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Bermuda Volleyball Team Wins Bronze Medal

Bermuda finished the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Under-20 Females Volleyball Tournament on a high note, by defeating Saba 3-0 [25-13, 25-8, 25-11], thus winning the bronze medal. Bermuda was always in control throughout the match, thwarting any resistance posed by the Saba team. The bronze medallists took 59 minutes to triumph over the winless Saba. […]

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Bermuda Represented By Four Teams In Florida

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program sent four teams to compete in the Florida Holiday Challenge over December 7th and 8th under the team names Paradise Hitters [Girls: U15, U16 & U18] and Big Wave Riders [Boys: U18]. This high level, two-day tournament with 158 teams currently registered, will take place at the Daytona […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] and BGA Wholesale Distributors donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association and BGA Wholesale Distributors have donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. The SolRX Beach Volleyball […]

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Tennis: Bermuda Wins In Dominican Republic

Bermuda players continued competing in the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying in the Dominican Republic. The Bermuda Under 14 Boys team took on Panama on day five of the tournament, with the teams playing in the 9th – 14th place playoff. Bermuda picked up its second win of the tournament […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Racing

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club held racing today [Sept 20] in the St George’s Harbour with Deliverance winning, Resolution placing second, Rambler finishing third, Hispaniola placing fourth, Spirit ending the day in fifth, while Patience was sixth. Deliverance was coxed by Roger Gillet, while crew members were Cammie Simmons, Ronnie Chameau, Dennis Rowe, MaryEllen Jackson, […]

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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Racing On November 7th

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] will be hosting a race/regatta at the East End Mini Yacht Club on Saturday, November 7th starting at 1.30pm. There will be a celebrity race with local dignitaries, a super vets race and a mixed racing team. The event will also include music, afternoon tea/refreshments, and the prize giving will […]

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Bermuda Rower Wins Silver Medal In Virginia

Michael and Anita Swain competed in the long distance rowing races in Virginia last weekend, along with 5,000 other rowers, with Michael Swain collecting a silver medal. Mr Swain competed in three races and Ms Swain in two; totaling 50,000 meters between the two of them. The event is just south of Washington DC, along […]

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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club To Compete In England

The 2016 World Pilot Gig Championships will take place on the Isles of Scilly in England from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, marking the event’s 27th year, with men’s and women’s racing crews from Bermuda to compete. A spokesperson said, “The first World Pilot Gig Championship was held in 1990 with only 19 […]

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Overseas Visitors To Attend Bermuda Gig Regatta

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with 80 overseas visitors arriving from US, UK and Holland. Action is set to start on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset from 10am – 4pm, then at Spanish Point Boat Club on October 26th from 1pm – 6.30pm, and lastly at St. […]

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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Holds Racing Event

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted a crew from Lyme Regis in the UK at a racing event held in perfect conditions in the Great Sound on Thursday evening. The first race was a one mile sprint and was won by the experienced Lyme Regis crew, followed closely by a crew from Mariners RFC. The […]

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MSA Students Row With Bermuda Pilot Gig Club

Noting that “one of the great things about Bermuda is our ocean playground,” PE students at Mount Saint Agnes Academy had the good fortune to be out on the waters to get their exercise in a fun manner. This semester, 12 students in Grade 10 and 14 students in Grades 11/12 have been rowing with […]

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Free Stream Of Duffy’s 2018 Bermuda Victory

Triathlon fans are getting the opportunity to re-live the excitement of Flora Duffy’s win at the 2018 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda – complete with the Bermudian triathlete’s commentary – as streaming platform TriathlonLIVE.tv offers its services free for one year. A spokesperson said, “This weekend Bermuda can re-live the excitement and pride of Flora […]

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New Cookbook Of Bermuda Vegan Recipes

The Economist magazine has named 2019 as the Year of the Vegan but for one Bermudian, it has been a lifestyle choice for many years. Ilona Perry has been a vegetarian off and on since she was 13-years-old, and a vegan off and on for over ten years. “I am as vegan as I can […]

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When The Saint Came Marching In To Bermuda

The Saint, Simon Templar’s celebrated nom de guerre in his never-ending war against crime, derived from his initials, ST. And he underscored this self-image as a saintly man in a sinful world by leaving behind a calling card emblazoned with a haloed stick figure at the lairs of the villains he ran to ground. The […]

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Bermuda Poet Miller Publishes New Collection

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has recently published the eighth collection of her verse, Tide Tables. American/French poet George Hobson says the poems collected in her new book represent, in part, an “impassioned quest to express her several cultural allegiances, to Bermuda, England, and America.” In an advance review of Tide Tables Mr. Hobson mentions […]

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Minister Highlights ‘PawPaw Bermuda’ Book

Dr. Edwin and Shirley Ann Smith and their sons Micrae and Stefan utilised a grant from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to create the Pawpaw Bermuda book which focuses on the artistic and culinary history of the pawpaw in our island. The book was highlighted today in the House of Assembly by Minister […]

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HSBC Bermuda Launches ‘Fairer Tales’ Book

HSBC has partnered with British children’s author, Emma Dodd,to launch a book entitled “Fairer Tales” which aims to “dismantle some of the more stereotypically held gender beliefs and educate children aged 5-7, about the importance of cultivating financial independence in women.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced the launch of their ‘Fairer Tales’ initiative […]

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Photos: Kenya Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

Bermuda matched up against Kenya in their third ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai, with Kenya recording the victory. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat, at the conclusion of their 20 overs Bermuda restricted Kenya to 138/4. Dhiren Gondaria was the top scorer with 85 not out, while Kamau Leverock was the […]

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Photos: Namibia Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

The Bermuda cricket team took to the field for their fourth match in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Dubai. Rodney Trott took over the captaincy as Bermuda batted first and were bowled all out for 106, only three batsmen made it into double figures as Okera Bascome was the top scorer with […]

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ICC Cricket Qualifier: Scotland Defeat Bermuda

The Bermuda cricket team took on Scotland in the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying game in Dubai, with Scotland claiming the victory. Scotland put up a total of 204/4 in their allotted 20 overs, Calum Macleod was the top scorer with 74 not out, while opener George Munsey added 51. Kamau Leverck was the pick of the […]

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ICC T20 Qualifier: Netherlands Defeat Bermuda

Bermuda in their final ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier going on in Dubai faced the Netherlands. Netherlands batted first and scored 206/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 59 while Ben Cooper who shared an opening stand of 123 added 57. Three Bermuda bowlers claimed a wicket each, […]

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Bermuda’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup Numbers

With Bermuda’s participation in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers having concluded, the numbers of the players during the tournament are below. Delray Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 131 total runs, with Kamau Leverock scoring a total of 95 and Janeiro Tucker scored 94. Tucker was the highest individual scorer with a knock […]

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Hong Kong Defeat Bermuda By 3 Wickets

Bermuda’s opening game of the Cricket Challenge League B in Oman saw Hong Kong defeat Bermuda by three wickets. Hong Kong won the toss and send Bermuda to bat, Bermuda scored 291/8, with the help of a 65 run 8th wicket partnership between Onias Bascome who scored 43 off 31 deliveries and Sinclair Smith who scored […]

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Cricket: Uganda Defeat Bermuda By 7 Wickets

[Updated with video] The Bermuda cricket team took on Uganda in  their second Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with Uganda winning by seven wickets. Tre Manders was the top scorer with his second half century of the tournament scoring 59, Manders hit 5 fours in his 99 ball stay at the crease, while […]

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Cricket: Kenya vs Bermuda Match Rained Out

The Bermuda cricket team took on Kenya in their Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with officials ruling that match would not be able to continue making it officially a ‘No Results’ match. Bermuda 230/7 Kenya 0/0 The third game for Bermuda in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda win […]

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Cricket: Jersey Defeat Bermuda By 6 Wickets

Bermuda’s fourth game in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda match up against Jersey, with Jersey winning by six wickets. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bermuda were bowled all out for 110 in 23 overs, only two batsmen reached double figures as Delray Rawlins scored 31 off 27 […]

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Cricket: Italy Defeat Bermuda By 5 Wickets

Bermuda — playing their final game of the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman — lost by 5 wickets to Italy. Bermuda batted first and scored 180 all out, Kamau Leverock was the top scorer with 40 off 15 deliveries, he hit 9 fours, Derrick Brangman added 25, while Tre Manders scored 23 and […]

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Bermuda’s Cricket Challenge League B Numbers

With the conclusion of the Cricket Challenge League B in Oman, we take a look at the numbers the Bermuda players had during the tournament. Kamau Leverock was the leading run scorer with 205 total runs, Tre Manders was second with 196 total runs and Delray Rawlins scored 152 total runs. The total runs also […]

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Bermuda Cricket Board Talent Identification

The Bermuda Cricket Board via Development Chair, Mr. Arnold Manders [U19 Head Coach] and High Performance Chair, Mr. Peter Philpott, announced the Talent Identification launch for BCB Youth National Academy players and teams aged 13 to 17. “The BCB has identified the need to mirror the Bermuda Football Association’s Youth National Academy structure by setting […]

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Video: T20 Organisers Highlight Bermuda Team

The T20 World Cup organisers have highlighted the Bermuda cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The video description says, “With the 2019 ICC – T20 World Cup Qualifier fast approaching, let us look at some of the most memorable names in the Bermuda Cricket Squad.” Related Stories Video: Scotland Sets Surrey On […]

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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Video: Bermuda Boxers In Action At Fight Night

Boxing fans were treated to a victorious evening for Bermuda fighters on Saturday [Jan 18], with multiple local fighters claiming wins over their overseas opponents, including Nikki Bascome with another pro victory and Andre Lambe winning his professional debut by TKO. In front of a packed and enthusiastic audience at the Fairmont Southampton, Nikki Bascome […]

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Video Shows Misty Weather In Bermuda

“Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that is interacting with anomalously cool sea surface temperatures. The Bermuda Weather Service has been recording patchy mist and fog for the past 48 hours,” the BWS explained. Update: The BWS explained, “Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that […]

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27 Nations Set For Carifta Games In Bermuda

Local organisers have received the preliminary entries for the 2020 Carifta Games, and said that based on the entries at this time, 27 countries will be competing, with some 603 athletes and 119 coaches set to take part in the Games. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA and the Carifta Games […]

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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

While competing in the 2020 Camel City Invitational in North Carolina, Isabelle Dutranoit set a new Bermuda national record of 9:50.80 in the 3000m, shattering the old one set in 2014. Dutranoit — who has already qualified for the 2020 Carifta Games — competes for Wake Forest and she was their top finisher in the event, […]

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Bermuda Pacers Win 15 Medals In New York

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of 15 medals – 6 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze. Sancho Smith picked up 2 gold medals claiming the 15-16 boys 800 and the 15-16 boys 400 dash gold medals. Smith clocked 51.59 in […]

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Ashley Irby Sets New Bermuda Record In 1000m

While competing in the 1000m at the Darius Dixon Memorial, Ashley Irby shattered the Bermuda record, with her time of 2.58.96, breaking the former record of 3:01.94. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The MAAC juniors competed in New York at the Armory Championships and we had Shayla Cann meet the qualifying standard […]

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Minister: Bermuda Gears Up For Carifta Games

“I would encourage those who haven’t already gotten their tickets to go online to Carifta 2020 Bermuda and get your tickets,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly, as she urged people to come out and support our athletes. Minister Foggo said, “In just 41 days Bermuda […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win 10 Medals In Barbados

Members of the Bermuda track and field team continued competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium. A total of 10 medals were won on the day, which included 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals. Nevaeh Barclay won a bronze medal in the under 13 girls 100 meter dash […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win Medals in Barbados

Members of Bermuda’s track and field team recently concluded competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium after winning nine medals on the final day. Those nine medals included four silver and five bronze. Denver Tucker won Bermuda’s first medal of the day when he claimed the bronze while competing in […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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IFBB Pro Qualifier To Be Held In Bermuda

The island is scheduled to host an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro Qualifier in December of this year, with the overall winners set to earn an IFBB Pro Card. No qualification is required to participate, the league is open worldwide, crossover for open novice and masters will be allowed, and the classes […]

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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

The Bermuda Hockey Academy Men’s team competed in the 7th annual 4Goals Cup on the campus of UMass Lowell in Boston and were crowned the 2019 4Goals Cup Men’s Open Champions. The team played 3 games on the Opening Day winning all three games. The Bermuda Hockey Academy won the first game 2 – 0 […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey Season Underway

The Bermuda Hockey Federation Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Longtails and Canaries battling it out. A single Field Goal strike in the 27th minute off the stick of Tana Van De Berg earned the Longtails a 1 – 0 win. Related Stories Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Longtails Field Hockey: […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation recently held a triple header at the National Sports Center. Canaries 2 – Griffins 4 The Griffins defeated the Canaries 4 – 2. The Griffins got two goals from Sydney Fisher and single strikes from Peter Loade and Zina Jones, while Nat Rood and Alex Godet scored […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Griffins & Budgies Win

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a double header that produced 15 goals. Longtails 1 – Griffins 5 The Griffins defeated the Longtails 6 – 1 in the opener. Jo Heaney led the way for the Griffins with a hat trick, while Donna McHolson scored twice. […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Ravens & Hawks Win

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a double header that produced 7 goals. Ravens 2 – Longtails 0 The Ravens defeated the Longtails 2 – 0. Jessica Hollis gave the Ravens the lead in the 8th minute scoring from a field goal and the lead was […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

[Updated with photos] A triple header of Bermuda Field Hockey action took place at the National Sports Center with 14 goals scored. Sandpipers 1 Canaries 2 The Canaries came from behind to defeat the Sandpipers 2 – 1. The Sandpipers went ahead in the 2nd minute when Lauren Cardwell scored a Field Goal, but the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed with a triple header that produced 31 goals. Pink Robins 4 Hawks 2 The Pink Robins got 2 goals from Emma Ranger and single strikes from Sam Spencer and Leana Coetsee as they defeated the Hawks 4 – 2, Edward Ingham and Mauro […]

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