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Dara Alizadeh To Row For Cambridge In Race

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Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:29:42 +0000

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo congratulated 25-year-old Bermudian Dara Alizadeh on being selected, for the second year, to crew for Cambridge University in the annual rowing race held between Oxford and Cambridge Universities. “I want to wish him the best of luck for Sunday’s race,” said Minister Foggo. “This is […]

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Rowers To Compete In World Pilot Gig Event

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Gig rowers from Bermuda will take to the waters 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, UK in the Isles of Scilly for three days of racing this weekend for the World Pilot Gig Championships 2019. 15 members of the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] will be competing against more than 140 other crews from […]

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Charleston Battery Holds Q&A With Zeiko Lewis

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:03:24 +0000

While most sporting leagues around the world continue to be suspended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Charleston Battery recently featured Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis in the latest installment of their “Behind the Black and Yellow” series. The segment on the Charleston Battery website said, “Following a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, Zeiko Lewis is […]

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Free Stream Of Duffy’s 2018 Bermuda Victory

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:14:54 +0000

Triathlon fans are getting the opportunity to re-live the excitement of Flora Duffy’s win at the 2018 MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda – complete with the Bermudian triathlete’s commentary – as streaming platform TriathlonLIVE.tv offers its services free for one year. A spokesperson said, “This weekend Bermuda can re-live the excitement and pride of Flora […]

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Hall Named To Delmarva Anniversary Team

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:14:36 +0000

Baseball player Adam Hall has been named to the Delmarva Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team, marking him as one of the club’s best players over the past 25 years. The club’s official website said, “Time for one last definitive look at our Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team. “This ultimate Shorebirds lineup is made up of the nine […]

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Video: Top Athletes Urge Us To Stay Inside

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:25:09 +0000

The Bermuda Government released a video featuring some of Bermuda’s top athletes urging us to stay inside, with one saying the “only thing we should care about winning is the battle against Covid-19.” The video features footballer Shaun Goater, boxer Nikki Bascome, triathlete Erica Hawley, sprinter Tre Houston, cyclist Caitlin Conyers and cricketer Delray Rawlins. […]

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National Sports Centre To Remain Closed

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:59:34 +0000

The National Sports Centre is to remain closed in line with the Government’s phased approach to opening. NSC Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said: “We have aligned with the schools and Government offices and look forward to opening in Phase 3. “The Government was clear that pools and gyms should remain closed and that sporting activities […]

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BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:29:29 +0000

The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Education For The […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:45:29 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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When The Saint Came Marching In To Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:39 +0000

The Saint, Simon Templar’s celebrated nom de guerre in his never-ending war against crime, derived from his initials, ST. And he underscored this self-image as a saintly man in a sinful world by leaving behind a calling card emblazoned with a haloed stick figure at the lairs of the villains he ran to ground. The […]

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Catherine West’s Novel Wins Top Fiction Award

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:50:59 +0000

Bermudian author Catherine West won one of the top awards in Christian fiction on Saturday [Sept 28] for her 2018 novel Where Hope Begins. Mrs. West was honoured for best contemporary novel by the American Christian Fiction Writers [ACFW], a professional organisation of almost 3000 writers working in the field. The annual Carol Awards are […]

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New Book Chronicles Island’s Military History

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:12 +0000

The latest book by an international authority on military fortifications spotlights Bermuda’s role in the worldwide chain of military outposts which helped to create and sustain the British Empire. Britain’s Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1756–1956 by Bill Clements, a retired Colonel with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rangers, was launched in the UK in […]

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Author Marilyn Steede To Hold Book Signing

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:00:25 +0000

Author Marilyn Steede will be holding a book signing event for her book “When Your Body Gets Weak” on Thursday, October 17  at the Bermuda Nationa Library. The event poster said, “Not your typical romantic escapade, When Your Body Gets Weak depicts a May/November romance. The story blends intrigue, suspense, jealousy, desolation, physical fitness, camaraderie, […]

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Rev. Milton Burgess Set To Attend Book Signing

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:17:25 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Rev. Milton Burgess tomorrow [Oct 24] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, October 24, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for […]

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Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:02:06 +0000

Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:01:18 +0000

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Book Week

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:29:47 +0000

Warwick Academy recently held its annual Book Week, with the genre being ‘Science Fiction’. A spokesperson said, “In Warwick Academy, every year we have a week called Book Week. It is a marvelous way to learn. This year, the genre we are doing is ‘Science Fiction’. Every year group explored science fiction books and also […]

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First Church of God To Host Book Signing

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:59:24 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Joy Lister Sticca. Marketing Manager for the bookstore Chantel Simons said, “On Thursday, November 21, Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing for Joy Lister Sticca on Sunday, November 24 after the church service. “Joy purposefully illustrates in her […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:28:46 +0000

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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Aspinall To Release Mermaids & Mercats Book

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:44:41 +0000

Author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launching her new book Bermuda Mermaids and Mercats at an event at the Bookmart on Saturday, December 7 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. A mercat – half-cat, half-fish, not unlike a mermaid – is a popular element incorporated within the myth of mermaid art, with Ms. Aspinall saying […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:01:48 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Gracelyn Love with her new novel Secrets, Shame, Shackles – Don’t Judge Me on Sunday, December 15. Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “On Sunday, December 15, the Bookstore will host a book signing after service for Gracelyn Love for her new novel.” A […]

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Dr. Wayne Swan Presents Book To Premier Burt

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:30:39 +0000

Author Dr. Wayne Swan recently presented Premier David Burt with a copy of his book The Mountain We Climb when the two convened during a meeting at the Cabinet Office on February 6. Premier Burt thanked Dr. Swan on Twitter, saying, “Thank you to Dr. Wayne Swan for gifting me with his book, ‘The Mountain […]

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First Church Of God To Host Book Signing

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:14:15 +0000

Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore is getting set to host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta Hayward with her book God’s Got This on Thursday [Feb 20] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Marketing Manager Chantel Simons said, “Kingdom Dynamics Bookstore at the First Church of God on North Shore Road will host a book signing featuring Minister Sareta […]

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BNL To Host Book Signing For ‘Beach Art’

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:50 +0000

The Friends of the Bermuda National Library will be hosting a book launch signing for Nicky Gurret’s book Beach Art on Thursday [Feb 20] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the upper level of the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “The book signing, presentation, and discussion of Nicky Gurret’s book titled Beach Art will be […]

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Public Urged To Celebrate World Book Day

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 20:21:28 +0000

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is inviting the public to read at a nursery, preschool, or primary school reading class to help celebrate World Book Day on March 5. 1,312 books will be delivered to 43 pre/nursery schools throughout the Island in celebration of World Book Day. In addition, 18 public primary […]

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‘Beach Art’ Set To Launch Online Tomorrow

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:49:35 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching her book Beach Art with online distributors tomorrow [April 22] in celebration of Earth Day. The book was originally launched on February 20 at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperon said, “Earth Day is on April 22nd and it marks the 50th anniversary of this day. This is the day […]

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Photos: Kenya Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:33:37 +0000

Bermuda matched up against Kenya in their third ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai, with Kenya recording the victory. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat, at the conclusion of their 20 overs Bermuda restricted Kenya to 138/4. Dhiren Gondaria was the top scorer with 85 not out, while Kamau Leverock was the […]

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Photos: Namibia Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:48:48 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took to the field for their fourth match in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Dubai. Rodney Trott took over the captaincy as Bermuda batted first and were bowled all out for 106, only three batsmen made it into double figures as Okera Bascome was the top scorer with […]

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CWC Challenge League B To Begin Next Week

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:00:53 +0000

The next six teams from the 32 competing for a spot in the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 start their journey as the first Challenge League B competition gets underway next week in Oman. Bermuda, Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya and Uganda will play the first 15 matches of Challenge League B between 2 and […]

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BCB To Hold Cricket Analyst Course In January

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:20:27 +0000

A Cricket Analyst Course will be hosted on January 11 and 12, with the course open to anyone interested in becoming a cricket analyst for the BCB, National or Club teams. A Bermuda Cricket Board spokesperson said, “The BCB & Richard Berridge of Cricket West Indies will be hosting a Cricket Analyst Course on January 11 […]

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Rawlins Leads Paramveer Tigers 19 To Victory

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:35:54 +0000

Delray Rawlins led the Paramveer Tigers 19 to a 24 run victory over the Smashers in US Open Cricket action. Paramveer Tigers 19 won the toss and elected to bat first in the 11-over per side match, Paramveer Tigers 19 scored 160/2 in their allotted 10 overs with Rawlins opening the inning scoring 101 off […]

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Delray Rawlins & Sussex Heading To South Africa

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:13:25 +0000

The full schedule for the Sussex Men’s Pre-season cricket tour has been confirmed, with Delray Rawlins and his teammates returning to South Africa. Sussex will fly to Cape Town on Sunday March 8th and play two-day matches against both Loughborough MCCU and Cardiff MCCU during the 13-day trip. Between matches, the players will train at […]

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BCUA To Offer Basic Cricket Umpire Course

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:42:49 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Umpire’s Association [BCUA] will be offering an eight week Basic Cricket Umpires Course from March 10 to April 28 at Charities House on Point Finger Road in Paget. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the BCUA will be having a Basic Cricket Umpires Course commencing 10th March to 28th April 2020. […]

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Video: Estonian Media Highlights Roger Lee

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:25 +0000

Getting there isn’t always half the fun when you’re travelling to Bermuda from Estonia, local footballer Roger Lee jokes in a new interview. And getting back to that Baltic country can be even more challenging depending on where his Bermuda national squad obligations take him for a game. The 28-year-old Bermuda international has been playing […]

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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:02:49 +0000

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:27:54 +0000

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Video: Carifta Games Postponed Due To Covid19

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:01:16 +0000

[Updated] Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo and Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] president Donna Raynor are holding a press conference this morning [March 13] about the Carifta Games. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 10.29am: We will have more details […]

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NSC Urges The Public To Obey The Rules

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:02:53 +0000

Officials at the National Sports Centre are encouraging people to ‘please obey the rules’. “Our mandate is to encourage community participation in the facilities we have, to encourage fitness and health. Our four pillars are: Move, Develop, Train and Achieve. We want as many people as possible to enjoy and take advantage of the National Sports […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In New York City

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:00:35 +0000

Cydnee Todd, Mykal Glasgow and their Thomas College men’s and women’s track and field teammates recently competed at the New York City Division-III Invitational at the Armory in a non-team-scoring meet. Glasgow competed in the men’s high jump and finished in seventh place with a top leap of 1.83m; he also finished fifth in the […]

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Pacers Athletes Heading To Armory Youth In NY

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:51:49 +0000

This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will compete in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York. The event will be held at the Armory on Monday, February 17, 2020 and will see hundreds of junior athletes from across the region. Distance runner and Carifta qualifier Ryan Outerbridge, sprinters Mikal Dill and Koa Goodchild […]

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Track Athletes Continue To Shine Overseas

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:42:52 +0000

Bermuda’s Nathan Armstrong claimed a sectional championship title winning the men’s 1600m in a time of 4:29.02, while Tiara DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m at the SWAC Championships. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Nathan Armstrong competed in the Group 1 NJ State Sectionals at Bennett […]

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Weather Causes Delay To NSC Track Repair

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:15:53 +0000

Bad weather has delayed the timeline for the National Sports Center track getting resurfaced ahead of the Carifta Games, with a new projected finishing date of mid-March. Craig Tyrell, senior operations manager for the NSC, told Bernews that he expects the track resurfacing should be completed by mid-March. Bermuda is hosting the Carifta Games from […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:37 +0000

Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss […]

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National Sports Centre Closing To The Public

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:32:51 +0000

The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public today [March 19] to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. NSC’s Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said, “The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public as of 3pm today, Thursday, March 19th in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19. “At […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:40:50 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson will make her pro debut on Saturday at the World Championships after having earned her pro card for the World Beauty, Fitness and Fashion Inc. three weeks ago in Dallas, Texas. Ms Dawson told Bernews she leaves Monday for the Bahamas and will participate in the red carpet event on […]

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IFBB Pro Qualifier To Be Held In Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:00:13 +0000

The island is scheduled to host an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro Qualifier in December of this year, with the overall winners set to earn an IFBB Pro Card. No qualification is required to participate, the league is open worldwide, crossover for open novice and masters will be allowed, and the classes […]

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Photos: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

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Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:30:40 +0000

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions tonight [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Shannon Douglas won the Bikini Division while Joy Eve won the Figure Division, and Melissa Smith won the Women’s Physique Division. Antonio Soares won the Men’s Bodybuilding Division […]

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Photo Set #2: 32nd Annual Night Of Champions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:17:16 +0000

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBBFF] hosted their 32nd Annual Night of Champions on Saturday [Aug 10] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton. Visiting IFBB Pro League Judge Rudy Jambrosic was Head Judge, and he was joined by Sabrina Burgess, Paul DeCouto, Carl Neblett, Sandra Simons, Monica Teixeira and Carrie […]

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Tiffany Dawson Makes Top 10 In Pro Debut

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:33:58 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson had an outstanding pro debut at the World Beauty Fitness & Fashion World Championships on Saturday in The Bahamas. Ms Dawson finished in the top 10, just three weeks after earning her pro card in another WBFF event held in Dallas. She told Bernews, “The stage was exhilarating. There was […]

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Photos: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Fitness Show

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 16:32:27 +0000

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. Prejudging started at 10.00am and the main event competition got underway at 5.00pm. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day and night with multiple vendors on […]

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