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Fenella Wightman Reflects On Double Gold Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fenella ‘Nell’ Wightman has revealed her golden performances at the Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Relay Championships were inspired by watching Dame Flora Duffy win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Wightman emerged as the standout performer at Clearwater Beach last weekend, claiming two individual... Read more of this article
Tennis: Phillips Wins Twice In Guatemala Open
Daniel Phillips is currently in Guatemala competing in the J4 Guatemala Open, with the Bermudian tennis player advancing after winning two matches. In the open singles, he took on Rodrigo Lopez from Guatemala in the first round where he advanced with a straight sets victory 6-0, 6-0. In the doubles, Phillips teamed up with Humza Noor from the United... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Longtail Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a longtail bird in a Bermuda flag pattern. To access more phone wallpapers with Bermudian themes, as well as social media cover graphics, visit BermudaCovers.com, and if you would like to request a specific Bermuda-related phone wallpaper design, please feel free to email... Read more of this article
Photos: Sirena Cruise Ship In Hamilton
The ‘Sirena’ cruise ship recently paid a visit to the City of Hamilton, with the 593 foot long cruise ship operated by Oceania cruises making its first, and only, visit to the island this year. Related Stories Photos: Three Cruise Ships In Dockyard Photos & Video: MS Insignia Visits St. George’s Photos & Video: Norwegian... Read more of this article
Donovan & Trey Brown To Be On ‘Shark Tank’
Ride FRSH — a company co-founded by Donovan and Trey Brown — will be featured on the Shark Tank television show. A spokesperson said, “Ride FRSH, The world’s coolest air freshener brand will be featured on season 14 episode 07 of the hit business show Shark Tank! Howard University graduates and blood brothers Donovan and Trey Brown [along... Read more of this article
$3,600 Donated To Bermuda Diabetes Association
KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis donated $3,600 to the Bermuda Diabetes Association. A spokesperson said, “KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed the third quarter of their KraftHeinz Cares Campaign. With the purchase of any participating KraftHeinz product, including Kraft mayonnaise, Heinz ketchup, Kraft dressing,... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Sets New Bermuda 5K Record
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors set a new national record after winning the 10th Annual Biggsteps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K in Boston at the weekend. Minors posted a time of 14min 43sec to beat triathlete Tyler Smith’s previous record of 14:48 set in the UK last year. Max McNeill came second in a time of 14:45, and Colin Cernik third [14:46]. Minors... Read more of this article
Phillips Advances At J4 Guatemala Open
Daniel Phillips has broken into the top 300 in the World Junior Rankings for tennis, coming in at 291, while also ranking at 3,291 in the world after advancing in a qualifying round. Phillips is currently in Guatemala competing in the J4 Guatemala Open. The athlete played two matches in the qualifying round to advance to the main draw. In his first... Read more of this article
Ebbin Leads Bellbridge To Victory In Australia
Amari Ebbin continued his Australia Cricket stint by taking to the field for Bellbridge Cricket Club in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Ebbin and his teammates faced off against Moonee Ponds Cricket Club, at the Mossfield Reserve Cricket Grounds. Ebbin and his teammates picked up a 6 wicket victory. Batting first Moonee Ponds were bowled all... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 Carifta Triathlon Championships
The CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay [MTR] Championship event is taking place at Clearwater Beach, marking the first time the event has been held in Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The island will welcome over 100 athletes from around the region along with officials and supporters from the regional triathlon federations.... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Nov 13th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Dame Flora Duffy won the World Triathlon Series Bermuda, Par 5 Golf Club Bermuda golf tournament donated $5,000 to Family Centre, Tashae Trott was called to the Bermuda Bar, Hamilton Princess promoted Troy Glasgow, and Swan’s Running Club donated to St. John’s Ambulance were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In... Read more of this article
Harvey Siblings Win Twice, Help Penn State Win
Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming & diving teammates defeated West Virginia, 208-92, while Jack Harvey and his Penn State men’s swimming & diving teammates defeated West Virginia, 200.5 – 96.5 at McCoy Natatorium. Emma Harvey swam the third leg for the Penn State Girls 200 yard medley relay A team that clocked... Read more of this article
