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Police Appeal: Help Locate 16-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ni’asa Pitcher. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pitcher is described as 5’ 5” in height, light complexioned, slim built with black hair worn in a small bun. “She was last seen in the area of Smith’s Avenue, Warwick, around 10:00 p.m. on... Read more of this article

Moore & Harvey Both Qualify For Semi Finals

[Updated with videos] [Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey have qualified for the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals tonight [Aug 2] at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore, who will compete in her third semi-final in Birmingham, finished fourth in her heat this morning in 29.29sec, while Harvey came fifth in her heat in 29.38... Read more of this article

Video: August 2nd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police thanked public for cooperation, 31 arrests over Cup Match holiday weekend, Dr Anna Neilson-Williams appointed chief of psychiatry, structural fire on Church Street, 2022/23 Bermuda Festival line up announced, football team defeat Anguilla 3-0 and Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey reach 50 backstroke semis are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Defeat Anguilla 3-0

The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team played against Anguilla today [Aug 1] recording an impressive 3-0 victory. The match is part of the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship taking place in Tampa, and Empress O’Loughlin scored the first goal for Bermuda, Eva Tuzo scored the second goal, and she then followed up with her second goal of the... Read more of this article

Sakari Famous: ‘Biggest Stage Of My Career’

[Written by Stephen Wright] High jumper Sakari Famous heads into the Commonwealth Games in top form after enjoying her best-ever collegiate season. Famous, who transferred to McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from the University of Georgia last year, has enjoyed a stellar campaign, achieving multiple personal bests and national records. The... Read more of this article

20 Videos: Cup Match Parties, Decor, Fun & More

Motorcades, music concerts, parties, art, festive decorations and the cricket match were all on the agenda for this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend, with people from around the island coming together to celebrate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day in a myriad of ways, and to relive some of the excitement of the holiday weekend, you can view... Read more of this article

Fun Camps Retreats Aim To Inspire Youth

[Written by Stephen Wright] Keishen Bean knew for some time he wanted to help tackle the “scourge of violence” on the island and inspire boys to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Unsure of what action to take, he met with fellow former footballers, Trey Bean, his brother, Darius Cox, Aaron Williams and Anthony Bascome, a leading educational therapist,... Read more of this article

31 Arrests Over Cup Match Holiday Weekend

The police thanked the public for their cooperation during the Cup Match holiday weekend, noting that there “were no untoward incidents reported” at the cricket match or at any of the other social events, however overall there were 31 total arrests made this past weekend and sadly we recorded our eighth road traffic fatality of 2022. A police... Read more of this article

Video: Structural Fire On Church Street

Firefighters extinguished a “structural fire” on Church Street in Hamilton this morning [Aug 1]. A spokesperson said, “On Monday August 1, 2022 at 8:36am BFRS Dispatch received a report of a confirmed fire in a multi floor structure on Church Street, Hamilton. “BFRS responded with two appliances from Hamilton Station with six... Read more of this article

Dr Neilson-Williams Appointed Chief Of Psychiatry

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Dr Anna Neilson-Williams has been appointed as chief of psychiatry, effective 15 August 2022. A spokesperson said, “Dr Neilson-Williams has been the acting chief of psychiatry since September 2021. “The chief of psychiatry provides clinical direction and administrative leadership for mental health, substance... Read more of this article

Dage Minors Looks Forward To 1,500m Race

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors says he feels the entire island will be rooting for him when he races in his 1,500 metres heat at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday. Minors captured the hearts of a nation when he thrilled a packed crowd at the Flora Duffy Stadium by finishing third in a world-class field in his event at the... Read more of this article

Moore Sets New Bermuda Record At Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Madelyn Moore said the Commonwealth Games could not have gone much better for her after setting a new national record and reaching two semi-finals. Moore competes in her final event tomorrow, the 50 metres backstroke, when she looks to qualify for her third semi-final in Birmingham. She raced in the 50 freestyle... Read more of this article

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