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Huckleberry Launches ‘Drive Through’ Menu

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:37:17 +0000

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Huckleberry at Rosedon Hotel transitioned to offering a drive-through/takeout service, with the restaurant launching its new menu. To avoid the spread of the coronavirus, Huckleberry asks all guests to remain in their vehicles. A spokesperson said, “All meals are prepared by our staff who have now been living and have remained […]

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YouTube’s ‘Rare Earth’ Highlights Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:15:12 +0000

Rare Earth, a YouTube channel with more than 830,000 subscribers, has posted two videos about Bermuda, including a highlight of the late Johnny Barnes and a closer look at the island’s unique roofs. The first video, entitled “When A Traffic Circle Loved Us,” focuses on the story of Johnny Barnes and has garnered more than 32,000 […]

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Covid-19: Peppercorn Ceremony Cancelled

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:45:47 +0000

The annual Peppercorn Ceremony – which was scheduled to take place on April 22nd — has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that the annual Peppercorn Ceremony that was scheduled to take place 22nd April has been cancelled due to Covid-19. A […]

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‘Enjoy Good Friday In Keeping With Regulations’

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:18:24 +0000

[Updated] “Fly your kite in your own yard and enjoy the day at home in keeping with the regulations that govern our shelter in place at this time,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that “any kite that gets lost or goes down, must be abandoned.” The Minister’s comments come as the island […]

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Carnival Bands: Costume Carry Forward System

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:58:16 +0000

Party People Entertainment, Code Red, and NOVA Mas International said they will not take part in the Bermuda Carnival 2020 Parade of Bands due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will have a ‘Costume Carry Forward System,’ which will allow them to portray their 2020 themes in 2021. Party People Ent posted an announcement online, saying, […]

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Kristin White & Yesha Townsend Workshop

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:47:32 +0000

In an effort to help people develop their writing skills during the ongoing lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two Bermudians are offering a month-long online writers’ workshop beginning on May 4. A spokesperson said, “Two Bermudian creatives, Kristin White and Yesha Townsend, have teamed up to offer an online writers’ workshop for those that […]

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Bermuda Gymnastics Association Meet Results

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Published On :: Mon, 11 May 2015 11:23:16 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association held a home meet  on Saturday May 9th, with gymnasts taking part in competition on the vault, floor, beam and bars. Gymnasts taking part included Bethany Cooze, Gabby Turchiaro, Bailey Boyd, Cimbryt Smith, Brianna Ray, Amari Trott, Holly Wakely, Logan Watson-Brown, Laura Hupman, Annabelle Miller, Sanaa Burgess, Daria Symonds, Mya Furbert-Jacobs, […]

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Island Games Gymnastics Team Announced

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Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2015 19:38:41 +0000

Bermuda Gymnastics announced the 2015 Island Games team at the conclusion of its May 9 home meet, with 14 athletes set to represent Bermuda. The squad of 14 athletes will head to Ynys Mon on July 20 to compete in the gymnastics portion of the Games, as the sport was not chosen to be held […]

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Bermuda Gymnastics Home Meet Results

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Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:22:19 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Women’s Team took part in its final home meet of the season on Saturday, June 13th. The meet was officiated by Ms. Tia Tedder, a qualified USAIGC judge from Pennsylvania. Silver, Gold + Platinum Teams [l-r] Back row: Anna Francoeur, Gianna Webbe, Danielle Wall, Kinae Dowling, Maya Malpas, Trinity Wilson, Sydney Mason, […]

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Sydney Mason Finishes 27th In Pan Am Games

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:38:33 +0000

Bermuda’s Sydney Mason finished 27th during the artistic gymnastics competition the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The 17-year-old — who was competing in world class field — recorded an overall score of 43.250. She was the first competitor on the uneven bars, recording a score of 9.150, she then competed on the balance beam […]

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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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Gymnasts Win 17 Medals At 2015 Island Games

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:20:25 +0000

The Bermuda team continued its dominance in Ynys Mon during the gymnastics portion of the Island Games, winning 17 medals in the second round of competition. On Saturday, July 25th, the team of 14 girls and boys took the floor against Isle of Man, Jersey, Aland, Cayman, Gotland, Shetland Islands, and Ynys Mon in the […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:50:32 +0000

30 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed specifically for the younger age group, so Tumble Tots Bermuda […]

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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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Photos, Video, Results: Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:59:26 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. David’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event and presenting awards. Local gymnasts competed in the event alongside ten teams from the USA, with visiting gymnasts from […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Chicago Meet

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Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:22:14 +0000

Over this past weekend the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] had four athletes head to Chicago, IL to compete in the Chicago Style Meet. Known as the “world’s largest gymnastics meet”, the Chicago Style Meet attracts over 4,000 of the top gymnasts from the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda. Warwick Academy student, 14-year-old Gianna Webbe was first […]

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Fifteen Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Florida

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Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:25:17 +0000

Last weekend 15 gymnasts from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] enjoyed success at the 28th Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational – one of the largest gymnastics meets held in the United States. Three female athletes and 12 male athletes competed in new levels during the competition held in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Tropicana Field Stadium, […]

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New Gymnastics Facility Launches Easter Camp

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:12 +0000

Quality Gymnastics recently launched their first Easter camp, which will run through to April 1st, and invite all school age children interested in gymnastics to enroll. The company said, “Quality Gymnastics is the newest gymnastic program located in Hamilton. Parents have been asking for a gymnastics program that is more accessible in terms of location, […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Competing In Orlando

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:15:17 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has qualified 97 percent of its Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Team members to participate at this year’s USAIGC [United States and International Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs] World Tournament being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Although the gymnasts were required to attain a certain score […]

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Bermuda Gymnastics Win Medals In Orlando

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:40:05 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has qualified 97 percent of its Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Team members to participate at this year’s USAIGC World Tournament being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Although the gymnasts were required to attain a certain score to qualify, the meet is a club to club […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Continue Orlando Events

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:00:01 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is continuing its successful showing at the USAIGC World Tournament, currently being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Head Coach Adriana Forde said, “Sanaa Burgess [11-years-old, Bronze] showed overall excellence yesterday as she qualified to all four event finals scheduled for this afternoon [June 28th, 2016] […]

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Quality Gymnastics Opens Fall Term Registration

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Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:03:32 +0000

Quality Gymnastics has opened registration for their fall term, which will run from September 6 to December 12. A spokesperson said, “Held in our centrally located facility, the Fall Program includes 15 weeks of recreational or competitive skills training, facilitated by accredited coaches in a professional gym setting. “Regardless the age or skill level, Quality […]

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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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Photos/Video: BGA Hosts Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA welcomed approximately 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics with the competition showcasing Bermuda’s very best gymnasts ages 6 to 22. Visiting teams included Flyers Academy from Hammonton, New […]

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Gymnastics Team Named For Island Games

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:23:32 +0000

Five gymnasts between 13 and 15 years old have been named to the 2017 Island Games team, with Max Blakeney, Chantae Wilson, Anna Francoeur, Taj Lowery, and Gianna Webbe all set to represent Bermuda. “In March 2017, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association, in its capacity as the National Governing Body of Gymnastics [BGA] ran its Island Games trials with […]

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Quality Gymnastics Athletes Compete Overseas

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Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 12:31:04 +0000

Six young gymnasts from Quality Gymnastics have been praised for their performances following the Beach Classic Invitational earlier this month. Peter James, President of Quality Gymnastics Peter James said, “Quality Gymnastics had six of its gymnasts compete overseas at the Beach Classic Invitational on May 13th. I am very proud of all the girls’ performances. […]

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Island Games Results: Golf, Cycling, Gymnastics

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Despite weather more akin to Bermuda in December, Bermuda’s women’s cycling team won the gold medal in the town criterium. The team includes Zoenique Williams [individual silver medalist], Gabriella Arnold, Alyssa Rowse and Claire Mitchell. Bermuda’s men’s national cycling team competing in the NatWest Island Games cycled superbly as a team to win the silver […]

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Quality Gymnastics Set To Compete In NJ

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:41:49 +0000

Quality Gymnastics will be competing in two gymnastics meets this month at the Crystal Springs Invitational Meet in New Jersey on March 10 and March 11, and at the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on March 17 and March 18 in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “This is a big month for Quality Gymnastics as we […]

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Quality Gymnasts Compete Locally & Overseas

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:00:36 +0000

Quality Gymnastics competed both on the island and in New Jersey recently, with gymnasts doing very well in both meets. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to all our gymnasts that participated in the recent meets for Quality Gymnastics. We competed on island and off island; the first meet was in New Jersey for the Crystal Springs […]

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Photos: Gymnastics Association Open House

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:06:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association hosted an open house event this afternoon [Sept 16] at their National Training Centre located on Southside Road in St. David’s. Visitors were given the opportunity to tour the facilities and become familiar with all the different forms of training equipment available, and meet some of the coaching staff that work […]

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New Equipment For Gymnastics Association

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Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:31:17 +0000

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced that the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA], in its capacity as the National Sports Governing Board for Gymnastics, has been able to purchase a regulation Olympic trampoline and power tumbling track, which have been installed at the BGA’s facility in St. David’s. The purchase of the new equipment was funded […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Win Over Twenty Medals

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:16:06 +0000

Bermuda Gymnastics has had a very busy start to the season as their competitive team attended three major Invitationals off the island over the last two weeks. More than 24 gymnasts took the opportunity of a mid-term school break to attend up to three competitions as well as several overseas practice sessions; in order 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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Photos & Video: Bermuda Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:20:52 +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. Over 100 athletes from Bermuda, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Islands, and the United States competed in several levels of USAG and USAIGC competition throughout the day. This was only the second […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

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Published On :: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:11 +0000

Tumble Tots Bermuda is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, as 34 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts At Burlington Spring Classic

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:41:23 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics team recently competed at the Burlington Spring Classic in Canada, with a number of notable results being recording during the event. A spokesperson said, “We had a fabulous weekend in Burlington, Canada on the first weekend in May. “Even with the cooler climate, we had a really warm welcome from Burlington Gymnastics […]

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Gymnastics Team To Compete In Trinidad

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:12:12 +0000

The Bermuda gymnastics community is preparing to send eighteen young gymnasts to its first ever Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this weekend. The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries. CGC 2019 is hosted by Trinidad with a variety of events being […]

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Gymnasts Win Medals At CGC Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:01:49 +0000

Eighteen young gymnasts from Bermuda competed in their first Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this past weekend in Trinidad, making an excellent showing to win multiple medals. “The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries,” a spokesperson explained. “CGC 2019 was hosted […]

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$500 For Each Birdie By Each Bermudian

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:59:59 +0000

Mr. Malcolm Gosling — President & CEO of Goslings International — announced today the founding of the Birdies for Bermudians program, in conjunction with the inaugural Bermuda Championship. “The brand Goslings Rum, The Spirit of Bermuda, has pledged $500 for each birdie posted by each Bermudian in the Bermuda Championship, $1000 for each eagle, and […]

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15-Year-Old Kenny Leseur Set For PGA Debut

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:47:55 +0000

At only 15-years-old, Bermuda’s Kenny Leseur is the youngest in the field at the PGA Tour event set to kick off this week. The island’s first official PGA Tour event at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, with a purse of $3,000,000, presents a massive opportunity for Kenny and the four other local players in […]

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Bermuda Championship PGA Tour Underway

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:16:32 +0000

Scottie Scheffler holds one-shot lead at Bermuda Championship — which is taking place at Port Royal Golf Course — according to a story in the PGA Tour website. The story said, “Scottie Scheffler closed with a bogey for a 9-under 62 and a one-stroke lead Thursday after the first round of the PGA Tour’s inaugural […]

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PGA Tour: Lee Makes Bermuda Cedar Trophy

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:49:15 +0000

Brendon Todd became the first winner of the inaugural Bermuda Championship last Sunday, with the official trophy of the PGA Tour event a Bermuda Cedar Trophy made by Bermudian carpenter Clarence Benjamin Lee. Mr Todd, who birdied nine of his first 11 holes of the day, finished at 24-under and claimed the $US 540,000 winner’s […]

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Leseur Wins Faldo Series U16 Boy’s Division

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:00:30 +0000

Kenny Leseur has won the Faldo Series – International Junior Golf Tour [IJGT] Under 16 Boy’s Division. Leseur went into the Final Round of this Tournament with a 15 stroke lead over the field, and he shot a Final Round 1-over par 73 to finish at 1-under par. Felix Feres Mahbub from Mexico and Muhamad […]

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Bermuda Match Play Championships Underway

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:50:39 +0000

The Bermuda Match Play Championships got underway today [Nov 29] at Port Royal Golf Course with the Men’s Championship Division Stroke Play Qualifier. Despite the challenging sustained 25 knot NW winds with gusts in excess of 40 knots and heavy showers, 14 players endured the conditions, although their scores reflected the brutal conditions under which […]

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Bermuda Match Play 1st Round & Quarter Final

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 23:01:51 +0000

The 1st round and quarter final matches were played today [Nov 30] in the Bermuda Match Play Championships at Port Royal Golf Course. The #1 seed and defending champion Jarryd Dillas advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Chris Papageorge 6 & 5. He will be playing Will Haddrell in the semi-final starting at 7.48am tomorrow. Richard […]

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Golf: Bermuda Match Play Championship Finals

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:05:27 +0000

The Bermuda Match Play Championships recently concluded at Port Royal Golf Course, with the Men’s, Ladies, and Senior Championship Division Stroke Play champions all decided. Jarryd Dillas, Kathryn Lloyd-Hines and Terry Mullan were crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Senior Champions. Dillas took on Damian Palanyandi in the Men’s Championship Division and the pair fought tooth […]

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Airport Charity Classic Raises Over $30,000

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:50:52 +0000

The Airport Charity Classic organized by Skyport, Aecon & Bermuda Airport Authority raised more than $30,000 for two local charities in its second year. The event was held on October 10 at Tucker’s Point Golf Club with all proceeds going to Tomorrow’s Voices and SCARS [Saving Children and Revealing Secrets]. Twenty-eight teams registered to play […]

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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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