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Smith & Evans Continue At Hempel World Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:31:07 +0000

Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. Cold temperatures, wind chill, rain, strong breeze, and more typical South Florida conditions have challenged the 182 sailors from 45 nations, including Bermudian sailors Benn Smith and Rockal […]

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Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:32:32 +0000

The fifth and final day of fleet racing wrapped-up at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Many of the 182 sailors from 45 nations –  including Bermuda’s Rockal Evans and Benn Smith — raced with Olympic Qualification on the line and targeting a spot in Saturday’s pivotal medal races. Mexico’s Juan Perez Soltero […]

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Smith & Evans Conclude World Cup Series

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:29:17 +0000

Miami got a taste of Olympic class sailing at the highest level this week, and on Saturday champions were crowned at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans both took to the water for the final day of racing, with both missing out on the North American […]

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Results: BVA Beach Volleyball Tournament

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Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:17:40 +0000

On Saturday, July 20th the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] hosted their second beach tournament of the season. The tournament involved four divisions. Sophia Sontag and Brenda Dalida placed first in the Women’s 2s while Ivy Manio, Ana Liza Perez, Margaret Naval and Floriefe Nery would place first in the Women’s 4s. Ian Bucci and Bill […]

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BHS & Saltus Win BVA High School Tournament

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:15:30 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s second Girls High School Tournament of the season recently took place at Warwick Academy. The team from Bermuda High School won the A Division, while the B Division title was claimed by Saltus. A Division Standings 1st – BHS 2nd – MSA 3rd – Warwick 4th – Saltus 5th – Cedarbridge […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:24:59 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:51:14 +0000

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

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:43:03 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:27:49 +0000

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

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:06:27 +0000

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

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:27:45 +0000

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

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:56:41 +0000

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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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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Tennis: Mallory Advances To Another Finals

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:08:44 +0000

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

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Published On :: Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:16:28 +0000

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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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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Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 2

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:23:44 +0000

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park from 11.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday November 2nd. This free event for children from infants to P6 is filled with books, fun castles, giveaways, storytelling, drinks and popcorn, entertainment and more. This […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:01:18 +0000

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:28:46 +0000

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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Hill-Edwards Competes In Valentine Invitational

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:30:17 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field teammates competed at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University. In the women’s 60-meters, Hill-Edwards finished 3rd in heat 4 and was 21st out of 80 runners with a time of 8.12. In the women’s 200-meters, she finished the 43rd heat in […]

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:20:53 +0000

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held on Sunday, January 26th, with a number of prizes on offer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Heart Foundation are the recipients of the race proceeds and the race will launch their Heart Month [February] events. “The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race […]

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Marshall Competes In BU Valentine Invitational

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:36:17 +0000

Lamont Marshall took to the track to compete in the 2020 BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center. Marshall competed in the men’s 5000 meters, crossing the line in 10th place in a time of 14:19.31, which was just 3 seconds off his Bermuda Record of 14:16.67 set last […]

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PAHO Urges Countries To Maintain Vaccination

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:51:49 +0000

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] experts said that the countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the […]

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Jeffrey Bevan Has Paid Back $394,307 So Far

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:00:39 +0000

Authorities in the UK have indicated that Jeffrey Bevan — who was convicted for his role in swindling over $1.5 million from the Bermuda Government — has paid just under £300,000 [$394,307] to date, a “sum which is able to be returned to Bermuda asap.” Bevan — who is serving time in prison in Wales […]

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Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class At WEF Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:00:21 +0000

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Florida. Minors and Pop Muzic picked up the win in the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year Old Class. The Bermudian equestrian also took to the ring for the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year […]

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IGI Receives PRA & FCA Regulatory Approval

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:23:50 +0000

International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGI] received regulatory approval from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority [PRA] and Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corporation [Tiberius]. A spokesperson said, “The PRA approval was received on February 24, 2020, and the FCA approval was received on February 25, […]

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Princess: ‘Chocolate Cave’ For Valentine’s Day

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:26:19 +0000

Some 200lbs of chocolate will be used to create a ‘Chocolate Cave’ at the Hamilton Princess for Valentine’s Day, with diners able to treat themselves to an “enormous range of chocolate desserts, from mousses to cakes and truffles to a chocolate fountain.” “Marcus’, the flagship restaurant of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, has announced the creation […]

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Review: Chocolate Cave Valentine’s At Marcus

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:04:11 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Indulging in a chocolate feast is an incredible experience on most days. But offer that feast on Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a winner. Hamilton Princess decided to offer a creative option this year with a chocolate cave for their loved-up diners. The cave is built inside the private dining room […]

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Fairmont Southampton To Hold Dining Festival

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:22:55 +0000

Fairmont Southampton is getting set to hold a dining and sustainability festival from April 3 to April 6. A spokesperson said, “The weekend of events will launch with locally sourced and inspired food and beverage pairing dinners including the Pollinator Dinner and Lion Fish Dinner, culminating in a sustainable dining and food festival on Sunday […]

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Cyclists Compete In Valley Of Sun Bike Race

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:00:56 +0000

Kaden Hopkins, Dominique Mayho, Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers all began competing in the Valley of the Sun Bike Race, which is a three-day event in which Professional and Amateur Road Racing Cyclists of different categories. During the Time Trial Pro 1 Men’s Division, Hopkins finished 16th clocking a time of 29:45.440, Mayho finished 57th […]

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Cyclists Conclude Valley Of Sun Bike Race

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:00:43 +0000

Kaden Hopkins, Dominique Mayho, Nicholas Narraway and Caitlin Conyers recently concluded competing in the Valley of the Sun Bike Race, a three-day event in which professional and amateur road racing cyclists take part in different categories. The third and final stage was the criterium. In the Pro 1 Men’s Division, Hopkins clocked a time of […]

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2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival At BUEI

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:13:40 +0000

The 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] tomorrow [Sept 27] at 7.30pm, Saturday [Sept 28] at 7.30pm, and Sunday [Sept 29] at 5.15pm. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Films presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival “Friday, Sept. 27th at 7:30pm “Saturday, Sept. 28th at 7:30pm “Sunday, Sept. 29th at […]

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ABC’s Bermuda Triangle TV Show Vanishes

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:00:09 +0000

A proposed new network TV series about the Bermuda Triangle has vanished without a trace from the ABC 2019/2020 schedule. Commissioned by US broadcaster earlier this year, the pilot episode for the science-fiction drama Triangle was officially passed on by the network this week [Sept 27]. All of the other show on the ABC fall line-up […]

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BIFF To Screen ‘Pavarotti’ Film On October 23

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:00:39 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a documentary about opera legend Luciano Pavarotti at its monthly film series, BIFFFlix. Directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, the riveting film is an in-depth, no-holds-barred look at the life, career and legacy of the musical icon. Dubbed “The People’s Tenor”, Pavarotti was the rare […]

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Bermuda International Film Festival Postponed

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:05:08 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival announces that it has postponed this year’s event. “Upon review of new restrictions to limit public gatherings, we agree the health and safety of the public must take precedence,” a spokesperson said. “BIFF was scheduled to be held March 20-26 at Speciality Cinema in Hamilton. “Festival organisers released the following […]

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Soiree Raises $200,000 For Turtle Conservation

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:22:22 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project 50th anniversary events culminated with a Sea Turtle Soirée, attended by some 235 guests and successfully raising $200,000 to support the future of this valued research and education initiative. There was much to celebrate by project partners, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC]. Amid STC’s initiatives […]

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Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:00:19 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been steadily making headway in the worlds of music and dance while living in London, and has now released an ode to an iconic Bermuda drink with a full version of his song Dark & Stormy. Since joining the professional Bollywood group BollyFlex a year ago, Mr. Ratteray has performed […]

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Video: Heather Nova’s “Girl On The Mountain”

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:14:40 +0000

Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has released a brand new music video, with Girl on the Mountain filmed on the rocky shores of Bermuda to “get that sense of wildness and loneliness.” Popmatters reports,“Nova is returning with her 10th record, The Way It Feels, which shows she hasn’t lost a step. The album releases March 25th and she’s […]

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Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Little Secret’

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:21:18 +0000

In between travelling Europe as a Bollywood dancer with the world-renowned group BollyFlex for the past year, Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been recording music for his second EP after the success of his first entitled R.E.D released in 2013. Now, the finishing touches are being made to his second effort entitled ‘Growth’ “I learned a lot […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

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Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:30:58 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Photos: Colonial Valentine’s Day Tea Party

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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: 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, Videos & Results: Butterfield & Vallis 5K

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:30:22 +0000

[Updated with full results & photos] The Butterfield & Vallis road race was held today [Jan 26], with Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory in the 5K, with the morning also including races for junior runners, free giveaways, prizes and more. The races kicked off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower […]

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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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Qatar Re Appoints Van Der Straaten As CEO

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:27:22 +0000

Qatar Re announced the confirmation of Michael van der Straaten as the Company’s CEO. Earlier this year, he was appointed acting CEO of Qatar Re. Qatar Re also announced the appointment of Pantelis Koulovasilopoulos as CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. He formerly served as Qatar Re’s deputy CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. […]

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Photos: Van Overturns After Collision In St Davids

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:28:47 +0000

[Updated with video] Police and fire personnel are on scene in the St Davids Road area this morning [Jan 12] following a collision which resulted in a van overturning. The driver did not appear to be seriously injured, and as of 9.20am the van has been turned over, and they appear to be waiting for […]

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Photos: Van Crashes On Side In Pembroke

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Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 02:32:23 +0000

[Updated with video] Emergency Services responded to the St. John’s Road, Pembroke area tonight [April 30] where a collision occurred near the junction with Cox’s Hill Road resulting in a van landing on its side at approximately 11.00pm. Traffic is being diverted away from the scene and while further details are limited at this time, […]

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Photos & Video: Van Crash In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:12:49 +0000

[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [March 12] after a collision occurred which resulted in the van landing on its side, and appearing to bring down power lines. A police spokesperson said there was a “single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish outside of Francis Patton […]

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Photos: FAA Plane Checking NavAid Equipment

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Published On :: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:00:10 +0000

Residents and commuters in the east end this morning [Sept 26] may have witnessed a private plane flying different patterns in the area, sometimes at lower altitudes than usual. LF Wade International Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley explained that “it’s a flight check carried out by the FAA of our NavAid equipment”. NavAid equipment [also […]

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Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:34:56 +0000

[Updated with videos] Local officials are currently helping to coordinate the helicopter evacuation of a sick passenger from the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, with the aircraft and helicopter due to refuel in Bermuda before rendezvousing with the ship. Update: US Coast Guard helicopter & C-130 taking off from Bermuda at approximately 11pm The Duty Officer […]

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