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Bermuda 2022 Carifta Swimming Team Named
The Carifta Swimming Championships will take place this April in Barbados, marking the first time they will be held since 2020, and Bermuda will be fielding a team. “Over that period of time unfortunately several swimmers have missed their opportunity to be selected for Carifta,” a spokesperson said. “Some of them have aged out and... Read more of this article
Armstrong Meets Carifta Games Standard
Nathan Armstrong is the latest athlete to meet the qualifying standard for the Carifta Games. Armstrong took part in the 2022 Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, representing Rider University, and competed in the Men’s Mile. He finished with a time of 4:26.52, which put him in 96th place. Armstrong’s 1,500m time during the race met the... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Donna Raynor & Mia Bean
Chairperson of Local Organizing Committee for the Carifta Games Donna Raynor and Assistant Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee Mia Bean are joining Bernews this afternoon [May 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Raynor and Ms Bean set to discuss the cancellation of the Carifta Games. The Carifta Games... Read more of this article
NACAC Announces Cancellation Of Carifta
The Carifta Games — which were scheduled to take place in August in Bermuda after having been previously postponed twice — have been cancelled. A report on the Nation News website said, “Organisers of the 2021 Carifta Games were forced to abandon the meet set for August 13-15 in Hamilton, Bermuda. “In a statement released late on Monday... Read more of this article
Carifta Games Date Changed To August 13-15
The Carifta Games have been rescheduled for a third time, with the Carifta Member Federations agreeing to hold the event from August 13th – 15th, 2021. The announcement was made by North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association President Mike Sands during a virtual press conference. With the recently announced dates for the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Photos: BNAA Carifta Games Trial Track Meet
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted a Carifta Games Trial Track Meet at the National Sports Center. Ellie Richmond met the Under 20 Women’s Javelin Throw Carita Games 2020 qualifying standard with a top toss of 37.80m. Za’kayza Parsons just missed out on the Under 20 Women’s 100m Dash Carifta Games qualifying... Read more of this article
Carifta Games In Bermuda Scheduled For July
The Carifta Games have been rescheduled to take place between July 2 and July 4 in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 2021 Carifta Games will not be staged on the traditional Easter weekend. Instead, the regional junior track and field championships will take place between July 2 and 4 in Bermuda. “The North American, Central American and... Read more of this article
Video: Carifta 2020 Team Athletes Celebrated
While the Carifta Games 2020 were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] is still celebrating the team, noting that they wish to acknowledge our athletes “who put in the hard work and were selected to be part of this team for the 49th Carifta Games.” BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “As... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Carifta Games Postponed Until 2021
The Government of Bermuda and all of the Caribbean Carifta Countries have made the decision to move the 49th Edition of the Carifta Games to 2021. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “On behalf of the Bermuda National Athletics Association and the Carifta Local Organizing Committee we would like to advise that following... Read more of this article
Video: Carifta Games Postponed Due To Covid19
[Updated] Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo and Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] president Donna Raynor are holding a press conference this morning [March 13] about the Carifta Games. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 10.29am: We will have more details... Read more of this article
Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games
[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta... Read more of this article
Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record
Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta... Read more of this article
Minister: Bermuda Gears Up For Carifta Games
“I would encourage those who haven’t already gotten their tickets to go online to Carifta 2020 Bermuda and get your tickets,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly, as she urged people to come out and support our athletes. Minister Foggo said, “In just 41 days Bermuda will be... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo Visits National Sports Centre
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently visited the National Sports Centre [NSC] field to get an update on the 2020 Carifta Games preparations. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo visited the National Sports Centre field recently to get an update on the... Read more of this article
Video: Usain Bolt Races In Bermuda In 2004
As Bermuda prepares for Carifta Games 2020, which will be held on the island, the event’s organisers have posted a throwback video featuring Usain Bolt when the world-renowned Jamaican track athlete competed in Carifta 2004, also held in Bermuda. During the 2004 event, Bolt broke the 200m world junior record, won three gold medals, and earned... Read more of this article
27 Nations Set For Carifta Games In Bermuda
Local organisers have received the preliminary entries for the 2020 Carifta Games, and said that based on the entries at this time, 27 countries will be competing, with some 603 athletes and 119 coaches set to take part in the Games. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA and the Carifta Games 2020 LOC we would... Read more of this article
