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| [Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley believes she has grown beyond recognition as a triathlete since she first stepped up to the elite level at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years ago. Hawley was only 19 years old at those Games, where she finished an impressive sixteenth in the individual race and […] |
| The International Development Academy Bermuda Select teams recently took part in the Super Cup Youth Football Tournament Opening Ceremony in Northern Ireland. Bermuda is being represented the under 14, under 16 and under 18 divisions. Each team is guaranteed five matches with various divisional championships contested after group play. The IDA Bermuda teams played warmup […] |
| [Updating] The 2022 Cup Match holiday is being celebrated this week, and we will be bringing you some of the key information, plus stories, photo and video updates of the various celebrations as able. Links To Some Of The Key Information Parking restrictions/traffic notice for west end [link] Government & City trash collection changes [link] […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Donna Raynor, the Bermuda chef de mission, said the anticipation is building in the team’s camp as the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham approaches. A 17-member squad will represent Bermuda at the Games, which starts with the opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium on Thursday. Raynor, the former Bermuda National Athletics Association president, […] |
| Tickets for the annual Cup Match Classic – which is set to be held on Thursday [July 28] and Friday [July 29] – are now available. Tickets are priced at $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12, and $10 for seniors. The G Pass website said, “The annual Cup Match Classic is a hallmark […] |
| Somerset Cricket Club won the Colts Cup Match this weekend. Defending champions St. George’s Cricket Club won the toss and sent Somerset Cricket Club to bat. Somerset Cricket Club scored 255/5 in 48.1 overs. Jaiden Manders was the top scorer with 107; his runs came off 125 balls. Manders hit 16 fours, Jerez Eve added […] |
| The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition used their always artistic skills to wish everyone a happy Cup Match holiday, combining two elements of the island, creating a sculpture with treefrogs with a cricket ball & bat, noting that “locals be boasting louder than the tree frogs on who is taking home the Cup.” The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted photos […] |
| Western Stars Angels were crowned the Women’s Playoff Champions as they defeated Rainbows three games to two in their best of five series. Angels took a 2 – 1 games lead when they upended Rainbows 10 – 5. Cassandra Trott was a perfect 4 for 4 at the plate while Terry Paynter, Shuntae Todd and […] |
| This weekend, the SPCA team rescued a dog and her five puppies after they were found under a van. In an online post, the Bermuda SPCA said, “This weekend the SPCA team rescued this sweet warrior of a dog had given birth to her five puppies just before we collected her. When we arrived, Xena […] |
| The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda is reminding the public that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open and can be made online at PortugueseBDA.com. A spokesperson said, “The School is run as an afterschool programme, holding classes for primary-school aged students across 6 grade levels. “The Portuguese School […] |
“As Cup Match approaches, we anticipate that there will be increased excitement and activity as we prepare for a long weekend of events. However, as we enjoy ourselves, it’s important to engage in responsible behaviour and think of the health and safety of others,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks in advance of the busy holiday period.
Minister Weeks stressed that he hopes residents will make good choices and cautioned that there will be a visible presence of Police and other uniformed services over the holiday period to ensure public safety.
| Bermuda archers concluded competing in World Cup Archery competition in Medellin, Colombia. A spokesperson said, “The Hyundai World Cup in Medellin, Colombia will come to a close. Well done to our Bermuda archers competing in their first World Cup match. “The Recurve Men’s Division had 91 archers compete in the qualifying rounds. Final rankings were: […] |
Jaiden Manders produced a sensational man of the match display to guide challengers Somerset to a convincing win…
Somerset’s captain and chairman each expressed confidence in their ability to retain the Cup Ma…
| Writing for CNN, Allison Hope noted that U.S. Justice Clarence Thomas “suggested previous cases ensuring marriage equality, same-sex relationships and contraception should be reconsidered in light of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade” and said “what’s happened in Bermuda really illustrates what’s at stake.” The article said, “The House of Representatives moved […] |
| The Future Leaders held their closing ceremony at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre, with 14 students being officially inducted as this year’s ‘Future Leaders’, with the event including an inspirational speech by Shi-Shun Burgess. The 14 students inducted as 2022 Future Leaders included: Sanai Roberts Adderley – Bermuda Institute Zae’ya Tucker-Crockwell – The Berkeley Institute […] |
| The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] member companies announced that its member companies are “hosting a record number of 91 paid interns in their Bermuda offices this year.” A spokesperson said, “To add value to the work experience gained with the island’s leading international re/insurance companies, ABIR is facilitating an Intern Working Group to […] |
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they have “started a $6.6-million project to renovate its ageing laundry facility.” The Laundry & Linen Department has been housed in the basement of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] General Wing since the facility was constructed in the 1960s. “Renovation of this area is necessary as the […] |
| The Ministry of Public Works issued a reminder that “Middle Road in Southampton will be fully closed to motorists on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th 2022, due to BELCO trench work.” A spokesperson said, “Depending on the operation’s progress, the closure may extend to the following weekend, including Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, […] |
| “As Cup Match approaches, we anticipate that there will be increased excitement and activity as we prepare for a long weekend of events. However, as we enjoy ourselves, it’s important to engage in responsible behaviour and think of the health and safety of others,” said the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks in advance of […] |
The Ministry of Public Works reminds the public that Middle Road in Southampton will be fully closed to motorists on Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th 2022, due to BELCO trench work.
Depending on the operation’s progress, the closure may extend to the following weekend, including Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th.
The Ministry apologies in advance for the inconvenience caused. The work will take place between Riviera Road and the Rebecca Road stretch with the road closing 7 a.m. Saturday and reopening 7 a.m. Monday.
| The IDA Bermuda Select teams continued their buildup in preparation for participation in the Super Cup Northern Ireland youth football tournament. The U14 IDA Bermuda Select team arrived at the teams’ base at Ulster University on Friday to join the U16 and U18 teams already present. IDA Bermuda Select U14 @ LF Wade Airport A […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association president, said he is thrilled to be sending a sizeable squad to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and believes it reflects the island’s wealth of talent. Bermuda will travel with 17 athletes in five sports – athletics, cycling, squash, swimming and triathlon – the largest contingent […] |
| Dage Minors has made yet another exceptional showing to break a Bermuda record, this time shattering the 1500m record. Competing in the British Milers Club Track Meet, Minors took to the track for the BMC men’s A division 1500m, where he finished 7th crossing the line in a time of 3:41.24, which broke the previous […] |
| Tobiah Goodchild and Tristan Pettit started competing in the Under 14 JITIC 2022 Tournament at the Cancún Tennis Complex in Mexico. Goodchild fell in his opening match in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 to Nicolas Rivera from Mexico, and then lost 6-4, 6-2 to Ignacio Garnier from Costa Rica. Pettit took on Jerald Carroll from the […] |
Zeko Burgess justified his recall to St George’s Cup Match team with a menacing display of fast bowlin…
| The Somerset Big Ballers claimed the double season victory after they came from behind to defeat the PHC Lady Zebras 2 – 1 at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Akelya Furbert gave the PHC Lady Zebras the lead in the 14th minute, but the Somerset Big Ballers drew level in the […] |
| Sport Bermuda Magazine will be holding its third annual Awards Ceremony on November 27th, honouring a number of local athletes and sporting officials. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday, November 27th from 2 to 6 pm, Sport Bermuda Magazine awards are back! We will honour distinguished Bermudians who have made significant contributions to sport and the […] |
| Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club continued competing in the 2022 Russell E. Blunt Eastcoast Invitational Track Meet in Durham, North Carolina, making an excellent showing to win five more medals on the second day of action. Daylen Scott captured the gold medal competing in the 13-14 boys long jump division with a top […] |
| The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Jarion Richardson — the MP for Constituency 23 Paget West — is now the party’s new Deputy Leader. Party Chair Catherine Kempe states, “MP Richardson’s unwavering commitment to service and to the community is admirable. “Jarion has served the party with vigour, first as a Senator now as the […] |
| The Bermuda Reserve Police will be embodied on Thursday 28th July and Friday 29th July — which is Cup Match. The most recent official notices stated, “In accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Police Act, 1974, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie has granted permission for the embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve […] |
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” [Superior] of Top Layer Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Top Layer’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as […] |
| “An estimate of 51,657 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Vaccination programme” and “an estimate of 46,300 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Travel Authorization process.” This is according to responses to Parliamentary Questions in the Senate, as Senator Arianna Hodgson provided replies to Parliamentary Questions from […] |