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| While she has not tested positive, Governor Rena Lalgie was “identified as being a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case, ” and Government House is working with the Corporation of St. George to reschedule the Peppercorn Ceremony, which was due to take place this Wednesday. A Government spokesperson said, “On Saturday night the Governor […]
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| Nicholas Lopes competed in the Equestrian Sports Production Spring Series CSI 3*, in the ESP Spring 2 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Lopes mounted Casino 71 for the WIHS Hunter Phase Class, and the pair finished 4th with 85 points, and the finished 11th in the WIHS Jumper Phase Class with 79 points. The WIHS […]
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| The PHC Zebras advanced to the FA Challenge Cup final following their 2 – 1 win over the North Village Rams at the Wellington Oval. Justin Bell gave the North Village Rams the lead in the 10th minute when he converted from the spot after a foul in the box. In the 40th minute the […]
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| “Travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a busy year ahead,” the BTA said, adding that the island’s hotels are “reportedly nearly sold-out for the upcoming SailGP events” in May. A spokesperson said, “As Covid related travel restrictions continue to be eased, travel is gradually returning to Bermuda, and all indicators predict a […]
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| Three Bermuda archers – Jaydon Roberts, Trina Roberts and Robin Selley — competed in the Belgium Icenation Shoot. Due to Easter many did not compete, however in Bermuda the archers had much better weather conditions with winds 13 mph. Jaydon Roberts won the Men’s Recurve 70m Class with a score of 552 points, while Trina Roberts […]
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| The 3D pop up graphics below offer a unique look at some of the action from the BRCC Criterium in the east end, where cyclists rode a new course introduced by the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club. You can view our coverage of the cycling event here, and take a look at some virtual 3D popup […]
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| A UK Schools Education Fair will be held at BUEI on April 21st and 22nd where they “will be showcasing a diverse, bespoke offering of hand-picked UK boarding schools.” A spokesperson said, “A new company has launched to help Bermudians and Bermuda residents find out more about schools and education opportunities in the United Kingdom […]
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| Bermuda’s 4×100 women’s relay teams have made excellent showings at the 2022 Carifta Games in Jamaica this evening [April 17], with both the U17 and U20 teams placing 4th, and in one case, just 0.01 second off a medal. Considering the Caribbean consistently produces many of the best sprinters in world, claiming two 4th places […]
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| There is winning a race and then there is being so far ahead you are the sole runner shown on screen during the live broadcast, which is what Bermuda’s Jauza James managed to achieve as he recorded a dominant victory in the 1500m portion of the octathlon at the Carifta Games today [April 17] in […]
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| Bermuda’s swimming team is competing in the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, where they made an excellent showing on the first day to claim three medals and make multiple appearances in various finals. Finals Sam Williamson won the Gold Medal during the 15 – 17 Boys 200 Meter Breaststroke Final clocking the fastest time […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised “that there will be traffic diversions on the King Edward VII Memorial campus for those driving to the front of the Acute Care Wing including the Emergency Department entrance.” “The diversions will be in place from Monday 18- Friday 22 April 2022,” a spokesperson said. “Cleaning of the outside of […]
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| The commanding officers of British Overseas Territories’ military units from around the world have “joined forces for the first time to create strength in numbers. “A total of six military officers, coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Beasley, the CO of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, met up in London to discuss ways the armed services could […]
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| The Bermuda women’s hockey team has concluded the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier Tournament in top style, claiming the overall victory, qualifying for the CAC Games, and Bermuda’s Maha Clarke was named the women’s tournament MVP. As is traditional, the conclusion of the event — which was held in Bermuda at the National Sports […]
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| Monday, April 18 is expected to see cloudy skies, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6:46am and sunset will be at 7:50pm. […]
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| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will attend the Turks and Caicos Islands Climate Change Summit and the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, A Government spokesperson said, “Later this month, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban will represent Bermuda at two conferences in the Caribbean. “The Minister will attend The Turks and Caicos […]
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| Jeremy Estey had a night that will soon not be forgotten in softball annals in leading Blue Wahoo to a 24-10 victory over Fully Loaded Allstars in an A-Division contest. Estey went 6-6, smacked four homers, scored 6 runs, and picked up 14 RBI in a hard-to-beat plate performance. His teammates Matt Katsch [4-4] and […]
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| Ciarra Wells began competing in the Youth Easter Meeting Regatta in Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy. Wells — competing in the ILCA4 Class — came off the water with 248 points. In a fleet of 148 sailors, Wells finished the first of four races on the opening day in 48th, she then crossed the line in […]
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| Four Bermuda Volleyball Association Junior club teams began competing in the Rhode Island Rumble Tournament, with the teams recording multiple wins. The Paradise Hitters 18 Division team won their opening match 2 – 0 over Cmass Evolve Gray 25-8, 25-18. The Paradise Hitters then fell 2 – 1 to Slam 18 Two, 25-22, 19-25, 16-14. […]
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| Luke Robinson scored twice for his Worthing FC team and earned the Man of the Match award. The club’s match report said, “The Champions burst out of the blocks with intent; eager to to make their homecoming a special one. “Within 3’ minutes Reece Myles-Meekums found the opener. Latching onto a ball from midfield, Meekums […]
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| Kamau Leverock got his Rode Park & Lawton Cricket Club career underway at the Newcastle & Hartshill Cricket Club in England. After winning the toss and electing to field, they restricted Newcastle & Hartshill Cricket Club to 113/9 in their allotted 40 overs. Rob Hagan was their top scorer with 31, while Darren Snape was […]
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| The 2022 Carifta Games track and field event got underway in Jamaica, with Bermuda athletes winning one medal and making multiple appearances in the finals. Video of the Bermuda team entering the stadium: Finals Caitlyn Bobb captured Bermuda’s first 2022 Carifta Games medal when she finished 3rd in the Under 20 400m clocking a time of 53.12 […]
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| The Dandy Town Hornets have kept their Triple Crown title hopes alive following their 2 – 1 extra-time win over the Devonshire Cougars at the PHC Stadium. The same two teams will battle on Wednesday night at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium in the Friendship Trophy Final. During regulation time, Kamali […]
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| [Easter message from Opposition Leader Cole Simons] After many months of lockdowns, restrictions and the challenges associated with the pandemic, the celebration of Easter in 2022 is a welcome relief and a stark reminder that if there was ever a time to be hopeful, it is now. While for many the holiday is synonymous with […]
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| This week was an excellent week for the island, with multiple sporting wins and other good news happening, including the Bermuda women’s football team winning 6-0, the Bermuda women’s hockey team winning two games, 10 students from Bermuda schools earning scholarships to study in France, Caitlyn Bobb winning a Carifta medal, and Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan […]
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| Once a major export for the island, local farmers still grow Easter Lilies with some beautiful fields to be seen every year as the Easter holiday approaches, with the flowers sold locally, and a bouquet is sent every year to the Queen. | While the island no longer exports the flowers in bulk, it was […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb has just won her heat in the 400m at the Carifta Games, recording the fastest time in all three heats. The runner — who was named Bermuda’s Junior Athlete of the Year and recently broke her school’s record in the 400m – is widely considered to be a medal contender at these Games. […]
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| The City of Hamilton is hosting another one of their ‘Fresh Air Films’ events this evening [April 16] in the City Hall car park, with the first showing featuring Encanto at 6:30pm, while the second movie of the night, Spider-Man: No Way Home, will start at 9.00pm The event is designed as a fun event […]
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| The island’s swim team has started competing in the 2022 Carifta Swimming Championships in Barbados, with the preliminaries seeing multiple Bermuda swimmers advance to the finals. Sam Williamson advanced to the 15 – 17 boys 200 meter breaststroke final clocking the fastest time of 2:27.17, during the 11-12 girls 50 meter backstroke Violet Smith clocked […]
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| An Easter Egg Hunt was held on the Cabinet Office lawn, with young children enjoying face painting, a bouncy castle, games and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Government media covered the event, and they posted the photos below online and said, “Earlier today, Premier David Burt and Mrs. Kristen Burt hosted an Easter Egg […]
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| The Bermuda women’s hockey team has qualified for the Central American & Caribbean Games following their impressive 1 – 0 win over Guyana at the National Sports Center this afternoon [April 16]. Mallory Towlson scored the winning field goal in today’s match which marks the team’s second win of the tournament, and Bermuda now leads the […]
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| Sunday, April 17 is expected to see variable cloud; chance of a shower towards evening, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am […]
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| A two vehicle collision occurred on Middle Road in Warwick this afternoon [April 16] with a motorcyclist receiving injuries “described as serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 pm on Saturday, 16th April 2022, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle collision on Middle Road, Warwick, near the […]
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| Bermuda’s Under 17 women’s football team are set to compete in 2022 Concacaf Women’s Under 17 Championships in the Dominican Republic, which will take place from April 23rd to May 8th, 2022. The Bermuda Women’s Under 17 team are in Group F alongside Jamaica, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Bermuda will start off against Jamaica […]
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| Caitlyn Bobb has just won her heat in the 400m at the Carifta Games, recording the fastest time in all three heats. The runner — who was named Bermuda’s Junior Athlete of the Year and recently broke her school’s record in the 400m – is widely considered to be a medal contender at these Games. […]
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| The 2022 Carifta Games are now underway in Jamaica and Barbados, with Bermuda fielding teams in both the swimming and track & field portions, and both events are available to watch. Swimming In Barbados The swimming portion of the Carifta Games is being streamed via the Barbados Aquatic Centre Facebook page. The Bermuda swim team, as […]
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| Logan Jones, Ajani Jones, and Jarryd Richardson all suited up for Cardiff Metropolitan University Cricket Club, while Steffan Kelly suited up for Newport Cricket Club, Wales in a Twenty20. Newport won the toss and sent Cardiff to bat; Cardiff was bowled out for 78. Logan Jones scored six, Ajani Jones scored five, and Jarryd Richardson […]
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| As the 2022 Carifta Games are set to kick off, the island enters the Games with a rather notable distinction, with Bermuda holding the oldest record, thanks to Sonya Smith’s record setting javelin throw over 40 years ago, back in 1979 This is according to the official website which said, “The oldest record in the books, though […]
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| Bermuda football officials have recently traveled to international competitions to serve as officials. Natasha Trott officiated in two Women’s World Cup Qualifiers; in the Antigua and Barbuda vs Anguilla & Turks match and the Caicos vs Trinidad game. Amaury Majors and Satia Burchall are officiating at the Dallas Cup, while Clinton Hayward is officiating in […]
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| After two years of most Good Friday events being cancelled due to the pandemic, locals were out across the island celebrating the holiday, and Bernews visited a number of locations including Horseshoe Bay Beach, Botanical Gardens, Devonshire Recreation Club, Victor Scott, Warren Simmons field, St. David’s Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay, Shelly Bay, Southampton Rangers and […]
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| Five of Switzerland’s top female sailors — who have made multiple Olympic appearances — will join the Switzerland SailGP Team throughout Season 3, with the season to see one race hosted in Bermuda. The SailGP website said, “They will form part of the overall Swiss team and take part in training and racing throughout the […]
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| St. David’s County Cricket Club hosted their annual Gilbert Lamb Day on Good Friday [April 15], with activities including the Grand Prix, games, running races and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, […]
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| The police said they have received reports of a “suspected pyramid scheme” noting that “there is no genuine product or service being sold and there is a complex commission structure.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has received reports of a suspected pyramid scheme under the name “Success Factory”, operating on the […]
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| Bermuda men’s hockey team produced a spirited performance in a 1-0 defeat to Jamaica in their third Central American and Caribbean Games qualifier at the National Sports Centre yesterday. The men’s side, who drew 0-0 with Puerto Rico and lost 4-1 to Jamaica in their previous outings, were denied a point after conceding late in […]
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| Kayla Bardgett claimed a win at the Equestrian Sports Production Spring Series CSI 3* in the ESP Spring 2 Horse Jumping event in Wellington, Florida. Bardgett was mounted up on the horse of Melissa Shelley Mello’s “Lordanos AK” during the 1.0m Low Adult Amateur Jumper Class, where they clocked a Clear First Round time of 70.265, […]
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| An eight-run seventh inning propelled Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox baseball teammates to a 10 – 2 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium to take two of the first three games of the series. In the seventh, Bowie racked up eight runs on seven hits highlighted by two-run doubles from Toby […]
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| Saturday, April 16 is expected to see hazy sunshine, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 7.49pm. […]
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| Bermuda’s Nia Christopher has been named Concacaf W Qualification Top Performer by Inside Caribbean Football, who posted the graphic online below, saying, “The 20-year-old Bermudian attacker Nia Christopher showed that she is ready to be one of the main players of Bermuda Women’s National Team. She scored 5 goals and assisted once for her country. For […]
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| The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s [BVA] junior club teams will be travelling to the Rhode Island Rumble tournament over the next two weeks. A spokesperson said, “We’re so excited to finally get away to another overseas tournament after being out since March 2020. As we started the season, we were very hopeful about finally being able […]
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| Baseball player Adam Hall and his Bowie Baysox teammates improved to 2 & 3 on the season following their 4 – 3 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Hall went 1 for 5 from the plate, with a run scored. In the third inning, he would single up the center, and then scored when the next batter […]
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| Nicole Stovell and Sebastian Kempe continued to show their skill as they both took to the water to continue to compete in the RYA Youth Nationals, with the pair continuing to lead their fleets after the fourth day of action. After ten races in the ILCA6 Class, Stovell leads the fleet with 28 points. Stovell […]
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