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Desta Zion Wilson In Britain’s Got Reggae
Bermudian musician and vocalist Desta Zion Wilson recently placed as runner up in Britain’s Got Reggae, a UK-based reggae competition. The competition encourages seasoned and unseasoned artists alike to get involved with reggae music. It is produced in collaboration with London Notting Hill Carnival Enterprises Trust, Rototom Festival Spain, One Love... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Free Workshops
The organisers of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition recently held free workshops, saying they were “impressed with the skill level of the participants.” The workshops were held in preparation for the Bermuda Sand Castle Competition, which is set for tomorrow [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay. Those who want to sign up for the official competition... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Wins Gold Medal, Sets New Record
[Updated with videos] Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has capped off a tremendous showing at the Parapan American Games by racing to victory in the 100m race this evening [Aug 28] in Peru, claiming her third medal of these games in record setting time. She came into the race as the defending gold medalist and reigning Parapan record holder, and her time this... Read more of this article
Photos: Sub Aqua Club Hold Marine Clean Up
Beach chairs, a motorcycle, tires, bottles and a laptop were among some of the items collected from the water as the Bermuda Sub Aqua Club held a marine clean up in the Harrington Sound area. A spokesperson said, “The cleanup was participated by 15 BSAC divers and 5 BSAC members working on the dock, which is a good turnout representing 25% of... Read more of this article
Sol Petroleum Bermuda Donates $5K To BIOS
Sol Petroleum Bermuda Limited, exclusive licensed distributor of Esso branded fuels, donated $5,000 to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] Ocean Academy Program. Sol Bermuda Sales & Marketing Manager Stephen Turner [left] presented a symbolic check to Dr. Mark Guishard, BIOS Director of Corporate & Community Relations, to assist with... Read more of this article
Adam Hall Named To Postseason All-Stars
Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team. The MILB website said, “Recognized as the leaders of the league’s undisputed best team, the Delmarva Shorebirds placed two players and two members of its field staff on the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team, announced by the league office... Read more of this article
Beth Neale Breaks Diving Record Off Bermuda
South African Beth Neale took to Bermuda’s waters on Saturday [Aug 24] in order to break her existing no fins freediving record, raising funds for the Bermuda Zoological Society’s marine education progammes and the Kids on the Reef [KOTR] programme in the process. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society is happy to announce... Read more of this article
Alun Armstrong Praises Donawa & Bascome
Darlington manager Alun Armstrong recently offered praise to Bermudian footballers Osagi Bascome and Justin Donawa, calling them a “surprise package during the early stages of the season.” A story in The Northern Echo said, “Osagi Bascome and Justin Donawa have earned the praise of Darlington manager Alun Armstrong, who says both Bermudians... Read more of this article
Five Graduate From TLF Summer Programme
University students put their education to work this summer during the annual Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] Internship Programme. Graduates of the programme, Chante Pitcher, Jameko Gomes, Kevin DaCosta, Zara Francis-Roban, and Marques Jean-Baptiste, received certificates of excellence at the commencement ceremony on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, held... Read more of this article
Cricket: Three Bermuda Players Make ‘Best’ List
Dream Cricket announced their best XI players from this year’s T20 Regional Final in Bermuda, with three Bermuda players — Okera Bascome, Delray Rawlins and Onias Bascome — included in the list. As it pertains to the Bermuda players, the report said: “Okera Bascome – The leading scorer amongst wicketkeepers in Bermuda with 93... Read more of this article
FootSail Soccer Invitational Hosts Visiting Players
The inaugural FootSail Soccer Invitational was held recently hosting players visiting from Putnam Science Academy and Berkshire School, and with games being played at the National Sports Centre and BAA field. A spokesperson said, “80 football players, coaches, administrators and family members from Putnam Science Academy and Berkshire School descended... Read more of this article
Wakefield Quin Awards Two Legal Scholarships
Bermuda law firm Wakefield Quin [WQ] has awarded its 2019 Legal Scholarships to Ojeda Smith and Shayla Smith. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Ojeda Smith returned to WQ as an intern for her second summer, after successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in Law at Nottingham Trent University earlier this year. “Ms. Smith, who also holds a Bachelor... Read more of this article
