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Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened

The National Sports Center Track was officially re-opened ahead of the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s track meet this weekend. Chairman of the National Sports Center Board Neville Tyrell was joined by the Minister of Sports Lovitta Foggo, Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons, Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor, Trustees and staff of the […]

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National Sports Centre Closing To The Public

The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public today [March 19] to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. NSC’s Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said, “The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public as of 3pm today, Thursday, March 19th in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19. “At […]

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Athletics Commission Appoints Donna Raynor

Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] President Donna Raynor has been appointed as a member of the Development Commission by the World Athletics Development Commission. Ms Raynor said, “I have been selected to the World Athletics Development Commission. This has been a very long process which began in October. “We had to first submit our application […]

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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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“199 Loads Of Bulk Waste Were Delivered”

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently held a bulky waste clean-up to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of metal waste, rubble, furniture, appliances and other large items. A Government spokesperson said, “The event held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of January, involved the public grouping waste by […]

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Tiffany Dawson Earns WBFF Pro Card

[Written by Don Burgess] Life couldn’t get much better for Tiffany Dawson. This past weekend she won a World Beauty, Fitness, and Fashion [WBFF] competition in Dallas, Texas on Saturday and earned her pro card. Next month she will compete in the world championships, and in September she will marry the love of her life. Ms […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson will make her pro debut on Saturday at the World Championships after having earned her pro card for the World Beauty, Fitness and Fashion Inc. three weeks ago in Dallas, Texas. Ms Dawson told Bernews she leaves Monday for the Bahamas and will participate in the red carpet event on […]

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IFBB Pro Qualifier To Be Held In Bermuda

The island is scheduled to host an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro Qualifier in December of this year, with the overall winners set to earn an IFBB Pro Card. No qualification is required to participate, the league is open worldwide, crossover for open novice and masters will be allowed, and the classes […]

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Photos: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions tonight [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Shannon Douglas won the Bikini Division while Joy Eve won the Figure Division, and Melissa Smith won the Women’s Physique Division. Antonio Soares won the Men’s Bodybuilding Division […]

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Photo Set #2: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Visiting IFBB Pro League Judge Rudy Jambrosic was Head Judge, and he was joined by Sabrina Burgess, Paul DeCouto, Carl Neblett, Sandra Simons, Monica Teixeira and Carrie […]

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Tiffany Dawson Makes Top 10 In Pro Debut

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson had an outstanding pro debut at the World Beauty Fitness & Fashion World Championships on Saturday in The Bahamas. Ms Dawson finished in the top 10, just three weeks after earning her pro card in another WBFF event held in Dallas. She told Bernews, “The stage was exhilarating. There was […]

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Sabrina Burgess Earns IFBB Pro Card

[Written by Don Burgess] Sabrina Burgess can count herself among the world’s best after winning the Masters Over 50 Figure competition at the 2019 North American Championships. She also earned her pro card by placing first at the event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29th. Ms Burgess, who trains with Carmichael Bryan at Positive […]

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Video: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Launch

[Updated] A press conference is being held this morning [Oct 2] for the launch of the Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier set to be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at CedarBridge Academy. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: […]

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Ross Caesar Competes In IFBB Event In Canada

Bodybuilder Ross Caesar recently competed in the 2019 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro/AM in Canada, ranking 11th in his category. The two-day event was held on November 15 and November 16 at the Scotia Bank Convention Center in Niagara Falls, and Mr. Caesar took part in the Classic Men’s Physique category, placing 11th. Photos courtesy of […]

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Photos: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Fitness Show

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. Prejudging started at 10.00am and the main event competition got underway at 5.00pm. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day and night with multiple vendors on […]

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Minister Wilson Opens IFFB Competition & Expo

Minister of Health Kim Wilson officially opened Bermuda’s first IFFB Professional League Bodybuilding Competition and Fitness Expo at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday [Dec 7]. Minister Wilson said during her opening remarks, “Thank you to organizers – Absolute Focus and Smith Technologies – for coordinating this event which has as one of its goals to promote […]

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Bermuda Runners Compete In Las Vegas 5K

Seven Bermuda runners joined thousands of runners from the United States and around the world as they took part in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K in Las Vegas. Cal Steede clocked a time of 30:42 to finish 1388th overall, while Mayberline Black finished 1602nd stopping the clock with a time of 31:30. With a […]

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Results: BNAA Astwood Park Cross Country

Over 100 runners competed in the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s cross country meet at Astwood Park this weekend. Sean Trott continued his dominance in the Open Men’s Division that covered 4.3 miles clocking 25:15.3, while Allison Outerbridge won the Open Women Division 2.7 Miles distance with a time of 23:12.9. Jessie Marshall clocked a winning […]

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Photos: Estwanik & Lindsay Win Bacardi 8K Race

[Updated with photos] Chris Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay won the 2019 Bacardi 8K Road Race this past weekend. Estwanik was clocked across the line in a time of 26:27, Spencer Butterfield was second stopping the clock in a time of 28:49, while Cody Lima who was third in a time of 29:26. Lindsay was 11th […]

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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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Runners Compete In Las Vegas Marathon, 10K

Seven Bermuda runners took to the streets of Las Vegas, three of them competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon, while the other four competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 10K. Eddie Butterfield was the first of the Bermuda runners to cross the line in the Humana Rock […]

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Photos & Results: 2019 Hannover Re Road Race

[Updated with photos] The Friends of Hospice / Hannover Re Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Road Races took place this past weekend, Sammy DeGraff and Sarah Thompson won the Half Marathon Titles, Ryan Outerbridge and Laura Knox-Clingerman claimed the 10K titles, and Kahzi Sealey and Jezhari Talbot are the  5K Champions. DeGraff put in a surge […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

The annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race is set to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, taking runners on a 7.2-mile course between Goslings Headquarters in Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Ready, Set… Rum! Bermuda is getting ready for the popular annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race. Fairmont Southampton, Goslings, […]

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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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Trott & Wright Win Turkey Trot 8K Road Race

Sean Trott and Laura Wright raced to victory in the 2019 Northshore Medical Center Turkey Trot 8K Road Race. Trott led from start to finish on a cool breezy morning that saw the runners compete on the North Shore. Trott was clocked across the line in a time of 27:42, Tom Mills was second in […]

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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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Pacers Start Competing In AAU Cross-Country

Bermuda Pacers athletes started competing at the 2019 AAU Cross- Country Championship. In the Girl’s Division, Jezhari Talbot competed in the 15-18 Girls 5K race, finishing 46th clocking a time of 22:31.9. while Jaeda Grant finished 98th in the 11-12 Girls 3K race in a time of 13:23.6. Azari Jones crossed the line in a […]

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Estwanik & Lindsay Win 5K Jingle Bell Race

Christopher Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay are the 2019 BAC 5K Jingle Bell Run Male and Female Champions. Estwanik clocked a winning time of 16:20, with Sammy Degraff crossing the line in second place with a time of 16:38 and Tom Mills finished third clocking 17:54. Lindsay was the 19th runner to cross the line clocking […]

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Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race Set For Dec 15

The Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race will be held on Sunday [Dec 15], with walkers to start at 8.00am and runners to start at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of the year, with the third annual Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race to take place on Sunday, December 15. Walkers will start […]

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Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials Results

The Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials took place at the National Sports Center, with four different categories; the Primary School race, Middle School race, Senior School race and the Adults race contested. The full Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories 2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results Live Updates & Video: Front […]

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2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results

The Butterfield Front Street Mile took place last night [Jan 17] in Hamilton under rather cool and windy conditions. American Patrick Casey won the Men’s Elite race with a time of 4:14.32, Bermuda’s Dage Minors was second in 4:15.57 and Harun Abda finished third clocking 4:15.60. Eilish McColgan won the Women’s Elite race stopping the […]

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Results: BF&M Bermuda 10K Race And Walk

Patrick Casey and Eilish McColgan raced to victory at the BF&M Bermuda 10K race this weekend. Casey clocked a winning time of 31:31, with Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu second in 31:04 and Dey Dey third in 31:23. Crossing the line ninth overall was McColgan sclocking a time of 33:28, Nuhamin Bogale Ashame was the second female […]

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PwC Bermuda Half & Full Marathon Results

Americans Bryan Morseman and Megan Gubbins won the PwC Bermuda Marathon, while Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu and Nuhamin Bogale Ashame from Ethiopia won the PwC Bermuda Half Marathon. Morseman clocked a time of 2:28:52 over a new course that saw the runners start in Dockyard, Bermuda’s Sean Trott was second with a time of 2:43:04 and […]

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

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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BSSF Middle School Cross Country Results

Saltus Grammar School were crowned overall champion at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Cross Country Championships held at the Arboretum. Saltus finished the competition in first place with 221 points with Warwick Academy finishing 47 point back with 268 points. Jada Grant from Saltus Grammar school won the under 13 girls race by […]

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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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ZOOMA Women’s Race Series To Take Place

The ZOOMA Women’s Race Series will be held in Bermuda for the first time on February 15-16. Race options include a 2-Mile run on Saturday [Feb 15], which will start at Gibb’s Lighthouse as well as a 10K or Half Marathon race on Sunday [Feb 16], which will start at Front Street, Hamilton. According to […]

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Zooma Bermuda Lighthouse Run Results

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge got underway in wet conditions this weekend. The Bermuda Lighthouse Run began at Gibbs Lighthouse and the 1.5 mile course saw runners conclude at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. Annie Graupner clocked a winning time of 9:05, with Catherine Mello second in 9:41, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third […]

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Marshall Competes In BU Valentine Invitational

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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Zooma Women’s Half Marathon & 10K Results

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge continued, with the second day of the event seeing runners take part in a 10K and a Half Marathon. Andrea Luber clocked a winning time of 1:36.11 in the Half Marathon, Bonnie Mills was second in 1:39.06, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third with a time of […]

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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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Sean Trott To Compete In Poland In March

Sean Trott is getting set to represent Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia, Poland on March 29. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Sean Trott will be competing and representing Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. “We sent out invites to a few athletes who were unavailable […]

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Lindo’s To Lindo’s Race To Be Held On March 8

Lindo’s Group of Companies is hosting its annual Lindo’s to Lindo’s races on Sunday, March 8th. The Lindo’s to Lindo’s is intended to be a fun family event for the public with the double purpose of raising funds and awareness of diabetes in Bermuda, to assist the Bermuda Diabetes Association. Participants will take the usual […]

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KPMG Round The Grounds Race On March 8

The KPMG Round the Grounds Race will be held on Sunday, March 8th at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “On your mark…ready, set, let’s go KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club host 22nd Annual Round the Grounds Race. “Enjoy your first day of extra sunlight by taking in the scenic beauty of […]

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Estwanik & Lindsay Win Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race

Chris Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay raced to victory in the 2020 Lindo’s to Lindo’s race this past weekend. Estwanik won in a time of 33:03, Sean Trott was second in a time of 35:46 and Ryan Outerbridge was third in a time of 36:17. Lindsay was the first female in a time of 39:41, Ashley […]

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Skyport Magic Mile Cancelled Due To Covid-19

The Skyport Magic Mile has been cancelled as a precaution due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. The event is organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association featuring more than 500 young people aged four to 15 years old participating each year in their respective age groups. It […]

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Bermuda Day Parade, Half Marathon Cancelled

“Regrettably against the backdrop of the COVID-19 global pandemic – we simply cannot proceed with hosting the Bermuda Day Parade this year,” Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said. “Heritage Month and its associated activities have always served as a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a Country to celebrate our […]

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‘You Go Girl’ Event To Be Held Virtually

Following the cancellation of this year’s You Go Girl Relay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have made the decision to hold a virtual version of the event on June 7. In an online post, the You Go Girl Relay organisers said, “As you may have heard, the You Go Girl Relay on Front […]

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