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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
BUEI Joins “Cash, Trash, Bash” Fundraiser
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “thrilled to be a part of this year’s ‘Cash Trash Bash’ fundraiser.” A spokesperson said, “In its seventh year, this annual marine clean, led by Karen Plianthos and her family, raises awareness for ocean conservation and has removed close to 15,000 pounds of... Read more of this article
Southampton Parish Council Scholarships
The Southampton Parish Council awarded scholarships to Southampton Parish students – Nicholas Hendrickson, Tiffany Smith, Denver Tucker, Rickai Lightbourne Jr., Nia Outerbridge, Koa Goodchild, Sanjayah Allwood, and Noah Hayward – to assist with their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Paralympic Athletes Ranked In Top 4
Bermuda is expected to be quite competitive at the 2024 Paralympics as both the island’s athletes – Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – are currently ranked in the top four in the world in their respective discipline. Jessica Lewis, competing in her fourth Paralympics, is currently ranked 3rd in the world for the 100m,... Read more of this article
DeSilva-Andrade Wins First Paralympic Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 in the... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock Joins Gujrat In Indian League
Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, Liam Plunkett... Read more of this article
