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Basketball League: Hoopstars & Twisters Win

Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League action resumed with a double header at the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium that produced 219 total points. The first game saw the St George’s Hoopstars defeat the Southampton Thundercats 54 – 41. The St. George’s Hoopstars were led to victory by Jericho Tucker who had 14 points, while the Southampton Thundercats […]

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Photos/Video: Visiting Motorcycle Cruising Club

The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island today [June 10] as a group of Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean for motorcycle enthusiasts, […]

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Photos: Two Car Collision On South Road, Smiths

[Updated] There was a two car collision this evening [Aug 31] on South Road by the junction of Collectors Hill, which resulted in one car being somewhat wedged on top of the other car. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and traffic was restricted to one lane as they investigated the collision. A tow truck […]

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Photos: Visiting Motorcycle Group Tours Island

[Updated with video] Massive Harley Davidson motorbikes with satellite radios and airbags aren’t exactly common in Bermuda – except for today [Apr 26] – when dozens on them could be seen on Bermuda’s roads after arriving via a cruise ship. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through […]

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Photos & Videos: Minister Joins Motorcyclists

The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club and Association [BLRMCA] hosted a Harley Davidson ride today [June 21] with members from ETA Motorcycle Cruises arriving on the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship this morning joining the local riders on a tour ride across the island. After fueling up their cycles at Boaz Island Shell, the […]

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Photos: Police Convoy Visits More Schools

The Bermuda Police Service continued their police convoy display today [Oct 2] as part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community. Today’s convoy was smaller than yesterday, which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. Some areas were missed in yesterday’s demonstration resulting in the Bermuda Police […]

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Photos: Visiting Motorcycle Group In Hamilton

The arrival of the Celebrity Summit cruise ship in Dockyard on Wednesday [May 6] resulted in more than just traditional visitors arriving, as the cruise ship also transported members of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club as well as their motorbikes. The group, which makes regular visits to the island, were out touring on their bikes […]

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Photos: Bermuda Classic Bike Club Display

The Bermuda Classic Bike Club held their annual Bike Display on Saturday [Oct 11] at Kindley Field Road in St. George’s, with a range of motorcycles on display, including ones made back in the 1950′s. The Club’s Stephen Decosta said, “This is something that we put on every year, this is the third year we’ve […]

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Photos/Video: Cycle Cruises Celebrate 10 Years

The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island this week as a group of visiting riders on their Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of ETA Motorcycle Cruises, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean and Bermuda […]

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Hall & Aberdeen IronBirds Defeat Staten Island

Baseball player Adam Hall and his Aberdeen IronBirds teammates finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. The team’s report said, “The Star Spangled Banners finished up their season with a 5-3 win over the Staten Island Yankees. Nick Horvath’s homer highlighted the offense, Adam Hall continued a hit streak and […]

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Baseball: Spring League Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2019 Spring League with five divisions including Tee Ball: Ages 4 & 5, Rookie Minors: Ages 6 & 7, Rookie Majors: Ages 8 & 9, Cal Ripken: Ages 10 to 12, and Babe Ruth: Ages 13 to 16. The YAO Bermuda website said, “We will have five divisions, based […]

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Southampton Parish Scholarship Recipients

The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded its annual scholarships to students of Southampton parish to help them to pursue their university education, with a small ceremony recently held at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Pictured [L-R]: Scholarship Recipient Ms Veronica Swan-DeGraff and Southampton Parish Scholarship Committee Chair Ms. Sakina Darrell; Southampton Parish Council Chairperson Ms. Stacey-Lee Williams […]

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Premier & First Division Players Of The Week

One Communications and Bermuda Cricket Board announced the One Communications Premier Division and First Division players of the week for July 21, August 31, September 1, 7 and 8. July 21: One Communications Premier Division Rodney Trott [Bailey’s Bay v Flatts] – 119 not out One Communications First Division Seth Campbell [Western Stars v Warwick Workmen’s] – […]

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Queen’s New Year’s Honours List Revealed

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized a number of Bermudians in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with Dennis Tucker, Edward Ball Jr, Shawn Caisey, Gladstone Thompson, and Christine Wetherhill all being honoured for their contributions. Her Majesty the Queen has recognized the following people in her New Year’s Honours List: Member of the Most […]

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St. George’s Christmas Window Display Winners

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with the St. George’s Rotary and the Corporation of St. George, announced the winners of the annual St. George’s Window Display Contest, which began on November 30th during the Lighting of the Town Event. According to BEDC Micro Small & Medium Enterprise Officer, Dennis Carter, “The window competition is […]

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Rotary Club Christmas Essay Contest Winners

The Pembroke Rotary Club has announced the winners of its Christmas essay competition, along with those who received honourable mentions. A spokesperson said, “For the past four years, the Pembroke Rotary club has sponsored a Christmas essay competition, open to students of all schools in elementary, middle and senior levels. “The chairperson for this even, […]

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Rockal Evans Finishes 43rd In Finn Gold Cup

Rockal Evans and 60 other sailors returned to the waters of Australia for the final day of sailing in the 2019 Finn Gold Cup. The Bermudian sailor started the day in 40th, and at the conclusion he came off the water in 43rd with 341 net points. Evans finished the only race of the day […]

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Over 150 Boats Registered For Newport Race

Over 150 boats have registered so far for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, with the 635 mile sailing race set to start on June 19th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The fleet is growing and getting prepped to race, far ahead of the June 19, 2020 starting time. To date, the entry list includes 153 boats […]

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Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race This June

The 2020 Mustang Survival Annapolis To Bermuda [A2B] Race will be held this June, marking the 22nd running of the sailing race, which started in 1979. According to the Bermuda Ocean Race website, “2020 will mark the 22nd running of the race, started in 1979 and moved to a biennial event in 1980. “The A2B […]

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Sailing: Cooper Named To The All-MAISA Team

St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced that 5 of their sailing team members were elected to the All-MAISA team, including 3rd year Bermudian student-athlete, Chase Cooper. Each year the best sailors in each region/conference are recognized at the end of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association season. This year the season was cut short on March 13th […]

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Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race Cancelled

The 2020 Annapolis To Bermuda Race — that was scheduled to be held in June — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Bermuda Ocean Race website, “It is with a heavy heart that the Organizing Authority for the 2020 Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race announces it has cancelled […]

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Volleyball Teams Announced For Island Games

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has qualified 2 men’s and 2 women’s beach volleyball teams for the 2019 NatWest Island Games to be held on the island of Gibraltar from July 6-13, 2019. The NatWest Island Games brings together twenty four Island Nations and represents a unique opportunity for Bermuda to compete on a world […]

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Phillips Advances In Tennis Academy Trophy

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament, as he took to the courts in Palmanova, Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips –  playing in the Boys Singles 16 Qualifying Draw — took on Aryan Lakshmanan from India, where he won 6-4, 6-2. Related Stories […]

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Tennis: Mixed Day For Daniel Phillips In Spain

Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament as he took to the courts in Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips, playing in the Boys Singles 16 Main Draw, took on Kane Bonsach Ganley from Spain; the pair battled in a three setter that saw Phillips advance. Phillips […]

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Tennis: Mallory Has Mixed Day In Antigua Cup

Trey Mallory continued competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup Tennis Tournament. Playing in his second round singles match, Mallory went down to Ty Switzer from the United States in a three setter. Switzer won the first set 7-6, Mallory won the second set 6-0, and the third and final set saw Switzer win 7-6. Mallory […]

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Tennis: USC Upstate Signs Shelby Madeiros

University of South Carolina announced the signing of Shelby Madeiros, with the Bermudian tennis player set to join the team next fall. The school’s announcement said, “USC Upstate head women’s tennis coach Tim McLane has announced the signing of Shelby Madeiros out of Bermuda. “We are really excited to have Shelby [Madeiros] joining USC Upstate […]

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Tennis Clinic For Physical Education Teachers

Primary, Middle and Senior School Physical Education teachers spent some time this past week learning the fundamentals of tennis at the Elbow Beach Tennis Courts. Michael Wolffe, the President of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, said, “I am pleased to see this come off as the focus of helping the teachers advance their knowledge in […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Gets Underway

The Manders Tennis Management Championships got underway in cool conditions at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. A total of eight matches were completed, with all but one finishing in straight sets. The B Singles Championship Division match between Jazhuena Douglas-Bradshaw and Tyler Trott went three sets with Douglas-Bradshaw coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Two Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships continued at the Fairmont tennis courts. Tariq Simons picked up his second straight sets win defeating David Leader 6-0, 6-0, while Kirsten Saltus defeated Mandy Richardson 6-4, 6-3. Nick Butterfield defeated Darren Woods 6-3, 6-4 and Hugh Seymour defeated Brittany Outerbridge 6-0, 6-0. MTM Championships 2020 Day Two Results 6 […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Three Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships continued at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Tournament number one seed Gavin Manders took on Scott Redmond, and came from behind to defeat Redmond 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. The tournament number two seed Sam Butler also advanced after he defeated Romar Douglas. Victoria Stephens defeated Jazhuena Bradshaw-Douglas in straight sets 6-2, 6-3, […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Four Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships reached the semi-finals stage at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders took on Jevon Whitter, and advanced to the final winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. Hugh Seymour defeated Nick Butterfield in straight sets 6-4, 6-0 and Andrew Paynter defeated Morgan Lightbourne in a three set battle 6-3, 1-6, 10-7. Related […]

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Manders Tennis Championships Finals Held

The Manders Tennis Management Championships came to an exciting end at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders was on the court for the final facing off against his Davis Cup teammate Tariq Simons. Manders jumped out to an early lead in the first set 3 – 0, but Simons would fight back to win six […]

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Tennis: Bermuda Wins In Dominican Republic

Bermuda players continued competing in the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying in the Dominican Republic. The Bermuda Under 14 Boys team took on Panama on day five of the tournament, with the teams playing in the 9th – 14th place playoff. Bermuda picked up its second win of the tournament […]

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Under 14 Tennis Players Lose To Costa Rica

Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys team concluded the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament falling 3 – 0 to Costa Rica in the Dominican Republic. Cooper McGuire went down in the opener 6–2, 7–5 to Nicolas Garnier in a match that took 1 hour and 14 minutes. In a marathon match […]

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Tennis: Phillips Wins Doubles Match In Cyprus

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips teamed up with Uwe Diehl from Germany and they began competing in the doubles portion of the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Unseeded Phillips and Diehl took on the number 4 seeds Matei Gavrea from Romania and Georgios Protopapas from Cyprus. Gavrea and Protopapas won the first […]

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Phillips Continues At Herodotou Tennis U16

Daniel Phillips recently continued competing in the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Playing his second round singles match, Phillips took on Markus Giersiepen Garcia, the number four seed from Spain. Phillips and Garcia battled in a three setter with Garcia coming from a set down to defeat Phllips 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. The […]

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Trey Mallory Wins Tennis Match In Mexico

Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory recently battled from a set down to defeat Mexico’s Adrian Diblidox 3-6, 7-6[12], 6-4 while competing on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Queretaro, Mexico. Traveling coach Carlton Bedminster from Dominguez Pro-Tennis said, “Trey showed true character and heart to win a marathon match that lasted just over four hours on […]

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Tennis: Trey Mallory Defeats #1 Seed In Mexico

Bermuda’s top ranked junior Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory continued his exceptional form on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Queretaro Mexico, by stunning the #1 seed Emiliano Gonzalez in front of his home crowd of Mexico 6-3, 6-3. A BLTA spokesperson said, “With many college scouts in the stadium watching the match, Gonzalez ranked #161 […]

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Tennis: Trey Mallory Reaches Quarterfinals

Continuing off his fine performance in Mexico last week, Bermuda’s top ranked junior Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory– who is participating on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Guatemala City, Guatemala — has made it into the quarterfinals. A BLTA spokesperson said, “Trey Mallory is definitely on a roll. Coming off a fine week last week […]

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Tennis: Mallory Wins Guatemala Open Doubles

Trey Mallory was back in action taking part in the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour, taking to the court in the Guatemala City Junior Open Doubles Final alongside Jon Chin from Jamaica. After the pair defeated Anthony Cook and Julian Desousa in their quarter-final match, they advanced to the final defeating Adam Duan and Francisco […]

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Tennis: Mallory Advances To Another Finals

Trey Mallory and partner John Chin [Jamaica] have advanced to the ITF World Tour event in El Salvador after defeating Christopher Hech [Canada] and Ty Switzer [USA] 1-6, 6-1, 10-3. They will face #3 seeds Spencer Brachman and Maxwell McKennon [USA] in the finals today. Related Stories Tennis: Trey Mallory Reaches Quarterfinals Phillips Wins Tournament […]

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Courts & Shorts Tennis Weekend To Be Held

The United States Tennis Association [USTA] and Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced plans for a weekend of tennis events and activities to take place on the island April 3–4. “The first-ever “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda is part of an ongoing celebration of the island as a tennis destination for fans, players, enthusiasts and […]

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Tennis: MTM Doubles Bowl Day One Results

The Manders Tennis Management Doubles Bowl got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Men’s Doubles action, Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond defeated Neal Towlson and Zach McGuire in straight sets 4-0, 4-3, while Jovan Whitter and Bobby Bart defeated Andrew Paynter and Jonny Holland in straight sets 4-0, 4-1. In Mixed Doubles play, […]

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Tennis: MTM Doubles Bowl Day Two Results

The Manders Tennis Management Doubles Bowl continued at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Men’s Doubles action Tariq Simons and Scott Redmond defeated Benjamin Jones and Michael Way in straight sets 4-2, 4-2, while Gavin Manders and Chris Weeks defeated Mike McGuire and Cooper McGuire in straight sets 4-0, 4-0. In Mixed Doubles play, Rickai […]

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Tennis: MTM Doubles Bowl 2020 Finals

The Manders Tennis Management Doubles Bowl Tournament came to an end at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. Ben Simmons and Lavern Stowe were crowned the Mixed Doubles Champions, while Scott Redmond and Tariq Simons were the Men’s Doubles Champions. Jones and Stowe had to battle to claim the title taking on Scott Redmond and Imani […]

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Swain And Hedstrom Finish 29th In Boston

Michael Swain and Lulu Hedstrom represented Bermuda during the 50th Head Of The Charles Rowing Event on the Charles River in Boston. The pair competed in the Directors Challenge Mixed Doubles Division among 41 teams, Swain and Hedstrom finished 29th, after crossing the line in a time of 20:54.24. Carlo and Margarita Zezza won the […]

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Photos & Video: Pearson Finishes 3rd In Heat

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson is looking forward to Tuesday’s quarterfinal race where she could make history. Pearson finished third in her heat on Saturday and is poised to beat Jim Butterfield’s 16th place finish in the 1972 Munich Games to become Bermuda’s greatest Olympic rower. Pearson told the Bermuda Broadcasting Company’s Patrick Singleton that […]

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Olympics: Pearson Is “Calm And Confident”

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson is “calm and confident” ahead of Tuesday’s women’s single sculls quarterfinals at the Olympic Games. She will be competing in the third quarterfinal heat in lane 6 and will be up against three Africans: Algeria’s Amina Rouba, Nigerian Chierika Ukogu, Zimbabwe’s Micheen Thornycroft as well as Canada’s Carling Zeeman and […]

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Olympics: Pearson Finishes 4th In Quarterfinals

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] By fractions of a second, Shelley Pearson narrowly missed out on advancing to the women’s single sculls rowing A/B semifinal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Denmark’s Fie Udby Erichsen, who won silver at the London Olympics, was victorious in Pearson’s heat. The Bermudian was in in a fierce competition to […]

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Olympics: Pearson Finishes 2nd In Semifinal

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson stroked her way to a second place finish in her semi-final C/D heat today to advance to the women’s Olympic single sculls C Final on Saturday. Pearson — rowing in lane three — was third at the 500 metres mark, trailing both Sanita Puspure of Ireland and Felice Chow from […]

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