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Tyler Christopher Ready For Upcoming Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian boxer Tyler Christopher said sparring with Sam Eggington – one of Britain’s most exciting fighters – has prepared him well for his upcoming bout against Connor Meanwell. Christopher faces Meanwell in a six-round super-welterweight contest at the H Suite at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday [October 21], looking... Read more of this article
Michael Findlay On Tonight’s Football Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Michael Findlay, the Bermuda coach, has challenged his players to respond to the disappointment of losing to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines when they face Belize away in the Concacaf Nations League tonight [October 13]. Findlay’s side are looking for their first win in group C of League B after a goalless draw at home... Read more of this article
Snooker League Looking For New Players
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Snooker Association [BSA] is looking for former members to rejoin its upcoming league and encouraging new players to give the sport a go. Teams from Sandys Boat Club, Spanish Point Boat Club, Royal Artillery Association, Warwick Workmen’s Club and Watford Sports Club will compete in the league, starting at 7... Read more of this article
Donawa Looking To Make Impact On Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Justin Donawa is determined to make up for lost time after returning to the Bermuda football team after a two-and-a-half-year absence through injury and club commitments. Donawa was among five changes to coach Michael Findlay’s squad for the Concacaf Nations League group matches against Belize away tomorrow [October 13]... Read more of this article
White And Hopkins To Challenge For Gold
[Written by Stephen Wright] Conor White is ready for a head-to-head showdown with team-mate Kaden Hopkins for the time-trial title in the elite men’s race at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships in Guadeloupe. White is confident of a Bermudian one-two in the time-trial on Saturday [October 14] and hopes to challenge Hopkins, the defending champion,... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Joins Forces With Coach Thie
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors has teamed up with his childhood running idol, James Thie, as he gears up for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The Bermudian has received virtual coaching from Thie, who won the Front Street Mile elite men’s race in 2003 and 2004, for the past month after an amicable split with his long-time mentor,... Read more of this article
EcoDive Aims To Protect Environment
[Written by Stephen Wright] A new scuba diving company on the island aims to help people safely explore local waters while encouraging them to become advocates for the environment. EcoDive was launched in March and offers recreational, after-work and nighttime dives and snorkelling excursions to individuals and groups of up to four people. A Scuba Diving... Read more of this article
Bermingham Photo Used As Ginsburg Stamp
[Written by Stephen Wright] A photograph taken by a former Bermuda policeman of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late Supreme Court Justice, has been depicted on a postage stamp released by the US Postal Service on Monday [October 2]. Philip Bermingham, who served in the Bermuda Police from 1972 to 1978, became interested in photography as a scenes of crime... Read more of this article
Parsons: Clean For A Year, Grateful & Smiling
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fred Parsons admits he had forgotten how it felt to smile after spending much of his life battling an alcohol and drug addiction. It has been a year since Mr Parsons stepped through the doors at the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light drug rehabilitation centre in Hamilton, desperate to break his destructive cycle of “getting... Read more of this article
Bodybuilding: Mikle Dill Targets Pro Card In Milan
[Written by Stephen Wright] Mikle Dill is on a mission in Milan, Italy, to earn his bodybuilding pro card this weekend. Dill arrived in the Northern Italian city yesterday, where he will compete at the NPC Worldwide Olympia Amateur Italy in the men’s classic physique and believes he is in better shape than ever. The 25-year-old must finish in the... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins On First Season With Vendee U
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins believes his tactical decision-making has improved significantly after a successful debut season with Vendee U – and says he is ready to embrace his new role as a team leader. The 23-year-old finished the season strongly on Sunday at the Paris-Connerré, a 173.5-kilometre road race, placing... Read more of this article
Footballer Kole Hall Set For Knee Surgery
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kole Hall, the Bermuda forward, is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury that requires surgery. The 25-year-old, who signed a new deal at Chester last summer, has made seven appearances for the Vanarama National League North side this season and scored one goal. Hall tweeted yesterday [October 3]:... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Beat Cayman By 53 Runs
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda continued their winning streak after defeating the Cayman Islands by 53 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Americas Qualifier at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [October 3]. Inspired performances from Kamau Leverock with the bat and Derrick Brangman with the ball paved the way for a third straight win... Read more of this article
Jacqueline Lightbourne On Yoga Benefits
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jacqueline Lightbourne believes the benefits of chair yoga in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia are not only strengthening muscles and improving flexibility but also enhancing quality of life. Ms Lightbourne has held weekly sessions of the modified version of traditional yoga on behalf of Action on Alzheimer’s and... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock On Dream Start, Cricket, More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock said the Bermuda national cricket team are not getting carried away despite their “dream start” to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier. Bermuda took a giant leap towards securing a spot at the T20 Cricket World Cup next summer after defeating much-fancied Canada by 86 runs on Saturday before... Read more of this article
Asia Smith Enjoys Model Experience In New York
[Written by Stephen Wright] Asia Smith has described her experience on the runway at the recent New York Fashion Week Festival as a “breathtaking” experience. Ms Smith was among several Bermudians who successfully applied for the Model Experience, allowing participants to walk the runway, share the stage with A-List talent, connect with brands and... Read more of this article
