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Irby Competes In ECAC Indoor Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:00:34 +0000

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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BNAA Hosts Track & Field Meet On Weekend

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:35:59 +0000

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their second track meet in 2020, with two athletes meeting the Carifta standard. Both athletes came from Field Events, with Kesay Bell meeting the Under 17 Women’s Shot Put Standard when she had a top toss of 11.95m, with the Standard set at 11.83m. Nisaiah Berkeley was second with […]

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Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:34:41 +0000

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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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:35:55 +0000

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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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:03:35 +0000

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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BHF Appoints Mathias Ahrens As Head Coach

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Federation has appointed Mathias Ahrens as the new Head Coach and Development Officer. A BHF spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the appointment of Mathias Ahrens as the BHF’s new Head Coach and Development Officer. With his 20+ years of experience successfully leading senior and junior programs, Mathias’s appointment will not […]

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Photos: Estwanik & Lindsay Win Bacardi 8K Race

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:37 +0000

[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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Photos & Results: 2019 Hannover Re Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:02:29 +0000

[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

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:58:38 +0000

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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Trott & Wright Win Turkey Trot 8K Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:03:00 +0000

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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Pacers Start Competing In AAU Cross-Country

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 13:15:54 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:34:03 +0000

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

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:45:22 +0000

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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Results: BF&M Bermuda 10K Race And Walk

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:00:08 +0000

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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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:20:53 +0000

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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ZOOMA Women’s Race Series To Take Place

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

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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Road Closures For Warwick Academy Fun Run

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:49:37 +0000

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

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:10:27 +0000

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

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:19:23 +0000

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

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:42:22 +0000

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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PAHO Urges Countries To Maintain Vaccination

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:51:49 +0000

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] experts said that the countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the […]

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Minister Provides Update On Contact Tracing

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:56:22 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson confirmed during yesterday evening’s [April 29] press briefing that focus is being placed not only on testing for Covid-19, but also on contact tracing when positive cases have been identified. Speaking at the press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “As I have mentioned previously, testing is just one measure which we […]

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Column: Socioeconomic Impacts On Health Care

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:19:18 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] In the Journal of the American Medical Association last week, Dr. Clyde Lancy reported that in Chicago, more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and nearly 70% of COVID-19 deaths involve black individuals. This is particularly notable because black people make up only 30% of the population there. This pattern […]

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Jeffrey Bevan Has Paid Back $394,307 So Far

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:00:39 +0000

Authorities in the UK have indicated that Jeffrey Bevan — who was convicted for his role in swindling over $1.5 million from the Bermuda Government — has paid just under £300,000 [$394,307] to date, a “sum which is able to be returned to Bermuda asap.” Bevan — who is serving time in prison in Wales […]

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Minister: ‘Major Accomplishment For Bermuda’

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:41:49 +0000

Calling it an “excellent result and a major accomplishment for Bermuda,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that an international standards setting body “confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation.” Minister Dickinson said, “”The Bermuda Government has on many occasions highlighted […]

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Terceira Back In International Action In Belgium

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:00:58 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira took to the center ring on the third day of the Horseman Elite International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. Riding Escalada, Terceira finished 67th in the 1.40m CSI3* in 2 Phases – 1st Phase Table A – 2nd Phase Table C Class, the pair clocked a time of 56.54, but they […]

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Photos: Two Super-Yachts Visit St. George’s

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:46:09 +0000

Two super-yachts were seen in St. George’s this afternoon [June 25], including the 55-metre ‘Vida’ and the 40-metre ‘Next Chapter.’ According to yachtcharterfleet.com, “The 180.45ft steel motor yacht ‘Vida’ was built by Heesen in Netherlands, she was delivered to her owner in 2019. The yacht’s interior has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski. “Vida’s interior configuration […]

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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:12:46 +0000

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:39:59 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football season recently resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 – Killa Squad 32 In the opener, the Killa Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6. Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with one […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:01:15 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the […]

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Flag Football: Punishers & Black Shark$ Win

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:02:42 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:06:07 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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BTA Release Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:15:36 +0000

With the help of local farmers, fishermen and beekeepers, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has created a Bermuda Food Harvest Almanac to debut this weekend at the Botanical Gardens Farmers’ Market. The pocket-sized guide is “designed to connect restaurateurs, grocers and consumers with locally grown foods at their freshest.” “As we roll out a food […]

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Food Review: February Menu At Pink Beach

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:00:51 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] When one thinks of Pink Beach Club at The Loren, you tend to conjure up thoughts of a gorgeous Bermuda scene with blue ocean, gorgeous sky and the sound of waves crashing. And that usually means warmer weather. But The Loren is still kicking in the winter, especially on the […]

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Photos/Results: Motorcycle Racing Club

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:28:46 +0000

Despite the day’s rainy conditions, the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club didn’t let the weather dampen the day’s events and continued their summer series with the second race day of the season. New youth racer, Alex Blakeney, joined the circuit as part of the Minibike Class while popular scooter racer, Nasaje Anderson, made an anticipated return […]

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BMRC To Host Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:00:50 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club is partnering with Wett & Wild Water Service to host their upcoming race day next Sunday, June 24th. The Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day will be held at the RUBiS Southside Raceway, opposite Clearwater Beach. Gates open to the general public at 11:30 am with races beginning at 1:00 […]

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Photos & Results: Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:57:33 +0000

Action resumed in the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season with the running of the Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day. The Wett & Wild sponsored race day was an action-packed day of high-speed motorcycle racing at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. As the BMRC completes its third race day of the 2018 Circuit Racing Championship, […]

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BMRC Motorcycle Circuit Racing Series Results

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:16:18 +0000

Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day was dedicated to Navell Ricky “Beetle” Darrell, a well loved and devoted senior racer of the club who passed away in a motorcycle accident recently. “The race day commenced with a memorial ride for Beetle where all racers from across the club’s four classes joined together and took […]

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Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club Standings

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:00:22 +0000

Following the most recent round of Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club action, the current standings are below. Kymaree Pitt leads the Minibike Junior Division with 285 points, Jediah Cumbermack is in second with 277 points and Aeziah Divine is in third with 191 points. Nasaje Anderson is the current leader in the Scooter 70 Class with […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Motorcycle Club Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:37:26 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season continued today [Aug 26] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s. A BMRC spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club closed out this month’s races with a new, exciting circuit layout and tight competition among their best athletes. The 7-minute live video replay is below: “Minibikes hit […]

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Motorcycle Racing Current Season Standings

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 23:00:33 +0000

Following the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club’s latest round of racing over the weekend, the current standings are below. Kymaree Pitt leads the Minibike Junior Division with 337 points, Jediah Cumbermack is in second with 315 points and Aeziah Divine is in third with 231 points. Kenny DeSilva is the current leader in the Scooter 70 […]

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Photos, Video & Results: BMRC Bluewave Races

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:47:28 +0000

[Updated with photos] The BMRC Bluewave Trophy Race Day was part of the action in the east end where auto enthusiasts took part in a dynamic energy expo based between Clearwater Beach and the RUBiS Southside Raceway. The day’s Minibike Class boasted a large group of youngsters from ages eight to thirteen. The young racers […]

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Photos: Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:23:49 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season continued today [Sept 16] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s and we will update with results as able. The club’s next race day is scheduled for September 30th with gates opening at 11.30am and racing getting underway at 1.00pm. Admission to watch racing action is free […]

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Photos & Video: BMRC Race Day At Southside

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 01:08:43 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] season continued today [Sept 30] at the Southside Motorsports Park in St. David’s and spectators were treated to double the race action with the Bermuda Motocross Club race season getting underway this afternoon. The 4-minute live video replay is below: The club’s next race day is scheduled for October […]

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BMRC Welcomes ‘New Faces & New Class’

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:40:24 +0000

Yesterday’s [Sept 30] Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] race day brought in “new faces and a new class to the RUBiS Southside Raceway.” A spokesperson said, “Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day brought in new faces with a new class to the RUBiS Southside Raceway. “The BMRC held its first ever all-Honda Grom 125 […]

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Motorcycle Racing: White Finishes 11th In Spain

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:37:49 +0000

Bermuda’s Dakari White began competing in the Spanish CEV Motorcycle Championships in Spain. On the first day in wet conditions, White and the other competitors took to the track for a Qualifying Race and Race 1. White started from the back row of the grid and he was able to make some crucial passes during […]

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9-Year-Old Racer Works Towards MiniGP Debut

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:00:31 +0000

9-year-old Aeziah Divine is pursuing his dream of advancing his road racing career in the UK miniGP series in 2019, with the young rider aiming to make it onto the UK grid and represent his country. Aeziah has spent most of his life obsessed with bikes; he got his first electric motorcycle at age four, joined […]

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BMRC Racing Season Opener Set For May 26th

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:49:12 +0000

Sunday circuit racing is back with the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] kicking off their summer series on Sunday, May 26th at the RUBiS Southside Raceway, St. David’s. Gates are set to open at 11.30am, with the first class hitting the grid for a 1.00pm start. The BMRC’s race schedule is as follows: May 26th: […]

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Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club Results

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:33:16 +0000

Recent Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] action saw the day kick off with a two-lap memorial ride to honor the Club’s fallen ridersm including Toriano “Animal” Wilson, Navell Ricky T. “Beetle” Darrell, Marvin “Skinny” Robinson, Wilfred “Fly” DeGraff, and Kyle Pimental. Heat 1 A spokesperson said, “After a dominating performance by Blair Jones at the […]

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Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Recap & Results

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:18:06 +0000

Minibike advanced riders Sheun Simmons, Daente Burgess, and Sandy Benevides took to the grid on Sunday [June 23] for motorcycle racing action. A spokesperson said, “Simmons performed on top throughout the day with quick leads made very early in all three heats. “One move almost cost Simmons his winning streak when, during the final lap […]

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