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Somersfield Students Receive Full IB Diploma
The first cohort of IB Diploma students from Somersfield Academy were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy has announced that their first cohort of IB Diploma students were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. “This 100% pass rate far exceeds the 89% global pass rate for the May... Read more of this article
Cricket Players Of The Week: Douglas & Sabir
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has named Allan Douglas and Dominic Sabir as the Premier and First Division players of the week, respectively. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is pleased to announce the T20 Domestic League Premier and First Division players of the week for matches held on July 25 [week 5]. Premier Division “Allan Douglas [St. George’s... Read more of this article
BIOS Research Leads To Prize At Princeton
BIOS Ocean Academy alumna Emma O’Donnell has earned the Princeton Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Prize for Best Thesis in Ecology for her undergraduate thesis ‘One Fish, Two Fish: Measuring Patterns of Reef Fish Biodiversity in Bermuda Using Environmental DNA Metabarcoding.’ A spokesperson said, “Emma O’Donnell, 22, graduated... Read more of this article
19 Students Receive ABIC Education Awards
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] Education Awards luncheon was recently held, with awards presented to 19 students. A spokesperson said, “Nineteen Bermudian students received financial support for their further education through the island’s largest post-secondary scholarship programme at the recently held annual Association... Read more of this article
Waldron Wins At Midwestern Classic In Indiana
Kiwon Waldron continued competing in the International Trotting & Pacing Association Midwestern Classic in Indiana. At the Nappanee Raceway, Waldron drove Nite Tro to fourth in the 1:04 & Faster Free For All Division stopping the clock in a time of 1:03 flat. Waldron ended up in the winners circle in the bike of Pokie’s Fly By clocking... Read more of this article
Cricket: Cameron Jeffers Helps Cowbridge Win
Cameron Jeffers and his Cowbridge Cricket Club 1st XI teammates picked up a 7 wicket victory over Newbridge Cricket Club 1st XI in Wales. Cowbridge won the toss and sent Newbridge to bat, they restricted them to 168/8 in their allotted 50 overs, Ryan Watkins was the top scorer with 48, while Matthew Smart was the pick of the Cowbridge bowlers with figures... Read more of this article
Mirrors Honours Volunteers & Service Partners
The Mirrors Programme, Mirrors Alumni and Friends Association, and Burrows Lightbourn Ltd. recently held a Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony at Masterworks to honour over 70 volunteers who “gave their time and services to support Bermuda’s youth during the year with the Mirrors Programme.” A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe Finishes 3rd In ILCA Youth Worlds
Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe made an excellent showing at the 2021 International Laser Class Association [ILCA] Youth Worlds in Italy, placing 3rd in the event, which had over 370 overall entries from 40 countries. Sebastian Kempe finished 3rd overall with 83.2 net points in the gold fleet, a very impressive showing in the 67 strong field. Mattia... Read more of this article
Cup Match Website: 600+ Photos & 10 Videos
With the 2021 Cup Match now behind us, our dedicated Cup Match website – BernewsCupMatch.com – has been updated with over 600 photos and 10 videos, including 20 hours of live replay of the match itself, which saw Somerset retain the Cup. The coverage spans the cricket match, fashions showcased on the field, pre-Cup Match events, partying... Read more of this article
Photos: 2021 Cup Match Classic Cricket Game
Following two days of play, Somerset claimed the coveted Cup at Cup Match, recording a 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic was back this year, being hosted in the east end by St George’s Cricket Club. Rain affected play on the first day, with multiple rain... Read more of this article
Betschart Places Well At US Kids Championships
Young Bermuda golfer Oliver Betschart recently competed in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina, making an impressive showing to place 43rd in an international field of more than 150 competitors. A spokesperson said, “He struggled a bit with the temperatures reaching the mid 90’s at Pinehurst. However he was still able... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy: It’s Not Just My Medal, It’s Our Medal
“Of course it is special for me, but it’s so special for the island of Bermuda, it’s not just my medal, it’s our medal,” Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy said. Ms Duffy’s view appears to be shared by most of us here on the island, as judging by the numerous comments, Bermudians have been proudly claiming the medal,... Read more of this article
