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Photos: British Airways’ Flight Simulator

[Written by Don Burgess] Have you ever dreamed of piloting a multi-million dollar airliner? British Airways is giving people a chance to experience the thrill of being in the cockpit of one of its planes through its flight simulator. The facility, which is located in London, could make your next travel to the UK a thrilling […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Jan 13] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport including an A330 Voyager tanker and 4 Typhoon fighter jets, having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada […]

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Photos: Qatar Airplane Unloading Cargo

[Updated] A Qatar Airways cargo plane landed at Bermuda’s airport this morning [April 6], and a number of boxes are being unloaded from the plane. According to an online tracker, the Boeing 777-200LR/F arrived on the island this morning from Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The boxes being unloaded are all covered in black […]

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Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land In Bermuda

Four Royal Air Force [RAF] typhoons and a Voyager tanker landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport this afternoon [Jan 16], with light rain falling as the planes touched down. Bernews understands the planes are scheduled to stay overnight, and due to depart tomorrow. The 2-minute live video replay is below: It is not unusual […]

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Photos/Video: Plane Makes Emergency Landing

[Updated with video] Emergency services responded to the L.F. Wade International Airport early this morning [Feb 4] for an American Airlines flight that was making an emergency landing due to “possible fire in the cargo hold”. The flight, which was traveling from New York to Brazil, had diverted to Bermuda. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]

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Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Landing At Airport

A total of eight US Marine Corps V22 Osprey military aircraft landed at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 28]. It is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. The 6-minute live video replay is below: In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey is […]

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Fire Service Clean Spill At Private Plane Facility

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a spill this afternoon [May 28] at L.F. Wade International Airport’s Apron 4 near the private plane facility. Skyport representatives could also be seen at the scene. The spill was covered with an absorbent material then swept up into containers. The scent of fuel could […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

[Updated with photos] This afternoon [Jan 17] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime you can watch the live video replay below, and view all our coverage of military planes here. The 2-minute live video replay is […]

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Photos: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft were recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport. It’s not unusual for military aircraft to make a stop in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations, and you can view our past photos, videos and coverage here. Related Stories Photos: RAF Military Jets & Tanker At Airport Photos/Video: RAF Typhoons Land […]

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Snooker: Island Construction Cup & Miller Cup

In a close fought battle Spanish Point Boat Club defeated defending champions Watford Sports Club 1 for the Island Construction Cup. In a race to three games, first two names out of the hat were Chris Dakin and Zane DeSilva. DeSilva would give Watford Sports Club an early lead by defeating Dakin 46-40. Next to […]

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Latest Results From Bermuda Pool League

The 2017/18 Bermuda Pool League Season continued across the island. The BBC Cricketers defeated RAA 203 – 199, Bermuda Breeze defeated the Queens Club Kings 184 – 171, in a close battle B.P.S.U edged P.O.R.C Alley Shooters 192 – 191. Drink ‘em and Sink ‘em, Knights defeated the Gladiators 211 – 168 and Warwick Workmans […]

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Latest Results From Bermuda Pool League

The latest round of Bermuda’s Pool League saw seven matches played across the island. Bermuda Breeze defeated the BAA Bandits 233 – 125, the Kings defeated the HWC Pitbulls 220 – 156. The Knights defeated the Dragons 215 – 146, while Bailey’s Bay defeated BPSU 209 – 163. Warwick Workmens defeated the St. George’s Saints […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

Four more matches were played across the island in Bermuda Snooker League play, two games were decided by a single point, while the other two were won by three points. Sandys Boat Club One 4 Warwick Workman’s Club One 1 Sandy’s Boat Club number One team defeated Warwick Workman’s Club One 4 – 1 at […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

Four more matches were played across the island in Bermuda Snooker League play, with three games decided by a single point, while the other won won by a clean sweep. Sandys Boat Club One 5 – Warwick Workman’s Club Two 0 The opening two matches of this encounter saw the two players who represented Bermuda at the […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with four more games taking place. Sandys Boat Club One 3 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2 Sandys Boat Club traveled to the Spanish Point Boat Club and defeated the home team 3 – 2. Paul Fedden gave Sandys Boat Club a 2 – 0 lead when he defeated […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

Four matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action across the island. Watford Sports Club 5 – Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 0 Watford Sports Club dominated Warwick Workmen’s Club Two at the Watford Sports Club, resulting in a 5 – 0 win. Winslow Smith gave Watford Sports Club a 2 – 0 lead after […]

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3 Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

Three matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action, with Sandys Boat Club One, Spanish Boat Club One, and Warwick Workmen’s Club One picking up wins. Sandys Boat Club One 4 – RAA 1 Kyle Williams from RAA defeated Peter Bromby 52-48. Sandys Boat Club One took a 2 – 1 lead after Martin Siese defeated […]

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Warwick Win Island Construction Cup Semi-Final

Warwick Workman’s Club Two and Sandys Boat Club Two faced off in the 1st of two Island Construction Cup semi-finals. Steven Bremar opened the scoring for Warwick when he completed a convincing win over Sandys Tyler Siese 59 – 13. Sandys captain Chris Bromby levelled the score at 1-1 as he dismissed Warwick’s Mike Zimmerman […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

Four matches recently took place in Bermuda Snooker League action, with Spanish Point Boat Club Two, Watford Sports Club, Sandys Boat Club One, and Warwick Workman’s Club Two picking up wins. RAA Club 1 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 Scott Barnes opened the scoring for Spanish Point when he defeated RAA’s Kyle Williams in […]

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Sandys Boat Club Win Island Construction Cup

Warwick Workman’s Club Two team took on defending champions Sandys Boat Club One team in the final of the Island Construction Cup held at Warwick Workman’s Club. Richie Beale opened the scoring for Sandys when he defeated Warwick’s Mike Zimmerman, closing him out on the colors to pick up the win 62-44. Sandys Martin Siese […]

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Four Games Played In Bermuda Snooker League

The Bermuda Snooker League season recently resumed, with four matches played. Sandys Boat Club One 3 – Warwick Workman’s Club One 2 Martin Siese gave Sandys an early lead when he defeated Warwick’s Gary Bascombe 62-50. Paul Fedden increased that lead in the second game with a convincing win over Warwick’s Richard Burton by 67-29. […]

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Dana Selassie ‘Amitie’ Exhibition On Sunday

This Sunday [Jan 19], at Utopia Restaurant, the public is invited to attend an inaugural exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of Dana ‘Zhyon’ Selassie. The exhibition will feature a series of photographs based on Documentary Portraiture – a form of photography that captures people in their environments. Dr Selassie notes that the style of photography […]

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Black Pony Gallery Features Gherdai Hassell

Black Pony Gallery has announced the inclusion of Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell and her first online exclusive solo exhibition ‘Collecting the Gaze.’ Curator Lisa Howie said, “The beauty of black women is celebrated in this limited-edition print run by Gherdai Hassell. Her layers of mixed media materials combined with deft brushwork create sculpted portraits that […]

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Museum Displaying Bill Ming’s ‘Family Circle’

The’Family Circle’ artwork by renowned Bermudian artist Bill Ming has a new home at the National Museum of Bermuda for the next six months A spokesperson said, “Family Circle by renowned Bermudian artist Bill Ming has a new home for the next six months at the National Museum of Bermuda. “On loan from the Corporation of […]

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BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala

The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of novel […]

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Black Pony Gallery Highlights Artist From Azores

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open an online exhibition tomorrow [April 10] showcasing works by artist Leonor Almeida Pereira, a mixed media artist currently living in São Miguel Island, the Azores. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery aims to represent talented contemporary artists from the Atlantic World, starting with Bermuda and extending […]

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NMB Launches “United Together” Project

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching ‘United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories’, a project collecting electronic mementoes of people’s experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “To capture this unprecedented time, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is launching United Together: Sharing Bermuda’s Covid-19 Pandemic Stories, a project collecting electronic mementoes […]

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Black Pony Gallery Features Richard E Sutton

Black Pony Gallery has announced the inclusion of local artist Richard Edson Sutton, an artist and art educator based in Bermuda. Curator Lisa Howie said, “As a child he resided in several Caribbean Islands before moving to New York City where he experienced a culture shock. “In the US, he was struck by the systems […]

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Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby Smith

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open a new exhibition showcasing works by Teresa Kirby Smith, a photographer who received an MA in Photography & Fine Arts Administration from New York University. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery is committed to the narrative of contemporary visual art makers in the Atlantic world. Currently, […]

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Cannonier: ‘Everyone Must Play Their Part’

“With so many people adversely affected by this crisis, everyone must step in to play their part,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “I want to thank the Governor for his help in arranging a special flight from the UK to bring Bermudians home – it will mean a great deal to those […]

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Minister Updates On Covid-19 Economic Plan

The pandemic has “unleashed both a global health emergency and an unprecedented economic crisis of historic magnitude,” unbudgeted Covid-19 expenditures for this fiscal year are estimated to be $70-$80 million, and Covid-19 will also cause a major decline in Government revenues, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 8], […]

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Celebrity La La Anthony Says “I Love Bermuda”

American television personality La La Anthony recently gave Bermuda a shout out via social media, noting that “Bacchanal Run in Bermuda is on my list of the top ten things I’ve ever done” and adding “I love Bermuda.” The posts, made on both Twitter and Instagram to more than 4.5 million and nine million followers […]

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‘Crush Your Confidence’ Challenge To Launch

A former reporter and marketing professional has taken her skill set and packaged it into services directed to women. Mikaela Ian Pearman is known for her on-camera work and is now focusing on assisting women to confidently come out of their shell. She is launching a three-day confidence challenge on August 19 where she will […]

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Police: Incorrect Photo Is Being Circulated

Noting a social media message circulating “incorrectly links a specific Customs officer to the recent arrest of a 41-year-old man,” the police stated that the “investigation does not involve the individual” and “strongly advised” people not to “continue to circulate the unfounded social media message.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of […]

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Ocean Plastic Advent Calendar Raises Awareness

Local photographer Meredith Andrews has once again collected and re-purposed plastic that has washed up on the shores of Bermuda to create an interesting and thought provoking daily advent calendar series on Instagram. This marks the second year that Ms. Andrews has utilized ocean plastics for her holiday project, which uses discarded materials such as […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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Local Business Owners Launch Digital Campaign

The digital campaign #ChooseBDA was launched on Sunday May 3rd on Instagram and Facebook as an effort by a small group of business owners to “help bring awareness to the major impact local small businesses has on the island’s overall economy.” “These founding business owners hail from different sectors of the economy [retail, service, hospitality, […]

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Squash Players Advance In Pan American Games

Bermuda’s Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took to the Squash Courts for individual play at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, making a strong start in their first day of action. Franklin took on Israel Aguilar from El Salvador and advanced after defeating his opponent 3 – 1. Aguilar won the first match in […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

The Bermuda National Squash Team returned last night after making a strong showing at the Caribbean Squash Championships 2019 in Guyana. The team had a fantastic week with standout performances from Colin Alexander winning the Men’s Over 60 category, Denise Kyme taking 2nd in the Women’s Over 50 Category, and Suzanne Rose finishing 3rd in […]

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Browne Advances In Cleveland Squash Open

Noah Browne recently began competing in the $20,000 Men’s Cleveland Skating Club Squash Open, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. In his first round match, Browne took on Arshad Iqbal Burki from Pakistan in a match that lasted three sets. Browne advanced to the second round after defeating Burki in straight games that took 22 minutes, […]

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Squash: Bermuda Players Compete In Canada

Nine young squash players represented Bermuda at the Canadian Junior Open [CJO] in Niagara-on-the-Lake from December 6 to December 10. A spokesperson said, “In a pool of 250 of the top squash players from 20 countries, William Frith, Ethan Rosorea, Isabella White, Andrew Cox, Owen Rosorea, Nicholas Southern, Taylor Carrick, Alex Southern and Anaya Smith […]

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Squash: Dylan Muldoon & Bates College Win

Dylan Muldoon and his No. 21 nationally ranked Bates Men’s Squash teammates defeated No. 20 Colby 5-4 for their sixth straight victory at the Bates Squash Center. Visiting Colby claimed points at the first, fifth, eighth and ninth positions in the lineup, but not enough to defeat the surging Bobcats. Muldoon won his match, and […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day One

The Bermuda Squash Association Club began hosting their February Classic 2020 at the Devonshire location. Rachel Barnes started warming up for the Bermuda Open with a five game win over Elijah Simmons 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-3 in Division A, while Anthony White defeated Eugene Bothello in the same Division 6-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-5, 11-6. […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Two

It was a marathon night at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club as five matches across four divisions went 5 games, while six matches went 4 games. Nick Leach defeated Ben Bramlett in their A Division match 11-13, 11-9, 11-6, 11-13, 12-10, while in the B Division, Rhys Puddy defeated Susie Howells 11-7, 10-12, 5-11, […]

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Results: BSRA February Classic 2020 Day Three

The February Classic 2020 continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with yet another full slate of matches taking to the court. In an A Division match Elijah Simmons defeated Nick Leach 11-8, 9-11, 12-10, 1-11, 11-8, while Victoria Stephens defeated Canty Corbin in another match that went five games 7-11, 11-2, 11-5, 8-11, […]

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BSRA February Classic 2020 Final Results

The BSRA February Classic 2020 recently concluded at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club, with Anaya Smith winning the Division A, Alex Adelsberg winning the Division B, Andrew Cox winning the Division C, and Christine Barnes winning the Division D. Division A Final – Anaya Smith beat Anthony Fellowes 11-5, 11-2, 7-11, 11-8 Alex Southern […]

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Column: Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I

[Written by Chris Famous] “Hail him without any apology. Hail His Imperial Majesty” – Burning Spear” “Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King” - Hon. Marcus Garvey On November 2nd, 1930 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Ras Tafari was crowned as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the first and […]

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Salayah Stange Wins Heather Nova Competition

Salayah Stange is this year’s winner of the Bermuda Festival Heather Nova Singer/Song Writer competition, with the young singer set to receive a cash prize,  perform at the Bermuda Festival events, and professionally record one of her songs. Ms. Nova said, “I am thrilled to announce that this year’s winner of the annual Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter […]

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Hayley Francis Cann To Launch New Book

Bermuda’s Hayley Francis Cann, a certified music therapist who now resides in Canada, will be hosting a book launch signing for her new book Mandy’s Mom, The Music Therapist on Saturday, March 14 at the Long Story Short Bookstore in St. Georges from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. The event poster says, “Bermuda’s own Hayley Francis Cann […]

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