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Video: Nesbeth Scores In Florida State Win
Leilanni Nesbeth scored for Florida State as they played to a 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh, with the Bermudian footballer scoring an impressive long range goal to help her team advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals. The school’s match report said, “Florida State took a quick lead in the second minute after Onyi Echegini, Jody Brown and Beata Olsson... Read more of this article
Brangman Places 4th In Endurance Competition
Marvin Brangman took part in the Broxton Bridge Plantation Endurance Competition in South Carolina. Brangman — riding Madiba — rode the 50-mile endurance ride and placed 4th, they also tied for 1st for high vet score, and they won best condition. Brangman said, “Many thanks to the entire Dinkelmann Arabians team we are so proud of this... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Flag Lips
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series could put a virtual smile on your device’s face, as it features a pattern incorporating red and pink lips in the Bermuda flag. 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,... Read more of this article
Football: Kole Hall Scores In Chester Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall scored in Chester’s 2-0 win away to nine-man Farsley Celtic in the Vamarama National League North tonight. The Bermuda striker struck in the 68th minute to give Chester the lead before Farsley were reduced to ten men when Kian Scales was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Joe Lynch in the 78th minute. Kurt... Read more of this article
Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards On Nov 27
Sport Bermuda Magazine will be holding an awards ceremony on November 27 from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at Ruth Seaton James Centre for Performing Arts. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, November 27th from 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Sport Bermuda Magazine awards are back. We will honour distinguished Bermudians who have made significant contributions to sport and... Read more of this article
Bermudian Author Delivers Lecture At Harvard
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a presentation on the history of enslaved Native Americans in Bermuda at Harvard University. Mr Tucker, known as “Brinky”, was invited to attend the Wampum Renewal Ceremony, Honouring Indigenous People Who Were Enslaved at Harvard University, by the Harvard Alumni Association. Tribe... Read more of this article
Ascot Staff Volunteer At Globe Museum
Some 30 employees of Ascot Bermuda Limited took part in volunteering to provide a “corporate lift” to the Globe Museum. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Bermuda Limited came out in force for Bermuda National Trust’s latest corporate volunteering day, just in time to help prepare for the Christmas Walkabout happening in the World Heritage... Read more of this article
James Lee Wins 2022 Raleigh ‘Ultimate Survivor’
James Lee has won the 2022 Raleigh “Ultimate Survivor” Advanced Level. A spokesperson said, “James is a Raleigh Alumnus who completed his expedition in Borneo in 2012 and he is also a member of Raleigh’s Digital Media Crew. Well done to James for holding onto the title again this year. “On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Raleigh Athletes competed... Read more of this article
Photos: Brownies Create Eco Friendly Hats
In preparation for their zero waste badges, the First Devonshire Brownies have been “conserving water at home and becoming more aware of food packaging and accumulation of waste in their own lives.” A spokesperson said, “They are monitoring their usage of single use plastics and studying the subsequent impact of plastics in the ocean,... Read more of this article
Madelyn Moore Finishes Strong In Invitational
Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech women’s swimming and diving teammates wrapped up the Ohio State Invitational, finishing 4th with 1,281 points. Moore also gave a strong performance in the women’s 100 yard freestyle with a time of 49.36 in the preliminary round, becoming Tech’s tenth fastest time in school history. Moore later went on the... Read more of this article
Jahkari Woods Earns PSEA Excellence Award
Jahkari Woods from the Department of Health has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for October. A spokesperson said, “Last Friday, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized Mr. Jahkari Woods from the Department of Health as October’s recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “Mr.... Read more of this article
Barnes & North Compete In SKUSA Nationals
Scott Barnes and Jason North were back in action competing in the 2022 SKUSA Super Nationals XXV in Las Vegas. On the final day of racing Barnes competed in the master shifter class main event, while North would take to the track for the KA 100 MS main event. The main event on the final day saw Barnes finish on the podium with a third-place finish. Barnes... Read more of this article
