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Jessica Rego Rows 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:30:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Bermudian woman has completed the “world’s toughest row” to help reduce plastic in the ocean and save marine life. Jessica Rego was part of a three-woman team that took on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and rowed 3,000 miles from San Sebastián de la Gomera in the Canary Islands to Nelson’s […]

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Duffy Finishes Second in Ironman Virtual Race

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:03:52 +0000

Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy finished second in Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. The Triathlon Magazine Canada website said, “This weekend over 30,000 athletes have signed up for the third Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. “Three of the sport’s strongest cyclists were part of today’s Ironman VR3 Pro Challenge, taking on two 20 km loops using […]

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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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Tennis: Courtland Boyle Named Bantam Of Week

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:12:19 +0000

Courtland Boyle has been selected as one of the Bantam of the Week, Trinity Athletics created the Bantams of the Week award to spotlight two outstanding student-athletes who have performed at an extremely high level while representing the Bantams in varsity sporting competition. The school’s announcement said, “The 25th Bantam of the Week of 2019-20 […]

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Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:47:33 +0000

Last month, Bermuda’s Bascome FC football team — which was scheduled to make its debut this year – announced that they will take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021, and now the USL itself has announced the cancellation of the 2020 USL League Two season due to […]

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Bermudian In China Supports Skills Competition

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:45:27 +0000

Darren Burchall, a former national youth team footballer who now teaches in Shenzhen, China, recently took the time to salute those taking part in the Lockdown Football Skills Competition, which is being hosted by GoMedia and SGI Sports. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian teacher and former national youth team footballer Darren “Butchie” Burchall is now back […]

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New Cookbook Of Bermuda Vegan Recipes

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:00:49 +0000

The Economist magazine has named 2019 as the Year of the Vegan but for one Bermudian, it has been a lifestyle choice for many years. Ilona Perry has been a vegetarian off and on since she was 13-years-old, and a vegan off and on for over ten years. “I am as vegan as I can […]

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The Atlantic Spotlights Dr. Katie Davis’ Book

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:00:01 +0000

A new book co-authored by Bermudian Dr. Katie Davis on what they don’t teach aspiring novelists in creative writing courses is the subject of a major new report in The Atlantic. Dr. Davis, associate professor at the University of Washington Information School, and colleague Dr. Cecilia Aragon took a deep dive into the burgeoning world […]

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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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New Book By Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:37:32 +0000

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s new Bermuda-based novel was published on October 11 by Regal House Publishing. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Regal House Publishing is a traditional, independent publisher with worldwide distribution and several award-winning titles. Jaynie Royal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of RHP, said, “Our editors selected Drafts of a Suicide Note for its […]

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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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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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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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Island-Wide Reading On World Book Day 2020

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:01:10 +0000

Nikita Robinson of The Ladies Room on Hott1075 is acknowledging the many community members who have volunteered to read to children on World Book Day today [March 5]. Ms. Robinson said, “From St. George’s to Somerset, our community readers will show off their reading skills to our nursery and primary schools starting as early as […]

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ICC Cricket Qualifier: Scotland Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:02:32 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took on Scotland in the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying game in Dubai, with Scotland claiming the victory. Scotland put up a total of 204/4 in their allotted 20 overs, Calum Macleod was the top scorer with 74 not out, while opener George Munsey added 51. Kamau Leverck was the pick of the […]

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Oman Will Host ICC Men’s World Cup Challenge

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:27:26 +0000

Oman will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong due to the ongoing demonstrations. The ICC said, “Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong […]

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ICC T20 Qualifier: Netherlands Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 21:40:40 +0000

Bermuda in their final ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier going on in Dubai faced the Netherlands. Netherlands batted first and scored 206/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 59 while Ben Cooper who shared an opening stand of 123 added 57. Three Bermuda bowlers claimed a wicket each, […]

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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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Cricket: Uganda Defeat Bermuda By 7 Wickets

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:19:45 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda cricket team took on Uganda in  their second Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with Uganda winning by seven wickets. Tre Manders was the top scorer with his second half century of the tournament scoring 59, Manders hit 5 fours in his 99 ball stay at the crease, while […]

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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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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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Covid-19: Cricket Board Cancel Camps, Training

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:19:23 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board has canceled/postponed the Pee Wee Clinic, the Easter Action Cricket Camp, and the weekly Senior National Team training due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive of the BCB has decided to cancel both the Pee Wee Clinic and the […]

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Cricket: Club Transfer Window Deadline

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Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:30:36 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board advised member clubs and players of the closing of the 1st club transfer window. “Due to Covid-19, there will be no additional late fee charged for the 2nd transfer period. The transfer fee will remain at $100,” the BCB said. “The current Transfer Policy reads as follows: 1. Late Transfer Policies […]

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BBC Features Leverock’s One-Handed Catch

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:26:58 +0000

BBC Sport recently held an online voting contest to determine which matches and moments fans would like to see again, with the fourth place vote going to Bermuda’s Dwayne Leverock for his iconic catch at the 2007 World Cup. The BBC Sport story said, “The International Cricket Council has opened its archive, and all week […]

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Sussex Cricket Hosts “Ask Delray Anything!”

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:07:06 +0000

While most sporting leagues worldwide continue to be suspended due to Covid-19, the Sussex Cricket team in the UK is using social media to interact with fans, and they recently featured a Q&A with Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins. The Sussex Cricket website said, “Thanks to everybody that sent in their questions for Delray Rawlins on social media. […]

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ECB Cancel Player Contracts For The Hundred

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:50:32 +0000

The England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB] has cancelled contracts of the players — including Bermudian cricketer Delray Rawlins — who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ which was pushed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate […]

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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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Video: T20 Organisers Highlight Bermuda Team

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:05:05 +0000

The T20 World Cup organisers have highlighted the Bermuda cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The video description says, “With the 2019 ICC – T20 World Cup Qualifier fast approaching, let us look at some of the most memorable names in the Bermuda Cricket Squad.” Related Stories Video: Scotland Sets Surrey On […]

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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:00:35 +0000

While competing in the 2020 Camel City Invitational in North Carolina, Isabelle Dutranoit set a new Bermuda national record of 9:50.80 in the 3000m, shattering the old one set in 2014. Dutranoit — who has already qualified for the 2020 Carifta Games — competes for Wake Forest and she was their top finisher in the event, […]

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Hill-Edwards Helps Franklin Pierce Win Relay

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:26:14 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field teammates competed in the Panther Invitational. Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field team finished in third place out of 14 teams. Hill-Edwards ran the second leg for the Franklin Pierce Women’s 4x200m relay team that clocked a winning time of 1:52.37. Related Stories […]

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Mendes Competes In Raven’s Last Chance

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

Brianna Mendes represented McGill University at the Raven’s Last Chance Track & Field Meet. In women’s 1500 meter run open preliminaries, Mendes finished 8th clocking a time of 4:50.45, and in the final she recorded a time of 4:50.73 to finish 8th. Related Stories Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Famous Advances In NCAA Championships Famous […]

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Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:20:16 +0000

[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta Games in Bermuda […]

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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:35:55 +0000

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:38:20 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:14:15 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Tiffany Dawson Earns WBFF Pro Card

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:45:12 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Life couldn’t get much better for Tiffany Dawson. This past weekend she won a World Beauty, Fitness, and Fashion [WBFF] competition in Dallas, Texas on Saturday and earned her pro card. Next month she will compete in the world championships, and in September she will marry the love of her life. Ms […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

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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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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

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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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Video: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Launch

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:49:24 +0000

[Updated] A press conference is being held this morning [Oct 2] for the launch of the Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier set to be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at CedarBridge Academy. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: […]

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Ross Caesar Competes In IFBB Event In Canada

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:01:18 +0000

Bodybuilder Ross Caesar recently competed in the 2019 IFBB Niagara Falls Pro/AM in Canada, ranking 11th in his category. The two-day event was held on November 15 and November 16 at the Scotia Bank Convention Center in Niagara Falls, and Mr. Caesar took part in the Classic Men’s Physique category, placing 11th. Photos courtesy of […]

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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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Bermuda Field Hockey: Canaries Defeat Longtails

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:34:25 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season continues at the National Sports Center. Canaries 1 Longtails 0 The lone Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center produced just one goal. The Canaries defeated the Longtails 1 – 0, with the only goal of the game coming in the 14th minute off the stick of Lynsey […]

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Photos: Estwanik & Lindsay Win Bacardi 8K Race

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:00:37 +0000

[Updated with photos] Chris Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay won the 2019 Bacardi 8K Road Race this past weekend. Estwanik was clocked across the line in a time of 26:27, Spencer Butterfield was second stopping the clock in a time of 28:49, while Cody Lima who was third in a time of 29:26. Lindsay was 11th […]

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Hannover Re Walk/Run Set For November 24

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:59:23 +0000

Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. and Friends of Hospice are once again partnering to host the Friends of Hospice/Hannover Re Walk/Run featuring a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run, as well as a 5K and 10K walk, on November 24 at 7.30am at the Tucker Property on South Shore Road. A spokesperson said, “Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. […]

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Photos & Results: 2019 Hannover Re Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:02:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Friends of Hospice / Hannover Re Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Road Races took place this past weekend, Sammy DeGraff and Sarah Thompson won the Half Marathon Titles, Ryan Outerbridge and Laura Knox-Clingerman claimed the 10K titles, and Kahzi Sealey and Jezhari Talbot are the  5K Champions. DeGraff put in a surge […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:58:38 +0000

The annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race is set to take place on Sunday, January 12, 2020, taking runners on a 7.2-mile course between Goslings Headquarters in Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Ready, Set… Rum! Bermuda is getting ready for the popular annual Goslings to Fairmont Southampton Road Race. Fairmont Southampton, Goslings, […]

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Estwanik & Lindsay Win 5K Jingle Bell Race

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:34:03 +0000

Christopher Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay are the 2019 BAC 5K Jingle Bell Run Male and Female Champions. Estwanik clocked a winning time of 16:20, with Sammy Degraff crossing the line in second place with a time of 16:38 and Tom Mills finished third clocking 17:54. Lindsay was the 19th runner to cross the line clocking […]

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Results: BF&M Bermuda 10K Race And Walk

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:00:08 +0000

Patrick Casey and Eilish McColgan raced to victory at the BF&M Bermuda 10K race this weekend. Casey clocked a winning time of 31:31, with Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu second in 31:04 and Dey Dey third in 31:23. Crossing the line ninth overall was McColgan sclocking a time of 33:28, Nuhamin Bogale Ashame was the second female […]

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