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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Receives Racist Text



She got the message as her daughter looked over her shoulder




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Cop Turn Longer On NYC Black, Brown Social Distance Calls



A newspaper analysis shows the disparity between communities




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Detroit Neighbors Go Viral in Social Distancing Dance



Coronavirus can’t stop, won’t stop a Motor City tradition.




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Children In Video Prance In Racist Masks At Protest



One child was wearing a darkened Obama caricature




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Atlanta Shoppers Ignore Social Distancing To Buy New Jordans



The line reached all the way outside the mall.




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NYPD Caught Punching Man For Violating Social Distance Order



The enforcement was meant to protect from coronavirus spread




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Director Of ‘Last Dance’ Explains Change To Obama’s Title



The former president was weirdly credited.




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White House Apparently Not Following Social Distancing Rules



Trump Administration not sticking to its own order.




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Meek Mill Is Unfazed by Drake's Landmark Performance



MMG rapper posts #BikeLife pic amid ongoing drama.




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Tamia Reveals the Secret to Her Career-Family Balance



“We live a very as-normal-as-possible life,” she said.




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Coco Pens Blog About 'Ultimate Moment' of Pregnancy Journey



The reality TV star gives soon-to-be moms a little advice.




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NFL’s DeAngelo Williams Gifts Screenings for Breast Cancer



Williams lost his mother and four aunts to breast cancer.





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Celebrities Kicking It at Sundance Film Festival 2016



Your VIP pass to the hottest parties, celebrity sightings.



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People Are Freaking Out Over This Woman's Pregnancy Workouts



She's carrying far more than a child.




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New Theme: Rebalance

Introducing Rebalance, a free theme for photographers, artists, and graphic designers.




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National Olympic Distance Championships

Corey Brunton and Ashley Couper are the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s AXA National Olympic Distance Male and Female Champions. Brunton covered the course in a time of 2:17:02, with Alex Kronenberg second in 2:20:41; finishing third was Matt Thompson, who crossed the line in a time of 2:20:54. Couper was fourth overall with a time of […]

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2020 Ag Show Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, AG Show Ltd has made the decision to cancel this year’s exhibition event “to ensure people, young and old, are not putting themselves at unnecessary risk of getting ill.” A spokesperson said, “With the health and safety of the Bermuda public in mind, AG Show Ltd has made the […]

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Covid-19: Peppercorn Ceremony Cancelled

The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was scheduled to take place on April 22nd — has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that the annual Peppercorn Ceremony that was scheduled to take place 22nd April has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A […]

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Pow Wow 2020 Cancelled Due To Covid-19

The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow, which was set for June 6 and June 7, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community has cancelled its bi-annual Pow Wow which was set for June 6 and June 7, as the […]

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BHW Cancels 2020 Bermuda Carnival Events

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BHW has cancelled all the Bermuda Carnival events, which were scheduled to take place in June. A spokesperson said, “As we, along with the entire world face one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever encountered, we pray and hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and […]

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World Rugby Classic: Canada vs France

A total of 13 points were put on the board on the Plate Semi-Final of the 2019 World Rugby Classic between Canada and France. At the half of this Plate Semi-Final Canada and France are deadlocked at 5-5. Yam nick Lafforgue went over to give France the lead, but a strong run from John Moonlight leveled the game. […]

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HSBC Bermuda Year End Financial Results

“HSBC Bermuda’s total operating income before expected credit losses remained flat compared to 2018 at US$281 million, with decreases in net interest income offset by higher net fee income, dealing profits, and gains on financial investments”, according to the HSBC Bermuda Year End 2019 Financial Results report. “The charge for the change in expected credit […]

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Clarien Bank Paget Branch To Close Today

In an effort to centralise its operations while also minimising the Covid-19 exposure, Clarien Bank announced that their Paget Branch will close today [March 19]. A spokesperson said, “As we all work collectively to keep our community safe, Clarien Bank is centralising our operations to minimise virus exposure and spread to our clients and employees. […]

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HSBC Branches To Open April 23rd & April 30th

HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges, and Somerset branches will open on Thursday, April 23rd, and Thursday, April 30th from 9am through 12pm to “provide limited banking services to the public.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced today that the HSBC Harbourview, St. Georges and Somerset branches will open on Thursday April 23rd and Thursday April […]

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HSBC Bank Branches To Open Next Week

HSBC Bermuda has announced that its Harbourview, St. George’s, and Somerset branches will open on Tuesday [May 5] and Thursday [May 7] from 9.00am through 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced that the HSBC Harbourview, St. George’s, and Somerset branches will open on Tuesday, May 5th, and Thursday, May 7th, from 9am through […]

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Photos: Team France Receive Twizy Minicars

Groupama Team France held an event today [April 20] to mark the official keys handover for Renault Twizys vehicles, with the America’s Cup team saying that “today is a major first for the French brand as it moves into the archipelago of Bermuda by placing ten Renault Twizys at the disposal of Groupama Team France.” […]

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National Dance Foundation Awards Scholarships

Five talented young Bermudian dancers have been awarded scholarships by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Fund. At the presentation this week, Senator Crystal Caesar, long time member of the Foundation, said that the scholarship legacy began in 1962 with the Bermuda Ballet Association. In 2005 the National Dance Foundation took on the responsibility of […]

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2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race Cancelled

The 2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race  – which had some 200 entries and was due to start on June 19th — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jay Gowell said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the […]

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Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race Cancelled

The 2020 Annapolis To Bermuda Race — that was scheduled to be held in June — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Bermuda Ocean Race website, “It is with a heavy heart that the Organizing Authority for the 2020 Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race announces it has cancelled […]

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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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BVA Cancels All Events & Training Sessions

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has made the decision to cancel all events and training sessions up to and including April 12th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is committed to protecting the health and safety of our members, the public and those associated with our […]

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Phillips Advances In Vilas Academy Tournament

Daniel Phillips recently began play in the main draw of the VI Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy Junior Tennis Tournament. Phillips, playing in the Boy’s Singles 14 main draw, took on Roger Ferra from Spain. Phillips advanced in yet another three set battle, winning the first set 6-3 before Ferra won the second set 7-5. […]

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Daniel Phillips Advances In U/16 Tournament

Daniel Phillips began playing in his first Under 16 tournament as he took to the courts in Palmanova, Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Playing in the Boys Singles 16 Qualifying Draw, the Bermudian tennis player took on Marko Hajduch from Slovakia. Phillips and Hajduch battled it out in a three […]

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Phillips Advances In Tennis Academy Trophy

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament, as he took to the courts in Palmanova, Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips –  playing in the Boys Singles 16 Qualifying Draw — took on Aryan Lakshmanan from India, where he won 6-4, 6-2. Related Stories […]

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Mallory Advances In Antigua & Barbuda Cup

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory began competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup. In his first round singles match he took on Andy Zhu from Canada, advancing to the next round after winning in straight sets – 6-4, 6-1. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day […]

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Mallory Advances To Antigua Cup Doubles Final

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory continued competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup Tennis Tournament, taking part in the doubles where he teamed up with John Chin from Jamaica. The pair took to the court for their semi-final battle against the number one seeds Christian Kuehne from Switzerland and Maj Tomac from Slovenia, with Mallory and […]

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Tennis: Mallory Advances To Another Finals

Trey Mallory and partner John Chin [Jamaica] have advanced to the ITF World Tour event in El Salvador after defeating Christopher Hech [Canada] and Ty Switzer [USA] 1-6, 6-1, 10-3. They will face #3 seeds Spencer Brachman and Maxwell McKennon [USA] in the finals today. Related Stories Tennis: Trey Mallory Reaches Quarterfinals Phillips Wins Tournament […]

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Olympics: Pearson Advances To Quarter-Finals

The Bermuda team has commenced competition in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, with rower Shelley Pearson advancing to the Rowing Women’s Single Sculls Quarter-Finals after finishing third in her heat this morning. Pearson delivered a time of 8:22.15 during the heats to advance to the next round. The photo below, courtesy of Patrick Singleton from […]

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Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season

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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Covid-19: Cricket Board Cancel Camps, Training

The Bermuda Cricket Board has canceled/postponed the Pee Wee Clinic, the Easter Action Cricket Camp, and the weekly Senior National Team training due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive of the BCB has decided to cancel both the Pee Wee Clinic and the […]

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ECB Cancel Player Contracts For The Hundred

The England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB] has cancelled contracts of the players — including Bermudian cricketer Delray Rawlins — who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ which was pushed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate […]

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Mendes Competes In Raven’s Last Chance

Brianna Mendes represented McGill University at the Raven’s Last Chance Track & Field Meet. In women’s 1500 meter run open preliminaries, Mendes finished 8th clocking a time of 4:50.45, and in the final she recorded a time of 4:50.73 to finish 8th. Related Stories Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Famous Advances In NCAA Championships Famous […]

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Skyport Magic Mile Cancelled Due To Covid-19

The Skyport Magic Mile has been cancelled as a precaution due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. The event is organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association featuring more than 500 young people aged four to 15 years old participating each year in their respective age groups. It […]

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Bermuda Day Parade, Half Marathon Cancelled

“Regrettably against the backdrop of the COVID-19 global pandemic – we simply cannot proceed with hosting the Bermuda Day Parade this year,” Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said. “Heritage Month and its associated activities have always served as a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a Country to celebrate our […]

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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

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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Equestrian: Collins Competes In France

Annabelle Collins competed in the CDI3* Nice Autumn 2019 Dressage event in France. Competing on Joyero VG, Collins finished 12th in the Piste A – Grand Prix Class with a score of 67.587%. Collins and Joyero VG finished 4th in the Freestyle Test Grand Prix Level, the pair recorded a score of 71.725%. Related Stories […]

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Equestrian: Dressage Championship Cancelled

The 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from August 4 to August 9, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The United States Equestrian Federation announced that the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from […]

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Over 250 Delegates Attend Insurance Summit

Bermuda’s role on the world stage was celebrated at the PwC Insurance Summit, presented by the Financial Times on Thursday [Nov 7] at the Hamilton Princess. Now in its 14th year, the island’s premier insurance forum was presented by the Financial Times and two of its leading journalists along with PwC insurance leaders. Over 250 […]

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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

With assets of $500 billion, life reinsurance is now the largest insurance sector by assets in Bermuda and could see even greater growth in the coming year, according to industry leaders speaking at the PwC Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 7. Moderating a session on life reinsurance, Colm Homan, Partner, Insurance, PwC Bermuda, noted that […]

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