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Sandcastle Prizes: $1,000, Hotel Stay & More
The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 4 at Horseshoe Bay Beach, offering an array of prizes. A spokesperson said, “Planning for the event has had some tense moments this year, but organizer Hannah Emmerson is excited to announce that they have been given the green light to hold the annual event on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Video: Christopher Scores Twice In Towson Win
Bermuda’s Nia Christopher scored twice for the Towson University women’s soccer team as they played to a 3-0 victory over Saint Joseph. The school’s match report said, “The Towson University women’s soccer team earned a season-opening victory in dominant fashion, blanking Saint Joseph’s 3-0 in front of a strong crowd... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love School Clothing Giveaway
Bermuda Is Love will be holding a School Clothing Giveaway at Berkeley School Field, as part of Future Leaders Bermuda Community Give-Back, on Sunday [Aug 29] from 11.30am to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “We are giving away school clothes for Harrington Sound Primary, Port Royal Primary, Somerset Primary, West End Primary, West Pembroke Primary,... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Bermuda Cycling Academy Race
[Updated with photos] Caitlin Conyer won the Bermuda Cycling Academy Crit Adult B Division clocking a winning time of 28:08.399, Cameron Morris finished second with a time of 28:25.058, and Grant Goudge finished third with a time of 28:25.313. In a hotly contested Adult C Division finish, Ricky Smith clocked a winning time of 25:57.574, Kavin Smith... Read more of this article
Photos: Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Finals
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Tournament concluded at the National Sports Center, with the White Plains winning the Gold Medal match 28 – 7 over the Kiskadees, while the Lionfish won the Bronze Medal match 29 – 14 over the Longtails. Bermuda Rugby 7’s Open Invitational Tournament Day Two Results Police 0 Misfits... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
[Updated with photos] St. Georges Cricket Club, Willow Cuts, Somerset Cricket Club, Warwick Workmen’s Club, Cleveland County, and Somerset Bridge all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division St. Georges Cricket Club won by 8 wickets: Bailey’s Bay 136/5 St. George’s Cricket Club 137/2 At... Read more of this article
McKenzie Bean Wins NPC Bodybuilding Class
McKenzie Bean — a Bermudian who lives in Colorado — recently competed in the NPC Colorado Cup Bodybuilding Show, winning first place in the true novice category, and placing second in the heavyweight class, and fourth in overall novice. “Mr Bean, who has been training for 9 years, told Bernews, “My coach and I went through many... Read more of this article
Workforce Development Scholarships Recipients
A brief ceremony was held on Thursday [Aug 19] to recognize fifteen Department of Workforce Development 2021 scholarship recipients for their accomplishments. A Government spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 19 August, the Minister of Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, held a brief ceremony to recognize fifteen Department of Workforce Development... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermudian Triathletes In Canada
Bermuda had the rather impressive distinction of having three Bermudian triathletes in action in the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada this weekend; with Flora Duffy claiming another World Title, while Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley competed in the Under 23 World Championships. Flora Duffy competed in the women’s World Triathlon Championship... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday August 22 ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that the Bank of Butterfield awarded $25,000 scholarships to Tierrai Tull and Isaiah Wales, Flora Duffy won another World Championship title; Cameron Jeffers, Kalshae Matthews and Amalia Pontes were awarded Paget Parish scholarships, and Nazari Woods, Hayden Dill, Kauai Evans, Taznae Fubler, Eijaz Shakir, T’Syi Showers and Dimitrius Richardson... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Another World Championships
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another world title, this time winning the 2021 World Triathlon Championships today [Aug 21], making her the first triathlete in history to be crowned both the World and Olympic Champion in the same year. She competed in the women’s World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final in Edmonton today, earning the... Read more of this article
Daniel Augustus Headed For Next Florida Event
Bermudian golfer Daniel Augustus recently won a Moonlight Tour event in Florida, with his next challenge taking place at the Tallahassee Open with a 36-hole strokeplay event. When asked how his passion for golf got started, Mr. Augustus told Bernews, “I started playing golf when I was three. My next door neighbor introduced me to it officially.... Read more of this article
