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Simons Competes In Indoor Championships

Nathan Simons represented Indian Hills men’s track & field at the NJCAA Region XI Indoor Championships at the Buena Vista U-Lamberti Rec Center. In the men’s 400 meters, Simons finished 3rd in Heat 6, clocking a time of 51.39, which saw him finish in 7th place overall. Simons ran the third leg for the Indian […]

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Glasgow Competes In Regional Championships

Mykal Glasgow recently represented the Thomas College men’s track and field team at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships at Springfield College. Glasgow finished 11th in the men’s high jump with a top leap of 1.90m, before finishing eighth in the men’s triple jump with a leap of 13.10m. Related Stories Mendes Competes […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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Irby Competes In ECAC Indoor Championships

Ashley Irby represented Elon University Women’s Track and Field on the opening day at the 2020 Eastern College Athletic Conference [ECAC] Indoor Championships at the Boston University Tennis and Track Center. Elon’s women’s 4×800-meter relay team of Stephanie Lair, Anna Twomey, Irby and Emily Smith qualified for the next round after racing a time of […]

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Photos: National Cross Country Championships

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Botanical Gardens. Gayle Lindsay won the Women’s Open 3 Mile race clocking a winning time of 20:49.5, while the Men’s Open 5 Mile race was won by Sean Trott who crossed the line in 29:09.4 and Spencer Butterfield finished […]

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BNAA Cross Country Series Championships

At the conclusion of the Bermuda National Athletics Cross Country National Championships, the series winners were announced. Claiming the Under 10 Girls title was Kelise Wade, Jaeda Grant was declared the Under 12 Girls winner. The Under 14 Girls winner was Carina Bortoli, while claiming the Under 17 Girls title was Jezhari Talbot. Jessie Marshall […]

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Senior School Cross Country Championships

Saltus Grammar School won two of the four divisions at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Cross Country Championships at the Arboretum. Warwick Academy’s Shayla Cann led from start to finish to win the under 16 girls division with a time of 13.51. Berkeley’s Jezhari Talbot finished four seconds later ahead of Liana Medeiros […]

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KEMH Treats Injured Ship Crew Member

A  crew member of the MS Regal Princess arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment, and “the sole crew member receiving treatment was tested and found negative for COVID-19, and all Bermuda medical personnel and individuals providing transport practiced stringent COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure no possible spread of the virus.” A Government spokesperson […]

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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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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only active-duty sailing […]

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Hamilton Re Invites Scholarship Applications

Hamilton Insurance Group, – the Bermuda-headquartered holding company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries — is now inviting applications for a scholarship designed to expand the skill set of young professionals considering a career in insurance and reinsurance. Hamilton Group CEO Pina Albo and current Hamilton […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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AXA XL Reinsurance Leadership Team Changes

AXA XL has announced additional changes within its Reinsurance Leadership Team [RLT], effective January 1. A spokesperson said, “The changes are part of AXA XL Reinsurance’s simplified Reinsurance organizational structure which was announced in September. The structure is aligned around AXA XL Reinsurance’s key markets and intended to enhance the focus on its Payer to […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Trial Set For June

[Written by Don Burgess] A New Jersey man who has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault aboard a cruise ship has had his trial pushed back until June. The man, who resides in the United States and cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, had previously denied that he committed the alleged offence against […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Hopkins Begins Competing In Championships

Kaden Hopkins started competing in the Collegiate Track National Championships, representing Fort Lewis College. During the Men Sprint Qualification – 200m race, Hopkins finished 23rd with a time of 12.065. In the Men Team Pursuit Final, Hopkins led the Fort Lewis College team off that would eventually win the Bronze Medal, and Hopkins also finished […]

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BBA Mountain Bike Championships Results

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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Karting: RUBiS National Championship Standings

Following the latest round of racing at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park, the Bermuda Karting Club’s Overall Standings follow below. LO206 Senior Class 1st – #91 Jason ‘SkuzZie’ North – 436 points 2nd – #18 Stephen Corrado – 390 points 3rd – #6 David Barbosa – 381 points 4th – #9 Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes […]

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Golf: Bermuda Championship Marks Earth Day

In commemoration of Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship highlighted the PGA Tour’s reusable cup policy, which took effect at the start of the 2020 season. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship is pleased to share the PGA Tour’s new reusable cup policy that took effect at the start of the 2020 […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

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/Results: Friendship/Shield Football Action

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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Everest Announces Senior Leadership Changes

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Sanjoy Mukherjee will transition from his Bermuda role on April 1 and return to his full time duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Everest Re Group, Ltd. The company said, “Everest Re Group announced today that Sanjoy Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and current Managing […]

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AXA XL Announces New Leadership Team

AXA XL has announced a new leadership team and proposed changes to the operating model of its insurance business following a strategic review. A spokesperson said, “Key proposed changes to the operating model include the creation of a single global insurance Underwriting Function and the establishment of three geographical Business Units across the Americas, Eurasia, […]

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Winter Age Group Championships Final Day

After three days of competition, the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships concluded at the BASA Pool. It was yet another challenging day for the swimmers with windy and chilly conditions. Josephine Duerden won the 13-14 Girls 400 SC Meter Freestyle when she touched the wall in a time of 4:48.63, Myeisha Sharrieff […]

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Daleys Capture More Gold In Championships

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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Warwick Swimmers Compete In Championships

Warwick Academy Swimmers are competing in the 2020 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships. The team of Tayla Horan, Josephine Duerden, Daria Desmond and Bella Howes finished 17th competing in the Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay clocking a time of 1:57.06. During the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle Taylor White touched the wall in a time […]

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Warwick Swimmers Continue Championships

Through 24 events at the 2020 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships, the Warwick Academy team is in 17th place with 250 points. Bella Howes clocked a time of 54.69, finishing 18th in the women’s 100 yard freestyle. Caleb Ingham finished 23rd competing in the men’s 100 yard freestyle, touching the wall in a time […]

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Thompson, Esposito Compete In Championships

Talia Thompson, who swims for both East Texas Aquatics and Tyler Grace Community School in Texas, recently represented her school in the 2020 TAPPS Division 2 State Championships. Thompson took the podium twice in the championships, winning the girls 50 yard freestyle by clocking a time of 25.41 and the girls 100 yard freestyle with […]

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Moore Begins Competing In Championships

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

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

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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Bermuda Short Course Championships Begin

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Short Course Swimming Championships recently got underway at the National Sports Center. Elan Daley won the 13-14 girls 800 SC meter freestyle by touching the wall in a time of 9:02.29, which broke the age group record that was held by Taylor White, who was clocked at 9:26.37 on December […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 9

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 9th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]

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Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting […]

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Photos: Cargo Ship Delivers Airport Materials

One of the marine vessels in St. George’s Harbour is the cargo ship Nomadic Bergen which is anchored in the harbour delivering cargo destined for the airport redevelopment site. Unloading of materials continues, utilizing cranes and a floating barge which transports the cargo to Marginal Wharf where a fleet of flatbed trucks deliver the items […]

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Budget: Bill To Change 60/40 Ownership Rule

“We will introduce a bill that will reduce the required ownership of a local company from 60% Bermudian to 40% Bermudian, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly today. The Budget report said, “We have also made progress in reducing regulations and red tape to […]

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Bermuda Wins Big At CASA Championships

Eleven of Bermuda’s Junior National Squad have returned from Trinidad and Tobago bearing an impressive collection of trophies following the 37th Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Individual & Team Championships. Competing in a field of 114 of the top squash players in the Caribbean region, Bermuda had a bumper year recording strong finishes in many […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #1

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships got underway yesterday [Nov 25], and the results from the first day of competition follow below. Men’s Veterans 1st Round Tony Muldoon beat Tony Riker 12-10, 11-8, 11-7 Craig Marshall beat Kevin Gillespie 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 Daniel Sullivan beat Tony Prentice 11-7, 11-2, 12-10 John Stout beat […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #2

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the second day of the competition follow below. Men’s A Stephen Smith beat Anaya Smith 12-10, 8-11, 12-10, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Andrew Stout 8-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 17-15 Anthony Fellowes beat Mark James 11-3, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 Ladies Izzy White […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #3

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the third day of the competition follow below. Ladies Rachel Barnes beat Hailey Moss 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 Izzy White beat Jayne Craig 7-11, 11-6, 16-14, 11-8 Alex Furtado beat Joann Bielby 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 Susie Howells beat Victoria Stephens 11-7, 11-2, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #4

The Bermuda Squash and Racquets Association’s AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships 2019 continued inside the Devonshire Club, with Semi-Final action taking place. Both Men’s Veterans Semi Finals needed five matches to decide a winner, as Eugene Bothello defeated Nick Leach 11-5, 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4 and Spencer Moss defeated Shane McDonnell 6-11, 11-2, 6-11, 11-3, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Championships Final Results

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships recently concluded, with Anthony Fellowes, Rachel Barnes, Eugene Bothello, and Jayne Craig being crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Veterans champions. Men’s Final Anthony Fellowes beat Korin Knights 11-9, 11-7, 11-5 Ladies Final Rachel Barnes beat Susie Lacey 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 Men’s Veterans Final Eugene Bothello beat […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Day One

Day One of the AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships concluded after a long day of competition today [Dec 21] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The Boys Under 19 semi final’s saw Anaya Smith defeat Charlie Riker 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. He will face Taylor Carrick who defeated Matthew Elliott 11-6, 11-6, 11-3. Izzy […]

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National Junior Squash Championships Finals

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place today [Dec 22] at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured the […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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Butterfield Invites Applications For Scholarships

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is accepting applications for its undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The deadline for both scholarships is Friday 27 March 2020. Undergraduate Scholarship A spokesperson said, “The Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, an undergraduate degree overseas at an […]

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Philip & Webel Awarded Menuhin Scholarships

The Menuhin Foundation has announced the recipients of their annual scholarship, with Marcolliver Philip and Sam Webel both receiving the award. A spokesperson said, “Since 1976, The Menuhin Foundation has provided stringed music tuition to thousands of Bermuda’s school children free of charge as part of their mandate to foster and develop an interest in […]

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PHC Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The PHC Foundation has extended its scholarship application deadline until Saturday, May 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In light of the current global health crisis, The PHC Foundation would like to inform the community of its scholarship application deadline extension. “Interested applicants should be advised that applications will now be […]

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Apply For BELCO Scholarships & Bursaries

BELCO has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries until May 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarships and bursaries, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per selected student. Bermudian students may now apply for this year’s scholarships by May […]

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