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Legitsu Academy To Host Camp In February

Legitsu Academy is getting set to host a Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp for children aged three to twelve from February 10 to February 14. The camp will take place at the old Berkeley School at 23 Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Admission costs $200 and can be purchased by calling 441-703-44 or emailing legitsuacademy@yahoo.com. Related Stories Legitsu […]

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Covid-19: Peppercorn Ceremony Cancelled

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

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Carnival Bands: Costume Carry Forward System

Party People Entertainment, Code Red, and NOVA Mas International said they will not take part in the Bermuda Carnival 2020 Parade of Bands due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will have a ‘Costume Carry Forward System,’ which will allow them to portray their 2020 themes in 2021. Party People Ent posted an announcement online, saying, […]

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World Rugby Classic Second Semi-Final Results

Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow [Nov 9], officials have brought the finals of the World Rugby Classic to today [Nov 8] at the National Sports Center, with a 7.15pm kick off. Plate Semi-Final: USA Eagles 17 – Lions 12 The USA Eagles picked up their first ever World Rugby Classic victory over the Lions […]

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Police Rugby Duckett Memorial Rugby Matches

The annual Police Rugby Duckett Memorial Rugby matches will take place this Saturday at National Sports Center. “Both Men’s and Ladies’ Police Rugby teams are preparing for demanding matches when they compete against the best of the rest in Bermuda’s oldest rugby event,” a spokesperson said. “The annual games are played in memory of George […]

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Butterfield Bank: November Share Repurchases

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of November 2019, the Bank purchased for Treasury 383,600 Common Shares at an average price of $33.79 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Bank: March Share Repurchases Butterfield Bank: February Share Repurchases Butterfield Bank: January […]

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Butterfield Bank: December Share Repurchases

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of December 2019, the Bank purchased for Treasury 275,188 Common Shares at an average price of $36.09 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Bank: March Share Repurchases Butterfield Bank: February Share Repurchases Butterfield Bank: January Share Repurchases […]

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Motocross Racing Set For November 12 & 13

The Bermuda Motocross Club will be holding “Back 2 Back” races on Sunday, November 12 and Monday, November 13, with the action to get underway at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “There is motocross racing this Sunday as well as on the holiday on Monday at Southside Motopark in St. David’s. Races start at 1.00pm and go until approximately […]

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Mitchell Competes In Kevin Crine Memorial Race

Bermuda’s Jyire Mitchell competed in the 6th Annual Kevin Crine Memorial Race at the Budds Creek MX – Mechanicsville, Maryland. Mitchell was one of 29 riders on the startline for the Dash for Cash race that saw Mitchell finish 2nd overall. Mitchell also took to the startline for the PRO/AM Open A Class race, where […]

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BMC: ‘We Condemn The Antisocial Behavior’

Following the incident that occurred in the Clearwater Beach area this past holiday weekend, the Bermuda Motocross Club said that while it “was not at all associated with the BMC or any of our members” they want “to publicly condemn, in the strongest terms, the antisocial behavior.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC] […]

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Netball Under 14: Storm & Phoenix Embers Win

The Bermuda Netball Association hosted Under 14 make up matches at the Bernard Park. Storm 30 North Village Lady Rams Red 7 The Storm defeated the North Village Lady Rams Red 30 – 7. The Storm got 17 goals from Jaelyn Rewan, while Amayah Burt added 13 goals, and Anisa Seon was named the teams […]

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Netball: Storm & Phoenix Embers Win

Under 14 Bermuda Netball Association makeup matches recently took place at the Bernards Park. Storm 40 Lindos Cubs 5 The Storm defeated the Lindos Cubs 40 – 5. The Storm got 23 goals from MVP Anisa Seon, while Jaelyn Rewan added 9 goals, Amayah Burt scored 7 times and Makaylie Smith scored once. The Lindo’s […]

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Football: Premier & First Division Results

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action on Saturday, with the PHC Zebras earning a win, while St. David’s and Devonshire Colts played to a draw. First Division St. David’s 1 – Devonshire Colts 1 St. David’s played to a 1 – 1 draw with the Devonshire Colts at Lord’s in […]

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Football: First & Premier Division Results

Footballers in the First Division and Premier Division were in action yesterday [March 15], with the St. George’s Colts, Ireland Rangers, Wolves, Southampton Rangers, Somerset Trojans, Dandy Town Hornets, and Somerset Eagles all earning wins. First Division: Flanagan’s Onions 0 – St. George’s Colts 3 At BAA Field, the St. George’s Colts ensured that the […]

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BBA Elite City League Play-Offs Semi-Finals

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Elite City League Play-offs continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. In the opener, the BGA Hornets defeated the Falcons 62 – 59; the BGA Hornets were led by Kameron James who scored 22 points, he grabbed 4 rebounds, to go along with 4 assists and 4 steals, while the Falcons got […]

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Photos & Video: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

[Updated with video] The September 5th Foundation held its 10th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian today [Sept 1]. The ride commenced at the City Hall in Hamilton and headed east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute. The event serves to honour the memories […]

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Photo Set #2: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

Sunday [Sept 1] saw the Bermuda Long Riders take to the roads in support of the September 5th Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride. The riders, along with members of the Bermuda Police Service Cycle Squad, gathered at City Hall in Hamilton. They then headed east to Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s where […]

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Premier & First Division Players Of The Week

One Communications and Bermuda Cricket Board announced the One Communications Premier Division and First Division players of the week for July 21, August 31, September 1, 7 and 8. July 21: One Communications Premier Division Rodney Trott [Bailey’s Bay v Flatts] – 119 not out One Communications First Division Seth Campbell [Western Stars v Warwick Workmen’s] – […]

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Smith & Evans Continue At Hempel World Cup

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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Phillips Advances In Vilas Academy Tournament

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

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Phillips Advances In Tennis Academy Trophy

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

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Phillips Plays Doubles Semi-Finals In Cyprus

Daniel Phillips recently teamed up with his doubles partner Uwe Diehl from Germany in the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Phillips and Diehl took to the court for the doubles semi-finals as they squared off against the number one seeds Markus Giersiepen Garcia from Spain and David Alexandru Gheorghe from Romania. Phillips […]

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Tennis: Mallory Wins Guatemala Open Doubles

Trey Mallory was back in action taking part in the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour, taking to the court in the Guatemala City Junior Open Doubles Final alongside Jon Chin from Jamaica. After the pair defeated Anthony Cook and Julian Desousa in their quarter-final match, they advanced to the final defeating Adam Duan and Francisco […]

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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Racing On November 7th

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] will be hosting a race/regatta at the East End Mini Yacht Club on Saturday, November 7th starting at 1.30pm. There will be a celebrity race with local dignitaries, a super vets race and a mixed racing team. The event will also include music, afternoon tea/refreshments, and the prize giving will […]

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Olympics: Pearson Finishes 2nd In Semifinal

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson stroked her way to a second place finish in her semi-final C/D heat today to advance to the women’s Olympic single sculls C Final on Saturday. Pearson — rowing in lane three — was third at the 500 metres mark, trailing both Sanita Puspure of Ireland and Felice Chow from […]

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National Sports Centre To Remain Closed

The National Sports Centre is to remain closed in line with the Government’s phased approach to opening. NSC Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said: “We have aligned with the schools and Government offices and look forward to opening in Phase 3. “The Government was clear that pools and gyms should remain closed and that sporting activities […]

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BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th

The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Education For The […]

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Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November

Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African […]

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Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Book Week

Warwick Academy recently held its annual Book Week, with the genre being ‘Science Fiction’. A spokesperson said, “In Warwick Academy, every year we have a week called Book Week. It is a marvelous way to learn. This year, the genre we are doing is ‘Science Fiction’. Every year group explored science fiction books and also […]

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Dr. Wayne Swan Presents Book To Premier Burt

Author Dr. Wayne Swan recently presented Premier David Burt with a copy of his book The Mountain We Climb when the two convened during a meeting at the Cabinet Office on February 6. Premier Burt thanked Dr. Swan on Twitter, saying, “Thank you to Dr. Wayne Swan for gifting me with his book, ‘The Mountain […]

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Cricket: Register For U19 National Academy

The Bermuda Cricket Board invites all club players, aged 14-17, male or female, to take part in their U19 National Academy Programme. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is making an effort to be more inclusive in our selection for our National Cricket Teams and would like to invite all club players, aged 14-17 [male or […]

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Videos: Police Duckett Memorial Rugby Games

The annual Police Rugby Duckett Memorial matches were held on Saturday [Jan 11] at the National Sports Center. The organisers previously explained, “The annual games are played in memory of George Duckett, a former Commissioner of Police who was assassinated in 1972. “Duckett was a popular, larger than life Commissioner who had a commanding presence […]

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58 Honoured At Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

Fifty eight student athletes were honoured tonight [June 21] at the 34th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards at Warwick Academy. These awards, honoring the late Denton Hurdle, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Denton Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College and […]

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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

The Bermuda Hockey Academy Men’s team competed in the 7th annual 4Goals Cup on the campus of UMass Lowell in Boston and were crowned the 2019 4Goals Cup Men’s Open Champions. The team played 3 games on the Opening Day winning all three games. The Bermuda Hockey Academy won the first game 2 – 0 […]

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Hannover Re Walk/Run Set For November 24

Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. and Friends of Hospice are once again partnering to host the Friends of Hospice/Hannover Re Walk/Run featuring a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run, as well as a 5K and 10K walk, on November 24 at 7.30am at the Tucker Property on South Shore Road. A spokesperson said, “Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. […]

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Road Closures For Warwick Academy Fun Run

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of road closures on Morgan Road and part of Harbour Road in Warwick to accommodate the Warwick Academy 5K Fun Run on Sunday [Feb 23]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises motorists and pedestrians of road closures on Morgan Road and part […]

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Column: Steroids During Covid-19 Pandemic

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There are multiple conditions that are associated with elevated steroid levels either through treatment or the body making excess steroids from the adrenal glands. This article is to bring awareness that if you’re on steroids your immune system may not cope as well as others if you come into […]

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Premier Confirms Sixth Covid-19 Related Death

[Updated] Premier David Burt confirmed that a senior citizen has died due to Covid-19, which marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. Early this morning, Premier Burt tweeted, “Earlier I was informed about the passing of a senior citizen due to Covid-19. This death marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. This is […]

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‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19 cases, […]

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Premier: ‘Will Emerge Into A Different Bermuda’

“We will not return to life as we knew it before COVID-19 for the foreseeable future,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “we must maintain social distancing and balance that with the opening of our economy and our community.” Speaking at last night’s [April 27] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “The Cabinet will meet and […]

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Family Centre Encourages Emotional Well-Being

Family Centre has provided an update on actions it is taking to support vulnerable families and children during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on emotional well-being via its ‘FC 5C Challenge.’ A spokesperson said, “As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic take its toll on family life and the well-being of children, it […]

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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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Staff Member At Home For Self-Quarantine

Noting that “over the weekend, a single member of staff engaged in personal activities that did not adhere to Covid-19 physical distancing recommendations,” the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said that they can assure the community that the Centre has not been compromised as “this staff member remains at home for a period of self-quarantine.” A […]

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BEF Welcome Home Show On December 7 – 8

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation will host The Welcome Home Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street December 7th and 8th. Overseas Riders Raishun Burch and Patrick Nisbett will take part, the show will also feature course designer Heidi Mello who will also judge the event. Team Captains will draw for their team order […]

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FEI Dressage World Challenge On December 14

Bermuda dressage enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2019 FEI Dressage World Challenge [DWC] scheduled to be held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, 14th December. In addition to the FEI WDC, a dressage qualifier for the 2020 Adequan North American Youth Championship [NAYC] will held on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. […]

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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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Photos & Results: BFFL Playoff Semi-Finals

[Updated with photos] Bermuda Flag Football League playoff action recently took place at the TN Tatem Middle School field. Following semi-final play, the Punshers and Black Shark$ advanced to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. Punisher 7 – Renegades 0 In a game of missed chances, the Punishers scored the lone touchdown of the game to […]

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Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Tempest Bistro

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] For my third stop for Restaurant Weeks, I decided to head to Tempest Bistro because it’s a great spot for amazing food and they had vegan options on the RW menu. I’m not vegan but I love well-executed vegan food. Tempest had a vegan special for each course, which is incredible […]

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