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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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Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Little Secret’

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:21:18 +0000

In between travelling Europe as a Bollywood dancer with the world-renowned group BollyFlex for the past year, Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been recording music for his second EP after the success of his first entitled R.E.D released in 2013. Now, the finishing touches are being made to his second effort entitled ‘Growth’ “I learned a lot […]

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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Picture Of You”

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:00:19 +0000

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a music video for a song entitled “Picture Of You” by local artist Cush Evans featuring 1443. The group explained, “The video was filmed along with BermyCreatives, starring Desiree Riley and model Sophia Manders. Makeup By local James R.Lee to promote Ms. Riley’s […]

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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Amnesia”

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:03:32 +0000

Local artist Coshaun Evans, also known as Cush Evans, has recorded a new music video for his song “Amnesia,” recently released by Dembiez. The group explained, “The song and visuals describe an emotional point in time in the artist’s life that he was willing to share with the world with whoever can relate to how […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

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Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:30:58 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Video: Taylor Rankin Releases ‘Bermuda Blue’

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:26 +0000

Musician Taylor Rankin has released a song called ‘Bermuda Blue,’ along with an accompanying video, with the track dedicated to the island’s waters. Mr. Rankin said, “This is dedicated to our incredible “Bermuda Blue,” to the protection and celebration of all it provides. A big thanks to John Singleton and all those involved in making this […]

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Video: Ill-Logical Linguistics Release ‘I Know’

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:20:22 +0000

ill-Logical Linguistics is a Bermudian hip-hop duo that consists of the rapper Josh “Fatz” Simons and producer Craig Simons. The Simons cousins have enjoyed considerable success in the past, with their song ‘Go Slow’ winning the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop. Their other hits include ‘A Place with A Vibe’ and […]

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Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age, […]

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Music Video: Sir Dudley’s New Single “Be Yaself”

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:00:07 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released a new single titled ‘Be Yaself,’ a song composed of an instrumental created by Major Lazer from the song “Run Up” featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj, along with lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. Recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. Ivibes of Ivibes Productions, […]

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Music Video: Heritage Releases New Single

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Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 14:20:25 +0000

L.A.-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, which is comprised of Bermudian musicians, released their new single and music video cover for “I Can” by Chronixx. A spokesperson said, “The video was directed by Brandon Lee and shot in various locations in Los Angeles. With HannaH’s soulful crooning and Gianluca Gibbons’ enchanting saxophone playing, the band breathe their […]

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Audio: Collie Buddz Releases New Single “Bank”

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Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:00:24 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new single, with his latest song ‘Bank’, featuring Russ and B Young. A report from Billboard said, “After being wooed by ‘Love & Reggae’ last summer, Collie Buddz is now ready to chase that paper. The Bermudian reggae star returns with his catchy new single ‘Bank.’ Audio | Parental advisory due […]

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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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Chester Zoo Releases Snails In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:02:26 +0000

Conservationists from Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom have released 800 lesser Bermuda snails on the island as they work to pull the species back from the brink of extinction. A story on the Chester Zoo website said, “The 800 lesser Bermuda snails, which were once driven to the brink of existence, have been given […]

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Photos: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:10:23 +0000

Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply […]

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Photos: Harold Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:40:31 +0000

Premier David Burt recently attended the 100th birthday of Mr. Harold Smith, at a party put on by his family at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Over 100 friends and family joined in the celebration, which included live entertainment, dinner, tributes, and prayers. “It was a great honour to attend the birthday celebration of Mr. Harold […]

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Photos: Royal Navy Helicopters Over Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:33:19 +0000

Royal Navy aviators completed “vital reconnaissance sorties over Bermuda,” the Royal Navy said, adding that they “gathered crucial information on landing sites where humanitarian aid could be brought ashore if called for by the island’s governor in a time of need.” The report on the Royal Navy website said, “Royal Navy aviators have completed vital […]

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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 & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:35 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federations League season recently resumed with 14 goals scored in a triple header. Sandpipers 0 – Pink Robins 5 The Pink Robins defeated the Sandpipers 5 – 0. The Pink Robins got two goals from Joanna Heaney, while Emma Ranger, Bella Boonstra, and Laura Burt all added a goal each. […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:36:24 +0000

[Updated with photos] A total of 15 goals were scored at the National Sports Center in Bermuda Field Hockey action. Men’s Blue Team 2 Men’s White team 2 This match ended in a 2 – 2 draw. The Men’s Blue Team got single goals from Matt Spencer and Alex Godet, while Gary Tavares and Jack […]

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Photos, Videos & Results: Butterfield & Vallis 5K

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:30:22 +0000

[Updated with full results & photos] The Butterfield & Vallis road race was held today [Jan 26], with Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay racing to victory in the 5K, with the morning also including races for junior runners, free giveaways, prizes and more. The races kicked off at 8.30am with a 1k race for lower […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:15:37 +0000

[Updated with photos] In the lone Bermuda Field Hockey Federation match of the weekend, which saw the Hawks take on the Canaries, only one goal was scored. The lone goal of the game came in the 15th minute off the stick of Rory Pollett for the Hawks to record a 1 – 0 win over […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:17:57 +0000

[Updated with video & photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey League season resumed at the National Sports Center with a double-header that produced 9 goals. Pink Robins 0 Griffins 0 In the opening match of the day, the Pink Robins and Griffins played to a scoreless draw. Sandpipers 1 Dragons 8 In the second match, the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:30:45 +0000

[Updated with photos] A total of 8 goals were scored in the latest round of Bermuda Field Hockey action at the National Sports Center. Canaries 0 Budgies 1 This match saw a stoppage due to high winds and rain, with debris blowing across the pitch, and the lone goal of this game came in the […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:01:04 +0000

[Updated with photos] A Bermuda Field Hockey triple header took place at the National Sports Center. Ravens 1 Griffins 1 The Ravens and Griffins played to a 1 – 1 draw, the Griffins took the lead in the 9th minute when Jack Finlay scored a Field Goal, but Petal Toby would equalize from a Penalty […]

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Carey Olsen Bermuda Appoints Michael Frith

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:31:45 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed Michael Frith in the firm’s corporate practice. “Mr. Frith, who was formerly director of another global offshore law firm, is a well-known figure in the offshore legal marketplace. He specialises in all aspects of Bermuda corporate law, with a particular focus on insurance/reinsurance regulatory and transactional matters, as well as […]

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Ed Appoints Kelley As Liability Division Head

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:46:01 +0000

Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the appointment of Colin Kelley as Head of Ed’s new Liability Division in Bermuda. Effective immediately, Mr Kelley will lead the professional lines, casualty and healthcare teams. Mr Kelley brings more than 16 years of both underwriting and broking experience to the business. He joins from […]

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Fidelis Announces Appointment Of John Symms

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:20:59 +0000

Fidelis announced the appointment of John Symms as Head of Outwards Reinsurance. Working closely with Phil Vandoninck in his role as CEO of Socium, Fidelis’s partnerships Pillar, Symms will coordinate all aspects of engagement with reinsurers across all segments of the business, the company said. Richard Brindle, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Fidelis […]

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Butterfield Announce Management Appointments

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:11:15 +0000

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of Butterfield announced management changes. The full filing stated: “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced the appointment of Jane Pearce as its new Group Head of Trust [subject to regulatory approvals], replacing Bob Moore who is retiring after more than 22 years with […]

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Fidelis Appoints Daniel Burrows & Ian Burford

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:36:38 +0000

Fidelis Insurance announced that founder member Daniel Burrows has been promoted to Group Managing Director for the Fidelis Group and Ian Burford has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited [FUL]. Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality [GRS] division. Burford has over 30 years’ experience […]

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Thomas Gallagher Elected Chairman Of BSX

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:51:16 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has announced that Chairman and CEO Thomas P. Gallagher of Miami International Holdings [MIH] – the parent holding company of the MIAX Exchange Group and majority stock owner of the BSX – has been elected Chairman of the Council [Board of Directors] of the BSX. Outgoing Chairman David A. Brown […]

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AXIS Announces Retirement Of Michael Butt

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:18:26 +0000

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today that Michael Butt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire from the Company, effective September 16, 2020. “A co-founder of AXIS and member of the Insurance Hall of Fame, Mr. Butt is a recognized industry leader who is credited for his instrumental role in establishing Bermuda as one […]

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Sompo Appoints Michael Carroll As Senior VP

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:05:05 +0000

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has been appointed Michael P. Carroll as Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Life Sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS]. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Michael P. Carroll has been appointed Senior Vice […]

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Argo Group Elects New Board Members

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:54:22 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced shareholders’ election of three new board members: Bernard C. Bailey, Fred R. Donner, and Argo Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Rehnberg. “Today marks several noteworthy milestones for Argo,” said Thomas A. Bradley, Argo Group board chairman. “We appreciate the support from our shareholders approving meaningful governance enhancements and the election […]

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Elijah Daley Breaks Long & Short Course Records

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:39 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Point Claire Invitational Swim Meet in Quebec, hosted by the Pointe Claire Swim Team. The meet was run as a short course meet in the morning and as long course meet for the finals. Daley broke the 13-14 Boy’s age group short course record during the 400 Individual Medley […]

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Elan Daley Breaks More Records In Canada

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:57 +0000

Elan Daley recently competed at the Ontario Junior International 18 and Under Short Course Meet hosted by Swim Ontario at the Pan Am Pool in Scarborough, Canada. During the competition, Daley broke three Girls 13-14 Bermuda Age Group and Bermuda Open Records that she previously held. During the Girls 200m Freestyle final, Daley clocked a […]

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Swimming: Elijah Daley Wins Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:00:36 +0000

Elijah Daley recently took to the pool to compete in the Invitation Décembre Pointe-Claire 2019 Swim Meet in Canada, earning two bronze medals during the event. Daley collected his first bronze medal when he touched the wall in a time of 4:22.76 during the 400m Freestyle; his second bronze medal came during the 400m Individual […]

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Elijah Daley Breaks Bermuda Record In Toronto

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:15:14 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed at the Toronto Grand Prix 2020 at the University of Toronto, achieving two personal bests and breaking one Bermuda long course record. Daley finished 57th in the Men’s 50m freestyle, clocking a personal best time of 26.89 before finishing 36th with a time of 1:03.26 during the 100m butterfly. He then […]

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Elan & Elijah Daley Win Gold Medals In Canada

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Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals on the first day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley won the girls 14-year-olds 50 LC meter freestyle gold medal when she touched the wall in a time of 26.59. Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 200 LC meter butterfly gold medal when […]

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Swimming: Emma Harvey Helps Penn State Win

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:00:21 +0000

Emma Harvey represented the Penn State Women’s Swimming & Diving team that won its home finale against Villanova, 167.5 – 93.5, sending the squad’s seniors out on a winning note in their final meet in McCoy Natatorium. Harvey swam the third leg for Penn State Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay C team that finished 4th […]

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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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Swimming: Esposito Helps UMBC Finish 2nd

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:30:44 +0000

Vanessa Esposito concluded representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving at the 2020 America East Swimming and Diving Championships. Esposito and her teammates finished second to New Hampshire, New Hampshire scored a total of 876 points, while the UMBC women compiled 759.5, ahead of five other squads. On the final […]

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Elijah Daley Wins Multiple Medals In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:47 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Winter Ontario Festival Swimming Championships at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Center in Ontario, winning multiple medals. Daley won four individual gold medals and two silver, while also winning a gold and a silver in relay events. The swimmer won gold in the boys 13-year-old 100 SC meter […]

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Elan Daley Wins Gold Medals & Breaks Records

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:28:55 +0000

Elan Daley recently took to the Toronto Pan Am Center to compete in the 2020 Winter Ontario Swimming Long Course Championships hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club, winning the girls’ 15 age group Ontario Provincial High Point Championship Award. During the women’s 15-year-old 200 LC meter IM preliminaries, Daley finished seventh with a time of […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Elliot Career Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:25:49 +0000

Elliot Primary School held their Career Fair yesterday [Jan 24] with representatives from many different career choices including businesses, services and Government departments available to share information with the students. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] also joined many others at the event and did a controlled fire fighting display, enthralling the students by […]

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Last BPBA Season Power Boat Race Cancelled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:19:41 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has cancelled the last power boat race of the 2018 season which was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Sept 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club, due to the approach of Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. The association has planned a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to reschedule the race […]

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BELCO Office Hours, Bill Deferment Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:28:42 +0000

BELCO announced that its head office on Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm for bill payments, and their bill deferment programme is still in effect. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced that its head office at 27 Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday […]

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Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:18:49 +0000

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting […]

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Photos: Cargo Ship Delivers Airport Materials

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Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 13:43:02 +0000

One of the marine vessels in St. George’s Harbour is the cargo ship Nomadic Bergen which is anchored in the harbour delivering cargo destined for the airport redevelopment site. Unloading of materials continues, utilizing cranes and a floating barge which transports the cargo to Marginal Wharf where a fleet of flatbed trucks deliver the items […]

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Photos: Airport Redevelopment Construction

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 23:00:39 +0000

Construction on Bermuda’s new airport terminal continues with workers preparing the site for development and receiving delivery of materials for building. The project has seen the arrival of three boat loads of materials with the latest cargo ship recently arriving in St. George’s Harbour with materials for the project being transferred to Marginal Wharf before […]

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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:08 +0000

[Updated] The airport will be giving a special water cannon welcome to the incoming Air Canada flight today [May 3] to help celebrate their 70th anniversary of service to Bermuda. We will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Live video below, if you […]

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