article
Ministry Collaboration With UN Women Office
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors announced a new initiative in collaboration with the UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation. A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative is part of the Joint Sustainable Development Goals [SDG] Programme “Building Back Equal through... Read more of this article
Augustus Begins Mastercard Championships
Daniel Augustus began competing in the 2024 Mastercard Tour Championships at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. The Bermudian golfer shot an opening round 4-over par 76, Augustus finished T42nd, his round consisted of 1 birdie, 12 pars, and 5 bogies. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Mosquera & Newton Compete In Jamaica Trio... Read more of this article
St. George’s Earn Premier Division 50 Overs
The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed the 50 overs league winners. The St. George’s Cricket Club was crowned the premier division champions, and Warwick Workmen’s Club are the first division champions. Related Stories Ebbin & Bellbridge Defeat Gellibrand Emmerson Carrington To Officiate In Argentina Kamau Leverock Joins Gujrat In Indian League Cricket... Read more of this article
