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Frazzoni Scores First Goal For Hashtag United
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda women’s captain Eva Frazzoni opened her scoring account in Hashtag United FC’s 4-1 win away to London Seaward last night. Frazzoni, making her third appearance for the semi-professional outfit, scored her team’s opening goal in the eighth minute. The attacking midfielder also created the second with a through... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Hopes To Be ‘King Of Streets’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda karting driver Scott Barnes hopes to be crowned “King of the Streets” when he races at the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix this weekend. Barnes, who will compete in a staggering ten classes, is eyeing multiple titles at the largest and most prestigious street race in North America. The five-time winner made his... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Preparing For Major Competitions
[Written by Stephen Wright] Paralympian Jessica Lewis believes she is on the right track to fulfilling her goals as she prepares for a hectic two years of major competitions. Lewis enjoyed an encouraging season, setting a personal best of 16.37sec in the T53 100 metres, finishing second at the Daniella Jutzeler Memorial in Nottwil, Switzerland, in... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores In Win Over Huddersfield
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells netted his second goal of the season in Bristol City’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Sky Bet Championship tonight. The Bermuda forward headed home into the top right corner from close range in the 35th minute to open the scoring for the home side. Antoine Semenyo doubled City’s advantage with a right-footed... Read more of this article
Boxer & Kickboxer Visit Fun Camps Youth Retreat
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe was the special guest at the final Fun Camps BDA retreat of the summer at Darrell’s Island. Lambe and kickboxer Jermal Woolridge engaged in fun-packed activities with youngsters at the camp and shared some tips during a boxing session. “[I] had a great time over the weekend surrounded by some... Read more of this article
Newmark Plays At International Beatleweek
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian drummer Andy Newmark performed at the “Lennon 1980” headline show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall as part of the International Beatleweek Festival on Friday. Newmark, born in Port Chester, New York, to a Bermudian mother and American father, was among three musicians who played on John Lennon’s final pair... Read more of this article
Hodgkins Named In Select XV For Canada
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jamin Hodgkins has been named in the Select XV for the Canada Conference rugby tournament after his impressive displays for Canada Under-20. Hodgkins, whose mother is Canadian and father Bermudian, made his debut in Canada’s defeat to Zimbabwe before helping them beat Chile. Canada lost their final match to Uruguay to... Read more of this article
Celebratory Dive 18 Years After Making History
[Written by Stephen Wright] Katura Horton-Perinchief rolled back the years with a celebratory dive to mark her eighteenth anniversary of becoming the first Black woman in the world to compete in diving at the Olympic Games. She performed the dive yesterday at the Aquatics Facility at the National Sports Centre, where she holds her Star Diving Camp... Read more of this article
Video: Parfitt-Williams Scores In Debut In Finland
[Written by Stephen Wright + updated with video] Bermuda forward Djair Parfitt-Williams scored on his debut for Ilves in their 3-2 defeat at home to Haka in the Finnish top flight today [Aug 27]. The 25-year-old came on as a 71st-minute substitute and netted four minutes later. #Bermudian footballer Djair Parfitt-Williams scored 4 minutes into his... Read more of this article
Djair Parfitt-Williams Signs For Finnish Team
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Djair Parfitt-Williams has returned to Scandinavian football after signing for top-flight Finnish team Ilves. Parfitt-Williams spent last season at English non-league side Dover Athletic, making ten appearances for the National League South team after joining on a non-contract basis in February. The 25-year-old,... Read more of this article
‘Inclusion’ Aims To Support LGBTQ+ Youth
[Written by Stephen Wright] When Onuri Smith set up Inclusion Bermuda – a non-profit organisation empowering and inspiring the island’s LGBTQ+ youth – he imagined how he as a youngster could have benefitted from greater guidance and support. Still only 19 years old, Mr Smith admits he experienced homophobic abuse growing up in Bermuda and hopes... Read more of this article
Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir Win Promotion
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda batter Dennico Hollis has helped Stenhousemuir Cricket Club win the Western Division One title with a game to spare. Hollis, who was part of Bermuda’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in Uganda and Jersey this summer, said he is excited to test himself in the Western Premier Division next... Read more of this article
