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Leverock On Upcoming Match, Team & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock insists the Bermuda national team are embracing the pressure as they prepare for their “must-win” promotion clash against French Guiana away in the Concacaf Nations League today [November 21]. Bermuda are top of group C, one point ahead of French Guiana and Belize and two points ahead of Saint Vincent... Read more of this article
Artist Ingrid Botelho Inspired By Nature
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ingrid Botelho has always been a creative soul but never considered using sea glass as an artistic medium until a visit to a beach more than eight years ago. She remembers sitting on the sand and crafting the naturally weathered pieces of glass into pictures and being struck by its artistic potential. Surprised by the movement... Read more of this article
Yushae DeSilva-Andrade Aiming For Medal Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has set her sights on a podium finish in boccia at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. She starts her round-robin campaign in the women’s individual BC1 pool A division against Ailen Flores, of Argentina, today [November 19]. Meanwhile, her team-mate Omar Hayward has two round-robin matches scheduled... Read more of this article
Robinson On Nations League And Gibraltar
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Luke Robinson said he is unlikely to feature for Bermuda against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Concacaf Nations League match at the Flora Duffy Stadium tonight because of an ankle injury. Bermuda must beat Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to keep their hopes alive of finishing top of group C League... Read more of this article
Spencer Moss Refereeing At International Level
[Written by Stephen Wright] When Spencer Moss volunteered to officiate in squash at the NatWest International Island Games in Bermuda in 2013, little did he know it was the start of his pathway into refereeing at the international level. For the past ten years, Moss has enjoyed the “best seat in the house”, refereeing at regional and top international... Read more of this article
Findlay Urges Team To Push For Promotion
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda coach Michael Findlay has urged his players to “seize the moment” by winning their remaining two Concacaf Nations League matches to guarantee promotion from their group. Bermuda are third in group C League B with five points from four games but can secure top spot if they defeat Saint Vincent and the Grenadines... Read more of this article
Lewis Aiming For Third Straight Gold In Chile
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jessica Lewis will be vying for a third straight gold medal in the T53 100 metres when she competes at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile, next week. The 30-year-old won gold in Toronto in 2015 and Lima in 2019, setting Parapan Am Games records on both occasions and is aiming for a three-peat in her favourite discipline.... Read more of this article
Jordan-Whitter Enjoying Coaching Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jovan Jordan-Whitter, believes the foundation of his success as interim head tennis coach at the University of Massachusetts Boston is his “empathy first” motto. It appears to be working for Jordan-Whitter, who was recently named the Little East Conference [LEC] Coach of the Year after guiding the university women’s... Read more of this article
Dyer & Cox To Compete At Wushu Champs
[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer and Kaelin Cox will look to continue their impressive form when they compete at the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. The pair will represent the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] at the championships, hosted by the International Wushu Federation, which runs from Thursday [November 16] to Sunday. Dyer,... Read more of this article
Adrian Roach Wins His 23rd Boxing Victory
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach claimed his 23rd amateur boxing victory after a busy weekend of action for the Crandall Chargers. Roach, who attends Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick, claimed a unanimous points victory over local fighter Itoro Akpoudo in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 11. The previous night, welterweight... Read more of this article
Barnes Rallies In Vegas Despite Misfortune
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes was left ruing his misfortune after missing out on his third successive podium at the Skusa SuperNationals in Las Vegas, finishing fourteenth in the Shifter Masters class at the weekend. Barnes suffered back luck in the first two heats after being “taken out” in collisions and then disqualified in the third... Read more of this article
Simmons Wins Exhibition Bout In Tennessee
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons claimed a first-round stoppage win in an exhibition bout against Zion Tomlinson at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Saturday [November 11]. Tomlinson, a mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, was a late replacement for Calvin Early, Simmons’ original opponent,... Read more of this article
Gavin’s Butter Spreading Across The Island
[Written by Stephen Wright] Gavin Carter, a self-confessed foodie, always struggled to find a brand of butter to tantalise his taste buds. Having grown up watching and learning from his mother, Marie Carter, he knew his way around the kitchen and decided to create his own recipe. For several years, Mr Carter enjoyed his culinary creation, which earned... Read more of this article
LeiLanni Nesbeth Eyes NCAA Title With FSU
[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth is on a quest to finish her college football career with Florida State University [FSU] by winning another NCAA Championship title. Nesbeth, who helped FSU win the title in 2021, and her team-mates start the NCAA Tournament with a round of 64 match against Minnesota State University Moorhead tomorrow [November... Read more of this article
Remembering One Of Antonio Pierce’s Visits
[Written by Stephen Wright] With Antonio Pierce making a winning start to his tenure as interim coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, Bernews looks back to when he visited the island’s schools in 2008. Pierce, whose Raiders team defeated the New York Giants 30-6 at the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday [November 5], has strong links to the island... Read more of this article
Manders Retires From Tennis Competitions
[Written by Stephen Wright] Gavin Manders, the island’s most successful tennis player, has decided to bring the curtain down on his decorated career. Manders retires with the most wins [33] for Bermuda at the Davis Cup – the premier international team event in men’s tennis; he is also the most decorated local athlete at the NatWest International... Read more of this article
