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Hopkins Helps Win Fourth Stage In Guadeloupe
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins claimed a fourteenth-place finish to help his team Vendee U win stage four of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 8]. The Bermuda rider, who won stage two of the annual men’s competition on Sunday, is 22nd in the general classification, with five stages remaining. Hopkins played a significant role in... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda U15 Footballers Defeat Cayman
The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championships continues in Curacao, with Bermuda making an excellent showing to claim a 4 – 0 over the Cayman Islands. Kennahz Fray scored twice, while Na’im Zuill and Logan Jimenez added a goal each as Bermuda claimed the victory. Related Stories Video: DeRoza Scores, Named Rookie Of Week Video: Tomas... Read more of this article
Video: Christopher Brothers On Broadway Career
Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher – who are starring together in a production of the musical Sweeney Todd – recently sat down with news outlet New York Live, describing their journey from Bermuda to Broadway plays. The Sweeney Todd Broadway Facebook page posted the video below online, saying, “From Bermuda... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Pink & Blue Moongate
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a virtual moongate in Bermuda’s signature colours of pink and blue. 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... Read more of this article
Video: Dylan Hollis Makes Vintage Pies
Penguin Random House recently released a video featuring Bermudian Dylan Hollis – who has millions of followers on TikTok – making two pies from his new cookbook Baking Yesteryear. The video’s description says, “B. Dylan Hollis stopped by the studio to make two pies: a Rock Arbour Pie from a 1939 recipe, and a Mock Apple Pie from his new cookbook... Read more of this article
Williams Makes History In Cup Match Role
[Written by Stephen Wright] Linnell Williams made history as the first woman match referee in the annual Cup Match Classic. Ms Williams admits she felt added pressure for the two-day game at the Wellington Oval to run smoothly, considering she was breaking another glass ceiling for local women involved in cricket. The 50-year-old relished performing... Read more of this article
Delray Rawlins Wins 2023 Safe Hands Award
At a presentation held this morning at the offices of Bermuda HealthCare Services, St. Georges Cup Match player Delray Rawlins was announced as the 2023 recipient of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award. Dennis Wainwright, Dr. Mahesh Reddy, Delray Rawlins, and Irving Romaine “The award is sponsored by Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS]... Read more of this article
Video: CAC Medalists Presented With Funds
Five athletes – Dage Minors, Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey – received cheques from the Government following their medal winning performances at the recent CAC Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, Premier David Burt and Sports Minister Owen Darrell presented the Outstanding Athletic... Read more of this article
Grandmother & Granddaughter Compete Together
Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, with the dynamic duo making an excellent showing. A spokesperson said, “In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, the dynamic duo from Tabata-Ha Dojo left a lasting impression at the prestigious US Capitol Classic... Read more of this article
Zyon Minors Earns Polaris Education Award
Polaris Holding Company announced that Zyon Minors is the recipient of the 2023 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award [PHCLEA]. A spokesperson said, “Zyon, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at Stevedoring Services Limited, has been recognised for her academic consistency and commitment to higher education. “Zyon... Read more of this article
Southampton Parish Council Offers Scholarships
The Southampton Parish Council is offering academic scholarships for 2023/24. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council is pleased to announce that it will offer scholarships for the academic year 2023/24. “Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are undertaking tertiary education or pursuing an undergraduate degree;... Read more of this article
Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes... Read more of this article
