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Photos: 849 Lionfish Caught In Winter Derby

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:00:06 +0000

Bermuda’s 5th annual Winter Lionfish Derby was a huge success again this year, with some 849 lionfish caught, as locals gathered to take part in the month long competition, having fun while also helping to remove the invasive species from Bermuda’s waters. “With great weather to start the year, local lionfish hunters got a quick start […]

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Photos: Robinson’s Fishing Tournament

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:31:29 +0000

After a four year absence, the Robinson’s Marina Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday [June 30] with the tournament being deemed a success. A spokesperson said, “This community-based fishing tournament had previously run for 10 consecutive years. The weather on Sunday was very complimentary and ensured a high participation level with the ability to enter into […]

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Photos & Results: Annual Tropical Fish Show

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:41:12 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual Tropical Fish Show on Saturday [Nov 16] at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. This year’s winners include: Jefferson Colby Sousa – Best in Show, Best Reserve, Best Cichlid in Show, Best Catfish, Best in Division 4. Lori Dunstan – Best Livebearers, Anabantoids & True Bony Fishes […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Karting Club Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 03:42:55 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2018/19 racing season continued at Southside today [Dec 6] where Nile Bean won all three races in the Cadet Class, and Blake Horseman would go on to win all three Tag Senior Class races. In the L206 Masters Class, David Barbosa won twice while Jeff Sousa won the other. Scott ‘Skitchy’ […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Racing

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:57:36 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with a full day of racing. Nathan Decosta won all three races in the Cadet Class, while Scott Barnes won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class with David Selley winning the other race on the day. David Barbosa took the […]

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Photos/Video: Karting Club Racing At Southside

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Feb 2019 20:47:36 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park today [Feb 3] with a full day of racing under sunny conditions. Ryan Rebello won Race #1 in the 125cc Stock Shifter Class while Scott “Skitchy” Barnes placed second and Owen DeCosta placed third. Nile Bean took first place in the first race for […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Races

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:00:38 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with some competitive racing taking place. Nathan Decosta won all three races in the Cadet Class, while Scott Barnes took the checkered flag in the three races in the Tag Senior Class. David Barbosa took the checkered flag in two of the […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Karting Club Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:45:30 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with the first Trophy Race Day of the season. Nile Bean won all three races in the Cadet Class, while Blake Horseman took the checkered flag in two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, Scott Barnes won the other […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Race

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Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:54:26 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with Race Day 14. Nile Bean won two of the three races in the Cadet Class, with Nathan Decosta winning the other, while Scott Barnes took the checkered in two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Ryan Burgess […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Race

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Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 21:06:47 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with Race Day 15. Nile Bean won all three races in the Cadet Class, while Scott Barnes took the checkered flag in all three races in the Tag Senior Class. David Barbosa won all three races in the L206 Masters Class, while […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Race

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Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 18:00:21 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2018/19 season came to an end at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park with Race Day 16, where champions of each Division were crowned. Nile Bean was crowned the Cadet Class Champion, while Scott Barnes was the Champion in the Tag Senior Class. David Barbosa was crowned the L206 Masters Class Champion, while […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:11:09 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. George’s in a mixture of wet and dry track. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. Three different drivers took the […]

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Minister: First Phase Of Energy Rebate Initiative

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:25:34 +0000

The Energy Rebate Initiative will be primarily targeted to seniors and low income households, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [June 29]. Minister Roban said, “Although the previous rebate structure achieved positive results, it would not be enough to simply reboot the old scheme. Under the […]

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Photos: 38th Annual Labour Day Banquet

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Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 12:27:27 +0000

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted the 38th annual Labour Day Banquet tonight [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Southampton. The event started with a cocktail party followed by a dinner where the keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Charles, General Secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers. The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] will be hosting […]

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Photos: Ocean Vet Team Tags Turtles

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:08:05 +0000

Dr. Neil Burnie, Choy Aming, and the rest of the Ocean Vet team recently spent a day tagging turtles for tracking, assisting Peter Meylan and Jennifer Gray from the Bermuda Turtle Project. The successful day saw a number of turtles tagged, along with the discovery of a turtle that had already been tagged eight years […]

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Photos: Injured Turtle Has Stitches Removed

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:50:58 +0000

Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer. “In […]

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Video & Photos: Turtle Successfully Rehabilitated

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:28:45 +0000

A sea turtle that was accidentally caught by a young girl has been successfully rehabilitated following surgery to remove a fishing hook, with a group gathering today [Feb 8] at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo [BAMZ] to make the announcement, while also educating the public on how injured sea turtles should be handled. The group […]

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Photos: GFOX Holds Beach Clean-Up In Angola

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:19:26 +0000

GFOX, a company which was founded by Bermudian Quinton DeShield, held a beach clean-up on Saturday [Jan 25] in Luanda, Angola, with the concept behind the project being to clean up while helping to create employment for people. Some 260 garbage bags of trash were collected during the endeavor, which is part of the overall […]

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Video: Baby Dolphin Birth In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:40:04 +0000

Dolphin Quest Bermuda has shared a video highlighting the birth of Reef in June 2019, with the video providing insight into mother Bailey’s relationship with the organization’s staff and the parental journey ahead of her. The video’s description says, “On June 1, 2019 [World Reef Day], Bailey at Dolphin Quest Bermuda gave birth to a […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:45 +0000

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos: Colonial Valentine’s Day Tea Party

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:26:21 +0000

More than 100 seniors enjoyed a Valentine’s Day tea party organised as a big ‘thank-you’ from one of the Island’s biggest pension providers. Colonial Group International invited seniors with a pension with the firm to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute which was decorated with hearts and flowers. CGI CEO Naz Farrow told the seniors: “It […]

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Photos: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:10:23 +0000

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply […]

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Photos & Video: P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:40:35 +0000

[Updated with photos] The 32nd annual P.A.L.S. Family Fun Walk is being held this morning [Feb 23], starting and finishing in Paget. The event serves as a major annual fundraiser for the charity, with funds raised going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. This year’s event sponsors included Clarien Bank, […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:05 +0000

Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this afternoon [Feb 23] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, with Brownies, Guides and other participants marching from City Hall to take part in the service. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:07:04 +0000

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos: CedarBridge Host Mini Flower Carnival

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:02:11 +0000

The Foreign Language Department of CedarBridge Academy held its inaugural miniature carnival this week, with the event based on the Nice Carnival in France. A spokesperson previously said, “Our theme is the same as this year’s Nice Carnival – Le roi de la mode, [The King of Fashion]. “The flower float parade also draws inspiration […]

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Photos: Harold Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:40:31 +0000

Premier David Burt recently attended the 100th birthday of Mr. Harold Smith, at a party put on by his family at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Over 100 friends and family joined in the celebration, which included live entertainment, dinner, tributes, and prayers. “It was a great honour to attend the birthday celebration of Mr. Harold […]

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Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:44:36 +0000

Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier breaking figures. . Click […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:31:46 +0000

“Why do we only rest in peace, why don’t we live in peace?” That was the sentiment expressed on one sign as the Mothers On A Mission [MOM] group held a peace walk today [Feb 29] with an aim to promote peace and unity in the community. The group left CedarBridge Academy at around 2.30pm this […]

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February 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:22 +0000

Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters, on social media, and in our app seven days a week. Always popular, February’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of […]

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Photos & Video: Building Demolition In Hamilton

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:29:55 +0000

Work started this weekend on the demolition of the Valerie T. Scott building on Reid Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of road closures and parking restrictions in the City of Hamilton beginning this Friday, 28 February until the end of day on Sunday, 1 […]

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Photos & Video: International Women’s Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 22:04:20 +0000

The International Women’s Day Bermuda committee held an International Women’s Day celebration on Friday [March 6] at City Hall with the event featuring speakers and entertainment, while Tami Ray — Bermuda’s first female ferry pilot — received the Woman of the Year award. A spokesperson previously said, “International Women’s Day is for celebrating the achievements […]

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Photos: Pembroke Rotary Club’s Fun Fair

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:00:53 +0000

The Pembroke Rotary Club hosted their annual Children’s Fun Fair earlier today [March 7] at the St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget. with the event featuring raffles, refreshments, a variety of games, prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. The Pembroke Rotary is a service club of volunteers, that  focus on community service with a […]

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Photos: Saltus Shavees Raise More Than $100K

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:11:48 +0000

More than 60 shavees at Saltus raised more than $100,000 today [March 13] bringing the school’s total raised for St. Baldrick’s to more than $1.7 million over the years. It was the 13th year that Saltus has taken part in the event, which raises money for research into childhood cancer, and parents joined students to […]

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Photos & Video: St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser Event

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:41:04 +0000

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraising event was held yesterday [March 13] at Docksiders, with the annual initiative seeing people shave their heads in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. According to the event website, it raised more than $86,000; the highest raising participants were Savannah G, Sean Ramlal, and Samyiah S, while […]

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Photos: Bubbles Up Laundromat Official Opening

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:47:16 +0000

Family-owned Bubbles Up Laundromat officially opened today [March 14] at the Somerset MarketPlace Plaza, saying they “look forward to welcoming the residents of Somerset and beyond to our establishment.” Bubbles Up Laundromat is open on weekdays from 7.00am to 10.00pm, with last wash at 9.00pm, and on weekends from 6.00am to 10.00pm, with last wash […]

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Photos: BHB Sets Up Tent For Covid-19 Testing

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:40:43 +0000

As part of their preparations for possible Covid-19 cases, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has set up a tent in order to test processes. “The tent was set up to test our processes for separation of patients presenting with possible Covid-19. It hasn’t had to be used for actual patients yet,” a BHB spokesperson explained. […]

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March 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:27:04 +0000

While the island and world are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing remains constant, the island’s beauty, and as always, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and various social media accounts seven days a week. Always popular, March’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media […]

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Video/Photos: Police & Fire Thank Hospital Staff

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:23:35 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service formed a motorcade this evening [April 14] and traveled from Hamilton to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where they, along with a few members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, clapped and cheered to show their appreciation for the work that hospital staff are doing to […]

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Photos: Royal Navy Helicopters Over Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:33:19 +0000

Royal Navy aviators completed “vital reconnaissance sorties over Bermuda,” the Royal Navy said, adding that they “gathered crucial information on landing sites where humanitarian aid could be brought ashore if called for by the island’s governor in a time of need.” The report on the Royal Navy website said, “Royal Navy aviators have completed vital […]

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Photos: Drive Through Testing At Southside

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:55:55 +0000

On Friday [April 24], the Government launched the drive-through testing facility at Southside, which offers free testing to essential workers, including hospital staff, health care workers, police officers, fire service officers, soldiers, prison officers, grocery staff, pharmacy staff, gas stations, utility workers, security officers, stevedores, and other essential workers. Those who wish to get tested can […]

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April 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:33:26 +0000

While the island and world are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing remains constant: the island’s beauty. As always, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and various social media accounts seven days a week in order to continue to highlight the stunning scenes that Bermuda has to offer. Always popular, […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Caribbean Grand Prix

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:05:55 +0000

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day, with prejudging starting in the morning and the main event competition getting underway at 5.00pm. Our first set of […]

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Photos/Results: Friendship/Shield Football Action

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:51:33 +0000

Devonshire Colts, Vasco, St. David’s, Robin Hood, Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, and Devonshire Cougars all claimed victories in this weekend’s Shield & Friendship football action. Shield: Devonshire Colts 1 [4] St. George’s Colts 1 [3] At the Devonshire Recreation Club, Devonshire Colts advanced to the Semi-Finals following a 4 – 3 win on Kicks from […]

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Photos: Mariners Defeat The Rest On Spirit Day

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:26:23 +0000

Mariners Spirit Day started under sunny blustery skies with a good crowd present at the Warwick Academy School Field. The Mariners took on The Rest, with the Mariners picking up the 21 – 14 win. Dustin Archibald powered over from 2 meters out, and when Jamie Hodgkins converted it gave the Mariners a 7 – […]

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Photos: Runners Compete At CARIFTA Qualifier

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:21:51 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletic Association hosted their first track meet of the year at the National Sports Center this weekend. The meet was the final one before the track is closed before being replaced, and served as a qualifier for the upcoming Carifta Games with three athletes meeting the standard. During 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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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:35 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federations League season recently resumed with 14 goals scored in a triple header. Sandpipers 0 – Pink Robins 5 The Pink Robins defeated the Sandpipers 5 – 0. The Pink Robins got two goals from Joanna Heaney, while Emma Ranger, Bella Boonstra, and Laura Burt all added a goal each. […]

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Photo Set II: Annual Pedal For Paralympics

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:07:15 +0000

Over 90 riders teamed up with the Bermuda Paralympic Association as a fundraising cycling event saw participants ride from Dockyard to Ferry Reach Park, with the ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ event serving to assist in raising funds for the island’s para-athletes The cyclists were joined along the causeway by Paralympian Jessica Lewis, and also present at the […]

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Photos & Videos: Fight Night Champion Weigh In

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:15:39 +0000

This evening [Jan 17], Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome and his opponent Ryan Oliver from England’s were officially weighed in ahead of their match at the Epic Entertainment Fight Night Champion boxing event, which is set to take place on Saturday [Jan 18] at the Fairmont Southampton. In addition to the main event, a host of other […]

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