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| Following two days of play, Somerset claimed the coveted Cup at Cup Match, recording a 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic was back this year, being hosted in the east end by St George’s Cricket Club. Rain affected play […]
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| Young Bermuda golfer Oliver Betschart recently competed in the U.S. Kids World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina, making an impressive showing to place 43rd in an international field of more than 150 competitors. A spokesperson said, “He struggled a bit with the temperatures reaching the mid 90’s at Pinehurst. However he was still able to […]
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| Tariq Simons returned to the tennis courts in Florida, this time competing in the Battle Of Boca Presented by Jason Zafiros Tennis Championships. Playing in the round of 64, Simons took on Sklar Phillips, and he had to come from a set down to advance. Phillips won the first set 7-5, but Simons won the […]
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| “Of course it is special for me, but it’s so special for the island of Bermuda, it’s not just my medal, it’s our medal,” Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy said. Ms Duffy’s view appears to be shared by most of us here on the island, as judging by the numerous comments, Bermudians have been proudly […]
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| The Garden Club of Bermuda announced their 2021 Scholarship awardee is Dakhari Wade, who will be attending Nottingham Trent University in the U.K., to begin a Foundation Year in the field of Horticulture. A spokesperson said, “Dakhari was a graduate of the Skills Development Program in 2014/15 and has since worked in his chosen field […]
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| Lake Garda delivered spectacular conditions for the penultimate day of the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth Worlds in Arco, Italy. With south winds of 12-15 knots, with some of the world’s best male youth sailors completed two more races in the quest for the championship. Bermuda’s Sebastian Kempe is in action and he continues moving up […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a different view of Bermuda, Bernews’ new monthly series features 3D images that serve to showcase Bermuda and Bermudians from a different perspective, and the images from July 2021 are below. They are posted throughout the month on a new @Bermuda3D Instagram account, and this month’s 3D photos include […]
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| The ‘Development and Planning Amendment Act 2021′ Bill was passed in the Senate earlier this week. Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said, “As stated by my colleague, Junior Minister Simmons, this Government remains committed to introducing sustainable planning legislation to further protect our delicate environment while introducing measures to stimulate our […]
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| Jervay Laws has signed an agreement with Rayo Vallecano C, which plays in a Madrid League and is made up of international talented players and local players from Rayo Youth Teams within the club. Laws and his teammates will begin preseason training in preparation for the upcoming season. The Rayo Vallecano C team is the Men’s […]
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| This week was a spectacular one for the island, with Flora Duffy winning a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics making Bermuda the smallest nation or territory in the world to win a gold at the summer Olympics, the island celebrating Cup Match, Andre Lambe winning his pro fight in Florida with a first round […]
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| After he was seen riding a motorcycle in an “erratic” manner, a man was stopped, arrested for an outstanding warrant and “during a subsequent search, the suspect was found to be in possession of a firearm,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 6:00pm on Saturday 31st July 2021, police officers were […]
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| Aspiring FIFA officials took part in the FIFA Men’s Fitness test on July 24th at the National Sports Center track, with Clinton Hayward, Amaury Majors, and Stefan Maybury passing. Referee Chairman Crenstant Williams said, “Hopefully, they will be selected to officiate in the CFU Under 14 Challenge Series Tournament slated to be held in late […]
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| Sunday, August 1 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud with the chance of an early shower or two, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be […]
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| The police confirmed they “received a number of noise complaints as a result of the volume level of music played during an event which took place at Bernard Park in the early hours of this morning.” A police spokesperson said, “The organisers co-operated with police following requests to turn down the music in light of […]
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| “There were no incidents requiring police involvement at the grounds,” the police said following this year’s Cup Match Classic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] would like to congratulate the Somerset Cricket Club on winning Cup Match 2021 and retaining the coveted cup following an exciting and entertaining game at the Wellington Oval […]
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| The Ministry received 8031 test results — spanning three days of testing — and 15 were positive for Covid-19, with six classified as imported, seven as local transmission with known contact and two as under investigation. The island’s active cases have increased to 36, the highest since May, however no one is in the hospital. […]
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| The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended their condolences to the family of the late Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] wish to extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the Family of our dear Bro. Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. “Bro. ‘Bill’ Caisey, was known as ‘Mr. […]
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| [Written by Dale Butler] If you go looking for the legendary Junius Burrows Plumbing company at 30 Main Road, Sandys, you will not find it. It is now the Buna Gallery and Coffee House. After months of extensive renovations, Dr. Dana Zhyon Selassie, owner/manager, has transformed this Sandys landmark into a facility that will excite […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Bailey’s Bay walkway, a view over Waterville, Admiralty Park, Flatt’s […]
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| The island celebrated the Cup Match holiday in various ways, many attending the match at the St George’s Cricket Club, some camping out, others watching the match on TV or online, and quite a few people made their way to the beach to enjoy the day. The video below shows a look at the crowd […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 31st. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Viking Orion cruise ship are expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to […]
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| People made their way to the east end on Friday to attend the second day of the 2021 Cup Match Classic, with St. George’s Cricket Club hosting the event, which saw Somerset claim the coveted Cup. As always, people were dressed to impress, with a number sporting their team colours as part of their attire. For […]
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| Fans of the red and blue were elated yesterday as their team claimed the coveted Cup at Cup Match after Somerset recorded a resounding 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. Short video showing the Cup being presented: After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic was back […]
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| [Written by Don Burgess] Somerset had a resounding 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. The Red and Blue have now had the Cup for 10 years to mark one of the most dominant eras in Cup Match history. St George’s, who were 151 declared, struggled to get the 130 runs they need to […]
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| The Somerset Cricket Club retained the Cup with a 10 wicket victory over the St. George’s Cricket Club in the 2021 Cup Match. Somerset in their first inning started the day 138/1, they added another 143 runs as they were bowed out for 281, Chris Douglas scored 128, off 137 balls, he hit 12 fours […]
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| Saturday, July 31 is expected to see midday sunshine between early morning & afternoon showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am […]
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| The 2021 World Championships — which scheduled to be held in Bermuda at the end of October — has been cancelled. The International 505 Sailing organisation said, “Michael Quirk, President of the International 5o5 Class Association, announces that the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held in Bermuda at the end of October, has been […]
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| [Updating] The much anticipated Somerset vs St. George’s Cup Match game is continuing today [July 30] at the St George’s Cricket Club and we will be providing a live stream and updates throughout the holiday and extend our thanks to the Bermuda Government for sponsoring the online retransmission. The live stream for today [July 30] […]
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| Marcus Scotland recently turned out for ACE Academy XI against Jackson Cricket Under 21 in two Twenty20 matches. In the first match, Scotland scored 25, as ACE went down by 40 runs. In the second game, Scotland scored 62, helping ACE score 124; they then bowled Jackson out for 79. Related Stories Four Umpires To […]
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| Happy Mary Prince Day, Cup Match underway, fight in Darrell’s Wharf area, Marvin Brangman featured on Endurance News cover, San Marino becomes smallest nation to medal at Summer Olympics and Dara Alizadeh competes in Final C at the Olympics are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 30] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of […]
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| Nathan Simons has committed to Mount Marty University Men’s Track & Field. Mount Marty University was ranked 11th for the third edition of the NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Rating Index by the U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association [USTFCCCA]. Related Stories Dutranoit Competes In Charlotte Invitational Hill-Edwards & Outerbridge In […]
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| The cover of the August 2021 issue of Endurance News — which is published monthly by American Endurance Ride Conference — features Bermuda’s Marvin Brangman. Brangman and the Kaolean Machine, owned by Marcia Weilbach, earned Best Condition at the 100 Mile AERC National Championships in Montana last month. In Montana at the AERC Nationals, Brangman and […]
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| Police responded to the Darrell’s Wharf area in Warwick early this morning where a “large crowd of individuals” were “watching a fight involving a 27-year-old male and a 23-year-old male” and “the 27-year-old was tasered and both officers detained him while trying to keep the upset onlookers at bay.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:20 […]
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| The Cup Match Classic is underway at the St George’s Cricket Club, with people making their way to the east end to enjoy the match. We will have additional coverage of the holiday as it progresses, and for a live video stream and updates of the match please click here, for all our coverage of Cup […]
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| After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic is back on this year, being hosted in the east end by St George’s Cricket Club. Rain affected the play today, with multiple rain delays, and the match will start at 9.00am tomorrow with an aim to make up some time. We […]
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| Friday, July 30 is expected to see cloudy start with a few showers, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am […]
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| Twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is pleased to advise the public that twenty Bermudians recently completed the Solar Photovoltaic or PV Certification Training Programme held in partnership with Connectech. “The student participants were selected from a […]
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| The Bermuda contingent at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics attended a team dinner celebrating the accomplishments of the two athletes, Flora Duffy and Dara Alizadeh. Flora Duffy made history when she captured the Gold Medal during the triathlon, earning the island’s first ever Olympic Gold Medal, while rower Dara Alizadeh has advanced to the Men’s Singles […]
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| Bermuda has passed the torch, so to speak, to San Marino who are now the smallest nation in the world to ever win a medal at the Olympic Summer Games, with Alessandra Perilli claiming the bronze medal in the women’s trap shooting final giving her country of only 33,000 people, their first medal. Bermuda had […]
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| The 2021 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathered at St. George’s Cricket Club to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live video and updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all […]
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| Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race. Representing Essax, Hopkins was ruled across the line stage three in 8th place, Hopkins was one of 59 riders in the lead pack to cross the line, he clocked a time of 2:55:15, over a 123.3 km Distance. Arturo […]
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| Aberdeen IronBirds have placed baseball player Adam Hall on the 7-day injured list. Thus far this season, Hall has 219 at-bats, scoring 34 runs, and he has 55 hits, with 3 home runs. Hall has 20 runs batted in, and a team-high 24 stolen bases. Related Stories Hall & Aberdeen Play Hickory Crawdads Hall & Aberdeen […]
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| The Chairman of the Water Safety Council Michael Weeks has called on beach goers and operators of boats and pleasure crafts to make water safety a priority this Cup Match holiday. In a pre-Cup Match address to members of the Hamilton Rotary Club, Mr. Weeks, reflecting on some of the deadly accidents which have occurred […]
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| Youth sailor Sebastian Kempe recently continued competing at the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Arco, Italy. With south winds from 5 to 15 knots, the qualifying series is now complete after three days of racing. In the Boys Division, Kempe fell off the pace somewhat, coming off the water in 10th place after […]
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| As Bermuda heads out on the water this Cup Match holiday weekend, the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard is reminding the public to “keep their safety and the safety of the public in mind.” A Focus on Anti-Social Behaviour A spokesperson said: “The Coast Guard will work to address anti-social behaviour over the holiday weekend, with […]
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| [Updating] The much anticipated Somerset vs St. George’s Cup Match game is set to get underway today [July 29] at the St George’s Cricket Club and we will be providing a live stream and updates throughout the holiday. The live video stream should begin later this morning Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest […]
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| Competing on the Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo, Japan, Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh finished 3rd in the Men’s Singles Sculls C/D Semi-Final 1, clocking a time of 7:11.14 to advance to the C Final. Alizadeh finished behind the Semi-Final C/D winner Alvaro Torres Masias, from Peru who recorded a time of 7:02.49, while Quentin Antognelli from Monaco […]
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| The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] has released the results of the Ocean Use Survey, which was conducted from September 2020 to February 2021. A spokesperson said, “The results of the Ocean Use Survey, conducted by the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme from September 2020 to February 2021, are now available to the public here. “The […]
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| The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to” remind the public of ongoing road works across the island impacting traffic flow. “Examples of locations where traffic delays may pose a problem are Middle Road near Khyber Pass in Warwick, Georges Bay Road at the entrance to Morgan’s Point, and Store Hill in Smiths, which […]
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| With less than 24 hours until the 2021 Cup Match Classic gets underway, the final preparations are being made at the St George’s Cricket Club this evening. The popular event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and returns this year, with some restrictions in place, with a Safekey required to enter. The 2021 Cup […]
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