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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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Tomiko Goater epitomised the spirit of short-handed Dandy Town when he scored a vital winner on Saturday to sink Devonshire Cougars and send …
| 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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Mallory Towlson’s dramatic, late winner punched Bermuda’s ticket to the Central American and Caribbean Games at the Flora Duffy Stadium today.
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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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Bermuda’s hopes of qualifying for the Central American and Caribbean Games hang in the balance after suffering a heartbreaking defeat against Jamaica at the Flora Duffy Stadiu…
| 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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