He participated in three events at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, but did not reach the final in either.

His teammates were Michael Agostini, Wilton Jackson and Jamaican Dennis Johnson.

He also ran in the heats of the 4x400 metres relay for the British West Indian Federation team that would later, in the final, win a bronze medal.

[citation needed] Bertrand left Trinidad and Tobago for the United States.

[citation needed] In 2008, Bertrand was inducted into the Trinidad and Tobago Hall of Fame along with other well respected and deserving Trinidadian athletes.