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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

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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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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:58:01 +0000

[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 & Video: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:14:03 +0000

Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport saw extra activity today [Jan 18] when the group of military aircraft that arrived on the island yesterday prepared to take off this afternoon. The 2-minute video replay is below: The aircraft included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. A short time after […]

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Photos: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 12:05:24 +0000

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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Bermuda Pool League Set To Begin Season

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:37:36 +0000

The 2017/18 Bermuda pool league season will get underway on Thursday September 21st, with 16 teams entering the League for the Season. The teams this season will see include the Bermuda Breeze, Warwick Workmans, Dragons, St. Georges Saints, Bishops, Drink ‘em and Sink ‘em, Knights, Mariners Vikings, Baileys Bay, B.A.A. Bandits, P.O.R.C Alley Shooters, B.P.S.U, […]

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Couple Dominates In Local Pool Tournaments

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:00:37 +0000

After winning a number of local pool tournaments, a husband and wife duo are getting set to represent the island at the VNEA championships in Las Vegas – the same tournament where they met 15 years ago. Kat Wilson and her husband Karl Wilson won Bermuda International Pool League [BIPL] 8-ball mixed scotch doubles tournament […]

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International Snooker Tournament Concludes

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Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 09:30:05 +0000

The International Snooker Tournament came to an end inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Pat Burke was crowned the Low Scratch Champion after defeating Paul Fedden in the Final. Steve Pavlick won the Singles Handicap title after his Final win over Tyler Moniz. The Doubles Champions were Brake and Geoff Brunn, they defeated Keino Zuill and […]

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Photos: International Snooker Tournament

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Published On :: Thu, 24 May 2018 12:11:25 +0000

The International Snooker Tournament came to an end inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Pat Burke was crowned the Low Scratch Champion after defeating Paul Fedden in the Final. Steve Pavlick won the Singles Handicap title after his Final win over Tyler Moniz. The Doubles Champions were Brake and Geoff Brunn, they defeated Keino Zuill and […]

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Bremar Wins Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:33:40 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club’s Steven Bremar defeated Sandys Boat Club’s Peter Bromby 4-2 to win the Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy at the Watford Sports Club. Bremar jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead after winning the first match 56 – 23, and then he won the second match 66 – 24. Bromby would pull a […]

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Bermuda Festival To Offer Senior Discounts

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:53:19 +0000

The 45th annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is updating its pricing scheme to tier the price of seats by their views of the stage. Premium seats will cost the full price, while other seats will cost less. Additionally, seniors [aged 65 and older] and students will enjoy discounted ticket prices on most shows. […]

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Nov 29: Masterworks To Host ‘Colour Abstracts’

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:02:19 +0000

Masterworks will host Teresa Kirby Smith’s exhibition, titled ‘Colour Abstracts,’ on Friday, November 29 from 5.30pm until 7.00pm in the Rick Faries Gallery. Ms. Kirby Smith said, “My photographic work can be divided in two discrete categories: black and white film shot exclusively at night and later developed and printed in my studio; and abstract […]

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Photos/Winners: Astwood Dickinson Prize Giving

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:35:06 +0000

[Updated with winners] Toward the end of summer, Astwood Dickinson launched the Original Bermuda Collection Competition. The competition aimed to get Bermudians involved in designing the newest additions to the existing Original Bermuda Collection. A spokesperson said, “Entrants were invited to send in their designs and the winning designs were then brought to life by […]

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Photos & Video: Home-Grown Alternatives Show

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:37:23 +0000

The Home-Grown Alternatives Show was held on Saturday [Dec 7] at the St. Paul’s Christian Centre on Middle Road in Paget, with vendors offering a shopping experience designed to showcase Bermuda-made arts and crafts. Live video replay below: In 1995 Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem decided to hold a pre-Christmas craft fair, and over the years the […]

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Masterworks To Host 441 Featuring Four Artists

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:37:19 +0000

Masterworks will be hosting an art event dubbed ’441′ beginning today [Jan 9], with the opening reception to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the exhibit running until Monday, February 10. The event will feature four artists, including Je-Shae Pace, De’Javon Paynter, Jahbarri Wilson, and Toni Tonae. Related Stories Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby […]

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P.A.L.S. To Benefit From IWC Charity Art Exhibit

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:23:41 +0000

The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 6th, at The Gallery in the Chubb Building. A spokesperson said, “The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:20 +0000

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:40:44 +0000

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold 6×6 Show

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard [BACD] is getting set to hold its annual 6×6 show on Friday, February 28 at Gallery One Seventeen from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is holding their annual 6×6 show. Once again the show will be held in Hamilton at Gallery One Seventeen for […]

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Anti-Violence Art Exhibition To Open On Wed

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:29:38 +0000

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will be held at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art from February 26 – March 4, 2020. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to thank those who have provided submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition, which will be held […]

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Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:50:04 +0000

[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness […]

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Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:55:53 +0000

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the […]

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NMB Launches “United Together” Project

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:22:29 +0000

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

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:13:50 +0000

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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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:17:06 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:19:31 +0000

[Updated with video, PDF & photos] The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One, Pocket De Gold with Kiwon Waldron in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05 flat in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished […]

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OBA: ‘Few Solutions To Resuscitate Economy’

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:23:20 +0000

“Government missed its revenue targets, it overspent, failed in its promise to produce a budget surplus and is now projecting a budget deficit,” the OBA said today. “They boasted loudly about a projected $7m surplus but somehow oversaw a $14m deficit,” said Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin, who just took over the Shadow Ministry after […]

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Chamber Of Commerce Response To Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:27:47 +0000

The Chamber of Commerce says that it is “pleased with the direction the Minister is going in” following today’s [Feb 21] budget. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber thanks the Minister for his willingness to consult and for the pre-budget document. The Chamber has taken advantage of this opportunity to discuss and provide information to the […]

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Budget: Bill To Change 60/40 Ownership Rule

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:59:04 +0000

“We will introduce a bill that will reduce the required ownership of a local company from 60% Bermudian to 40% Bermudian, “Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said as he delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly today. The Budget report said, “We have also made progress in reducing regulations and red tape to […]

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Budget: Transitional Living Facility To Be Created

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:17:55 +0000

A transitional living regime for children who are too old for the care of Child and Family Services will be established which will ensure housing stability, while providing support and guidance, the Government has announced. This was included in the 2020 Budget, with the relevant portion of the Budget Speech stating, “Safeguarding of children is […]

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Budget: App To Compare Prices Of Goods

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:49:13 +0000

The Government will require grocers to report prices to the Government, with the information to “be made available to the public via mobile application so that consumers can compare the difference in prices of staple goods.” This was contained in the 2020 Budget, which was delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in Parliament on Friday. The […]

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Budget: Cruise Tax Increase To Raise $4.4 Million

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:57 +0000

The tax rate will be increased from $22 to $25 per cruise ship passenger over the age of two, and this increase is expected to raise an additional $4.4 million. This is according to the 2020 Budget Report delivered by Minister Curtis Dickinson on Friday [Feb 21] which said, “Following last year’s notification to all cruise lines, […]

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Full Text: Opposition Reply To 2020/21 Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

A One Bermuda Alliance Government would “explore the feasibility of decreasing payroll for employers by increasing the cost of work permits.” The OBA believes the move would be revenue neutral and could encourage the hiring of Bermudians, Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in today’s Budget Reply. In addition, the OBA said they “would lay […]

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PLP Respond To OBA Budget Reply Statement

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:01:02 +0000

The OBA used their Budget reply to “attempt to obscure or belittle the progress being made by the PLP Government,” the PLP said, adding that it is “laughable” that the “big suggestion offered” is to raise work permit fees, an idea which “was rolled out by the Finance Minister last week and will become a […]

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PLP Pay Tribute To Vera Commissiong

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:09:45 +0000

The PLP have paid tribute to the late Vera Commissiong, a trailblazer who is best known for her work with the Progressive Group, which helped to end official segregation in Bermuda PLP Leader, Premier David Burt said, “The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, Vera [Legull] Commissiong, mother to […]

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Covid-19: Bill To Allow Power To Close Locations

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:11:47 +0000

A Bill to provide power for the Minister of Health to prevent the threatened spread of a communicable disease by “closing schools, cinemas, churches, hotels or other places of public resort” was tabled in the House Of Assembly today. The Bill’s Explanatory Memorandum states, “This Bill seeks to amend the Public Health Act 1949 to […]

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‘Working Together We Will Get Through This’

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:45:12 +0000

“Bermuda will get through the Covid 19 crisis if we work together and act now. We have been forewarned by the experiences of the rest of the world. Now be forearmed.” That was a message from Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier who praised emergency and health workers for their hard work in the face of an […]

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Tributes Paid To Former Speaker Stanley Lowe

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:22:15 +0000

[Updated] “A true man for all seasons, and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier David Burt today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe. Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 until his retirement in 2012, having served as Speaker from 1998. The Premier […]

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‘Crush Your Confidence’ Challenge To Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:50:14 +0000

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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Video: Bucket List Family’s Trip To Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:00:32 +0000

Social media sensations The Bucket List family have sent their legion of online fans a pair of video postcards from Bermuda after arriving on the island last week. After he sold his mobile app development company to Snapchat in a multi-million dollar deal, American tech entrepreneur Garrett Gee, wife Jessica and their children set off […]

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Police: Incorrect Photo Is Being Circulated

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:33:40 +0000

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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Most Liked Bernews Instagram Photos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:22:45 +0000

As we welcome in 2020, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2019's top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a couple welcoming their ‘Hurricane baby,’ images of the seal that was found in Bermuda, and island residents donating […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:00:58 +0000

Bernews posted more than 1,000 videos on YouTube during 2019, with the top twenty most viewed videos on our channel including coverage of Cup Match, the Rising Inferno Concert with Koffee, the Bermuda Carnival Parade of Bands, the island’s LGBTQ Pride Parade, the Bermuda Day Parade, coverage of Hurricane Humberto, an overview of the NCL […]

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BNG Instagram Takeover: Women’s History

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:29:57 +0000

With the Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] temporarily closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the gallery continues “inspiring the community through art, culture, and dialogue” on their Instagram account, with plans to celebrate Women’s History Month by producing a series of editorial features on their website. A spokesperson said, “In these challenging times, art connects […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:40:41 +0000

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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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Underway

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Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:28:09 +0000

The 2019 RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament is underway, and the results from the first day of competition are below. Tuesday October 15 Results A Division Piers Carr beat Peter Cooper 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Elijah Simmons 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4 Anaya Smith beat Malcom Woodley 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 Melina Turk beat Mark James […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Two

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Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:09:25 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his second match defeating Piers Carr in straight games 11-4, 11-3, 11-2. Four A Division matches went the distance as Eugene Bothello defeated Mark James 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, Peter […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Three

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:48:43 +0000

It was a marathon night for most as the RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. A total of eleven games over the four divisions went five games before a winner was decided and several other matches needed four games to find a winner. Tournament favorite Micah […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Four

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:11:58 +0000

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 concluded inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his fourth and final match defeating Kristian Muldoon in straight games 12-10, 11-2, 11-7. Five matches over the four Divisions needed 5 games to decide a winner. Anthony Fellows won his […]

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Photos: Junior Squash Championships Finals

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:25:51 +0000

The final day of play at the 2019 AXA Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire, concluding just before Christmas. Taylor Carrick won the Boys Under 19 final defeating Anaya Smith, while Charlotte Toogood won the Girls Under 19 final defeating Abigail Brewer. Matthew Elliott captured […]

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