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Lionfish Bites Fundraiser On January 25th

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:00:39 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, and Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a fundraiser entitled “Lionfish Bites” on Saturday, January 25, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. An online promo said, “An evening of lionfish canapes and other tasty treats expertly prepared by celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong and […]

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“Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast

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Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:00:19 +0000

The Bermuda Transport Museum “Fish Fry”, which was scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The BTA posted on social media stating, “Due to a forecast of high winds & rain this Sunday [Feb 2], the Bermuda Transport Museum ‘Fish Fry’ is postponed. Our new date is Sunday, […]

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Dellwood Middle School “Fish Fry” On March 6

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:26:03 +0000

The Parent Teacher Student Association of Dellwood Middle School is set to host a “Fish Fry” — with mac-n-cheese, peas-n-rice, coleslaw, beets, and dessert — at the Dellwood Middle School on Friday, March 6th from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Related Stories “Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast Tickets On Sale For ‘Taste Of Bermuda’ Taste […]

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Motorcycle Racing: White Finishes 11th In Spain

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:37:49 +0000

Bermuda’s Dakari White began competing in the Spanish CEV Motorcycle Championships in Spain. On the first day in wet conditions, White and the other competitors took to the track for a Qualifying Race and Race 1. White started from the back row of the grid and he was able to make some crucial passes during […]

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Mitchell Finishes With Fastest Triple Crown Time

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:31:21 +0000

Jyire Mitchell turned out for the first time for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian AX circuit. Mitchell clocked the comfortable pole position fastest time after first round of qualifiers at the Triple Crown Series. Mitchell was in Group B and he clocked a time of 20.928, with the second place rider in the […]

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Mitchell Finishes Eighth On Canadian MX Circuit

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:24:41 +0000

Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Sixth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Riverglade Motocross Park. In the Moncton 250cc Division Mitchell finished 8th overall, he finished 7th in the First Moto and then finished 10th in the Second Moto. In […]

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Mitchell Finishes 6th At Walton Raceway

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:41:15 +0000

Bermuda’s Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Eighth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Walton Raceway. In the Moncton 250cc Division, Mitchell finished 6th overall; he finished 8th in the First Moto and then finished 5th in the Second Moto. Mitchell […]

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Fundraising Car Wash, Bake Sale Today In Paget

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 14:21:31 +0000

If you are looking to get your vehicle washed while also helping out a good cause, youth racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a car wash and bake sale today [Dec 14] at the RUBiS Paget Service Station from 8am – 4pm. The pricing structure is $10 for bikes, $20 for cars, […]

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BMRA Spark Bake Sale At The Shopping Center

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:23:07 +0000

Young racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a bake sale today [Feb 15] from 8am to 4pm at The Shopping Center on Victoria Street. Baked goods include cookies, brownies, loaf cakes, popcorn, glass candy, cupcakes, gingerbread, peanut brittle, peanuts and more. All proceeds raised will go towards an upcoming training trip to […]

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Workshop To Help Eliminate Child Sexual Abuse

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Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:00:11 +0000

Approximately 25 people turned up to participate in a workshop designed to help help eliminate child sexual abuse which was organized by the Kiwanis Club of St George’s as their main function to mark this year’s Kiwanis Week. SCARS – Saving Children and Revealing Secrets – hopes to have every resident in Bermuda undertake the […]

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Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Trial Set For June

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:12:04 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A New Jersey man who has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault aboard a cruise ship has had his trial pushed back until June. The man, who resides in the United States and cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, had previously denied that he committed the alleged offence against […]

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‘Inadequate Punishment For Sex Offenders’

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:09:53 +0000

The Advocates for Change invite the public to gather outside of the House of Assembly at 12:00pm on Friday March 1st, to “speak with their Member of Parliament about the inadequate punishment for sex offenders.” A spokesperson said, “One in three Bermuda residents suffered sexual abuse before the age of 18. This statistic was revealed […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

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Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 01:57:50 +0000

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Hopkins Begins Competing In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:49:31 +0000

Kaden Hopkins started competing in the Collegiate Track National Championships, representing Fort Lewis College. During the Men Sprint Qualification – 200m race, Hopkins finished 23rd with a time of 12.065. In the Men Team Pursuit Final, Hopkins led the Fort Lewis College team off that would eventually win the Bronze Medal, and Hopkins also finished […]

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BBA Mountain Bike Championships Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:38:39 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Mountain Bike Championships took place at Ferry Reach, with 40 riders taking up the challenge. Robin Horsfield returned to defend his Open Male Division title with a 6 lap time of 1:14:18, Che’quan Richardson was second in 1:25:09 covering six laps and Dave Collins finished third clocking a six lap […]

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White Finishes 13th In British Virtual Time Trial

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:57:22 +0000

Conor White competed in a British Virtual Power Time Trial. In a field full of current pro tour cyclist, White managed to finish 13th in a 120 competitor A Division. Rob G from Great Britain clocked a winning time of 20.41, Freddy Ovet who is a member of the World Tour Team Israel was second […]

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Conyers Finishes 17th In Cycling Virtual Race

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:11:31 +0000

Caitlin Conyers finished 17th competing in the USA Cycling Virtual Race League. The race was using the 2019 UCI World Harrogate Circuit that covered 41km. In a field of 44 A Division Women competitors, Conyers clocked a time of 1:05:09. Five riders all had the winning time of 1:00:51, with Shanni Berger from Israel declared […]

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Fry-Angle Aquarium Fish Show On Nov 11

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:19:15 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its Annual Fish Show on November 11 at Peace Lutheran Church Hall in Paget. The poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on www.fryangle.com or at Noah’s Ark. “Completed Entry forms […]

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Photos: Fry-Angle Aquarium Society Fish Show

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:17:27 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual tropical fish show this weekend at the Peace Lutheran Church in Devonshire. Sponsored by Sousa’s Landscape Management and Noah’s Ark, the event saw more than 40 entrants, with Dan Sharifi — the owner of Cichlids of the Americas, an internet-based fish provider located in Central Florida — […]

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Winter Lionfish Derby To Be Held In January

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:00:55 +0000

The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports, is set to be held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, February 3 from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. The Derby will feature cash prizes in both freediver and SCUBA […]

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Photos: Tiny Octopus Found On Side Of Lionfish

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Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:00:38 +0000

While emptying a bag of lionfish they caught while diving in the Watch Hill Park and John Smith’s Bay area, local divers found a tiny octopus clinging to the side of a lionfish. In a post on social media, Weldon Wade said, “What a discovery! When freediving and culling lionfish we spear them and sometimes safely […]

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BTA: Fishing Event Hooks Return For Bermuda

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:50:57 +0000

A summer fishing tournament “pumped an estimated $4.6 million into the local economy and attracted 475 visitors to the island in 2017,” according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. “The Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship is a collection of three fishing tournaments in early July: Bermuda Billfish Blast, Bermuda Big Game Classic and Sea Horse Angler’s […]

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Photos: Fourth Winter Lionfish Derby A Success

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:44:54 +0000

The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports was held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] recently. A spokesperson said, “Here’s a few things about the very successful winter Lionfish Derby. For starters, we had 60 people registered […]

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Video: US Show Looks At Lionfish In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:00:46 +0000

The American morning television program ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ [AMHQ] recently highlighted Bermuda and the robots that are helping decrease our lionfish population. Host Katie Linendoll says: “When you touch down on the tiny island of Bermuda you quickly become captivated by the picturesque quality of the island. Some of the most gorgeous coral reefs in […]

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Collaboration To Reduce Lionfish Population

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:10:38 +0000

It is often said that good things come in groups of three, and that might be the case for a trio of research projects aimed at reducing a threat to Bermuda’s marine biodiversity: the invasive lionfish. BIOS said, “While many invasive species disrupt natural ecosystems by spreading disease or competing for food and habitat, lionfish […]

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Fishing In Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:38:17 +0000

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers, that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas — also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds” — will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. “It should also be noted that […]

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Ministry Updates On Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:22:28 +0000

Officials provided an update on the most recent outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning [CFP], saying that between 29th June and 17th July, they received 13 reports of CFP, and the “fishes implicated in this outbreak were large Amberjacks and Barracuda.” The statement said, “The Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]

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Annual Junior Fishing Tournament On August 19

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:50:04 +0000

The Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday [Aug 19] and is open to any boys and girls under the age of 17. It is free to enter and fishing starts at 8.30am. Prizes are up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the […]

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Photos & Video: Jr. Fishing Tournament Weigh-In

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:04:56 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament is being held this afternoon [Aug 19] with prizes up for grabs in several categories for boys and girls, which include fishing from the shore or from a boat and using a rod and reel or hand line. After a day of fishing, the young […]

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Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby Begins On Nov 9th

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Published On :: Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:30:36 +0000

Guardians of the Reef will be hosting the third annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby this coming weekend which will also be the island’s second ‘REEF Sanctioned Derby’ that follows a specific framework and requires all participants to be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a Team Captain. This four day lionfish culling competition […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:49:25 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 17] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget. A spokesperson said, “We know many Bermudians have fish tanks in their homes and we encourage them to come out and see Bermuda’s best fish. There is no […]

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Photos & Video: Fry-Angle Aquarium Fish Show

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:23:40 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual Tropical Fish Show today [Nov 17] at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget showcasing a wide variety of aquarium fish. We will have additional information, results and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. The […]

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Over 100 Lionfish Caught In Guardians Derby

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:57:19 +0000

Guardians of the Reef hosted the 3rd annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby recently, with the culling competition also marking the island’s second ‘Reef Sanctioned Derby’ where all participants must be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a Team Captain, with a total 103 lionfish caught during the event. Each Team Captain attended one […]

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Photos: 849 Lionfish Caught In Winter Derby

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 23:00:06 +0000

Bermuda’s 5th annual Winter Lionfish Derby was a huge success again this year, with some 849 lionfish caught, as locals gathered to take part in the month long competition, having fun while also helping to remove the invasive species from Bermuda’s waters. “With great weather to start the year, local lionfish hunters got a quick start […]

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Photos: Robinson’s Fishing Tournament

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:31:29 +0000

After a four year absence, the Robinson’s Marina Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday [June 30] with the tournament being deemed a success. A spokesperson said, “This community-based fishing tournament had previously run for 10 consecutive years. The weather on Sunday was very complimentary and ensured a high participation level with the ability to enter into […]

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Heatwave Lionfish Tournament On August 18

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Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:20:37 +0000

The Bermuda Lionfish Task Force and Blue Water Divers & Watersports are getting set to present the Heatwave Lionfish Tournament Sunday, August 18 from 6.00am to 3.00pm, with the weigh-in being held from 3.00pm to 6.00pm at Robinson’s Marina, Somerset Bridge. A spokesperson said, “It’s summertime; in August, the water temperatures are as hot as […]

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Health Advisory: Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:15:55 +0000

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] of the Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is advising the public on how to reduce their risk of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning [CFP]. A Government spokesperson said, “This is in response to an investigation into one case of suspected CFP in the community. […]

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Annual Junior Fishing Tournament On Sunday

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:13:51 +0000

The Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday [Aug 18] and is open to any boy or girl under the age of 17. It’s free to enter. A spokesperson said, “Fishing starts at 8.30am and every child who has entered the event and who comes to the weigh station west […]

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Red Hind Aggregation Areas Open For Fishing

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Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:36:24 +0000

The Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [Aug 15]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to advise the public that the Red Hind aggregation areas within the seasonally protected areas will be open to fishing from today [15 August, 2019]. “However, […]

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Atlantic Lionshare’s ROV Helps Remove Lionfish

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:46:20 +0000

The Atlantic Lionshare team recently developed a remotely operated vehicle dubbed The Reef Sweeper that has removed more than 1,000 lionfish from the Bermuda Platform so far this year, with more removal work planned to take place in the future. A spokesperson said, “By now, most members of the Bermudian public will be aware of […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:25:32 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will hold its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 16] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. The event poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. “Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on fryangle.com […]

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Photos & Results: Annual Tropical Fish Show

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:41:12 +0000

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual Tropical Fish Show on Saturday [Nov 16] at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. This year’s winners include: Jefferson Colby Sousa – Best in Show, Best Reserve, Best Cichlid in Show, Best Catfish, Best in Division 4. Lori Dunstan – Best Livebearers, Anabantoids & True Bony Fishes […]

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Relicensing Period For Fishing Vessels Extended

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:50:52 +0000

Vessel safety inspections for commercial fishing vessels have been suspended and the relicensing period for commercial fishing vessels has been extended, and the new deadline will be April 30th 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “As a safety measure to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is closed to […]

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Karting: Scott Barnes Finishes 6th In Las Vegas

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:00:45 +0000

Scott Barnes recently concluded competing in the SuperKarts USA Super Nationals in Las Vegas. Barnes advanced to Super Sunday in the G1/G2:3G Kart Racing/AiM Sports Class. He finished sixth in a very close finish that could have seen any one of places third to seventh change in the end. Mr. Barnes said, “I was so […]

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Karting: RUBiS National Championship Standings

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:00:14 +0000

Following the latest round of racing at the Rubis Southside Motor Sports Park, the Bermuda Karting Club’s Overall Standings follow below. LO206 Senior Class 1st – #91 Jason ‘SkuzZie’ North – 436 points 2nd – #18 Stephen Corrado – 390 points 3rd – #6 David Barbosa – 381 points 4th – #9 Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes […]

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Karting: Barnes & Selley Finish 7th In Orlando

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:16:52 +0000

Scott Barnes and David Selley, along with their Simcraft Two teammates, recently concluded competing in the 2020 Simcraft 24 Hours to Orlando Endurance Race. In the end, the Simcraft Two team finished second in their class and seventh overall out of 33 teams. The team faced challenges along the way; they started the race in […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Washington Mall

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:00:09 +0000

An investment in solar energy will help tenants at Bermuda’s premier shopping mall and office complex save money, Washington Properties said today. As part of a major upgrade of Washington Mall, owners Washington Properties are installing bi-facial solar panels on the roof of one of their buildings. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager of Washington Properties […]

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Solar Farm Should Be Operational In 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:32:35 +0000

The solar farm at the airport finger is expected to begin construction in the late summer or early fall and it should be operational in the first quarter of 2019, according to Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban. Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Roban said, “Monday, June 4 was an […]

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Video: NASA’s Animation Of 1968 Splash Down

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:00:45 +0000

After spending 10 days, 20 hours, nine minutes, and three seconds in space, the Apollo 7 space mission splashed down in the Atlantic 200 nautical miles off Bermuda at 7.11am on October 22, 1968. The voyagers were picked up by helicopter and deposited on the deck of the USS Essex by 8:20am, and the spacecraft […]

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Uzimon Origins Show To Be Staged In New York

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:44:34 +0000

Bermudian singer, actor and performance artist Daniel Frith will be revealing the enigmatic background of his longtime dancehall alter ego Uzimon at a cabaret-style New York show to celebrate his latest release. In what Mr. Frith is describing as his “off-Broadway debut”, Uzimon Origins.The Betty White Mixtape Release Party is being staged at Manhattan’s Huron […]

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