Category: Sports
Bermuda Sailors Continue Competing In Greece
The 2023 Optimist Open European Championships continued in Thessaloniki, Greece, with three sailors flying the Bermuda flag. Only one race was held on day two to take the series to 4 races. James Ganal continues to lead the Bermuda fleet in 109th place with 134 points after finishing 40th, Rory Savage is in 135th place with 170 points, and Evan Davis... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Somerset & St George’s
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Somerset and St George’s Cup Match graphic. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Celebrating Special Olympians
Bermuda’s Special Olympians – who recently won 11 medals at the World Games in Berlin, Germany — traveled via a motorcade to the Cabinet Grounds today [July 18] where they received certificates in recognition of their achievement. Speaking at the event today, Premier David Burt said, “Good afternoon Ministers, Distinguished guests,... Read more of this article
U17 Basketball Team To Participate In Tour
The Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] is taking an U17 Junior Men’s National Team to Ontario, Canada to participate in a development tour at IEM Basketball from July 18 to 25, 2023. A spokesperson said, “IEM Basketball is York’s largest basketball organization for boys and girls with over 2,000 players and over 175 coaches making IEM one... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Begin European Championships
The 2023 Optimist Open European Championships started in Thessaloniki, Greece, with three sailors flying the Bermuda flag. Three races were completed for all five fleets with the sea breeze around 7 knots. James Ganal leads the Bermuda fleet in 99th place with 94 points after finishes of 40th, 36th, and 18th; Rory Savage is in 127th place with 124 points,... Read more of this article
Bean Wilson Scores 50 For Golcar Cricket Club
Janhoi Bean Wilson and his Golcar Cricket Club 2nd XI teammates went down by 6 wickets against Thongsbridge Cricket Club in England. Batting first, Golcar were bowled all out for 112 after being sent to bat. Bean Wilson was the top scorer with 50, which came off 49 balls, he hit 4 fours and 3 sixes in his inning, D Wagstaff was the pick of the Thonsbridge... Read more of this article
Swimmers Set To Compete In Japan
Bermuda swimmers headed to Fukuoka, Japan to compete in the 20th edition of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships. Emma Harvey, Jack Harvey, Madelyn Moore, and Benedict Parfit are representing Bermuda at the event, and the team is accompanied by Bermuda National Coach Ben Smith. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos... Read more of this article
Bermuda Competes In Billie Jean King Opener
Bermuda started competing in the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III in Panama City, Panama. The Bermuda team consists of Jahzuena Bradshaw-Douglas, Shelby Madeiros, Nadhira Durham, Airez Gilbert-Simons, and Amaya Rollins, with Captain Jacklyn Lambert. Bermuda has been drawn in Pool A alongside Puerto Rico, Cuba, Barbados, and Antigua & Barbuda. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Jr Caribbean Squash Championships Day Two
The National Lotteries Authority XXXIX Junior Caribbean Squash Championships continued in St Vincent & the Grenadines, with Bermuda players back in action. Boys Under 19 Daniel Ringer went down 3 – 0 to Brady Holmes 11-9, 11-9, 11-8. Girls Under 17 Rose Paulos defeated Olivia Sherratt 11-5, 11-3, 11-3, Rose Paulos defeated Rylee Rodrigues 11-9,... Read more of this article
Erin Smith Wins Class In Tryon Summer Series
Erin Smith competed in the Tryon Summer Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina. Competing in week four in the low adult jumper 1.0m class, Smith riding Arezzo Blue claimed the win. Smith and Arezzo Blue walked away with 7th on the first day of the individual and a 7th on the overall competing in the USHJA Adult Zone Championships. Related... Read more of this article
Challenger II Wins Leatrice Oatley Trophy
Hosted by the St. George’s Dinghy & Sports Club, the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Association held the inaugural race for the newly-created Leatrice Oatley Trophy in Mangrove Bay. Challenger II, representing Sandys Boat Club won the historic event, where all four active dinghies were sailed by all-women crews. The Leatrice Oatley Trophy is to be presented... Read more of this article
Cervino Wins Zonal Regatta U19 In Italy
Matteo Cervino received a great 18th birthday present on Sunday with an excellent showing in the Zonal regatta held near the seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia in Tuscany, Italy, coming in 1st in the U19 category and 1st absolute with a total of 29 sailors competing in the ILCA 6 class. With low winds and only being able to achieve two races... Read more of this article
