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Photos: Powerboat Racing Second Race Day
A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A Class, B Class, D Class and S Class [superstock],”... Read more of this article
Photos: Beyond Rugby Annual Awards Dinner
Beyond Rugby High School students celebrated a year of achievements with their coaches and mentors at their annual Awards Dinner at the Fairmont Southampton’s Ocean Club restaurant earlier this month. Beyond Rugby Bermuda is an after-school programme that supports and inspires youth to reach their full potential on and off the rugby field. It combines... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Myles Smith
In the fourth in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Myles Smith from CedarBridge Academy. 18 year-old Myles Smith is the millennium baby, secretly [no longer a secret after this] known as the “rain man” according to his mom and dad, born January 6th 2001. From young, Myles would look... Read more of this article
Bermudian ‘Turning His Life Around’ In UK
Bermudian Tyevon Bean has been featured by a U.K. newspaper as he continues to “turn his life around” after spending time in prison for a variety of crimes. A Hull Daily Mail story said, “Tyevon Bean has spent time in prisons both in the UK and his birthplace of Bermuda for a variety of crimes including robbery, grievous bodily harm and... Read more of this article
New American Airlines Flight From New York
Bermuda Skyport today [May 29] announced a new route from New York on American Airlines to begin in the winter. Service will begin in December with a weekly flight from LaGuardia Airport every Saturday. The new route will fly year-round. Minister for Tourism and Transport, Zane DeSilva, says: “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport continues to work... Read more of this article
Constable Austin Receives Leadership Award
Constable Wynford [Richard] Austin was recently recognised with a leadership award at the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation [ICISF] 15th World Congress in Maryland. A police spokesperson said, “Constable Wynford [Richard] Austin was recently recognised with a leadership award at the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation... Read more of this article
Green Family Donate $10,000 To Salvation Army
The Green family have donated $10,000 to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal. The Red Shield Appeal is The Salvation Army’s annual global fundraising drive, with all money raised locally going towards local programmes. The Green family’s donation will support the Salvation Army’s numerous programmes which support Bermudians in need. The Salvation... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Selected For England U/20 Team
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been named in England’s squad for the 2019 Maurice Ravello Toulon Tournament in France. The Football Association website said, “England MU20s head to France this week to compete in the Maurice Revello Tournament, with head coach Paul Simpson selecting a 21-man squad for the trip. “The Young Lions will face... Read more of this article
Famous Named To Freshman All-SEC Team
The Southeastern Conference announced its 2019 Outdoor Track and Field Awards, recognizing outstanding performances during the past outdoor season, as voted on by the league’s 15 head coaches. Bermuda’s multiple time Carifta Games high jump medalist Sakari Famous — who competes for the University of Georgia track and field team —... Read more of this article
Photos: Ida Lodge Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ida Lodge recently celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by well wishers and loved ones. An event marking the centenarian’s big day at Sylvia Richards Care Facility in St. George’s was attended by MP Renee Ming, Deputy Premier Walter Roban, and friends and family. Photos by Kenneth Byron: Related Stories Photos: Dr. Matthews-Paynter... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Jehkio Bean-Lightbourne
In the third in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Jehkio Bean-Lightbourne from Mount Saint Agnes Academy. Born 16th June 2001, Jehkio Bean-Lightbourne is a Mount Saint Agnes Academy Senior. As a participant of the 2018-2019 Alpha Beautillion, Jehkio displays strong leadership qualities in... Read more of this article
Lewis’ Goal Nominated For Goal Of The Week
A goal scored by Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis is in the running for the ‘USL Championship Fans Choice Goal of the Week,’ and Bermudians can cast their vote for Lewis online. “Lewis curled home an Olimpico from a corner kick on the right to the near post to equalize for the Battery against ATL UTD 2 at MUSC Health Stadium,” the USL website said. The... Read more of this article
