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Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta

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Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:45:08 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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Pilot Gig Regatta To Take Place On Thursday

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:17:30 +0000

On Thursday [Sept 21], the Spanish Point Boat Club will be hosting a regatta against the Lyme Regis Pilot Gig Club from Dorset, England. Lyme Regis will compete against four mixed local crews representing Argus, BF&M, Chubb and Mariners RFC. The regatta will comprise of two races starting at 6p.m. The finishing line will be […]

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Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Holds Racing Event

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Published On :: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 15:00:55 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted a crew from Lyme Regis in the UK at a racing event held in perfect conditions in the Great Sound on Thursday evening. The first race was a one mile sprint and was won by the experienced Lyme Regis crew, followed closely by a crew from Mariners RFC. The […]

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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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Photos: BDA International Gig Regatta Underway

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:12:31 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted the Argus International Gig Regatta in the St. George’s Harbour. Spectators lined the Ordnance Island shoreline trying to get a glimpse of the rowers as they made their way to the finish line. The Salty Sirens from Bermuda took the Ladies Honors for the day, with […]

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Rowers To Compete In World Pilot Gig Event

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Gig rowers from Bermuda will take to the waters 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, UK in the Isles of Scilly for three days of racing this weekend for the World Pilot Gig Championships 2019. 15 members of the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] will be competing against more than 140 other crews from […]

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Pilot Gig Club Twins With Lyme Regis Club

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:17:28 +0000

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club was officially twinned with its Lyme Regis counterpart on Sunday [Aug 18] to further cement historic links between the island and the English Channel town. Lyme Regis was home to the 17th century English mariner Admiral Sir George Somers, whose vessel Sea Venture was shipwrecked in Bermuda following a 1609 […]

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GoMedia, SGI Sports Holding Football Contest

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:54:40 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. The event poster says, “Multimedia production group Go Media joins with Shaun Goater and SGI Sports in inviting all football skillers to participate in the lockdown […]

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Video: Lockdown Football Skills Contest Promo

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:59:02 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports recently announced that they are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills and prizes to be awarded to the winners. The contest, dubbed the ‘Lockdown Football Skills Competition,’ is being held between April 23 and May 2 and will see participants send […]

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Lockdown Football Skills Competition Extended

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:10:18 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports have announced that the Lockdown Football Skills Competition has been extended until May 8. A spokesperson said, “The organizations made the decision after the latest Covid-19 regulations were released by the Government, noting that it will be quite a while yet before the island is fully operational. “GoMedia spokesperson Rick Richardson […]

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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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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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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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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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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:01:18 +0000

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Book Week

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:29:47 +0000

Warwick Academy recently held its annual Book Week, with the genre being ‘Science Fiction’. A spokesperson said, “In Warwick Academy, every year we have a week called Book Week. It is a marvelous way to learn. This year, the genre we are doing is ‘Science Fiction’. Every year group explored science fiction books and also […]

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Photos: Kenya Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:33:37 +0000

Bermuda matched up against Kenya in their third ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai, with Kenya recording the victory. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat, at the conclusion of their 20 overs Bermuda restricted Kenya to 138/4. Dhiren Gondaria was the top scorer with 85 not out, while Kamau Leverock was the […]

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Photos: Namibia Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:48:48 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took to the field for their fourth match in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Dubai. Rodney Trott took over the captaincy as Bermuda batted first and were bowled all out for 106, only three batsmen made it into double figures as Okera Bascome was the top scorer with […]

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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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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:02:49 +0000

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:27:54 +0000

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:04:27 +0000

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Video: Wells Trains With Burnley Football Club

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:18:09 +0000

Following his return to Burnley after the club recalled him from his loan to Queens Park Rangers [QPR], Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells was filmed taking part in the club’s training, with the club posting the video on YouTube today. A statement from Burnley following the recall said, “Nahki Wells has returned to Turf Moor after […]

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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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Keturah Bulford-Trott Wins Three Races

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:39 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott recently took to the track to compete in the Royal Open Indoor Track Meet representing Montverde Academy. Bulford-Trott ran to victory in the women’s varsity 100 meters, stopping the clock in a time of 12.20, just short of the women’s under 20 Carifta Games qualifying standard, which is set at 12.00. She also […]

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Bulford-Trott Wins 2 Gold Medals In Invitational

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:38 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott was recently back in action representing Montverde Academy during the Montverde Eagle Invitational Indoor Track Meet, earning two gold medals in running events. Bulford-Trott raced to a time of 12.29 to win the women’s varsity 100 meters race gold medal, following that up with the gold medal in the women’s varsity 200 meters […]

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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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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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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:00:16 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation recently held a triple header at the National Sports Center. Canaries 2 – Griffins 4 The Griffins defeated the Canaries 4 – 2. The Griffins got two goals from Sydney Fisher and single strikes from Peter Loade and Zina Jones, while Nat Rood and Alex Godet scored […]

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Photos & Results: Field Hockey Triple Header

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:30:18 +0000

[Updated with photos] There was a triple header of Bermuda Field Hockey Federation action at the National Sports Center with 20 goals scored. Longtails 5 Hawks 2 The Longtails defeated the Hawks 5 – 2.The Longtails got 2 goals off the stick of Dominique Brown and single strikes from Lauren Cardwell, Hettie Ball and Cori […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:23:30 +0000

[Updated with photos] A triple header of Bermuda Field Hockey action took place at the National Sports Center with 14 goals scored. Sandpipers 1 Canaries 2 The Canaries came from behind to defeat the Sandpipers 2 – 1. The Sandpipers went ahead in the 2nd minute when Lauren Cardwell scored a Field Goal, but the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:43 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed with a triple header that produced 31 goals. Pink Robins 4 Hawks 2 The Pink Robins got 2 goals from Emma Ranger and single strikes from Sam Spencer and Leana Coetsee as they defeated the Hawks 4 – 2, Edward Ingham and Mauro […]

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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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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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Photos: National Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:02:34 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Botanical Gardens. Gayle Lindsay won the Women’s Open 3 Mile race clocking a winning time of 20:49.5, while the Men’s Open 5 Mile race was won by Sean Trott who crossed the line in 29:09.4 and Spencer Butterfield finished […]

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Trott & Wright Win Turkey Trot 8K Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:03:00 +0000

Sean Trott and Laura Wright raced to victory in the 2019 Northshore Medical Center Turkey Trot 8K Road Race. Trott led from start to finish on a cool breezy morning that saw the runners compete on the North Shore. Trott was clocked across the line in a time of 27:42, Tom Mills was second in […]

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Sean Trott To Compete In Poland In March

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:34:45 +0000

Sean Trott is getting set to represent Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia, Poland on March 29. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Sean Trott will be competing and representing Bermuda in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships. “We sent out invites to a few athletes who were unavailable […]

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Video: 110 Total Cases, 44 Recovered, 6 Deaths

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:30:44 +0000

The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 27] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: 7.43pm: Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today […]

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‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:40:56 +0000

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19 cases, […]

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Family Centre Encourages Emotional Well-Being

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:42:00 +0000

Family Centre has provided an update on actions it is taking to support vulnerable families and children during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on emotional well-being via its ‘FC 5C Challenge.’ A spokesperson said, “As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic take its toll on family life and the well-being of children, it […]

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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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Photos, Video, Results: CEA Jumping Challenge

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 14:19:17 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted their Caribbean Equestrian Association 2019 Regional Jumping Challenge and a Support Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Bermuda Team scored 0 Total Penalty Faults, clocking a time of 168.86. Scoring for Bermuda was Kayla Bardgett who had a Double Clear Round best time of […]

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Photos/Video/Results: Equestrian Home Show

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:21:56 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Welcome Home Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street with Phillip Correia and his team of Courtney Sims, Stephanie Kemp and Mackenzie James winning with a score of 400.14 points. Patrick Nisbett and his team of Tyler James, Vicki Steele and Jaeda Smith finished […]

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Photos: Two Super-Yachts Visit St. George’s

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:46:09 +0000

Two super-yachts were seen in St. George’s this afternoon [June 25], including the 55-metre ‘Vida’ and the 40-metre ‘Next Chapter.’ According to yachtcharterfleet.com, “The 180.45ft steel motor yacht ‘Vida’ was built by Heesen in Netherlands, she was delivered to her owner in 2019. The yacht’s interior has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski. “Vida’s interior configuration […]

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Photos & Video: Spittal Pond Turns Pink

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:12:58 +0000

In addition to our pink sand and pink sports uniforms, we also currently have a pink pond, with the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve in Smiths having turned pink due to a “seasonal plankton bloom.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources explained that the “intense pink colour of the water in Spittal Pond is due […]

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Photos & Video: Non Non-Mariners Raft Up

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:16:14 +0000

[Updated with more photos] The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay, with revelers taking to the water on boats, inflatables and more. Despite the cancellation of the Non-Mariners’ Race, hundreds of people showed up in order to enjoy the event, which included DJs aboard boats, making for […]

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Photos & Video: Boat Parade In St George’s

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 22:30:53 +0000

[Updated with photos] St. George’s is holding their Christmas Boat Parade this evening [Nov 30] in the St. George’s Harbour with fifteen entries scheduled to take part. Commentators for the event include Bruce Barritt and Jugglin Jason. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update […]

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Photos: 300-Foot Barge Docks In St. George’s

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:03:42 +0000

The tug En Avant 10 and Resolve Marine’s RMG-1000 barge were docked at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s today [Dec 14], with the marine vessels understood to have stopped by the island to top up on provisions. Muller Dordrecht’s 31 metre tug is fully equipped for offshore rig-moves, seagoing towage, harbour assistance, salvage operations, and […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:12:29 +0000

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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