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Cameron Adkins Wins Carifta Silver Medal
Cameron Adkins claimed Bermuda’s first medal on day one of the Carifta Games after winning silver in the Under-17 Boys’ 1,500 metres at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday [April 19] Adkins clocked a time of 4min 12.86sec, with Sammy Christopher, of Trinidad, taking gold in 4:09.65 and Luke Plummer, of Jamaica, rounding... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda In Carifta Opening Ceremony
Bermuda’s young athletes took part in the 52nd Carifta Games opening ceremony in Trinidad & Tobago. The island has over 20 athletes representing it in the track and field and swimming events, joining top competitors from across the Caribbean in this prestigious regional competition. Related Stories Minister Darrell Cheers On CARIFTA Athletes Minister... Read more of this article
Rising Stars Ready For 2025 Carifta Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s rising stars are set to make an impact at the Carifta Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Several members of the island’s squad will make their debuts at the annual regional competition, which provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents. DeVon Bean, the Bermuda National Athletics Association... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Depart For Carifta Games
Bermuda’s track & field team departed for Trinidad & Tobago yesterday [April 16] to compete in the 52nd Carifta Games, which begin on Saturday [April 19]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Track & Field Carifta Team departed yesterday [April 16], and the Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s 2025 Carifta Track & Field Team
The Bermuda National Athletics Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2025 Carifta Games, which scheduled to take place from April 19 to 21 in Trinidad and Tobago, with almost 20 young athletes set to represent Bermuda in the prestigious event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Athletics Association proudly extends its heartfelt... Read more of this article
2025 Bermuda Carifta Swim Team Announced
Bermuda Swimming has announced that Marleigh Howes, Sylvia Lim, Katherine Wheddon, Thomas Cechini, and Connor Hupman will compete in the 2025 Carifta Championships in Trinidad next month. A spokesperson said, “XXXVIII Carifta 2025 will take place this April 19th to 22nd in Trinidad. “Bermuda Swimming is excited to announce the team that met... Read more of this article
Carifta Games: Selection & Expectations
BNAA President Dr. Freddie Evans clarified that meeting the Carifta qualification standard is just the first step, and “as per Carifta regulations, only two athletes per event, per age group, can be selected, making the competition for spots highly competitive.” BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans, “As you all know, it is Carifta time—a... Read more of this article
Athletes Qualify For Carifta At Pacers Meet
Three Bermuda athletes secured their spots for the Carifta Games at the Pacers Meet, with more hopefuls set to compete at the BSSF National Schools Championship this Friday. A spokesperson said, “The chase for Carifta glory is heating up! The Bermuda Pacers Meet on Saturday, March 8, saw three athletes book their spots for the 2025 Carifta Games... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Five More Carifta Medals
Bermuda won five more medals on the second day of the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships. A spokesperson said, “On the second and final day of competition, the Bermuda triathlon team successfully competed in the aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay bringing home five more medals. Naomi MacGuinness won her second individual gold medal... Read more of this article
Triathlon: BTA Carifta Selection Trial Results
The Bermuda Triathlon Association hosted a qualifier for the Triathlon Carifta Games to be held in Barbados this August, at Clearwater Beach. Jackson Langley won the 16-19 age group boy’s race clocking a time of 1:03:27, Naomi MacGuinness won the girls 11-12 age group division clocking 20:16, while the boys’ 11-12 age group division was won... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell’s Trip To Grenada Cost $3,852.23
A trip in March 2024 by Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell to Grenada cost $3,852.23, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from March 30, 2024 – April 1, 2024, and the web page listing said, “Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator, the Hon. Owen K. Darrell was... Read more of this article
Jake Brislane Wins Second Carifta Medal
Jake Brislane won his second medal at the Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in St George’s, Grenada, yesterday [April 1]. Brislane, who won bronze in the boys under-20 1,500 metres on the opening day of the competition on Saturday, claimed silver in the 5,000 in 15min 42.42sec. The 19-year-old went one better than last year’s Games... Read more of this article
