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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Signs The Ball Brothers

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:07:00 EDT



The trio felt ‘good vibes’ from the music mogul’s company.


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Taraji P. Henson Talks TV Domination With Essence Magazine

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:23:00 EDT



The Empire star on her long road to success.


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National Olympic Distance Championships

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:30:35 +0000

Corey Brunton and Ashley Couper are the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s AXA National Olympic Distance Male and Female Champions. Brunton covered the course in a time of 2:17:02, with Alex Kronenberg second in 2:20:41; finishing third was Matt Thompson, who crossed the line in a time of 2:20:54. Couper was fourth overall with a time of […]

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Flora Duffy Wins Beijing International Triathlon

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Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 22:51:39 +0000

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has added yet another international win to her resume, racing to victory in the 2019 Beijing International Triathlon this weekend in China. Duffy clocked a time of 17:00 on the swim, then recorded a time of 1:03:51 on the bike course, before closing out with a run time of 38:45, recording an overall […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Dominate At Island Games

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:10:55 +0000

The gymnastics portion of the 2015 Island Games is now taking place in the Welsh island of Ynys Môn, and Bermuda’s gymnastics team have turned in a dominating performance, winning multiple team and individual medals. For the first time ever, Bermuda is fielding a male gymnastics teams at the Island Games, and they made their debut in […]

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International Gymnastics Challenge In Bermuda

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:00:34 +0000

The 2015 International Gymnastics Challenge will be held later this month featuring 10 teams from the USA, with visiting gymnasts from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, and Saturday, November 14 from 8.00am to 6.00pm at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association National Training […]

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Photos: International Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:53:13 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. George’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event today [Nov 14] and presenting awards. The Copper Level Beginner Gymnasts Division was won by Airborne Gymnastics Academy […]

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BGA To Host International Gymnastics Event

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Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting its sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA will welcome 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics and enjoying all that the island has to […]

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BGA Set To Host International Challenge 2018

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:42:54 +0000

On Saturday [March 17] and Sunday [March 18], the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge 2018 at the National Training Center in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “On March 17th and 18th, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge 2018 at the National […]

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BGA Set To Host International Challenge 2019

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:08 +0000

The Annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge will be held from March 15 to March 17 at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association National Training Centre on Southside Road in St. David’s. In an online post, The Bermuda Gymnastics Association said, “Bermuda Gymnastics invites you to the 8th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC]! We are honoured to […]

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International Gymnasts To Compete In Challenge

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:22:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is set to host its 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC] at the National Training Center in St. David’s on Saturday, 16th March. Competition kicks off at 8:00 a.m. and runs into the late afternoon, with last competition flight starting at 4:30 p.m. A total of 117 athletes from Bermuda, […]

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BGA Host 9th Annual International Challenge

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:26:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on Saturday [March 16] at the National Training Center in St. David’s, with over 100 athletes taking part in the event. A spokesperson said, “It was a great way to finish a very busy few months as the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] […]

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First Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:18:51 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational recently got underway, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott leading after shooting 4 under 67. Hendershott’s round saw him card six birdies, 10 pars and two bogies, while Henry Smart from England is second at 2 under 69. Amateur Nick Maccario shot an opening round 1 over par 72 and finished in third […]

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Second Day Of Goslings International Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:00:43 +0000

The Goslings International Invitational continued, with Canadian Dennis Hendershott holding onto a two stroke lead despite shooting a second round 1 over par 72. Hendershott’s round saw him card five birdies, nine pars, two bogies, and two double bogies as he sits at 3 under par for the tournament, while Henry Smart from England is […]

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Photos: Goslings International Invitational Final Day

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:24:20 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Goslings International Invitational came to an end with Henry Smart from England winning on the final day after shooting 3 under par 67 at the Belmont Hills. Dennis Hendershott, the leader after the first two rounds, shot a final round 4 over par 74 and finished tied for fourth. Smart, who […]

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Photos: Men’s National Team Prepare For Final

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:00:58 +0000

The 36 member squad making up the Bermuda Men’s National Rugby team continue to put in the work as they prepare for the upcoming Caribbean Cup match at the National Sports Center against Guadeloupe. Bermuda take on Guadeloupe in the Rugby Americas North Championship Final. Under the guidance of head coach Jamie Barnwell, the players […]

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BRFU Mini Rugby Participants Donate Books

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s [BFRU] Mini Rugby program has continued their annual kid-to-kid giving campaign this holiday season, with Mini Rugby participants donating lightly used books to the Reading Clinic. OBRFU Youth Development Officer Patrick Calow said, “We’re really pleased to have been able to collect so many books for The Reading Clinic. It’s […]

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SOS Kit Aid Donate To Beyond Rugby

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:36:32 +0000

Earlier this week, Governor John Rankin presented 20 boxes of rugby kit to help support Bermuda students participating in the Beyond Rugby programme. The boots, balls, bags, tops and shorts were donated by UK charity SOS Kit Aid and sent to Bermuda with the assistance of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office [FCO]. The Governor said, […]

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Video: Bermuda International Collections Event

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Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2016 13:10:44 +0000

Former international model Amir X is introducing ‘Bermuda International Collections,’ a series of fashion events that will take place July 4 through July 9 at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “Something fresh and new is arriving. Fashion collections from some of the world’s leading innovative designers is arriving this summer in Bermuda. “Gino Group’s Executive […]

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Covid-19: HSBC Bermuda To Donate $180,000

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:15:04 +0000

HSBC Bermuda will be donating a total of $180,000 to support those impacted by Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The bank is adopting a broad based, community support approach in recognition of the increasing pressures currently facing the charitable sector, as they work to assist a number of local residents negatively impacted by the global pandemic. […]

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Photos: Nationals Defeat Blue Jays CRL 14 – 10

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Published On :: Sat, 03 Jun 2017 02:11:20 +0000

The Cal Ripken Baseball League Season continued at the Kindley Field Ball Park, with the Nationals defeating the Blue Jays CRL 14 – 10. Blue Jays CRL will face the Phillies in their next game on Saturday [June 3] at 10.30am. The Angels came up short when they faced the Marlins in a hard fought […]

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YAO Baseball League: Nationals & Cubs Win

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Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 09:54:56 +0000

The Nationals defeated the Orioles in YAO Baseball Babe Ruth action 10 – 5. The Nationals got things moving in the first inning, an error resulted in one run for the Nationals in the first. It was the 3rd inning that saw the Nationals pull away for good with five runs, led by Liam McCue […]

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YAO Baseball League: Orioles & Nationals Win

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Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 09:35:50 +0000

A Bermuda YAO Baseball Babe Ruth double-header took place at the YAO Ball Park in St. George’s. Jackson Spurling would not be denied at the plate, picking up four hits and leading the Orioles to a 15-8 win over Yankees. Spurling Tripled in the first, Singled in the second, Singled in the third, and Singled […]

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Runaways Wins National Indie Excellence Award

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:46 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A local author has won an international award for her book. Rachel Sawden’s Runaways won the Chick-Lit category in the National Indie Excellence Awards. It was also recognised as a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, which made it one of the few self-published books to be honoured. Runaways […]

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National Dance Foundation Awards Scholarships

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:28:12 +0000

Five talented young Bermudian dancers have been awarded scholarships by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Fund. At the presentation this week, Senator Crystal Caesar, long time member of the Foundation, said that the scholarship legacy began in 1962 with the Bermuda Ballet Association. In 2005 the National Dance Foundation took on the responsibility of […]

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Thea Furbert Honoured With International Award

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:36:23 +0000

Tomorrow’s Voices co-founder and board chairwoman Thea Furbert has been honoured with a prestigious international advocacy award during the 2019 Autism Law Summit, a two-day event which took place last Friday [Oct 11] in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices is thrilled to announce that Thea Furbert, co-founder and board chairwoman, has been […]

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Nominations Invited For 2020 Sports Awards

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 23:26:20 +0000

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is inviting the public to submit nominations for outstanding sports individuals to be honoured at the annual Sports Awards in March, 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation announced that it will host the its Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. “In the […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:24:59 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] and BGA Wholesale Distributors donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association and BGA Wholesale Distributors have donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. The SolRX Beach Volleyball […]

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Photos: Pilot Club Host International Gig Regatta

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:37:25 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:45:08 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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International Gig Regatta Kicks Off On Oct 21st

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Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:05:19 +0000

Gig rowers from the UK, US, and Bermuda will take to the waters of Bermuda for three days of racing on October 21st, 25th and 27th during the Argus International Gig Regatta, and all of the events are free for spectators. Schedule Saturday, October 20 – Welcome Party, 6:00pm, World Heritage Centre, St. George’s Sunday, […]

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Photos: BDA International Gig Regatta Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:12:31 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted the Argus International Gig Regatta in the St. George’s Harbour. Spectators lined the Ordnance Island shoreline trying to get a glimpse of the rowers as they made their way to the finish line. The Salty Sirens from Bermuda took the Ladies Honors for the day, with […]

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Argus International Gig Regatta Results

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Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:52:59 +0000

The Argus International Gig Regatta saw seventeen pilot gig crews rowing against each other at three events held around the island over the past week. This is the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s second international rowing regatta and they said they would like to thank all of the sponsors, community supporters, BPGC members, and the volunteers […]

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National Sports Centre To Remain Closed

By bernews.com
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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Bermudian’s Novel Wins International Award

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:16:44 +0000

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s latest novel, Drafts of a Suicide Note, has been named as an Award-Winning Finalist for the American Book Fest’s 2019 Best Book Award for General Fiction. The American Book Fest saw more then 400 winners and finalists in over 90 categories, covering books published from 207 to 2019. Jeffrey Keen, […]

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ICC Men’s Cricket National Squad Announced

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:14:19 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Nov 20] announced the 15-person squad that will take part in the first series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, and Uganda. The series, taking place between December 1 and December 13 in Al Amarat City Muscat, Oman is the […]

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National Cricket Training Squad Announced

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:11:58 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Feb 12] announced the squad that will train in the hopes to be selected for the 2020 Men’s National Cricket Team. In a meeting on Tuesday night, BCB president, Lloyd Smith outlined requirements of the training squad in front of the players, the board’s new executive members, high-performance committee, Selection […]

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Cricket: Register For U19 National Academy

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:59:01 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board invites all club players, aged 14-17, male or female, to take part in their U19 National Academy Programme. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is making an effort to be more inclusive in our selection for our National Cricket Teams and would like to invite all club players, aged 14-17 [male or […]

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More International Cricket Events Postponed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:29:49 +0000

The International Cricket Council announced that due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, all ICC qualifying events due to take place before 30 June will be postponed subject to further review. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council today has announced further action in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. “After careful evaluation of the current […]

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27 Nations Set For Carifta Games In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:45:14 +0000

Local organisers have received the preliminary entries for the 2020 Carifta Games, and said that based on the entries at this time, 27 countries will be competing, with some 603 athletes and 119 coaches set to take part in the Games. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA and the Carifta Games […]

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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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Photos: National Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:02:34 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Botanical Gardens. Gayle Lindsay won the Women’s Open 3 Mile race clocking a winning time of 20:49.5, while the Men’s Open 5 Mile race was won by Sean Trott who crossed the line in 29:09.4 and Spencer Butterfield finished […]

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PAHO Urges Countries To Maintain Vaccination

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:51:49 +0000

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] experts said that the countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the […]

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Terceira Back In International Action In Belgium

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:00:58 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira took to the center ring on the third day of the Horseman Elite International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. Riding Escalada, Terceira finished 67th in the 1.40m CSI3* in 2 Phases – 1st Phase Table A – 2nd Phase Table C Class, the pair clocked a time of 56.54, but they […]

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NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals Sign Devwah Whaley

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:48:13 +0000

Devwah Whaley has been signed to the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals after being picked up as an unrestricted free agent. A Stabroek News story said, “Devwah Whaley, a 22-year-old Bermudian, has been given the chance to realise his dream of playing in America’s National Football League [NFL] after being signed by the Cincinnati Bengals, […]

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Butterfield Bank Donate $150,000 For Meals

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:46:53 +0000

The Bank of Butterfield is donating $150,000 for a programme with The Loren to deliver healthy meals to senior citizens and vulnerable persons in Bermuda during the Covid-19 health crisis, with the programme set to begin on Wednesday. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink […]

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Sex Offender Management Bill Tabled In Senate

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:38:26 +0000

A Bill which seeks to “enhance the effective oversight and management of sex offenders” and “establish a sex offender register” was tabled in the Senate on Friday [Nov 9]. The Bill — officially titled the ‘Criminal Code [Sex Offender Management] Amendment Act 2018′ — “seeks to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 to enhance the […]

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Workshop To Help Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:11 +0000

Approximately 25 people turned up to participate in a workshop designed to help help eliminate child sexual abuse which was organized by the Kiwanis Club of St George’s as their main function to mark this year’s Kiwanis Week. SCARS – Saving Children and Revealing Secrets – hopes to have every resident in Bermuda undertake the […]

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Photos & Results: Fat Tire National Museum Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:00:39 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 cycling enthusiasts signed up for the Fat Tire Massive Race, which was held this weekend at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB]. A spokesperson said, “The second venue for our Mountain Bike series was a rare chance to explore the grounds of NMB, including Casemates Barracks and Commissioner’s House. Ninety-one […]

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2019 International Light Tackle Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:41:37 +0000

The International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT] is back in 2019 for the 52nd running of this popular event. Six teams have already registered – two from the United States and four from Bermuda — ready to challenge for the right to represent the ILTT at the Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica next year. One […]

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