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August 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes,” the month’s most popular photos included a panoramic view in the East End, boats and water in the... Read more of this article
Jaden Masters Scores In ULM Victory
Bermuda’s Jaden Masters scored for her ULM women’s soccer team as they played to a 9-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The school’s match report said, “The ULM women’s soccer team [1-0] dominated the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions [0-1] 9-0 Thursday night, starting the 2024 season off with a bang. With goals from Sara... Read more of this article
Photos: 2024 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place yesterday [August 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display for spectators and sculptors alike to enjoy. We will update with the results as able Related Stories Photos & Video: 2025 Sandcastle... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Sept 1st “Good News” Spotlight
News that Bermuda’s team started competing in the Paralympic Games, U14 footballers made an excellent showing in CFU Series, Kaden Hopkins won the third stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe, Ava Chow-Blyden earned the OUTBermuda Bursary, and Dage Minors broke the Bermuda record in the outdoor mile were all some of the positive news stories from... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Ber-mazing Race Event
[Updated with video] The Ber-mazing Race event was held today [August 31] with the event inviting “participants to team up and navigate their way through a series of challenges, checkpoints, and hidden gems scattered across the island.” The Ber-mazing Race website said, “The Ber-mazing Race is similar to the exciting popular network television... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Advances To Quarter-Finals
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has advanced to the quarter-finals of her boccia competition at the Paralympic Games in Paris and will face China’s Qi Zhang at the South Paris Arena this afternoon [Aug 31]. DeSilva-Andrade says she is growing in confidence as she prepares for her quarter-final match in the women’s BC1 division. She had already done... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock Excited By T20 Opportunity
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock said he is eager to make the most of his opportunity in the Legends League Cricket [LLC] in India, hoping it could help him secure further opportunities in franchise competitions. Leverock, who became eligible for the T20 league after retiring from international cricket in March, was drafted by the Gujarat... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Compete In Pan Am Wushu
A team of athletes will represent Bermuda at the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, this weekend. The Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] have travelled with a team of sanda fighters – Krista Dyer, Ryah Symonds, Che Durham, Cole Durham and Che’ Beane [adults]; Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders and Michael Burgess... Read more of this article
Shiona Turini Named 2024 ‘Stylist Of The Year’
Bermudian style expert Shiona Turini has been named Stylist of the Year for 2024 by Harlem’s Fashion Row. The title isn’t the first recognition the stylist to the stars has received this year, with Ms. Turini also receiving the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award’ in June. A post on social media said, “We’re thrilled to... Read more of this article
Eleven Somersfield Students Achieved IB Diploma
Somersfield Academy announced that all 11 students who pursued the full International Baccalaureate [IB] Diploma this year have successfully achieved their diplomas. A spokesperson said, “The school is the only in Bermuda to offer the Middle Years IB Programme, which also saw pass results from 100% of students. This marks a significant accomplishment... Read more of this article
Nicholas Narraway Shines In UK Time-Trial
Bermuda cyclist Nicholas Narraway claimed victory in the 2-Up Droitwich Cycling Club time-trial in Flyford Flavell, Worcestershire, England, on Tuesday [August 27]. Narraway, competing in a field of 31 riders, posted a time of 19min 22sec and was only a few seconds off the course record. In a social media post, the Droitwich Cycling Club said Narraway,... Read more of this article
Hall & Biloxi Defeat The Montgomery Biscuits
Adam Hall and his Biloxi Shuckers teammates earned a 4-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits at Keesler Federal Park. With the win, the Shuckers maintain a 2.5-game lead over the Mississippi Braves and expand their lead to four games over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for the final playoff spot in the South Division with 17 games remaining. Hall went 0 for... Read more of this article
