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Photos: Unoccupied Car Crashes Through Wall

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:19:34 +0000

[Updated] Police are advising the public they “should avoid the section of Cavendish Road, Pembroke between Spurling Hill and Lane Hill until further notice,” as a car has “gone over an embankment.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are advising members of the public that they should avoid the section of Cavendish Road, Pembroke between Spurling […]

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BFRS: Two House Fires Extinguished Today

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Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2018 17:35:07 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished two house fires today [May 26] starting with one on Spring Benny Drive in Sandy’s just after 6.00am this morning and the second on Ewing Street in Pembroke. House Fire #1 The BFRS said, “At approximately 6:10am this morning, Saturday, May 26, 2018, the Bermuda Fire […]

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Car Crashes Through Wall, Overturns On Beach

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:34:23 +0000

[Updated] Emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision in the Bailey’s Bay area this afternoon [July 27] in which a vehicle crashed through a wall, landing on the beach area below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.58pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 11.57am […]

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Multiple Trucks Damaged In West End Collision

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:52:11 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Southampton this afternoon [Sept 11] that appeared to involve multiple trucks and resulted in one vehicle smashing into a roadside barrier and the side panel of another truck being peeled back. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and ambulance personnel attended the scene where […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Power Boat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 23:00:30 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association’s 2017 Season continued at Ferry Reach, with an 30 minute race taking place. Shaki Easton and DJ Hodsoll won the A Class race, with Shae Johnston and Esperanza Sobrado taking the checkered flag in the B Class. Andrew Cottingham and Makai Hodsoll won the D Class, with Aaron Simms and Stephen […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:00:43 +0000

The final Bermuda Powerboat Association race of the season took place off the Spanish Point Boat Club, which served as the Spanish Point Grand Prix. Andrew Cottingham did not take the Chequered Flag in the D Class to complete a perfect season, he and Shane Madeiros, finish behind Steven Eversley and Jahkai Spencer. Shaki Easton’s perfect […]

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Powerboat Association Votes In New Executive

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:35:48 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association held its Annual General Meeting [AGM] last week; as a result a new Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, and executive were elected. New Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “Last week the Bermuda Powerboat Association held its AGM. This AGM was well attended and in that AGM the following executive elections were made: […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Set To Get Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:23:31 +0000

The upcoming Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season is set to get underway. After a team test day in April, the first race day is scheduled for May 13th at Ferry Reach. Action is expected to start at 12.00pm on race days. Video from last year’s Around The Island Race. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:16 +0000

[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:11 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, […]

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Bermuda Trio Compete In UK Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:39:11 +0000

Bermuda’s Shaki Easton, M’Kai Hodsoll and Errin Butterfield all competed in the Fortitudo Property Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat Race in the UK. Seventeen boats went to the startline in the Class 3 British Championship under partly cloudy skies winds Easterly at 7mph. Easton & Hodsoll competed together, while Butterfield was the co-pilot for Kerry […]

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Bermuda Powerboat Sunday Race Results

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:37:20 +0000

Racing took place today [July 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club for the second of a three race series at that location. Two races were held, the first was a twenty five minute race with results as follows: A Class A16 Ryan and Richard Davidge completing 8 laps finishing in first place A29 David Selley […]

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Videos: Around The Island Race Gets Underway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:29:09 +0000

The final preparations are underway for the Rubis Around the Island powerboat race which is set take place this afternoon [Aug 12] starting from Ferry Reach in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime, the live video is below. The live broadcast of the final preparations has ended, […]

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Around The Island Powerboat Race Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:03:37 +0000

The 2018 RUBiS Around the Island Powerboat Race was held today with a fleet of 17 boats registered to race. “The race started at 2pm with the four A Class boats. A 29 [David Selley and Matthew Smith] dominated the race with a good close following from A 26 [Shaki Easton and Shane Madeiros],” the […]

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Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:14:01 +0000

The 2018 RUBiS Around the Island Powerboat Race was held on Sunday [Aug 12] with a fleet of 17 boats registered to race and 11 completing the course. First across the line was David Selley and Mathew Smith in A29 who also took class honors and set a new A Class record in a time […]

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Last BPBA Season Power Boat Race Cancelled

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:19:41 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has cancelled the last power boat race of the 2018 season which was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Sept 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club, due to the approach of Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. The association has planned a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to reschedule the race […]

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Last 2018 Powerboat Race Set For September 30

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:09:29 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] is scheduled to hold the last power boat race of the 2018 season on Sunday, September 30th at Spanish Point Boat Club. In a social media post, BPBA Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “A decision was made to schedule the necessary final race of the season so that we can […]

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BPBA Powerboat Finals & Prize Presentations

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:17:44 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] ended their 2018 season today [Oct 7] with the 3rd race of the 3 race Nationals series and the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] Grand Prix. Today’s races were followed with prize presentations. Nationals Race Results A Class 1st A29 Selley/Smith 290 points 2nd A16 Davidge/Hayne 190 points 3rd A77 […]

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Bermuda Power Boat Association Race Schedule

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 14:00:43 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] released their race schedule for 2019, with the first event to take place on May 5th. Race and Event Schedule: May 5th – St. Georges Marine Expo Race May 26th – SPBC – Nationals Race 1 & 2 June 9th – Ferry Reach June 30th – Ferry Reach July […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Expo Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 13:34:01 +0000

The first racing to kick off the 2019 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] race season was held on Sunday [May 19] in St. George’s Harbour in conjunction with the fourth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda. There were two races held throughout the […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Second Race Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2019 22:10:45 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Photos: Powerboat Racing Second Race Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 17:00:35 +0000

A two race day was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club for the second race day of the 2019 powerboat racing season. “The first of three races was the BPBA National Championship Series, and the second race was Spanish Point National Championship Race [Race one of three]. A fleet of nine entries in A […]

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Powerboat Racing Association Race Results

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:16:18 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing today, with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class and S Class. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 2nd – Shane Maderios - Clayton Harshaw B Class B 77 1st – Jody & Tony […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:53:54 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing on Sunday [June 9], with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class and S Class. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 2nd – Shane Maderios - Clayton Harshaw B Class B 77 1st – […]

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Powerboat Racing Association Race Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:38:04 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing this weekend, with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class, D Class and S Class. First Race A Class A 29 – 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 – 2nd – Shane Maderios - Errin Butterfield B class […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:26:17 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing this weekend, with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class, D Class and S Class. First Race A Class A 29 – 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 – 2nd – Shane Maderios - Errin Butterfield B class […]

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Bermuda Power Boat Association Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:06:51 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association hosted another round of powerboat racing this weekend in Spanish Point, with David Selley and Mathew Smith, Quincè Dowling and Tai Bean, and Aaron Sims and Steven Bridges claiming top spots in their respective classes. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley & Mathew Smith A 26 DNF – Shane Maderios […]

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Photos: Bermuda Powerboat Association Race

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:33:40 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association hosted another round of powerboat racing this weekend in Spanish Point, with David Selley and Mathew Smith, Quincè Dowling and Tai Bean, and Aaron Sims and Steven Bridges claiming top spots in their respective classes. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley & Mathew Smith A 26 DNF – Shane Maderios […]

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Around The Island Powerboat Race Postponed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:48:02 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association is postponing the Around the Island race that was scheduled to take place this Sunday [Aug 11] due to the “unfavorable offshore weather forecast. “We plan to go ahead the following Sunday weather dependent,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday Around The Island Powerboat Race Results […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race This Sunday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:42:47 +0000

After being postponed last week due to the inclement weather, the Bermuda Powerboat Association has confirmed that the annual Round the Island race will be held this coming Sunday [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive have declared the annual Round the Island race shall happen on Sunday, […]

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Round The Island Powerboat Race Participants

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:56:56 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] will be hosting the annual Round the Island race tomorrow [Aug 18] starting at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. Eighteen boats are confirmed as registered with more unconfirmed at the time of the list release. Participant list released by BPBA follows below: A – Class: A29 – David Selley & Scott […]

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Videos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Start

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:20:24 +0000

[Updated] The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race is getting underway this afternoon [Aug 18] with racing scheduled to begin at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. You can watch a live stream below, and we will have additional coverage later on after the event concludes. Update: The live replay is below Update: A second live replay […]

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Photos: Around The Island Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:15:30 +0000

The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race took place this afternoon [Aug 18], with two new records set, and David Selley and Scott Barnes taking line honours. With a time of 50.19, David Selley and Scott Barnes in addition to Breaking the A Class Record also took the line honours as the first boat to cross […]

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Bermuda Power Boat Association Race Schedule

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:47:11 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA] has released their race schedule for 2020, with the first event to take place on April 5. Race and Event Schedule: 5th April – Ferry Reach [Points Races] 26th April – St Georges – Marine Expo [Nationals Races] 17th May – Ferry Reach [Points Races] 31st May – Ferry […]

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Police Service: ‘We All Need To Do Our Part’

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:41:49 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service is urging businesses and patrons to abide by the new regulations in the area of physical distancing and wearing of protective face-masks when shopping. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to work on ways to help patrons and owners at reopened businesses, […]

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HID: Walk-In Customers For Certain Services

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:49:59 +0000

The Health Insurance Department [HID] is “accepting walk-in customers for cash premium payments as well as new enrollment applications only,” and all walk-in customers must wear masks. A government spokesperson said, “The HID office is staffed with a reduced complement of employees to facilitate walk-in customers. “HID is located at 48 Church Street Sophia House […]

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‘One-Time Withdrawal Of Up To $12,000'

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:57 +0000

“We will expand the scope of existing provisions for financial hardship to include a one-time withdrawal of up to $12,000, from person’s individual pension accounts,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at last night’s [May 6] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “On Friday, the House of Assembly will meet to pass legislation that will provide further […]

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Swizzle South Shore To Cease Operations

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:13:48 +0000

The Swizzle South Shore in Warwick will “permanently cease operations,” the owner confirmed today, explaining that “the crippling effects of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent contraction of the local economy for many months to come, it was clear that to continue on would only bring mounting debt.” Jay Correia said, “It is with great […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Secures Over $2 Billion

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:23:44 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line — which is one of the major cruise lines that serves the island — announced that it secured over $2 billion of additional liquidity, which “will strengthen the company’s financial position amid the Covid-19 pandemic.” The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today announced it successfully secured over $2 billion […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 9

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:50 +0000

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 9th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which […]

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Photos: Plane Diverts, Two Passengers Arrested

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:01:38 +0000

[Updated with video] A Thomson Airways flight heading to Mexico diverted to Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport today [April 12], and was greeted by a number of police officers, with at least half a dozen police vehicles visible on scene as of this writing. The Boeing 787-8 departed Gatwick Airport in London this morning heading to […]

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Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:20:08 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, […]

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Photos: British Airways’ Flight Simulator

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:38:23 +0000

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

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Photos, Video: British Airways Heritage Collection

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:41:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] British Airways has come a long ways after four small airlines merged to form Imperial Airways limited on March 31, 1924. In the 92 years since then, one man has seen most of the changes the airline has made. Keith Hayward joined the company as a traffic apprentice in 1945 and has […]

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Photos: Two Osprey Aircraft At Bermuda Airport

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:47:56 +0000

Two Osprey aircraft  landed at the LF Wade International Airport today [Dec 12] with the reason for their visit unclear, however it is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines […]

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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

By bernews.com
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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Pool: Stripes, Knights & Saints Record Wins

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:21:45 +0000

The 2014/15 Bermuda Pool Association League season resumed with the Devonshire Recreation Club Stripes defeating the Mariners Hammerheads 204 – 183, the Devonshire Recreation Club Cues defeated the RAA Young Guns 201 – 175. Queens Club Knights got the better of the Queens Club Dragons 198 – 181, with the Bermuda Breeze defeating the RAA […]

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Steven Bremar Wins Double Snooker Title

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:30:01 +0000

Steven Bremar was crowned a Double Champion as the Bermuda Snooker Open Singles and Doubles Finals took place at Queen’s Club. Firstly in the Doubles Final, the defending champions Bremar & Zane Desilva defeated Ed Gumbs & Chris Dakin. Desilva & Bremar won the first game 70 – 16, they then won the second game […]

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Bermuda Pool League Season Gets Underway

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Published On :: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:00:02 +0000

The 2017/18 Bermuda Pool League Season got underway across the island. The Bermuda Breeze defeated the Bishops 204 – 150, Bailey’s Bay defeated the BAA Bandits 213 – 167, and the Dragons defeated the HWC Pitbulls 218 – 161. The Gladiators defeated RAA 201 – 185, Bailey’s Bay II defeated BPSU 188-185, and Warwick Workmens […]

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Bermuda Win International Snooker Team Event

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 11:31:06 +0000

The International Snooker Tournament got underway with a Team Event inside the Ocean View Golf Club. Bermuda entered two teams that faced off against teams from Halifax, Vancouver, NYAC and Calgary. The Bermuda Two team of Steven Bremar, Mike Zimmerman and Keino Zuill won the team event with 24 points. Bremar played in Division 1, with […]

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