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Football Team Named For Game vs Jamaica

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:54:34 +0000

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the Senior Men’s National Team that will match up against Jamaica on Wednesday, March 11th in Montego Bay. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce the Senior Men’s National Team that will face Jamaica in an International Friendly on March 11th. The team and staff […]

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Burgess Leads Medicine Hat College To Victory

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:00:58 +0000

Kieron Burgess led Medicine Hat College to a 76 –68 win on the road against St. Mary’s University. Burgess played 40 minutes going 8 for 27 from the field, 1 for 3 from behind the three point line and 7 for 15 from the free throw line for his 24 points. Burgess also had 17 […]

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Burgess Leads Medicine Hat College To Victory

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:27:17 +0000

Kieron Burgess and his Medicine Hat College Men’s Basketball teammates recently defeated Red Deer College 84 – 82 home to improve to 2 and 7 on the season. Burgess led his team to victory, finishing two steals short of a triple-double. He went 12 for 22 from the field and 0 for 4 from behind […]

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Basketball: Burgess Shines But Medicine Hat Fall

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:00:23 +0000

Kieron Burgess and his Medicine Hat College men’s basketball teammates traveled to take on Red Deer College and went down 86 – 66. Red Deer College jumped out to a 26 – 15 lead at the end of the first quarter. Medicine Hat College outscored Red Deer College 22 – 18 in the second quarter, […]

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Burgess & Jackson Named To ACAC Team

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:46:44 +0000

Kieron Burgess from Medicine Hat College and Linden Jackson from Ambrose University were named to the ACAC South Conference Second Team for the 2019-2020 season. The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference [ACAC] Basketball All-Conference teams were selected by the conference coaches. These awards were presented at the 2020 ACAC Men’s Basketball Championship Banquet on March 4, […]

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Hall Named Minor League Player Of The Month

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:33 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named the Baltimore Orioles Minor League Player of the Month for August 2018. This follows after Hall went on a record breaking 19 game hitting streak, and also hit his 1st Home Run of the season. In the batting department Hall leads the team in two categories, he is […]

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Adam Hall Named To Postseason All-Stars

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Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:06:36 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team. The MILB website said, “Recognized as the leaders of the league’s undisputed best team, the Delmarva Shorebirds placed two players and two members of its field staff on the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team, announced by the league office on […]

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Robinson Perinchief Named Rhodes Scholar

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:17:15 +0000

Ryan Robinson Perinchief has been selected as Bermuda’s 2020 Rhodes Scholar, with the 23-year-old Bermudian set to study at the prestigious University of Oxford in the UK. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee is pleased to announce that Mr. Ryan Robinson Perinchief has been selected as Bermuda’s 2020 Rhodes Scholar. Ryan is the […]

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Sailing: Cooper Named To The All-MAISA Team

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:59:29 +0000

St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced that 5 of their sailing team members were elected to the All-MAISA team, including 3rd year Bermudian student-athlete, Chase Cooper. Each year the best sailors in each region/conference are recognized at the end of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association season. This year the season was cut short on March 13th […]

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Bermuda Volleyball Team Wins Bronze Medal

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:09:27 +0000

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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Yana Orlova Named Director Of The Year

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:23:36 +0000

Cliff Drysdale Tennis [CDT] has named Director of Tennis Yana Orlova of Rosewood Bermuda its 2019 Director of the Year during their annual end of year Cliffy Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Cliffy Awards are presented to team members and clubs that embody the Cliff Drysdale Tennis experience through a commitment to world-class tennis and […]

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Bermuda Rower Wins Silver Medal In Virginia

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:25:17 +0000

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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Hall Named To Delmarva Anniversary Team

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:14:36 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the Delmarva Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team, marking him as one of the club’s best players over the past 25 years. The club’s official website said, “Time for one last definitive look at our Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team. “This ultimate Shorebirds lineup is made up of the nine […]

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GoMedia, SGI Sports Holding Football Contest

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:54:40 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. The event poster says, “Multimedia production group Go Media joins with Shaun Goater and SGI Sports in inviting all football skillers to participate in the lockdown […]

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Tennis: Courtland Boyle Named Bantam Of Week

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:12:19 +0000

Courtland Boyle has been selected as one of the Bantam of the Week, Trinity Athletics created the Bantams of the Week award to spotlight two outstanding student-athletes who have performed at an extremely high level while representing the Bantams in varsity sporting competition. The school’s announcement said, “The 25th Bantam of the Week of 2019-20 […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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Video: Estonian Media Highlights Roger Lee

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:25 +0000

Getting there isn’t always half the fun when you’re travelling to Bermuda from Estonia, local footballer Roger Lee jokes in a new interview. And getting back to that Baltic country can be even more challenging depending on where his Bermuda national squad obligations take him for a game. The 28-year-old Bermuda international has been playing […]

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Bermuda Pacers Win 15 Medals In New York

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:57:31 +0000

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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MAAC Juniors Win Six Medals In New York

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:20:35 +0000

Six MAAC Juniors recently competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of six medals, including four gold and two silver. Shayla Cann claimed two gold medals. Her first came in the 15-16 girls 800m as she clocked a time of 2:27:70. Cann then ran the 15-16 girls 400m race, picking […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win 10 Medals In Barbados

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:38:53 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:20:39 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:41:56 +0000

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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Bulford-Trott Wins 2 Gold Medals In Invitational

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:38 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott was recently back in action representing Montverde Academy during the Montverde Eagle Invitational Indoor Track Meet, earning two gold medals in running events. Bulford-Trott raced to a time of 12.29 to win the women’s varsity 100 meters race gold medal, following that up with the gold medal in the women’s varsity 200 meters […]

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‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:40:56 +0000

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19 cases, […]

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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:01:49 +0000

In celebration of the World Asthma Day, Open Airways launched the Medication Assistance Fund, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to anyone with asthma or COPD who is experiencing economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they will be able to purchase their prescribed inhalers to control their asthma or COPD. A spokesperson said, […]

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US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:00:12 +0000

It’s been 60 years since the “Cinderella Horse” rode his way into America’s heart as well as Bermuda’s. Snowman’s unlikely tale has been called “the greatest ‘nags-to-riches’ story since Black Beauty”, and with good reason. A one-time Pennsylvania plow horse, Snowman was purchased for $80 in 1956 while en route to the slaughterhouse. His new […]

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Meal Pick Up Plan Aimed To Help Restaurants

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:27:58 +0000

In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative aimed at keeping restaurants operating, with a “plan to have customers order meals online and pick up curbside. ” A spokesperson said, “Today the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative with the assistance of the City of Hamilton and the […]

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Hopkins Named To Class Of Academic All-Stars

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:39:14 +0000

USA Cycling has named the Fall 2019 Class of Academic All-Stars and for the second year in a row, Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins has made the list. In order to be named to the Academic All-Star class, athletes must compete at one of the USA Cycling National Championships and have a term GPA of at least […]

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Media Lounge Launches ‘Afterhours’ Series

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:53:49 +0000

The Media Lounge is getting set to launch a new monthly film series called Afterhours, beginning with a screening of Knives and Skin on Saturday [Jan 25] at 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The series presents provocative, controversial and uncompromising films that take an innovative approach to the art of storytelling. These soon-to-be cult and art […]

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Attempted Armed Robbery In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:49:48 +0000

Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today [June […]

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42-Year-Old Man Arrested After Armed Robbery

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:13:27 +0000

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery that took place at Blue Hole Hill Park on Sunday, June 16th, the police have confirmed. Police previously said the a man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. […]

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Man Injured In Reported Armed Robbery

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:20:20 +0000

Two men, each brandishing a bladed article, assaulted and robbed a 40-year-old man last night [Jan 8] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported armed robbery. “Early information suggests that the incident occurred around 8:40pm Wednesday, January 8th on Church Valley Lane in Sandys parish – where […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:06:32 +0000

Following the robbery on Wednesday [Jan 8] in Sandys, the police have repeated their appeal for witnesses, noting that the “attack was unprovoked and occurred whilst the victim was going about his normal course of business as a food delivery worker.” Detective Inspector Derek Berry of the Criminal Investigation Department said, “At around 8:30pm on […]

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Armed Robbery At Washington Mall In Hamilton

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:37 +0000

[Updating: Police confirm that two men rode up to the Washington Mall in Hamilton, went into the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and stealing jewellery, with one of the suspects pointing a suspected firearm at one of the workers.] Police have confirmed that there was a robbery in Washington Mall in […]

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Bermuda Swimmers Win Medals In Florida

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:42:46 +0000

Bermuda swimmers from Warwick Academy recently concluded competing in the Speedo Winter Age Group Championships in Florida, winning seven medals. The group’s medal total included one gold, three silver, and three bronze. Jack Harvey was the star of the show, collecting one gold and two silver medals over the tournament. Harvey won the 15 – […]

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Swimming: Elijah Daley Wins Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:00:36 +0000

Elijah Daley recently took to the pool to compete in the Invitation Décembre Pointe-Claire 2019 Swim Meet in Canada, earning two bronze medals during the event. Daley collected his first bronze medal when he touched the wall in a time of 4:22.76 during the 400m Freestyle; his second bronze medal came during the 400m Individual […]

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Daleys Win Five Medals On Trillium Cup Opening

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 19:00:23 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley began competing in the 2019 Trillium Cup, hosted by Etobicoke Swim Club at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool. The pair won a total of 5 medals on the opening day, while Elan broke a Bermuda Age Group and Open Record. Elijah Daley picked up a silver medal finishing 2nd competing Boys 13-Year-Olds […]

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Warwick Academy Swimmers Win 7 Medals

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:08:29 +0000

Swimmers from Warwick Academy have traveled to compete in a swim meet, competing against swimmers from German Academy, Pennsylvania and Pennington. On the first day, the Warwick Academy swimmers claimed  7 medals. Taylor White finished 2nd in the Women 15 & Over 200 Yard Freestyle with Tayla Horan finishing 4th. Brian Desmond won the 15 […]

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Elan & Elijah Daley Win Gold Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals on the first day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley won the girls 14-year-olds 50 LC meter freestyle gold medal when she touched the wall in a time of 26.59. Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 200 LC meter butterfly gold medal when […]

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Swimming: Daleys Win Medals On Final Day

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:47 +0000

On the final day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada, Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals once again. Elan Daley won her first gold medal of the event by winning the girls 14-year-old 200 LC meter individual medley, touching the wall in a time of 2:23.14. Elijah Daley won the boys […]

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Elijah Daley Wins Multiple Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:47 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Winter Ontario Festival Swimming Championships at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Center in Ontario, winning multiple medals. Daley won four individual gold medals and two silver, while also winning a gold and a silver in relay events. The swimmer won gold in the boys 13-year-old 100 SC meter […]

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Moore Wins Bronze Medal In Championships

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:35 +0000

Madelyn Moore was back in action competing in the 2020 WAC Swimming & Diving Championship representing the University of Northern Colorado. The Bermudian swimmer took to the pool to compete in the women’s 50 yard freestyle claiming the bronze medal clocking 22.95. Moore led off the Northern Colorado women’s 200 yard freestyle relay team that […]

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Elan Daley Wins Gold Medals & Breaks Records

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:28:55 +0000

Elan Daley recently took to the Toronto Pan Am Center to compete in the 2020 Winter Ontario Swimming Long Course Championships hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club, winning the girls’ 15 age group Ontario Provincial High Point Championship Award. During the women’s 15-year-old 200 LC meter IM preliminaries, Daley finished seventh with a time of […]

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Police Warn Again About Social Media Scams

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:22:41 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is once again reminding residents to “remain vigilant regarding social media scams.” A police spokesperson said, “Once such scam currently in circulation is the mystery shopper scam, where local Facebook users are offered employment as a secret shopper and enticed by the opportunity of earning thousands of dollars simply by accepting […]

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‘Unverified Messages On Social Media’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:12:55 +0000

The “group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs” message is circulating again, and the police have advised this is “not relevant for Bermuda” and have urged residents to “please think before posting unverified messages on social media.” A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised the below alert is not relevant […]

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Bermuda Cricket Social Media & Mobile Graphics

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:39:15 +0000

As Bermuda’s cricket team is taking part in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai you can show your support to the players by using these social media cover graphics in order to liven up your profile. Many of the graphics also come in sizes suitable for Twitter and mobile phone wallpaper […]

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Bermuda Themed Christmas Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:06 +0000

As the island prepares to start getting into the Christmas spirit, you can e-join in by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both Christmas cheer and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com […]

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Bermuda Themed New Year Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:00:13 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with a Bermudian vibe by using these Bermuda-themed New Year’s Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both New Year’s celebration and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers a wide array of […]

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Video: Roy Talbot’s Famed “Bermudavarius”

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:00:29 +0000

It was to plucked string instruments what the bumble bee is to flight. It shouldn’t have worked, but it did. Beautifully. The Talbot Brothers. Archie, Austin, Ross, Bryan and Roy along with their cousin Cromwell [Mandy] Mandres, entertained locals and visitors for decades. Talbot Brothers [1959] Their smooth blend of calypso and swing helped to […]

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Column: Market Vacation Rental On Social Media

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:23 +0000

[Column written by Ade Brown] Vacation rental owners should use social media to market their properties directly to a wide variety of potential guests. Social media can be used as a free advertising tool in reaching people all around the world. People can come across your page simply by scrolling through their feed, and every […]

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