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Video: Sunday Jan 12th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Chef Chiko donated $2,000 to assist a 2-year-old boy with his medical needs, the World Para Athletics website highlighted Jessica Lewis, Salayah Stange won the Bermuda Festival Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition, and the Bermuda Powerboat Association donated $2,000 to St. John’s Ambulance were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article
School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds
Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the... Read more of this article
Chef Herbie Bascome Celebrates 80th Birthday
Bermudian chef Herbie Bascome recently celebrated a notable birthday, with the well known chef being joined by Premier David Burt as he celebrated his 80th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “I was honoured to deliver Happy Birthday greetings on behalf of the people of Bermuda to iconic Bermudian chef, Herbie Bascome on... Read more of this article
Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class At WEF Festival
Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Florida. Minors and Pop Muzic picked up the win in the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year Old Class. The Bermudian equestrian also took to the ring for the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year Old U/S Class where he finished 5th. Related... Read more of this article
Sanaa Morris Qualifies For Carifta Games
Sanaa Morris has qualified for the Carifta Games by meeting the standard in the U17 200m. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “BNAA are pleased to say that we have another Carifta qualifier. “Sanaa Morris, who is currently at IMG Academy, has met the standard in the U17 200m. Her team competed in the Galleria Games,... Read more of this article
Lopes Wins Jumping Class In ESP Holiday Finale
Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Low Children’s Jumper ESP Holiday Finale Jumping Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes picked up the win in the 1.0m Low Children’s Jumper II2b in Two Phases Class riding Clinlex; the pair clocked a clear first phase time of 72.68 and a clear second phase time of 36.07. Lopes... Read more of this article
BPBA Donates $2,000 To St. John’s Ambulance
The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] made a $2,000 donation to St. John’s Ambulance, offering a “sincere thank you for all the support the BPBA has received in the past and will receive in the future facilitating off shore power boat racing in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The BPBA have a substantial history of working... Read more of this article
BOA To Promote Long-Term Athlete Development
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is getting set to host a special conference this weekend for board members of Bermuda’s various sports governing bodies [NSGBs] in order to to promote the long-term development of the island’s athletes. A spokesperson said, “Hosted and organised by the BOA’s Standards Committee, the Long-Term Athlete... Read more of this article
Wells Named To EA Sports FIFA Team Of Week
EA Sports has unveiled its most recent Team of the Week for its popular FIFA 20 video game, with Bermuda’s Nahki Wells being named as one of the team’s members. The footballer, who plays for the Queens Park Rangers, started the new year off with a bang when he notched a hat trick in a match that saw his club defeat Cardiff City by a score of 6 –... Read more of this article
Bermuda Referees Recognized At Presentation
The Bermuda Football Association Chairman of Referees Crenstant Williams and President Mark Wade were on hand inside the Clyde Best Center of Excellence to present Bermuda Referee Awards to four members of the Bermuda Referee Association. First there was the official presentation of the FIFA Badges to FIFA Assistant Referee Tashun Simons. Then they... Read more of this article
Rotary Club Christmas Essay Contest Winners
The Pembroke Rotary Club has announced the winners of its Christmas essay competition, along with those who received honourable mentions. A spokesperson said, “For the past four years, the Pembroke Rotary club has sponsored a Christmas essay competition, open to students of all schools in elementary, middle and senior levels. “The chairperson... Read more of this article
Northern Echo Highlights Justin Donawa
In advance of the next round of the FA Trophy, The Northern Echo has highlighted Bermudian footballer Justin Donawa, noting that he is team’s second-top highest scorer with eight goals. The report said, “Progressing in the next round of the FA Trophy and retaining a place in the Darlington starting XI are the dual targets for Justin Donawa... Read more of this article
