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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
Dakhari Wade Awarded Garden Club Scholarship
The Garden Club of Bermuda announced their 2021 Scholarship awardee is Dakhari Wade, who will be attending Nottingham Trent University in the U.K., to begin a Foundation Year in the field of Horticulture. A spokesperson said, “Dakhari was a graduate of the Skills Development Program in 2014/15 and has since worked in his chosen field for Sousa’s... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Art, Duffy, Dr Weldon, Lewis & More
Aiming to provide the community with a different view of Bermuda, Bernews’ new monthly series features 3D images that serve to showcase Bermuda and Bermudians from a different perspective, and the images from July 2021 are below. They are posted throughout the month on a new @Bermuda3D Instagram account, and this month’s 3D photos include Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday August 1st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
This week was a spectacular one for the island, with Flora Duffy winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics making Bermuda the smallest nation or territory in the world to win a gold at the summer Olympics, the island celebrating Cup Match, Andre Lambe winning his pro fight in Florida with a first round TKO, rower Dara Alizadeh placing 18th at the Olympics... Read more of this article
Referee Trio Pass FIFA Men’s Fitness Test
Aspiring FIFA officials took part in the FIFA Men’s Fitness test on July 24th at the National Sports Center track, with Clinton Hayward, Amaury Majors, and Stefan Maybury passing. Referee Chairman Crenstant Williams said, “Hopefully, they will be selected to officiate in the CFU Under 14 Challenge Series Tournament slated to be held in late... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2021 Bacchanal Run Underway
[Updated] Some people got up early this morning [July 31] to take part in the Bacchanal Run, which started at around 3.00am, with party goers meeting at Bernard Park before heading out on the road. The event had a large group exemption which said a SafeKey must be used with all attendees, and allowed for a “gathering of 500 persons to assemble... Read more of this article
July 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Bailey’s Bay walkway, a view over Waterville, Admiralty... Read more of this article
