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BET Future 40: Miss USA Cheslie Kryst

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:00 EDT



This Miss USA is still all about the side hustle.


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Simone Biles Slams USA Gymnastics Organization Over Birthday Tribute

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:00:00 EDT

The gymnast turned 23 years old.


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NASCAR’s Only African-American Driver Bubba Wallace Addresses Kyle Larson’s Racial Slur

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:17:00 EDT

The stock car racer emphasized it’s ‘NOT just a word.’


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How Rikers Island Jail Guards Are Falling Victim to COVID-19

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:48:00 EDT



The facility’s inmates and employees are vulnerable.


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Future 40: Meet "Slutty Vegan" Restauranteur Pinky Cole

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Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:00:00 EDT



She's pioneered vegan cooking with a southern twist.


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Black State Legislator Says He Was Unfairly Stopped By Cop

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Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:44:00 EDT



Rep. Kam Buckner wants this to be a teachable moment.


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Erykah Badu Goes on Epic Facebook Rant About Slut-Shaming

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:34:00 EDT



Fat Belly Bella isn't here for the outrage.


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Island Games Gymnastics Team Announced

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Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2015 19:38:41 +0000

Bermuda Gymnastics announced the 2015 Island Games team at the conclusion of its May 9 home meet, with 14 athletes set to represent Bermuda. The squad of 14 athletes will head to Ynys Mon on July 20 to compete in the gymnastics portion of the Games, as the sport was not chosen to be held […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Dominate At Island Games

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:10:55 +0000

The gymnastics portion of the 2015 Island Games is now taking place in the Welsh island of Ynys Môn, and Bermuda’s gymnastics team have turned in a dominating performance, winning multiple team and individual medals. For the first time ever, Bermuda is fielding a male gymnastics teams at the Island Games, and they made their debut in […]

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Gymnasts Win 17 Medals At 2015 Island Games

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:20:25 +0000

The Bermuda team continued its dominance in Ynys Mon during the gymnastics portion of the Island Games, winning 17 medals in the second round of competition. On Saturday, July 25th, the team of 14 girls and boys took the floor against Isle of Man, Jersey, Aland, Cayman, Gotland, Shetland Islands, and Ynys Mon in the […]

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Gymnastics Team Named For Island Games

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:23:32 +0000

Five gymnasts between 13 and 15 years old have been named to the 2017 Island Games team, with Max Blakeney, Chantae Wilson, Anna Francoeur, Taj Lowery, and Gianna Webbe all set to represent Bermuda. “In March 2017, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association, in its capacity as the National Governing Body of Gymnastics [BGA] ran its Island Games trials with […]

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Island Games Results: Golf, Cycling, Gymnastics

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Despite weather more akin to Bermuda in December, Bermuda’s women’s cycling team won the gold medal in the town criterium. The team includes Zoenique Williams [individual silver medalist], Gabriella Arnold, Alyssa Rowse and Claire Mitchell. Bermuda’s men’s national cycling team competing in the NatWest Island Games cycled superbly as a team to win the silver […]

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First Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:18:51 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational recently got underway, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott leading after shooting 4 under 67. Hendershott’s round saw him card six birdies, 10 pars and two bogies, while Henry Smart from England is second at 2 under 69. Amateur Nick Maccario shot an opening round 1 over par 72 and finished in third […]

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Second Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:00:43 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational continued, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott holding onto a two stroke lead despite shooting a second round 1 over par 72. Hendershott’s round saw him card five birdies, nine pars, two bogies, and two double bogies as he sits at 3 under par for the tournament, while Henry Smart from England is […]

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Photos: Goslings International Invitational Final Day

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:24:20 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Goslings International Invitational came to an end with Henry Smart from England winning on the final day after shooting 3 under par 67 at the Belmont Hills. Dennis Hendershott, the leader after the first two rounds, shot a final round 4 over par 74 and finished tied for fourth. Smart, who […]

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FC Bascome Win USL League Two Best Crest

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:13 +0000

League Two welcomed plenty of new clubs for the 2020 season, including FC Bascome Bermuda, with each one bringing a new name, branding, and fan group to the league. Ahead of the 2020 season, USL League Two wanted to hear from fans, asking them via an online poll which new club do they think has […]

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USL Soccer League Postpones 2020 Season

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:39:37 +0000

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United Soccer League [USL] – which Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis plays in – has decided to postpone the 2020 season for a minimum of 30 days. With the postponement, all matches, including those for Lewis’ Charleston Battery team, will be rescheduled. The report on the Charleston Battery website said, […]

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Slideshow/Results: BMRC Motorcycle Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:05 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s season got underway on Sunday [May 5] with the theme “Taste of Speed.” In the Super Bike Class, Cody-Sousa Saints won two of the three races, with Shannon Caisey winning the other. Jordan Fletcher finished third three times and Edward Daniels finished 4th three times. Jevaughn Simons won two of […]

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Photos: Visiting Motorcycle Group Tours Island

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Published On :: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:34:09 +0000

[Updated with video] Massive Harley Davidson motorbikes with satellite radios and airbags aren’t exactly common in Bermuda – except for today [Apr 26] – when dozens on them could be seen on Bermuda’s roads after arriving via a cruise ship. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through […]

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Slideshow & Video: Police Vehicle Convoy

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 20:00:20 +0000

[Updated] As part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community, the Bermuda Police Service held a police convoy display today [Oct 1] which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. The convoy departed from the former PTB Bus Depot on Beacon Hill in Sandys at 10.00am, and […]

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Hall & Aberdeen IronBirds Defeat Staten Island

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:24:41 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. The team’s report said, “The Star Spangled Banners finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. Nick Horvath’s homer highlighted the offense, Adam Hall continued a hit streak and […]

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Field Of 16 Slated For King Edward VII Gold Cup

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:10:19 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion’s share of the $100,000 prize purse. Scheduled May 11-16, the King Edward VII Gold Cup is the second World […]

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Volleyball Teams Announced For Island Games

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:36:56 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has qualified 2 men’s and 2 women’s beach volleyball teams for the 2019 NatWest Island Games to be held on the island of Gibraltar from July 6-13, 2019. The NatWest Island Games brings together twenty four Island Nations and represents a unique opportunity for Bermuda to compete on a world […]

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FC Bascome Takes Hiatus From USL League

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:27:54 +0000

After weeks of exploring a series of options with USL League Two hierarchy and league representatives, FC Bascome Bermuda [FCBB] has “made the difficult decision to take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021.” “Our decision is directly related to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic […]

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Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:47:33 +0000

Last month, Bermuda’s Bascome FC football team — which was scheduled to make its debut this year – announced that they will take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021, and now the USL itself has announced the cancellation of the 2020 USL League Two season due to […]

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New Book Chronicles Island’s Military History

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:12 +0000

The latest book by an international authority on military fortifications spotlights Bermuda’s role in the worldwide chain of military outposts which helped to create and sustain the British Empire. Britain’s Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1756–1956 by Bill Clements, a retired Colonel with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rangers, was launched in the UK in […]

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Island-Wide Reading On World Book Day 2020

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:01:10 +0000

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is acknowledging the many community members who have volunteered to read to children on World Book Day today [March 5]. Ms. Robinson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset, our community readers will show off their reading skills to our nursery and primary schools starting as early as […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:58:38 +0000

The annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race is set to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, taking runners on a 7.2-mile course between Goslings Headquarters in Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Ready, Set… Rum! Bermuda is getting ready for the popular annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race. Fairmont Southampton, Goslings, […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:12:29 +0000

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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Island Pair To Compete In World Flower Show

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:15:10 +0000

After competing together in the Chelsea Flower Show in London, England, Nicky Gurret and Camille Chin-Gurret will venture to India for the World Flower Show, which takes place from February 24 to March 1, 2020 in Jaipur. A spokesperson said, “The World Flower show is a tri-annual event organised by the World Association of Floral […]

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Culinary Tour Of Cooper’s Island On January 26

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:00:48 +0000

Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong is getting set to join Doreen Williams-James of Wild Herbs N Plants Bermuda on January 26 for a one-time culinary tour of Cooper’s Island. The tour costs $65 and will depart from Clearwater Beach at 2.30pm. An online promo said, “Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong of Top Chef joins Doreen Williams-James of […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Island Brasserie

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:13:14 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was the fabulous Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. It’s one of my favourite spots because the food by Chef Gerry Adams is always incredible. Island Brasserie launched a new steakhouse-style menu last year and Chef Gerry explained he decided to select items from the […]

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Remembering The Island’s WWI Air Combat Ace

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:57 +0000

In World War One a pilot who downed five or more enemy aircraft was considered an ace. Almost by definition it was those who flew the fast and nimble fighters who most often won the designation. Slower, less maneuverable bombers, while armed with defensive guns, were far more likely to end up the vanquished, not […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:18:52 +0000

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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Music Video: “Fashion Slayer” by HEЯITAGE

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:04:32 +0000

Bermudian music duo Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen of soul/pop outfit HEЯITAGE have released the music video of their new hit single “Fashion Slayer”. To Gibbons and Eggen, fashion is about more than just sharp-looking clothes – fashion means presentation, self-affirmation, creativity, and a form of artistic expression. While the members of HEЯITAGE sing about […]

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Minister Meets With Island’s Solar Installers

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:00:54 +0000

Earlier this month the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with the island’s solar installers to hear their thoughts on how to build a shared vision for Bermuda’s energy future. Attendees included representatives from the Department of Planning, Department of Energy, BE Solar, Greenlight Solar, AES, BEST and BAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The […]

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Photos: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:18:56 +0000

[Updated with PDF & photos] Dennis Mbelenzi and Deon Breary were crowned the Goslings to Fairmont Southampton champions after racing on Sunday morning. Mbelenzi clocked a winning time of 41.20, with Domico Watson second in 42.51, while Tom Mills finished third stopping the clock on a time of 43.51. Breary won in a time of 49.52, […]

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Jasmine DeSilva & Anastasia Slater Join BDA

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:44:08 +0000

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they have “bolstered its team with the appointment of two experienced and talented Bermudians to further enhance its work to attract inward direct investment to the island.” “Jasmine DeSilva joined last week as Business Development Manager and is responsible for driving initiatives in the insurance industry, working closely […]

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Around The Island Race Set For Sunday At 2pm

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:05:43 +0000

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line at 2.00pm. Video from the 2017 Around the Island Power Boat Race: This coming Thursday the Bermuda Power Boat Association will be having their final registration meeting for the race. […]

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Around The Island Race Route Map & Entrants

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:49:38 +0000

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this coming Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line in the afternoon. A spokesperson said, “BPBA have secured Rubis as our official Round the Island sponsor. Early indications are that the weather is going to create the opportunity […]

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BMOC Issue Around The Island Race Advisory

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:37:51 +0000

The Around The Island Powerboat Race is scheduled to take place tomorrow [Aug 12] starting at 2.00pm and in advance of the race, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] have issued a local navigation warning in reference to the closure of sea passages. A BMOC spokesperson said, “The Around The Island Powerboat Race will be […]

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Videos: Around The Island Race Gets Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:29:09 +0000

The final preparations are underway for the Rubis Around the Island powerboat race which is set take place this afternoon [Aug 12] starting from Ferry Reach in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime, the live video is below. The live broadcast of the final preparations has ended, […]

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Around The Island Powerboat Race Results

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:03:37 +0000

The 2018 RUBiS Around the Island Powerboat Race was held today with a fleet of 17 boats registered to race. “The race started at 2pm with the four A Class boats. A 29 [David Selley and Matthew Smith] dominated the race with a good close following from A 26 [Shaki Easton and Shane Madeiros],” the […]

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Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:14:01 +0000

The 2018 RUBiS Around the Island Powerboat Race was held on Sunday [Aug 12] with a fleet of 17 boats registered to race and 11 completing the course. First across the line was David Selley and Mathew Smith in A29 who also took class honors and set a new A Class record in a time […]

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Around The Island Powerboat Race Postponed

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Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:48:02 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association is postponing the Around the Island race that was scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 11] due to the “unfavorable offshore weather forecast. “We plan to go ahead the following Sunday weather dependent,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday Around The Island Powerboat Race Results […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:42:47 +0000

After being postponed last week due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Powerboat Association has confirmed that the annual Round the Island race will be held this coming Sunday [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive have declared the annual Round the Island race shall happen on Sunday, […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race Participants

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:56:56 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] will be hosting the annual Round the Island race tomorrow [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. Eighteen boats are confirmed as registered with more unconfirmed at the time of the list release. Participant list released by BPBA follows below: A – Class: A29 – David Selley & Scott […]

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