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‘The Early Atlantic Age: How Did We Get Here?’

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:53:16 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is getting set to host a free public lecture on Thursday, March 12 from 5.30 to 7.00pm in the North Hall at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian historian Dr. Clarence Maxwell will be presenting on ‘The Early Atlantic Age [1250-1609]: Why and how did we get here?’. “The lecture will take […]

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‘Sarah Sally Bassett’ Lounge & Learn Webinar

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:46:23 +0000

Titan Express will be hosting a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday [May 9] at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. A spokesperson said, “Join The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural – Sankofa Talks for a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday, May 9th at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. “With […]

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Outerbridge’s Debut Film To Screen In Sweden

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:00:23 +0000

Bermudian producer-director Bayard Outerbridge‘s award-winning debut has been included in a prestigious Swedish film festival’s special programme on the physical and political barriers that divide people. Machsom, the Hebrew word for “checkpoint”, won one of the top prizes at the 2013 Bermuda International Film Festival and went on to collect laurels at other events on […]

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Crime Stoppers Weekend Film Experience

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:33:30 +0000

Crime Stoppers Bermuda will host its third annual Weekend Film Experience from February 6th to February 9th, 2020 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A spokesperson said, ”The Weekend Film Experience is being programmed again by Bermudian film professional Andrew Stoneham, who has curated another incredible film lineup. “1. Mr. Jones – Nominated Golden Berlin Bear […]

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MS Awareness Week Film Series & Discussion

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:25:13 +0000

As part of MS Awareness Week, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting a “Film Series & Discussion” at the Bermuda National Library on Tuesday, March 3 and on Thursday, March 5. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room:  A spokesperson said, “MS Focus Presents Research Edge with […]

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Robbery: “We Heard All The Glass Shattering”

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:59:35 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A brazen daylight armed robbery at the Gold Standard in Washington Mall shocked employees at nearby shops. At 9:30am yesterday, two men rode a motorcycle through the walkway of the second floor of the Washington Mall. The men — one brandishing what police termed a ‘suspected firearm’ — smashed the display cases, and […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:42:18 +0000

Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The global headquarters of Bacardi, located in […]

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Photos: CedarBridge Host Mini Flower Carnival

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:02:11 +0000

The Foreign Language Department of CedarBridge Academy held its inaugural miniature carnival this week, with the event based on the Nice Carnival in France. A spokesperson previously said, “Our theme is the same as this year’s Nice Carnival – Le roi de la mode, [The King of Fashion]. “The flower float parade also draws inspiration […]

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Photos & Videos: Fight Night Champion Weigh In

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:15:39 +0000

This evening [Jan 17], Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome and his opponent Ryan Oliver from England’s were officially weighed in ahead of their match at the Epic Entertainment Fight Night Champion boxing event, which is set to take place on Saturday [Jan 18] at the Fairmont Southampton. In addition to the main event, a host of other […]

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Photos, Video, Results: BRFU Weekend Matches

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:08:47 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season resumed with matches taking place at the National Sports Center. Women’s Division Renegades 17 Police 12 The Renegades Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 17 – 12, the Renegades got 2 tries from Sarah Maybury, while Jackie Oliver added the other, Laura Mulligan kicked a conversion. […]

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Photos & Results: Futsal Mini-League Week Four

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:13:57 +0000

[Updated with photos] Futsal Mini-League action recently resumed inside the CedarBridge Academy gymnasium, with fans witnessing a total of 52 goals during play. Red 4 – Grey 2 Harlem Bean-Fox scored twice to lead the Red team to a 4 – 2 win over the Grey team. Amir Johnson and Rajee Knight added a goal […]

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John McSweeney & Larissa Roche Join Appleby

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:34 +0000

Appleby Bermuda is welcoming John McSweeney and Larissa Roche to its Dispute Resolution and Corporate department. A spokesperson said, “Mr. McSweeney is an associate within the Dispute Resolution department in Bermuda. Prior to joining Appleby, Mr. McSweeney was a litigation associate in another Bermuda law firm where he represented clients in a wide range of […]

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Multiple Trucks Damaged In West End Collision

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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

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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

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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

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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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Around The Island Powerboat Race Results

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

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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 & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

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Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:08 +0000

[Updated] The airport will be giving a special water cannon welcome to the incoming Air Canada flight today [May 3] to help celebrate their 70th anniversary of service to Bermuda. We will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Live video below, if you […]

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Anti-Violence Art Exhibition To Open On Wed

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

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

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Results: Harness Pony Racing Week 2

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Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 12:22:19 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season moved into their second week of racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Double Time with Dylan DeSilva in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05&2, Google Me and Candyce Martins was second clocking 1:05&3 and Kayla […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Weekend Results

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:55:05 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&3 and Faster Time Bar Class saw Andrea Westerfield in the bike of Custard the Dragon clock a winning time of 1:04 flat, while War Machine with Kayla Cardwell in the bike finished second with a time […]

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