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Video: Dalin Richardson Wins Safe Hands Award

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:31:29 +0000

Bermuda Health Care Services [BHCS] and Brown Darrell Clinic presented the Cup Match Safe Hands Award this morning [Aug 6] to Somerset Cricket Club reserve player Dalin Richardson. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Richardson said, “I’m not going to lie; when the ball was hit my way, I was a little nervous because prior to […]

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BFSA ‘Good Sportsmanship Award’ On Aug 15

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Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:12:08 +0000

The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association [BFSA] will present its annual “Good Sportsmanship Award” to the Cup Match player who best exemplifies the principles and virtues of good sportsmanship on Thursday [Aug 15] at 6.30pm at Manchester Unity Hall in Hamilton. Leo Mills — a member of the BFSA representing Alexandrina Lodge in Hamilton — said, […]

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Appleby Announces Award & Bursary Recipients

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Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:07:41 +0000

For the last 40 years, the partners of Appleby have provided awards and bursaries to qualified Bermudian applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence within the legal field, community outreach and extracurricular activities. The year’s Legal Education award, valued at $30,000, is awarded to Karim Creary, a graduate from St. Lawrence University who has been a […]

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Rotary Club Christmas Essay Contest Winners

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:28:29 +0000

The Pembroke Rotary Club has announced the winners of its Christmas essay competition, along with those who received honourable mentions. A spokesperson said, “For the past four years, the Pembroke Rotary club has sponsored a Christmas essay competition, open to students of all schools in elementary, middle and senior levels. “The chairperson for this even, […]

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Bermuda Sailors Begin Orange Bowl Regatta

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:25:11 +0000

The Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta got underway in Miami, with fourteen Bermuda sailors taking to the waters. Pharaoh Benevides leads the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 51 points and is in 13th place; after finishes of 19th, 8th and 24th. Oliver Soares is in 19th with 56 points, while Cody […]

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Bermuda Sailors Continue Orange Bowl Regatta

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:48:44 +0000

The Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta continued in Miami, with fourteen Bermuda sailors once again taking to the waters. Oliver Soares leads the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 76 Net Points and is in 13th place, Pharaoh Benevides fell 16 places and is in 29th with 114 Net Points, while Cody […]

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Bermuda Sailors Continue Regatta In Miami

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:57:37 +0000

Fourteen Bermuda sailors continued competing at the Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta in Miami, Florida. Pharaoh Benevides leads the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 167 net points and is in 18th place. Oliver Soares fell seven places and is in 20th with 179 net points, while Cody Rans moved up nine spots […]

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Bermuda Sailors Conclude Orange Bowl Regatta

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:27:33 +0000

The Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta 2019 has come to an end, as 14 Bermuda sailors took to the waters of Miami for the final time having sailed 12 races. Pharaoh Benevides led the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 189 net points and finished in 16th place. Benevides’ best finish of […]

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Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:49:41 +0000

The Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami continued with both Benn Smith and Rockal Evans looking to advance to the Olympics. In the Finn Class, Evans needs to beat two Mexican sailors to claim the one Americas spot up for grabs, and after four races he has fallen behind one of them. After two […]

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Sailing: Evans & Smith Continue In Miami

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:33:45 +0000

The 182 sailors –  including Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans –  embraced the challenge of the uncharacteristically cold and blustery conditions in Biscayne Bay on the third day of the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami, Florida. The athletes were faced with similar conditions on Tuesday, but Wednesday’s overall shifty conditions and wind […]

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KMCC Celebrates Clients’ Sailing Adventure

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:12:43 +0000

On Friday evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson attended a celebratory reception hosted by the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC] in conjunction with the Bermuda Sailor’s Home [BSH], to recognise two KMCC clients who are about to embark on a 10-day sailing journey out of Antigua onboard ‘The Tenacious’ – one of two sailing […]

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Bermuda Sailors Begin Competing In Argentina

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:10:12 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin have started competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. A total of 249 sailors from around the world have taken to the waters looking for the title. Betschart finished the first day in 46th place with 48 […]

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Sailors Move Up Leaderboard In Argentina

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:43:38 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin continued competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. Only one race was sailed on the second day with the Bermuda sailors moving up the leaderboard. Ringsted started the day in 60th and following his 2nd place finish […]

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Bermuda Sailors Back In Action In Argentina

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:19:53 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin continued competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. A total of four races were sailed on the day, with the Bermuda sailors moving up the leaderboard. Ebbin move from 65th to 10th place with 30 net points. […]

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Sailors Continue Competing In Argentina

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:13:37 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin continued competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. A total of three races were sailed on the day with the sailors split into two divisions; Ebbin, Ringsted and Stovell are competing in the Oro Flight, while Betschart […]

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Sailors Conclude Competing In Argentina

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:56:38 +0000

Bermuda Optimist sailors Rachael Betschart, Magnus Ringsted, Nicole Stovell and Christian Ebbin concluded competing in the Semana de Mar del Plata Optimist Sailing Regatta in Argentina. A total of twelve races were sailed in the regatta with the sailors split into two divisions; Ebbin, Ringsted and Stovell ended up competing in the Oro Flight, while […]

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Six Sailors Compete In State Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:45:11 +0000

Six Bermuda Optimist sailors competed in the 2020 Sunshine State Championship in Florida. In a fleet of 181 sailors, five of the six sailors finished in the top one hundred in the fleet. PJ Rodrigues led the Bermuda sailors finishing 19th overall with a total of 46 net points. Kipling Rossouw finished 35th with 88 net […]

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Endeavour Sailing Celebrates Women’s Day

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:48:52 +0000

Endeavour Community Sailing welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an International Women’s Day event on Sunday, March 8. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a registered charity in Bermuda dedicated to building self-confidence, teamwork, and life skills by engaging Bermuda’s youth in experiential learning, welcomed female youth sailors and female entrepreneurs for an […]

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Sailing: Cooper Named To The All-MAISA Team

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:59:29 +0000

St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced that 5 of their sailing team members were elected to the All-MAISA team, including 3rd year Bermudian student-athlete, Chase Cooper. Each year the best sailors in each region/conference are recognized at the end of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association season. This year the season was cut short on March 13th […]

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BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:55:03 +0000

In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme has shifted to virtual learning. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a non-profit dedicated to engaging youth from diverse backgrounds across Bermuda in hands-on, experiential learning through sailing has shifted in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic to offer virtual learning to […]

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Sail Bermuda: 20% Off For Essential Workers

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:51:58 +0000

Essential workers are being given a 20 percent discount on a luxury catamaran charter as a ‘thank you’ by Sail Bermuda for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Sail Bermuda, which charters the 47′ catamaran Wyuna, is run by husband and wife team Marilyn and Caleb Zuill – a firefighter with the […]

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Volleyball: Bermuda Defeat Saba In Straight Sets

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Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:17:40 +0000

The Bermuda volleyball team continued their strong showing in the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association tournament taking place in Antigua and Barbuda, defeating Saba in straight sets. The organisation’s match report said, “Bermuda continued the straight sets margins of victories, by blanking Saba 3-0 [25- 7, 25-6, 25- 8], to register their second win in the Eastern […]

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Saltus Win BSSF High School Volleyball Double

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:24:32 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association recently hosted the second Boys High School Tournament at Warwick Academy. Saltus teams came out on top twice, claiming both the A Division and B Division titles. A Division Standings: 1st Saltus 2nd MSA 3rd Warwick Academy B Division Standings: 1st Saltus B#1 2nd Warwick Academy 3rd Saltus B#2 4th Somersfield […]

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BHS & Saltus Win BVA High School Tournament

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:15:30 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s second Girls High School Tournament of the season recently took place at Warwick Academy. The team from Bermuda High School won the A Division, while the B Division title was claimed by Saltus. A Division Standings 1st – BHS 2nd – MSA 3rd – Warwick 4th – Saltus 5th – Cedarbridge […]

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MSA Students Row With Bermuda Pilot Gig Club

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:40:38 +0000

Noting that “one of the great things about Bermuda is our ocean playground,” PE students at Mount Saint Agnes Academy had the good fortune to be out on the waters to get their exercise in a fun manner. This semester, 12 students in Grade 10 and 14 students in Grades 11/12 have been rowing with […]

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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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Trott’s Save Is Club’s Best Of Season So Far

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:18:38 +0000

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott’s save in a match against Rochdale has been voted as AFC Wimbledon’s save of the season so far. A story on the AFC Wimbledon said, “Nathan Trott’s superb save in the match versus Rochdale earned deserved applause from the home faithful – and your vote as Wimbledon’s save of the season […]

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BNL To Host Big Book Sale On September 28th

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:29:29 +0000

The Bermuda National Library will be hosting its annual Big Book Sale on Saturday [Sept 28] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at 13 Queen Street. Book lovers can buy their favorite books for only $1 each, and they can fill their bags for just $5 if they show their library card. Related Stories ‘Education For The […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:45:29 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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When The Saint Came Marching In To Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:39 +0000

The Saint, Simon Templar’s celebrated nom de guerre in his never-ending war against crime, derived from his initials, ST. And he underscored this self-image as a saintly man in a sinful world by leaving behind a calling card emblazoned with a haloed stick figure at the lairs of the villains he ran to ground. The […]

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Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 2

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:23:44 +0000

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park from 11.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday November 2nd. This free event for children from infants to P6 is filled with books, fun castles, giveaways, storytelling, drinks and popcorn, entertainment and more. This […]

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Video & Results: Youth Futsal Mini-League

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:58:59 +0000

[Updated with video] The Futsal Mini-League kicked off inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. A full slate of matches took place with a total of 40 goals were scored entertaining the crowd in attendance. In a match that saw six goals scored the Blue team and the Black team played to a 3 – 3 draw. […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 4

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:00:55 +0000

Saturday, April 4 is expected to see rain showers along with windy conditions, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 7.02am and sunset […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 11

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:00:12 +0000

Saturday, April 11 is expected to be partly cloudy skies with gusty winds in the morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 55%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 18

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:00:27 +0000

Saturday, April 18 is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning then becoming cloudy and windy later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday April 25

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:00:53 +0000

Saturday, April 25 is expected to see gusty breezes and rain showers early, with thunderstorms developing later in the day, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday May 9

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:00:03 +0000

Saturday, May 9 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at […]

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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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Tiara DeRosa Competes In Jaguar Invitational

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:42:28 +0000

Tiara DeRosa competed in two events at the Jaguar Invitational 2020. Representing Mississippi Valley State University Women’s Track and Field team, DeRosa competed inside the Birmingham Crossplex Arena, in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa finished 10th competing in the Women’s Shot Put with a top toss of 11.96m, and she also finished 20th in the Women’s Weight […]

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DeRosa Wins Shot Put At SWAC Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:29 +0000

[Updated] Bermudian Tiara DeRosa — who competes for the Mississippi Valley State Women’s Track & Field — made an excellent showing at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m, defeating a field of over twenty other athletes at […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

By bernews.com
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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Sabrina Burgess Earns IFBB Pro Card

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:12:36 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Sabrina Burgess can count herself among the world’s best after winning the Masters Over 50 Figure competition at the 2019 North American Championships. She also earned her pro card by placing first at the event held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 29th. Ms Burgess, who trains with Carmichael Bryan at Positive […]

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Ross Caesar Competes In IFBB Event In Canada

By bernews.com
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: 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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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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Estwanik & Lindsay Win Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:42:22 +0000

Chris Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay raced to victory in the 2020 Lindo’s to Lindo’s race this past weekend. Estwanik won in a time of 33:03, Sean Trott was second in a time of 35:46 and Ryan Outerbridge was third in a time of 36:17. Lindsay was the first female in a time of 39:41, Ashley […]

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ILO’s World Day For Safety & Health At Work

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:54:10 +0000

Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. BPSU 1st Vice President, Sis Lalisha Simmons said, “Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. “Historically, April 28 has been […]

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Updates: Covid-19 On Saturday, May 9th

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:40:29 +0000

[Updating] As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe with over 230,000 deaths worldwide, and sadly the island has now recorded seven Covid-19 related deaths. Live updates will be posted as they come in, encompassing both the public and private sectors, and if you have relevant information, please email info@bernews.com. Further information can […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Dressage Show

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:02:52 +0000

[Updated with photos] Under the watchful eyes of judges Brenda Minor from Canada and Omar Zayrik from Mexico, the Bermuda Dressage Group hosted a Two Day event at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Collecting the Junior High Score on Day One was Natalia Tafur riding Edelweiss with a score of 71.290% during the […]

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FEI Dressage World Challenge On December 14

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:41:01 +0000

Bermuda dressage enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2019 FEI Dressage World Challenge [DWC] scheduled to be held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, 14th December. In addition to the FEI WDC, a dressage qualifier for the 2020 Adequan North American Youth Championship [NAYC] will held on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. […]

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