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Jyire Mitchell Wins 250 A Class In Connecticut

Jyire Mitchell competed at the Sunday Wilkes-Barre Amateur Arenacross inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. Competing in the 250 A Class, Mitchell finished 1st Overall, he powered his bike to victory ahead of Nicholas Lane and Emory Addison. Mitchell won both Moto’s in the Class. With finishes of 2nd and 5th saw Mitchell finish […]

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Mitchell & Ingham Compete In South Carolina

Jyire Mitchell and Zendai Ingham competed at the Mega & Ultra Series in South Carolina. Mitchell competed in the 450 A/Pro Class where he crossed the line in second position twice and finished second overall. Ingham, who had engine problems, finished 9th in the School Boy 2 Class, after he recorded a Did Not Finish […]

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Photos & Results: BNA Youth & Senior League

[Updated with photos] Despite rain halting Senior League games, the Bermuda Netball Association’s Season continued at the Bernard Park. Under 11 League Storm Lightning defeated the Warriors 35 – 0, MVP Zeni Hansey scored 13 goals to lead the Storm Lightning to victory, while Malaysia Furbert added 9 goals, Ameerah Outerbridge scored 8 goals and […]

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Netball: BNA Youth & Senior League Results

The latest round of action for the Bermuda Netball Association took place at Bernard’s Park. Under 11 League Storm Lightning 13 Phoenix Sparks 5 The Storm Lightning defeated the Phoenix Sparks 13 – 5, the Storm Lightning got 8 goals from Malaysia Furbert, A’Meerah Outerbridge added 4 goals and Zeni Hansey added the other goal, […]

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Force Red Wins Youth Futsal Mini League

The Youth Futsal Mini League hosted by Footy Promotions has concluded, with the Force Red crowned as the overall champions. A spokesperson said, “Footy Promotions / Footy Force Futsal hosted the Youth Futsal Mini League for 8-12-year-old [boys and girls] at the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium, which saw 53 youth players drafted to 7 teams by […]

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Southampton Rangers Sports Club Apologizes

Following the incident this weekend, Southampton Rangers extended their apology to the BFA and community, and said they have started the disciplinary process for the players involved in the altercation and “will act swiftly in handing out the necessary punishment.” This follows after a football match had to be abandoned this weekend after an altercation broke out […]

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Football: BFA Executive Council Season Update

The Bermuda Football Association Executive Council met yesterday [March 31] to discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and the continued impact on the 2019/20 football season. A spokesperson said, “The Executive Council considered all relevant information inclusive of venue availability, player safety, scheduling, competition rules etc. ‘Soft’ plans were developed for several scenarios that could impact […]

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Basketball: Players Invited To Tryout For CBC

The Bermuda Basketball Association have released a list of players they have invited to tryout to represent Bermuda at the Caribbean Basketball Championships [CBC] in 2020, with a mixture of younger players and mature players having been invited. Bermuda CBC 2020 Invited Players List Steveland Brown-Darrell Kieron Burgess Adam Correia Chris Crumpler Dion Easton Jr . […]

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Basketball: Peters & Plymouth Lose To Kentucky

Caelin Peters and his Plymouth-Whitemarsh Men’s Basketball teammates bowed out of the Blue Star Invitational American Challenge Bracket Semi-Finals. Taking on Kentucky Oldham County, Plymouth-Whitemarsh went down 66 – 54. For the second game in a row, Peters reached double figures, however his 14 points were not enough to avoid defeat. Related Stories Basketball League: […]

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Basketball: Burgess Shines But Medicine Hat Fall

Kieron Burgess and his Medicine Hat College men’s basketball teammates traveled to take on Red Deer College and went down 86 – 66. Red Deer College jumped out to a 26 – 15 lead at the end of the first quarter. Medicine Hat College outscored Red Deer College 22 – 18 in the second quarter, […]

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Photos: Two Car Collision On South Road, Smiths

[Updated] There was a two car collision this evening [Aug 31] on South Road by the junction of Collectors Hill, which resulted in one car being somewhat wedged on top of the other car. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, and traffic was restricted to one lane as they investigated the collision. A tow truck […]

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Photos: BMRC Motorcycle Racing At Southside

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club saw their season continue on Sunday [Oct 20] at the Bermuda Motor Sports Park track with spectators being treated to a full afternoon of racing with the Bermuda Karting Club also participating in the day’s activities. The 2013 BMRC National Championship Series continues with two more race days scheduled in […]

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Photos/Results: Motocross Racing At Southside

The Bermuda Motocross Club racing season continued with racing action on Sunday [Jan 11] at the Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside, St. David’s. Jauza James won the 50cc Class on the day with a win and two second place finishes. Rajae Whitter finished second with two wins and a fourth place finish while Michael McLean […]

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Photos & Video: TORC “Auto-Moto” Car Show

The TORC “Auto-Moto” Car Show was held on October 1, featuring Bermuda’s most luxurious and artistic cars, bikes, trucks and SUVs on display for the public to view and enjoy. Featuring classic cars, high-end luxury vehicles, customized cars and bikes, accessories for sale, and more, the event catered to car-lovers of every type. The show’s […]

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Photos/Video: Bermuda Motors Eco Auto Show

Bermuda Motors held the islands’s first Eco Auto Show at Bull’s Head Car Park on Saturday [Nov 19], showcasing a range of electric and hybrid vehicles for the public to view and test drive on a rooftop track. The show featured a number of cutting-edge vehicles, including the brand new all-electric BMW i3, Kia Soul […]

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Photos/Video: Auto Solutions & HSBC Auto Show

The Auto Solutions and HSBC Auto Show was held today [Dec 3] at the #1 Car Park on Front Street with free admission and test drives available. Vendors were on hand with food and drink available for purchase and a DJ kept visitors entertained throughout the day. Local vendors were also on hand with hobby cars, demonstrating them around […]

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Photos & Video: YouthNet Super Raffle Event

Prestige Autos Ltd, YouthNet, and Colonial came together on Friday [Sept 15] in order to launch the YouthNet Super Raffle, featuring a grand prize of a Mercedes-Benz GLA. Called ‘Win Big and Do Good,’ the raffle prize also features one year of licensing and a $1,000 Motor Insurance Voucher courtesy of Colonial. Tickets – of […]

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Photos/Video: Auto Solutions Car Wash Unveiled

Auto Solutions today [Sept 28] unveiled their brand new high-tech car wash, saying the system is “smarter, greener and cleaner,” with car wash services starting from $35. “Smarter due to its 3D mapping technology. Cleaner due to the high-tech equipment and premium bio-degradable soaps. Greener because it requires less energy to run and uses less […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Charge Ride Out

More than 100 custom and classic motorbikes and cars were signed up to take part in the Scooter Mart Bermuda Charge Charity Ride-Out today [Sept 1]. Live video replay follows below: The convoy was escorted by police and was due to travel from Clearwater Beach to Number 1 Car Park in Hamilton, on to Ordnance […]

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Photos & Results: YAO Youth Baseball League

The YAO Baseball League continued this weekend with a double header which saw the Marlins defeat the Angels 15-5, and the Cubs defeat the Marlins 14-1. Marlins 15 Angels 5 Angels had trouble keeping up with Marlins in a 15-5 loss. The Marlins captured the lead in the first inning, only for the Angels to […]

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Photos & Results: YAO Youth Baseball League

The YAO Baseball League continued this past weekend with a double header which saw the Marlins defeat the Angels 14-8, and the Angels defeat the Cubs 15-14. Marlins top Angels in 14-8 Comeback Win Angels stayed in it until the end, after building a 7-0 lead, but the Marlins chipped away and then pulled away late in a 14-8 victory. The […]

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Southampton Parish Scholarship Recipients

The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded its annual scholarships to students of Southampton parish to help them to pursue their university education, with a small ceremony recently held at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Pictured [L-R]: Scholarship Recipient Ms Veronica Swan-DeGraff and Southampton Parish Scholarship Committee Chair Ms. Sakina Darrell; Southampton Parish Council Chairperson Ms. Stacey-Lee Williams […]

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Banker Names Butterfield “Bank Of The Year”

International banking industry publication, The Banker, has named The Bank of Butterfield Aas the “Bank of the Year 2019” in Bermuda. This is the seventh year in a row that Butterfield has received the award. Butterfield also received the Bank of the Year 2019 award for the Cayman Islands; the fifth time it has received the […]

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Rego To Row Atlantic To Combat Plastic Pollution

Bermudian rower Jess Rego, along with teammates Caroline Wilson and Susan Ronaldson, are getting set to take on a 50 day, 3,000 mile row from the Canaries to Antigua in support of the Marine Conservation Society’s ‘Clean Seas’ programme. A spokesperson said, “Racing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in December this year, the team will […]

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Author Marilyn Steede To Hold Book Signing

Author Marilyn Steede will be holding a book signing event for her book “When Your Body Gets Weak” on Thursday, October 17  at the Bermuda Nationa Library. The event poster said, “Not your typical romantic escapade, When Your Body Gets Weak depicts a May/November romance. The story blends intrigue, suspense, jealousy, desolation, physical fitness, camaraderie, […]

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Author Tells Of ‘Secrets, Shame, Shackles’

A Bermudian author’s semi-fictionalised account of her life and the “unusual events” which caused her to leave the island for almost 30 years is flying off the shelves at local bookstores. Published in September, former teacher Gracelyn Love Davis’s “realistic fiction novel” Secrets, Shame, Shackles: Don’t Judge Me is proving to be highly popular with […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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Cricket: Kenya vs Bermuda Match Rained Out

The Bermuda cricket team took on Kenya in their Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with officials ruling that match would not be able to continue making it officially a ‘No Results’ match. Bermuda 230/7 Kenya 0/0 The third game for Bermuda in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda win […]

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Delray Rawlins & Sussex Heading To South Africa

The full schedule for the Sussex Men’s Pre-season cricket tour has been confirmed, with Delray Rawlins and his teammates returning to South Africa. Sussex will fly to Cape Town on Sunday March 8th and play two-day matches against both Loughborough MCCU and Cardiff MCCU during the 13-day trip. Between matches, the players will train at […]

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St. David’s County Cricket Club Executive Update

The financial members of the St. David’s County Cricket County Club recently elected the club’s executive team for the 2020/2021 term, electing Ms. Ceble Crockwell as President. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, March 13th, 2020, the St. David’s County Cricket Club Inc. held its Annual General Membership Meeting at the aforementioned facility. “During this meeting, […]

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ICC Holds Virtual Chief Executives Meeting

The International Cricket Council [ICC] hosted a Chief Executives’ Committee meeting via conference call today to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the sport. A spokesperson said, “During the call, the CEO’s of the 12 Full Members and three Associate representatives confirmed their full commitment to work in partnership to address the challenges the sport […]

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Video & Results: Youth Futsal Mini-League

[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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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

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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Pacers Athletes Heading To Armory Youth In NY

This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will compete in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York. The event will be held at the Armory on Monday, February 17, 2020 and will see hundreds of junior athletes from across the region. Distance runner and Carifta qualifier Ryan Outerbridge, sprinters Mikal Dill and Koa Goodchild […]

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Outerbridge Competes In URI Coaches Tribute

Quinnae Outerbridge and her University of Hartford Indoor Track and Field teammates saw numerous athletes set new personal bests while competing in the URI Coaches Tribute. Outerbridge and her teammates competed in the Rhode Island-Mackal Field House Facility in Rhode Island on a 200m flat track. The Bermudian athlete competed in the Women’s 1000m event […]

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DeRosa Wins Shot Put At SWAC Championships

[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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Outerbridge Competes In Track Championships

Quinnae Outerbridge and her University of Hartford women’s indoor track and field teammates recently rounded out the indoor campaign at the America East Championships. Outerbridge competed in the women’s 800m run, finishing in tenth by clocking a time of 2:21.36, before running the third leg for the University of Hartford’s women’s distance medley relay team […]

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Tiffany Dawson To Make Pro Debut On Saturday

[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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Tiffany Dawson Makes Top 10 In Pro Debut

[Written by Don Burgess] Tiffany Dawson had an outstanding pro debut at the World Beauty Fitness & Fashion World Championships on Saturday in The Bahamas. Ms Dawson finished in the top 10, just three weeks after earning her pro card in another WBFF event held in Dallas. She told Bernews, “The stage was exhilarating. There was […]

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Jan 12: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

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

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Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials Results

The Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials took place at the National Sports Center, with four different categories; the Primary School race, Middle School race, Senior School race and the Adults race contested. The full Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories 2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results Live Updates & Video: Front […]

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2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results

The Butterfield Front Street Mile took place last night [Jan 17] in Hamilton under rather cool and windy conditions. American Patrick Casey won the Men’s Elite race with a time of 4:14.32, Bermuda’s Dage Minors was second in 4:15.57 and Harun Abda finished third clocking 4:15.60. Eilish McColgan won the Women’s Elite race stopping the […]

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race will be held on Sunday, January 26th, with a number of prizes on offer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Heart Foundation are the recipients of the race proceeds and the race will launch their Heart Month [February] events. “The races kick off at 8.30am with a 1k race […]

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Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’

For Bermuda to have achieved such strong rankings in the Mutual Evaluation Report is an “excellent outcome for this jurisdiction,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31], the Minister said, “I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings included in […]

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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

Sompo International Holdings has appointed Harriet Harty as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer [CHRO] for Sompo International’s Commercial P&C operations. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Harriet Harty has been named Executive Vice President and Chief […]

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Argo Group To Sell Trident Public Risk Solutions

Argo Group International Holdings today announced an agreement to sell its Trident Public Risk Solutions brand and underwriting platform to Paragon Insurance Holdings. “The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, and Argo expects to report a pre-tax gain of approximately $37 million related to the transaction,” the company said. “Argo will retain Trident’s […]

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Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade

Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow […]

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Fairmont Southampton To Hold Dining Festival

Fairmont Southampton is getting set to hold a dining and sustainability festival from April 3 to April 6. A spokesperson said, “The weekend of events will launch with locally sourced and inspired food and beverage pairing dinners including the Pollinator Dinner and Lion Fish Dinner, culminating in a sustainable dining and food festival on Sunday […]

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