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RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:39:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,” the RA […]

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Minister On Achieving Renewable Energy Goals

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 13:03:39 +0000

On Tuesday [Oct 22], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban met with CEO of the Bermuda-based Legal & General [L&G] Re, Thomas Olunloyo and Laura Mason, London-based CEO of Legal & General Retirement, Institutional to “discuss investment opportunities that could help Bermuda achieve future renewable energy goals.” Minister Roban said, “I am pleased to have […]

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Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Celebrates 175 Years

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:35:17 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — which was established on November 1, 1844 –  recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, and the center of the celebration is the launch of a new scholarship fund which, in addition to existing bursaries, will make year-round sailing more accessible to young sailors. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Bermuda Yacht […]

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Remembering The Island’s WWI Air Combat Ace

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:57 +0000

In World War One a pilot who downed five or more enemy aircraft was considered an ace. Almost by definition it was those who flew the fast and nimble fighters who most often won the designation. Slower, less maneuverable bombers, while armed with defensive guns, were far more likely to end up the vanquished, not […]

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Bahá’í Community Honours Black History Month

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:15:09 +0000

The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre 11.15am today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermudian Bahá’í Community will honour Black History Month of February at their First Sunday Gathering at the Bahá’í National Centre on Sunday, 2 February. “The programme will begin at 11:15 […]

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Video: Usain Bolt Races In Bermuda In 2004

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:00:29 +0000

As Bermuda prepares for Carifta Games 2020, which will be held on the island, the event’s organisers have posted a throwback video featuring Usain Bolt when the world-renowned Jamaican track athlete competed in Carifta 2004, also held in Bermuda. During the 2004 event, Bolt broke the 200m world junior record, won three gold medals, and […]

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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:40 +0000

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:30:38 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers. […]

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Stevenson Humpback Documentary Wins Award

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Bermudian filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s new up-close-and-personal look at the gentle sea giants which migrate through the island’s waters every spring scooped one of the top awards at a leading environmental film festival this week [Oct 22].. Directed and produced by Mr. Stevenson and filmed entirely off Bermuda, The Secret Lives of Humpbacks won the Best […]

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Sea Turtle Nest Found On Beach, 15 Hatchlings

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:55:07 +0000

The beach at Alexandra Battery in St. George’s is currently closed to public use as a turtle nest was discovered yesterday on the beach, and 15 hatchlings have been found. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to inform the public that the beach at Alexandra Battery, located in St. George’s, is currently closed […]

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‘Turtles Dying As A Result Of Human Activities’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:21:54 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “urging the public to reduce human impact on sea turtles living in Bermuda’s waters” saying that “turtles are still dying as a result of human activities.” “Sea turtles have been completely protected by legislation since 1972,” a spokesperson said. “The legislation prohibits direct harvesting and intentional harm […]

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Turtle Tracked Traveling: Bermuda To Bahamas

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Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:02:29 +0000

A juvenile green sea turtle caught in Somerset Long Bay has made a successful trip to the Bahamas, with the Bermuda Turtle Project tracking the turtle over the course of its month-long journey spanning nearly 1,000 miles. Hardy was caught in Somerset Long Bay by the Bermuda Turtle Project. He measured 67.1 cm straight carapace […]

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“Leatherback Turtles, Wandering Voyagers”

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is getting set to present lecture title “Leatherback Turtles, Wandering Voyagers of the Reptile World” on Thursday, August 16 at 7.00pm at BAMZ Education Classroom The event poster says, “The largest of all sea turtles, and one of the largest reptiles on earth, the Ieatherback turtle can reach 8 feet […]

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Investigation Continues Into Robbery & Attack

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:59:16 +0000

The police continue to investigate the appalling incident in which a grown man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. A police spokesperson said, “A mother, said to be a 32-year-old Paget woman and her son, said to be a 13-year-old […]

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Musician Aisha Bassett Releases Acoustic Video

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:00:37 +0000

Bermudian composer Aisha Bassett, also known by her stage name Aisha NuSound, has released a new live acoustic singer, with an accompanying music video for the song ‘Abba Father.’ ‘Abba Father’ was written and composed by Ms. Bassett and performed by Femi Okunsanya. Ms. Bassett previously said, “One of my biggest musical influences is my […]

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Saltus Students Tackle Cyberbullying With Video

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:00:54 +0000

Three Saltus Grammar School students have produced a music video designed to combat cyber-bullying, with secondary 8 students Kalia Michelle Steede, Sedona-Sky Duffy, and Selah Zyah Tuzo creating “The Bullying Movie” as an Information Communications Technology class assignment. The project has since become a resource at cybertips.bm, a Department of E-Commerce website that promotes the […]

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Column: Race To The Bottom Of The Sea

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:34 +0000

[Column written by Jon Copley] On January 23 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh climbed into an undersea craft called Trieste and dived nearly 11 kilometres to the deepest point in the ocean – the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Down there, no sunlight can reach and the water is […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:42:18 +0000

Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The global headquarters of Bacardi, located in […]

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Photos: GFOX Holds Beach Clean-Up In Angola

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:19:26 +0000

GFOX, a company which was founded by Bermudian Quinton DeShield, held a beach clean-up on Saturday [Jan 25] in Luanda, Angola, with the concept behind the project being to clean up while helping to create employment for people. Some 260 garbage bags of trash were collected during the endeavor, which is part of the overall […]

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Free Saturday Activities At National Museum

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:08:34 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities — including Palmetto weaving, book readings and chair yoga — during the month of February. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities during the month of February. This coming Saturday, February 22, local artist and historian Ronnie Chameau and Bermudian author […]

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Fairmont Southampton Achieves Planet 21 Gold

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:00:19 +0000

Fairmont Southampton has achieved the Planet 21 Gold Level thanks to their efforts to make the hotel and the guest experiences offered more sustainable, along with environmental work within the community. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton have examined all aspects of the business and our colleagues’ efforts to make further positive contributions to the community, […]

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Warwick Academy Students Hold Demonstration

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:30:43 +0000

Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of Warwick Academy students demonstrated on Middle Road to raise awareness about climate change, with the students holding the demonstration before school started. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of concerned Warwick Academy students […]

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Buy Back Bermuda To Create Nature Reserve

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:24:54 +0000

Buy Back Bermuda purchased 3.5 acres of land along the Shelly Bay stretch with public donations in 2012, and work is now underway to restore the land as a nature reserve and open it to the public. A spokesperson said, “Eve’s Pond has become the site of a major restoration project to provide a new […]

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Photos: Paget Primary Black History Museum

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:44:36 +0000

Paget Primary School hosted their third annual Bermuda Black History Museum this week, with students and teachers transforming some of their classrooms into educational Black History Museums, honouring some of the Black Bermudians who have made contributions to the Island, while also allowing students to learn about some of the island’s barrier breaking figures. . Click […]

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Photos & Video: MOM Community Peace Walk

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 22:31:46 +0000

“Why do we only rest in peace, why don’t we live in peace?” That was the sentiment expressed on one sign as the Mothers On A Mission [MOM] group held a peace walk today [Feb 29] with an aim to promote peace and unity in the community. The group left CedarBridge Academy at around 2.30pm this […]

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Photos/Results: Friendship/Shield Football Action

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:51:33 +0000

Devonshire Colts, Vasco, St. David’s, Robin Hood, Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, and Devonshire Cougars all claimed victories in this weekend’s Shield & Friendship football action. Shield: Devonshire Colts 1 [4] St. George’s Colts 1 [3] At the Devonshire Recreation Club, Devonshire Colts advanced to the Semi-Finals following a 4 – 3 win on Kicks from […]

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Photos: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:18:56 +0000

[Updated with PDF & photos] Dennis Mbelenzi and Deon Breary were crowned the Goslings to Fairmont Southampton champions after racing on Sunday morning. Mbelenzi clocked a winning time of 41.20, with Domico Watson second in 42.51, while Tom Mills finished third stopping the clock on a time of 43.51. Breary won in a time of 49.52, […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Karting Club Races

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:14:12 +0000

The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end this weekend. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw Jason North won two of the three races, […]

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Photos & Video: Work Underway On NSC Track

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:26:14 +0000

Contractors have started prepping and applying the polyurethane levelling material to the surface of the 400-metre running track at the National Sports Centre. The original track was laid in 2001/2002 and has fallen into disrepair and with the NSC due to host the Carifta Games in April, a decision was made to have it resurfaced. […]

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Photos & Results: Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:52:57 +0000

[Updated with photos] Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay raced to victory in the 2020 Ed Sherlock 8K road race this weekend. Trott led from start to finish clocking a time of 28:03, Tom Mills was second in a time of 29:39 and Kwame Curling crossed the line third with a time of 29:46. Lindsay was the […]

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Photos: Fat Tire Massive Race At Hog Bay Park

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:27:18 +0000

[Updated with photos] 56 racers competed during the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series at Hog Bay Park this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Under clearing skies, Hog Bay park hosted 56 racers in the second last points race for the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series. With only one race to go, several positions are […]

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Photos, Video, Results: Round Grounds Race

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:17:05 +0000

[Updated with results] The KPMG Round the Grounds Race took place at the Botanical Gardens this afternoon [March 8] with young runners showcasing their athletic skills. The age groups started from 4-year-olds who ran the 400-meter course ranging up to teenagers who raced a longer course, with all racers receiving a participation medal following their race. […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Karting Race

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:34:54 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Karting Club race season resumed at the Southside Motor Sports Park in the east end this weekend. Stephen Corrado won all three races in the Tag Senior Class, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. The L206 Senior Class saw two drivers take the checkered […]

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Photos/Results: KPMG Round The Grounds Race

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:31:36 +0000

The 2020 KPMG Round the Grounds Races took place at the Botanical Gardens. Eoghab Homan won the Boys and Girls 13-16 Years Old Division with a time of 5:20.00, Nico Davis was second in a time of 5:29.80 and Jasmin Hasselkuss finished third with a time of 5:38.57. During the Boys and Girls 11-12 Years […]

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Abacus Appoints Daryl Fubler To New COO Role

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:35:34 +0000

Abacus Ltd. announced the appointment of Daryl Fubler as Chief Operating Officer [COO]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda based financial solutions firm Abacus Ltd. announced the appointment of Daryl Fubler as Chief Operating Officer [COO]. The newly created role will include managing Abacus’ growth and ongoing evolution of service offerings. “Abacus Ltd. provides a full range […]

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Kathy Parker Joins Bacardi Limited As CMO

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:19:54 +0000

Bacardi Limited announced the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer for Patrón tequila and Grey Goose vodka, with Ms Parker set to relocate to Bermuda with her family in August. The company said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer […]

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Warwick Swimmers Back In Action In Florida

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 22:31:25 +0000

The final day of preliminaries saw Warwick Academy swimmers back in action during the Speedo Winter Age Group Championships in Florida. In the 15-16 Women’s 200 Yard Butterfly, Taylor White finished 12th with a time of 2:16.69, with a time of 1:15.02, Daria Desmond finished 16th in the 13-14 Women’s 100 Yard Breaststroke. During the […]

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Warwick Academy Swimmers Win 7 Medals

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:08:29 +0000

Swimmers from Warwick Academy have traveled to compete in a swim meet, competing against swimmers from German Academy, Pennsylvania and Pennington. On the first day, the Warwick Academy swimmers claimed  7 medals. Taylor White finished 2nd in the Women 15 & Over 200 Yard Freestyle with Tayla Horan finishing 4th. Brian Desmond won the 15 […]

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Swimming: Madelyn Moore Wins Two Races

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:17 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her University of Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates hosted Colorado State for its Senior Night. University of Northern Colorado finished in first place in six of the 14 events and earned seven second place finishes, with Moore winning two events for the team. The Bermudian swimmer won the 50 yard freestyle […]

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Bermuda’s Carifta Swim Team Acknowledged

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:29:53 +0000

Following the postponement of the 2020 Carifta Swimming Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association announced the Bermuda team, noting that we can still acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented young swimmers who qualified for the Games. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association has been in constant […]

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Moore Makes Academic All-WAC Honors List

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:33 +0000

University of Northern Colorado [UNC] Swimming and Diving continued its academic excellence during the 2019-20 season with 13 student-athletes including Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore earning Academic All-WAC honors announced by the conference. Sophomore Moore, has competed in the World Junior Youth Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, World Championships and Pan American Games. Moore holds the 50 Meter […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:46:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Ferry Reach Brush Fire

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:07:53 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire at approximately 4.30am this morning [Apr 8] in the Ferry Reach area of St George’s. At least two Fire Service appliances attended the scene with approximately six personnel. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus could be seen extinguishing the blaze near the […]

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Car Crashes Through Wall, Overturns On Beach

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:34:23 +0000

[Updated] Emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision in the Bailey’s Bay area this afternoon [July 27] in which a vehicle crashed through a wall, landing on the beach area below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.58pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 11.57am […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Power Boat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 23:00:30 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association’s 2017 Season continued at Ferry Reach, with an 30 minute race taking place. Shaki Easton and DJ Hodsoll won the A Class race, with Shae Johnston and Esperanza Sobrado taking the checkered flag in the B Class. Andrew Cottingham and Makai Hodsoll won the D Class, with Aaron Simms and Stephen […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:00:43 +0000

The final Bermuda Powerboat Association race of the season took place off the Spanish Point Boat Club, which served as the Spanish Point Grand Prix. Andrew Cottingham did not take the Chequered Flag in the D Class to complete a perfect season, he and Shane Madeiros, finish behind Steven Eversley and Jahkai Spencer. Shaki Easton’s perfect […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Set To Get Underway

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:23:31 +0000

The upcoming Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season is set to get underway. After a team test day in April, the first race day is scheduled for May 13th at Ferry Reach. Action is expected to start at 12.00pm on race days. Video from last year’s Around The Island Race. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:16 +0000

[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:11 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, […]

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Bermuda Trio Compete In UK Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:39:11 +0000

Bermuda’s Shaki Easton, M’Kai Hodsoll and Errin Butterfield all competed in the Fortitudo Property Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat Race in the UK. Seventeen boats went to the startline in the Class 3 British Championship under partly cloudy skies winds Easterly at 7mph. Easton & Hodsoll competed together, while Butterfield was the co-pilot for Kerry […]

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