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Brewer Helps Queens Win OUA Championship
Abigail Brewer and her Queen’s University Women’s Squash teammates won their seventh straight title at the OUA Championship at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Having to play four matches in one day, Brewer and her teammates ran through the tournament with a record of 27-1. Brewer was undefeated in her four matches not losing a game recording... Read more of this article
Catalina Donates Hampers To TLC Living Centre
Catalina’s Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] Committee donated to the Transformational Living Centre, supplying hampers filled with a host of items that support families that live within the Centre. Catalina’s ESG Committee Chair and Treasury Manager, Tina Rego said, “In recognition of International Women’s Day 2022, and in recognizing... Read more of this article
Photos: “Is Bermuda Another World?” Art
On Friday, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain joined Bermuda’s public primary schools, along with Warwick Academy, Bermuda Institute, and the BHS for the opening of “Is Bermuda Another World?” Minister Rabain was on hand to officially launch the art exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts, and stated, “I know it has been quite some time since... Read more of this article
Creatives Live To Feature Cindy Smith On Friday
This Friday [March 18], the Department of Culture will once again host the open-air concert series, Creatives Live! – featuring singer Cindy Smith. A spokesperson said, “Happening on the City Hall steps, Creatives Live! will be safely distanced and take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. “Previous Creatives Live! events have provided an... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trio Rank High On NACAC Indoor List
Three Bermuda athletes appear on the NACAC Indoor Ranking list for 2022, including Caitlyn Bobb, Sakari Famous, and Jah-Nhai Perinchief. Caitlyn Bobb is 19th overall on the women’s 200m list with a time of 24.04. She is also the fastest Under 20 runner, ahead of Taejha Badal from Trinidad; her time broke Debbie Jones-Hunter’s longstanding national... Read more of this article
Oliver Betschart Places Second In Texas
Oliver Betschart notched a second place finish at the STPGA Prestige Tour Spring Break Classic at Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood, Texas. A spokesperson said, “Oliver competed in the STPGA Prestige Tour Spring Break Classic at Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood, Texas. “Over the two day tournament on the 14th and 15th of March, Oliver... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: ‘Flying With Pride’
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme, with the concept a nod to the statement made by OUTBermuda following the Privy Council’s ruling on marriage. Speaking after the ruling, OUTBermuda Deputy Chair Zakiya Johnson Lord said,... Read more of this article
Carrick Undefeated As Western Ontario Win
Taylor Carrick and his Western University Men’s Squash teammates captured their 38th consecutive Championship during the 2022 Ontario University Athletics [OUA] Squash Championships in Canada. Having to play four matches in one day, Carrick and his teammates ran through the tournament with a record of 26-2. Carrick was undefeated in his four matches... Read more of this article
City Announces Scavenger Hunt Winners
The City of Hamilton announced the winners of its City Scavenger Hunt which took place over the weekend. A total of 105 teams took part in the hunts on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 with two hunts on each day. A spokesperson said, “The hunt took participants all around the City from Waterfront Square on Front Street to Doctor’s Row... Read more of this article
Stout & Cipriano Win US Racquets Doubles Title
James Stout and partner, Peter Cipriano, won the U.S. Open Racquets Doubles title over Ben Cawston and Mike Bailey, at the Racquet and Tennis Club, Park Avenue, New York. A spokesperson said, “The score was 3-1 [11/15, 15/12, 15/7, 15/10] and the match lasted for an hour and a half. “Cawston [WR 3] and Bailey [WR 5] were top seeds in the event while... Read more of this article
Karting Team Claim Honours In New Orleans
[Written by Stephen Wright] A team of Bermuda karting drivers narrowly missed out on double glory at the SimCraft 24 Hours of Nola in New Orleans at the weekend. The Bermuda Triangle team, including David Barbosa, Scott Barnes, David Selley, Marc Tucker and American Alex Mayer, won the Masters class but were denied overall victory, settling for an... Read more of this article
Moore Wins Gold Medals, Sets New NIC Record
Madelyn Moore won two gold medals, one bronze medal and set an NIC record at the National Invitational Championships in the U.S. The Bermudian swimmer competes for Northern Colorado, and the University’s report said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive pieced together inarguably its most successful season in the pool to date. The Bears wrapped up the... Read more of this article
