News that Bermuda’s Carifta triathlon athletes won multiple medals, the Bermuda Under 15 football team won their first match at the FIFA World Cup, the Bermuda College Foundation awarded $308,000 in scholarships and financial assistance, and Bermuda College secured full reaccreditation were among the positive news stories from the past week.
In additional good news, Somersfield Academy students raised $940 for Family Centre through a chess tournament and bake sale, Aon donated $10,000 to Bermuda College Foundation, and the Carter Centre Charity’s Finding Your Village event connected families, caregivers and service providers with support and resources.
Other good news stories included the Bermy Bots travelling to Atlanta to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge season and seven films being recognised for excellence at the inaugural Bermuda Black Film Weekend.
In sports, Elijah Daley won three events for the University of Toronto, Dylan Muso finished second at The Melee, and Mia Fishel scored her third goal in two matches for the United States Under-23 women’s team.
More sports news included Nahki Wells scoring in Luton Town’s 2-1 victory, Na’im Zuill scoring for Bolton Wanderers Under-18s, Cody Robinson scoring the winner for Thomas College, and Kiwon Waldron earning his second victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in a matter of days.
Also in sports, Thomas Cechini placed second in the 200-yard freestyle, Christian Ebbin helped Tulane finish third at the Captain Hurst Trophy, and Málaga Juniors B, whose squad includes Kai Sampson and Nijae Aberdeen, won in Spain.
In an effort to highlight some of the positive news happening in our community, we supplement our standard morning and evening email newsletters with a special Sunday “Good News” email newsletter edition, and also produce a highlight article which strictly focuses on the positive news about Bermuda and Bermudians from the past week. You can sign up to have the free newsletter delivered via email by clicking here, and/or access the links below.
In addition, for those who like positive news, please feel free to visit our sister site ForeverBermuda.com, which seeks to showcase uplifting Bermuda news and visitor related services, or visit BermudaCovers.com, which offers an array of free Facebook and social media cover images, graphic designs and videos to assist you in showing off your Bermudian pride on social media!