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Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 19:10:21 +0000

In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] and Centre Against Abuse [CAA] united to hold a joint event titled ‘Partner in Prevention’ on Friday, April 26. “SCARS and Centre Against Abuse recognized government departments that partner with them to put prevention mechanisms in place […]

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Court: 60-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 22:28:28 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 9], a Sandys man was charged with sexual assault. The 60-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied intruding on the privacy of a woman and sexually assaulting the same woman. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complainant and was […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:15:47 +0000

[Updated] The Attorney-General has issued a “public notice of the impending release of sex offender Junius Carman Caines who will be released from Westgate on 24 June, 2019.” “Mr. Caines, a 50-year-old black male who will be residing in Pembroke Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for serious sexual assault,” the Government added. Photo provided by […]

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Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:06:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Southampton parish man was remanded into custody after pleading not guilty to a sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred during an armed robbery at Blue Hole Park on June 16. The 42-year-old man — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons — did plead guilty […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:06:49 +0000

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:59:22 +0000

Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice […]

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Column: A Remembrance Of Connie Furtado

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:00:22 +0000

[Opinion column written by Keri Ebright] I returned in 2018 at her 40th year anniversary, in 2019 at her 41st, and 2020 for her 42nd. Forty-two years ago, Connie Furtado, age 11, was brutally raped and murdered when walking home from school. Anyone around here in the 1970s remembers this. Forty-two years ago can still […]

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Hopkins Begins Competing In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:49:31 +0000

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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Photos & Results: BBA Presidents Cup Race

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:06:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] VT Construction/Madison rider Jamie Cousins clinched a maiden victory in the annual Presidents Cup after a powerful two man effort assisted by junior Nic Narraway. “The race which takes in a full 100 kilometer circuit of the island was billed as another opportunity for Dominique Mayho to demonstrate his dominance and to […]

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Robin Horsfield Wins Bronze In Caribbean

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:27:00 +0000

Bermuda’s Robin Horsfield finished on the podium in third place at the 2019 Caribbean Mountain Biking Championships in the Dominican Republic. Racing in the Under 23 category, Horsfield took on the challenging field of mainly local cyclists, but overcame the home course advantage to finish in third place behind winner Jeudy Loranzo from the Dominican […]

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Bermuda Cycling Team To Compete In Cuba

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Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 15:00:15 +0000

The 2019 Caribbean Cycling Road Race Championships is slated to be held in Havana, Cuba, from October 31st to November 3rd. Bermuda will be represented by five cyclists; three male and two female competitors. In the Male Division Dominque Mahyo, Kaden Hopkins and Connor White will fly the flag, while Pan American Games competitor Caitlyn […]

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Cycling: Conyers & Hopkins Win Gold In Cuba

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 20:44:20 +0000

Caitlin Conyers raced to victory in the women’s time trial cycling race on the iconic Malecon in Havana this morning [Nov 2], while Kaden Hopkins also claimed gold medals in the Elite and U23 categories. Setting a time which was over a minute faster than the second place finisher from Cuba, Conyers delivered a gold medal […]

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Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:17:42 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season got underway at the Arboretum. Dominique Mahyo and Nicole Mitchell are the Open 60 Minute Champions, while Clive Langley and Kayla Raymond are the Open 30 Minute Champions. During the Male Open 60 Minute race, Mahyo clocked 13 lap time of 1:01:26.135, Alexander Miller finished a […]

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Photos & Results: Fat Tire National Museum Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:00:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 cycling enthusiasts signed up for the Fat Tire Massive Race, which was held this weekend at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “The second venue for our Mountain Bike series was a rare chance to explore the grounds of NMB, including Casemates Barracks and Commissioner’s House. Ninety-one […]

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Fat Tire Massive MTB Lagoon Park Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:40:19 +0000

The Fat Tire Massive Lagoon Park race was held yesterday [Dec 15], with 83 racers competing in slippery conditions. A spokesperson said, “Fat Tire Massive’s third event finally got the seasonal high winds and downpour that separate the hardcore cyclists from the rest. Thunderstorms spared the event, which saw 83 racers test their mud skills. […]

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Pedal For Paralympics Fundraiser On January 12

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:07 +0000

The Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] will be hosting a charity cycling event dubbed ‘Pedal for Paralympics’ on Sunday, January 12 starting at 9.45am from Dockyard and finishing at Ferry Reach Park. Registration costs $25 if done prior to the event or $30 if done on the day of the event; all participants who raise $100 […]

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Photos & Videos: 2020 Pedal For Paralympics

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:19:02 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] is hosting a fundraising cycling event today [Jan 12], with participants riding from Dockyard to Ferry Reach Park to help raise funds for the island’s para-athletes. The event getting underway in Dockyard this morning: The cyclists were joined along part of the route by Paralympian Jessica Lewis, who was […]

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Caitlin Conyers Wins Time Trial In Arizona

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:16:19 +0000

Cyclist Caitlin Conyers has started competing in Arizona. Conyers is aiming to step up her cycling career, and as part of that goal is spending time in Arizona. The current Bermuda national champion, Conyers competed in the A Race Against Time – Time Trial. Competing in the women’s pro 1/2 division, she made a strong showing, claiming […]

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Mayho & Hopkins Compete In Arizona Grand Prix

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:29 +0000

Kaden Hopkins and Dominic Mayho recently competed in the Santa Catalina Grand Prix in Arizona. Hopkins finished second during the Crit Men’s 60 Minutes 15-99 in the Cat 1 Division, earning him second place overall. Mahyo finished second in the Pro Division of the Men’s 80 Miles Road Race Division, crossing the line in 26th […]

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Cyclists Compete In Valley Of Sun Bike Race

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

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

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Cyclists Conclude Valley Of Sun Bike Race

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

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

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BBA Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:32:55 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s [BBA] Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race recently took place in windy conditions, with Alan Potts coming in first place. Potts covered the 50K distance in a winning time of 3:08.00; Cameron Morris was second in 3:10.00 and Moses Johnson was third in 3:12.00. Ferry Reach 50K Mountain Bike Race results: […]

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Cycling: Hopkins Holds U23 Leaders Jersey

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:24:21 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage one saw the riders compete over a 156.2 km course, with Hopkins finishing in 8th Place, 22 seconds behind the stage […]

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Bermuda Cyclists Resume Vuelta Independencia

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:27:30 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon as they continue competing in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage two saw the cyclists compete over a 162K course. Mayho was fourth across the line with the same […]

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Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:54:33 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage three was a 133.1K course, with Mayho moving up to eighth place overall. Hopkins is in sixth place overall and holds a […]

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Cyclists Continue In Vuelta Independencia

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:32:18 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage four was the Circuito Villa Altagracia 138K race. Hopkins leads the Bermuda riders and is in 6th place overall, he […]

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Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:00:49 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in Dominican Republic. Stage Five was a 136K Mountain Stage, and Hopkins continues to lead the Bermuda riders and is in 8th place overall, and […]

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Cyclists Continue In The Dominican Republic

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:50:14 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage six was a 130K race, with Otero finishing 4th, while Hopkins crossed the line 8th and Mayho was 9th, all had the […]

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Bermuda Cyclists Conclude Vuelta Stage Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:40:10 +0000

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. The final day saw the cyclists compete for an 84K ride through Santo Domingo. Hopkins finished 8th overall, with a combined time of 23 […]

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BBA Postpones Awards Party Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:09:27 +0000

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] has decided to postpone its annual awards party and MTB prize giving, which was scheduled for tomorrow [March 15]. A spokesperson said, “Following the suggestion of the Bermuda Government and the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation that events with more than 50 participants […]

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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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Hopkins Named To Class Of Academic All-Stars

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:39:14 +0000

USA Cycling has named the Fall 2019 Class of Academic All-Stars and for the second year in a row, Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins has made the list. In order to be named to the Academic All-Star class, athletes must compete at one of the USA Cycling National Championships and have a term GPA of at least […]

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Police Urge People To Stop Pedal Cycling

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Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:46:54 +0000

Noting that “there has been increased pedal cycle activity seen on the roads today,” the police have reminded people “that pedal cycling is prohibited during the Shelter in Place as “exercise has been restricted to a half mile from your home on foot.” The police posted on social media saying, “Good afternoon all, there has […]

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Video: Duffy Takes First Place In Virtual Race

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:40:58 +0000

As the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continues to prevent sporting events from happening, Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy recently used virtual technology to earn her latest win as she took top spot in a Zwift Pro Triathlete Race Series “eRacing” event. Photo of Ms Duffy in the virtual race via her Instagram page: The race saw athletes […]

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Cyclists Compete In USA Cycling Virtual Race

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:04:22 +0000

18 local cyclists took part in the USA Cycling Dadurday Chase Virtual Race. Leading the way was Alexander Miller who competed in the A Division, finishing 9th clocking a time of 47:50, Tommy Marshall was the top B Division rider crossing the line 24th with a time of 51:15. Tim Madeira won the C Division race […]

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Cycling: BBA To Hold Virtual Grand Prix

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:55:16 +0000

Despite the ongoing ‘lockdown’, the Bermuda Bicycle Association members plan to compete, turning to technology to help test their skills, with Conor White creating a virtual Stage Race by compiling three events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, somewhat in the format of the Bermuda Grand Prix. Friday April 24th will feature a 17.5km Time Trial, […]

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BBA Virtual Grand Prix Stage 1 Results

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:17:51 +0000

Conor White and Caitlin Conyers have taken the early lead as the BBA Virtual Grand Prix got underway. The three day stage race saw the competitors compete in a 17.5km time trial. White completed the course in a time of 22:59, with Alex Miller second clocking 23:45, Conyers was third overall stopping the clock in […]

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Results: BBA Virtual Grand Prix Stage 2

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:52:21 +0000

Conor White has extended his BBA Virtual Grand Prix lead after the second day, which saw competitors compete over a distance of 30.2km. White clocked a Stage Two winning time of 39:44, in second place was B Division leader Geri Mewitt in a time of 43:36, with Alex Miller crossing the line third with a […]

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Results: BBA Virtual Cycling Grand Prix Final

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:41:51 +0000

After the final day of racing in the BBA’s Virtual Grand Prix, Conor White and Liana Mederios were crowned the male and female champions. The final day saw the competitors compete in a 15.7km Crit City Race. Alex Miller clocked a winning time of 19:09, with White finishing second in a time of 19:39, while […]

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White Finishes 13th In British Virtual Time Trial

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:57:22 +0000

Conor White competed in a British Virtual Power Time Trial. In a field full of current pro tour cyclist, White managed to finish 13th in a 120 competitor A Division. Rob G from Great Britain clocked a winning time of 20.41, Freddy Ovet who is a member of the World Tour Team Israel was second […]

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Bermuda Bicycle Association Announce Awards

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 12:00:55 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association announced the 2019 Awards, which was originally planned at the end of March, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The BBA’s annual awards were to have been announced and presented at the end of March but with the cancellation of the event the award recipients were […]

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Conyers Finishes 17th In Cycling Virtual Race

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:11:31 +0000

Caitlin Conyers finished 17th competing in the USA Cycling Virtual Race League. The race was using the 2019 UCI World Harrogate Circuit that covered 41km. In a field of 44 A Division Women competitors, Conyers clocked a time of 1:05:09. Five riders all had the winning time of 1:00:51, with Shanni Berger from Israel declared […]

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Fry-Angle Aquarium Fish Show On Nov 11

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:19:15 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its Annual Fish Show on November 11 at Peace Lutheran Church Hall in Paget. The 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 www.fryangle.com or at Noah’s Ark. “Completed Entry forms […]

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Photos: Fry-Angle Aquarium Society Fish Show

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:17:27 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual tropical fish show this weekend at the Peace Lutheran Church in Devonshire. Sponsored by Sousa’s Landscape Management and Noah’s Ark, the event saw more than 40 entrants, with Dan Sharifi — the owner of Cichlids of the Americas, an internet-based fish provider located in Central Florida — […]

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Winter Lionfish Derby To Be Held In January

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:00:55 +0000

The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports, is set to be held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, February 3 from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. The Derby will feature cash prizes in both freediver and SCUBA […]

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Photos: Tiny Octopus Found On Side Of Lionfish

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Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:00:38 +0000

While emptying a bag of lionfish they caught while diving in the Watch Hill Park and John Smith’s Bay area, local divers found a tiny octopus clinging to the side of a lionfish. In a post on social media, Weldon Wade said, “What a discovery! When freediving and culling lionfish we spear them and sometimes safely […]

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BZS Lecture: “Black Grouper In Bermuda”

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:24:06 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society will be hosting a lecture event “Black Grouper in Bermuda”, presented by Dr. Tammy Warren, Senior Marine Resources Officer, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7.00pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. The event poster says, “Come early and enjoy a look […]

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BTA: Fishing Event Hooks Return For Bermuda

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:50:57 +0000

A summer fishing tournament “pumped an estimated $4.6 million into the local economy and attracted 475 visitors to the island in 2017,” according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. “The Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship is a collection of three fishing tournaments in early July: Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda Big Game Classic and Sea Horse Angler’s […]

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471 Pound Bluefin Tuna Caught & Served

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Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:12:17 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] On Friday, a fisherman who caught a huge bluefin tuna in the morning had it served to him at dinner later that night. David Soares says he was by himself in his boat the Kerry D around 10am off of Challenger Banks when he felt a tug on his line. Fish […]

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Photos: Fourth Winter Lionfish Derby A Success

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:44:54 +0000

The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports was held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] recently. A spokesperson said, “Here’s a few things about the very successful winter Lionfish Derby. For starters, we had 60 people registered […]

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