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BBA Mountain Bike Championships Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:38:39 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Mountain Bike Championships took place at Ferry Reach, with 40 riders taking up the challenge. Robin Horsfield returned to defend his Open Male Division title with a 6 lap time of 1:14:18, Che’quan Richardson was second in 1:25:09 covering six laps and Dave Collins finished third clocking a six lap […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:49:25 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 17] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget. A spokesperson said, “We know many Bermudians have fish tanks in their homes and we encourage them to come out and see Bermuda’s best fish. There is no […]

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Atlantic Lionshare’s ROV Helps Remove Lionfish

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:46:20 +0000

The Atlantic Lionshare team recently developed a remotely operated vehicle dubbed The Reef Sweeper that has removed more than 1,000 lionfish from the Bermuda Platform so far this year, with more removal work planned to take place in the future. A spokesperson said, “By now, most members of the Bermudian public will be aware of […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:25:32 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will hold its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 16] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. The event poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. “Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on fryangle.com […]

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Scott Barnes Wins On Daytona Motor Speedway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:41:32 +0000

Scott Barnes concluded competing at the World Karting Association’s Daytona Kart Week at the Daytona Motor Speedway, making an excellent showing to finish on top of the podium in the Stock Honda 125 Class during the second day of racing. Barnes clocked an 8 lap winning time of 20:26.765, with his fastest lap being the 7th […]

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NMB Launches ‘Book Of The Month’ Programme

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:37:31 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] has launched a ‘Book of the Month’ programme, aiming to “inspire people in Bermuda and abroad to learn more about Bermuda’s history, cultural heritage, and the history of the Atlantic world.” A spokesperson said, “Education is central to NMB’s mandate, with formal and informal learning, and research and scholarship […]

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Bahá’í Community Honours Black History Month

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:15:09 +0000

The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre 11.15am today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month of February at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre on Sunday, 2 February. “The programme will begin at 11:15 […]

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City Plaque To Commemorate George Trott

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:44:22 +0000

In the spirit of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton today [Feb 5] unveiled a bronze plaque to honour the contribution to the construction of City Hall by master carver George Trott. “The impressive chandeliers that command the City Hall foyer were designed by Mr. William Harrington but it was Mr. Trott who put […]

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Charity Screenings Of Downton Abbey Movie

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:42 +0000

Downton Abbey is revisited in a newly released movie continuation of the hugely popular TV historical soap opera. Bermudian fans of the show can catch up with the post-World War One goings-ons of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants as well as help a good cause at two charity screenings of the film […]

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Uzimon Origins Show To Be Staged In New York

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:44:34 +0000

Bermudian singer, actor and performance artist Daniel Frith will be revealing the enigmatic background of his longtime dancehall alter ego Uzimon at a cabaret-style New York show to celebrate his latest release. In what Mr. Frith is describing as his “off-Broadway debut”, Uzimon Origins.The Betty White Mixtape Release Party is being staged at Manhattan’s Huron […]

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Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Promotional Film

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Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:55:01 +0000

A vintage travel film turns back the clock to the “Unspoiled, unhurried, uncommon” Bermuda of 1970s Department of Tourism marketing campaigns. This recently uploaded 1976 Tourism Department video includes scenes of the Queen’s 1975 visit to the island, Wimbledon men’s champion Jimmy Connors playing in a Southampton Princess tennis tournament and the fleet of Tall […]

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BUEI Set To Screen Three Films This Month

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:51:03 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and Warwick Academy Human Rights Project will screen three films this month, with “Capernaum” on Friday [Jan 24] at 6.30pm, “Papicha” on Saturday [Jan 25] at 5.15pm, and “Rafiki” on Sunday [Jan 26] at 5.15pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students and available at the BEUI’s […]

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Column: Review Of ‘Just Mercy’ Movie

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:21 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The movie Just Mercy, an inspiring story about a real hero, began screening at Speciality Cinema this past weekend. That transformational figure – Bryan Stevenson – was described by Desmond Tutu as “America’s Nelson Mandela.” The movie’s Executive Producer, Michael B. Jordon of Black Panther fame, included two Academy […]

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Drive-In Movies At City Hall In March

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:27 +0000

With the success of last year’s Drive-In movie night, the City is doing it again. On Saturday, March 7th, film enthusiasts are invited to load the family into the car, head to City Hall Car Park and settle in for a double-header of box office smashes. Entry into the event is free and food and […]

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Free Movie Screening Of ‘Just Mercy’ Held

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:08:50 +0000

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the Bermuda Climate Action Network [Bermuda CAN], Imagine Bermuda, and Speciality Cinema hosted a free screening of the movie Just Mercy for secondary students from different schools in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As a follow-up to the Youth Session on Transformational Leadership held on MLK Day, the […]

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Adara To Screen ‘Big Mountains, Big Dreams’

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:00:32 +0000

The Adara Group is screening a 30-minute documentary about their projects in Nepal at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday 27th February at 6pm. “The documentary is called “Big Mountains, Big Dreams.” It was shot, produced and directed by Bermuda based filmmaker Robert Zuill after he spent three weeks with Adara in Nepal,” […]

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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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Mother & Children Robbed At Blue Hole Hill Park

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:35:09 +0000

[Updated] Police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park this afternoon [June 16] which saw a woman and her children robbed by a “man brandishing a bladed article”. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30pm today [June 16th] police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Blue Hole Hill Park […]

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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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Fairmont Southampton Achieves Planet 21 Gold

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:00:19 +0000

Fairmont Southampton has achieved the Planet 21 Gold Level thanks to their efforts to make the hotel and the guest experiences offered more sustainable, along with environmental work within the community. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton have examined all aspects of the business and our colleagues’ efforts to make further positive contributions to the community, […]

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Warwick Academy Students Hold Demonstration

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:30:43 +0000

Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of Warwick Academy students demonstrated on Middle Road to raise awareness about climate change, with the students holding the demonstration before school started. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of concerned Warwick Academy students […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

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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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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: 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: 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: Marsden Memorial Match Day

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:54:14 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Marsden Memorial Match Day took place at the National Sports Center, with a total of 118 points put on the board in four matches. Women: The Renegades Ladies defeated the Teachers Ladies 41 – 0. The Renegades Ladies got three tries from Amy Harvey, while Elaine McHugh scored twice. Sarah Maybury […]

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Kathy Parker Joins Bacardi Limited As CMO

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:19:54 +0000

Bacardi Limited announced the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer for Patrón tequila and Grey Goose vodka, with Ms Parker set to relocate to Bermuda with her family in August. The company said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer […]

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AXA XL Promotes Carla Whitehurst

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:27:48 +0000

AXA XL today announced that Carla Whitehurst has been promoted to the new role of Head of Legal Bermuda. Ms. Whitehurst, formerly Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, is an attorney licensed to practice law in Bermuda, Maryland, and Jamaica. In her new role, Ms. Whitehurst is responsible for leading the coordination of all legal […]

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Elan Daley Breaks More Records In Canada

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:57 +0000

Elan Daley recently competed at the Ontario Junior International 18 and Under Short Course Meet hosted by Swim Ontario at the Pan Am Pool in Scarborough, Canada. During the competition, Daley broke three Girls 13-14 Bermuda Age Group and Bermuda Open Records that she previously held. During the Girls 200m Freestyle final, Daley clocked a […]

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Daleys Capture More Gold In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:45 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed more gold medals on the second day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley picked up yet another gold medal during the girls 14-year-olds 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 56.93, and Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 100 LC meter […]

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Swimming: Madelyn Moore Wins Two Races

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:17 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her University of Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates hosted Colorado State for its Senior Night. University of Northern Colorado finished in first place in six of the 14 events and earned seven second place finishes, with Moore winning two events for the team. The Bermudian swimmer won the 50 yard freestyle […]

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Moore Begins Competing In Championships

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:11:22 +0000

Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado women’s swimming & diving teammates got out to a strong start at the WAC Swimming & Diving Championships. The team made the NICA cut for the 200 medley relay. e Moore got Northern Colorado’s 200 medley team off to a fast start with a backstroke time of […]

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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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Moore & Teammates Qualify For Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:16:46 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates concluded competing at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Moore led off both Northern Colorado’s 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams that posted NICA Qualifying Times. Moore, Petra Kis, AJ Popp and Emily Hamel made up the 200 Freestyle Relay team that […]

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Moore Makes Academic All-WAC Honors List

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:33 +0000

University of Northern Colorado [UNC] Swimming and Diving continued its academic excellence during the 2019-20 season with 13 student-athletes including Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore earning Academic All-WAC honors announced by the conference. Sophomore Moore, has competed in the World Junior Youth Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, World Championships and Pan American Games. Moore holds the 50 Meter […]

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John Leseur Finishes 6th In Moguls Skiing Duals

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:44:18 +0000

John Leseur was recently back in action in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. Leseur moved to the duals portion of the event, where he eventually finished in sixth place. After receiving a first round bye, Leseur then defeated American Chase Allen; Leseur had […]

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Video/Photos: Crashed Car Removed From Water

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Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:33:08 +0000

[Updated with video] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing a car through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, ending up overboard in the harbour. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:48am on Saturday 24-October, Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near […]

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Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:00:38 +0000

A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat […]

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Photos: Crashed Truck Removed From Water

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:53:33 +0000

After crashing over an embankment five weeks ago, the truck has now been moved from its position in the water in the Abbot’s Crescent, Hamilton parish area, with the vehicle seen sitting on a barge this morning. Photo of the truck prior to its removal: The truck crashed quite a distance over the embankment, with the […]

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Motorcyclist Injured In Collision In Warwick

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:49:15 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision this evening [Feb 28] on Camp Road in Warwick which appeared to involve a motorcycle and van. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance attended the scene where a man was cared for before being transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Traffic was diverted […]

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BMOC Issue Around The Island Race Advisory

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

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

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Monument Re Donates $120,000 To BCF

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:55 +0000

Monument Re has donated $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s [BCF] Emergency Fund, with contributions from individual staff members matched by the company. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that the company is donating $120,000 to the Bermuda Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund. “The donation represents contributions from the company together with generous contributions from […]

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Bremar Wins Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:33:40 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club’s Steven Bremar defeated Sandys Boat Club’s Peter Bromby 4-2 to win the Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy at the Watford Sports Club. Bremar jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead after winning the first match 56 – 23, and then he won the second match 66 – 24. Bromby would pull a […]

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Bermuda Cricket Social Media & Mobile Graphics

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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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Most Liked Bernews Instagram Photos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:22:45 +0000

As we welcome in 2020, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2019's top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a couple welcoming their ‘Hurricane baby,’ images of the seal that was found in Bermuda, and island residents donating […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of 2019

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:00:58 +0000

Bernews posted more than 1,000 videos on YouTube during 2019, with the top twenty most viewed videos on our channel including coverage of Cup Match, the Rising Inferno Concert with Koffee, the Bermuda Carnival Parade of Bands, the island’s LGBTQ Pride Parade, the Bermuda Day Parade, coverage of Hurricane Humberto, an overview of the NCL […]

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Temptation Recalls Motown Stars’ Bermuda Visit

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 23:00:09 +0000

They way they did the things they did had already made The Temptations Motown’s brightest stars by the time they played their only engagement in Bermuda in 1964. While such classics as My Girl and Papa Was A Rolling Stone still lay in the Detroit vocal group’s future, they had already charted on both sides […]

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Coral Beats Band Head To Brazil This Month

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:58:48 +0000

All-woman percussion band Coral Beats will be heading to Brazil this month for a two-week tour of the country. A spokesperson said, “Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all-woman percussion band, will be heading to Brazil this month for its first two-week tour of the country, where they will participate in workshops and perform alongside Brazilian percussion […]

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Videos: Mike Hind Performs At Fairmont

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:41:00 +0000

Bermudian musician Mike Hind took to the rooftop of the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday [May 2] and Sunday [May 3], with the socially distanced performances streamed live via Facebook. Playing his ukulele, Mr. Hind performed a number of songs during the performances, which are available to be replayed below. Related Stories Envy Promotions Presents DC […]

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Model Aliana King Featured In Vogue Arabia

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:57:59 +0000

Aliana King was featured by Vogue Arabia, with the Bermudian model continuing to build her impressive resume. Vogue Arabia posted the photo below saying, “This month, we take beauty back to the glamour of the 80s with looks inspired by Saudi Arabian singer Etab. Pick up your copy of the magazine to see what the […]

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