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2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival At BUEI

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:13:40 +0000

The 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] tomorrow [Sept 27] at 7.30pm, Saturday [Sept 28] at 7.30pm, and Sunday [Sept 29] at 5.15pm. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Films presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival “Friday, Sept. 27th at 7:30pm “Saturday, Sept. 28th at 7:30pm “Sunday, Sept. 29th at […]

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ABC’s Bermuda Triangle TV Show Vanishes

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:00:09 +0000

A proposed new network TV series about the Bermuda Triangle has vanished without a trace from the ABC 2019/2020 schedule. Commissioned by US broadcaster earlier this year, the pilot episode for the science-fiction drama Triangle was officially passed on by the network this week [Sept 27]. All of the other show on the ABC fall line-up […]

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Faulkenberry Appears On CBS Crime Show

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:11 +0000

Bermudian actress Rebecca Faulkenberry was featured on the latest episode of Blue Bloods, the hit CBS police drama. Ms Faulkenberry appeared in the episode titled “Behind The Smile”, which aired on Friday [Oct 11]. Rebecca Faulkenberry had a role alongside Tom Selleck in the CBS drama Blue Bloods She played Misty Kaye, the daughter of […]

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Fresh Air Film Postponed To November 24th

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:20:02 +0000

The City of Hamilton’s Fresh Air Film series moves to North Hamilton as it presents a free screening of the box office smash, The Lion King, the 2019 live-action version of the classic animated blockbuster. Originally scheduled for this weekend, the event has been postponed due to inclement weather. The new date is Sunday, November […]

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Attempted Armed Robbery In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:49:48 +0000

Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today [June […]

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Armed Robbery At Washington Mall In Hamilton

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:37 +0000

[Updating: Police confirm that two men rode up to the Washington Mall in Hamilton, went into the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and stealing jewellery, with one of the suspects pointing a suspected firearm at one of the workers.] Police have confirmed that there was a robbery in Washington Mall in […]

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Robbery: “We Heard All The Glass Shattering”

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

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

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Video: Ravoshia Whaley Releases “Drop It”

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:00:05 +0000

Ravoshia Whaley, a young Bermudian woman who launched her music career last year with the release of her first song, a dance track titled “Don’t Stop Pop Rocks,” followed by her second single, called “Dutty Wine,” has released an official music video for her song “Drop It” under the stage name Ravoshia Mone’. Ravoshia Mone’ […]

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Musician Aisha Bassett Releases Acoustic Video

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:00:37 +0000

Bermudian composer Aisha Bassett, also known by her stage name Aisha NuSound, has released a new live acoustic singer, with an accompanying music video for the song ‘Abba Father.’ ‘Abba Father’ was written and composed by Ms. Bassett and performed by Femi Okunsanya. Ms. Bassett previously said, “One of my biggest musical influences is my […]

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Video: Fiyah Marshall’s New Single “Til De Sun”

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Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2016 12:02:37 +0000

Bermuda singer Fiyah Marshall has released a new video for his song “Til De Sun,” a Bermuda-centric single from his upcoming album “Blazin,” which is set for release on August 14. Fiyah Marshall said, “The album was recorded over the last three years and features collaborations from some of the top multi platinum recording artists […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

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Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:30:58 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Music Video: Violinist Showcases Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:26:16 +0000

Bermuda has been showcased by violinist Sally Potterton as she uses the island as a backdrop to her talents in playing ‘Clean Bandit’ at Admiralty Park. In posting the video, Ms. Potterton said, “As a musician I get to travel and work in some amazing parts of the world. One of the most incredible places […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:18:52 +0000

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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Music Video: “Fashion Slayer” by HEЯITAGE

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:04:32 +0000

Bermudian music duo Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen of soul/pop outfit HEЯITAGE have released the music video of their new hit single “Fashion Slayer”. To Gibbons and Eggen, fashion is about more than just sharp-looking clothes – fashion means presentation, self-affirmation, creativity, and a form of artistic expression. While the members of HEЯITAGE sing about […]

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Parish Pride Project In Devonshire On Jan 25

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:23:12 +0000

[Written by Chris Famous] This week  — Saturday, January 25th — the Parish Pride Project will be carrying out landscaping along Robert’s Avenue in Devonshire between 9am and 1pm. We will be cutting back excess vegetation and picking up discarded bottles and debris. For motorists who may be in the vicinity, please exercise caution along […]

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Possible Banana Shortage Due To Contamination

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:06:25 +0000

There “may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to continued pest contaminations of imported banana shipments,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] advises the public that there may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to […]

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Golf: Bermuda Championship Marks Earth Day

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:51:29 +0000

In commemoration of Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship highlighted the PGA Tour’s reusable cup policy, which took effect at the start of the 2020 season. A spokesperson said, “To celebrate Earth Day, the Bermuda Championship is pleased to share the PGA Tour’s new reusable cup policy that took effect at the start of the 2020 […]

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Tagged Great White Shark Near Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:36:07 +0000

The borders may be closed right now, however it does appear that someone is trying to visit us, as 15-foot-long great white shark named Unama’ki is making its way toward Bermuda, with the 2,000 pound female being monitored by marine research non-profit OCEARCH. A Newsweek story said, “A 15-foot-long great white shark dubbed “Unama’ki” is […]

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Oleander Project Ushers In New Era Of Research

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:29:56 +0000

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the container ship Oleander continues to work as a “ship of opportunity that acquires important ocean measurements during its weekly voyages between Bermuda and the United States.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda shuttered international travel and local business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring, three container ships continued […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:45 +0000

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos: Saltus Shavees Raise More Than $100K

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:11:48 +0000

More than 60 shavees at Saltus raised more than $100,000 today [March 13] bringing the school’s total raised for St. Baldrick’s to more than $1.7 million over the years. It was the 13th year that Saltus has taken part in the event, which raises money for research into childhood cancer, and parents joined students to […]

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Photos/Results: Friendship/Shield Football Action

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:51:33 +0000

Devonshire Colts, Vasco, St. David’s, Robin Hood, Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, and Devonshire Cougars all claimed victories in this weekend’s Shield & Friendship football action. Shield: Devonshire Colts 1 [4] St. George’s Colts 1 [3] At the Devonshire Recreation Club, Devonshire Colts advanced to the Semi-Finals following a 4 – 3 win on Kicks from […]

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Photos & Results: Ed Sherlock 8K Road Race

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:52:57 +0000

[Updated with photos] Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay raced to victory in the 2020 Ed Sherlock 8K road race this weekend. Trott led from start to finish clocking a time of 28:03, Tom Mills was second in a time of 29:39 and Kwame Curling crossed the line third with a time of 29:46. Lindsay was the […]

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Sarah Carr Joins Bowring Marsh Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:05:16 +0000

Bowring Marsh, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Sarah Carr has joined the firm as Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement Leader in Bermuda, reporting to Chris Reeves, CEO, President, and COO, Bowring Marsh Bermuda. In this role, Ms. Carr is responsible for leading a team of Bowring Marsh colleagues in Bermuda […]

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Everest Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:13:09 +0000

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Sanjoy Mukherjee will transition from his Bermuda role on April 1 and return to his full time duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Everest Re Group, Ltd. The company said, “Everest Re Group announced today that Sanjoy Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and current Managing […]

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AXA XL Announces New Leadership Team

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:19:43 +0000

AXA XL has announced a new leadership team and proposed changes to the operating model of its insurance business following a strategic review. A spokesperson said, “Key proposed changes to the operating model include the creation of a single global insurance Underwriting Function and the establishment of three geographical Business Units across the Americas, Eurasia, […]

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BILTIR Appoint Natasha Scotland Courcy

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:54:52 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has appointed Natasha Scotland Courcy to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mrs Scotland Courcy is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Athene Life Re Ltd., a leading global life reinsurer established in 2009. “In addition to her supervisory role over the […]

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Winter Age Group Championships Final Day

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:21:44 +0000

After three days of competition, the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group Championships concluded at the BASA Pool. It was yet another challenging day for the swimmers with windy and chilly conditions. Josephine Duerden won the 13-14 Girls 400 SC Meter Freestyle when she touched the wall in a time of 4:48.63, Myeisha Sharrieff […]

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Elijah Daley Breaks Long & Short Course Records

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:39 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Point Claire Invitational Swim Meet in Quebec, hosted by the Pointe Claire Swim Team. The meet was run as a short course meet in the morning and as long course meet for the finals. Daley broke the 13-14 Boy’s age group short course record during the 400 Individual Medley […]

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Daleys Break 4 Records In Short Course Meet

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:31 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley competed at the AB Short Course Meet held at the Olympium Pool in Etobicoke, Canada hosted by the Etobicoke Swim Club. Elan Daley broke two records during the meet, while Elijah Daley also broke two records. Elan Daley broke the 13-14 Girls 100m Breaststroke Age Group record when she touched the […]

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Results: BASA Short Course Swimming Meet

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:03:20 +0000

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association 2020 Short Course Swimming Series Meet #1 was held at the Saltus pool this weekend. In the Women’s 15 & Over 100 SC Meter Freestyle, Skyler Powell clocked a winning time of 1:01.49, Emma Kittleson was second touching the wall in a time of 1:06.21. Jack Harvey won the Men’s […]

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Daleys Capture More Gold In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:45 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed more gold medals on the second day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley picked up yet another gold medal during the girls 14-year-olds 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 56.93, and Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 100 LC meter […]

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Warwick Swimmers Compete In Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:20:54 +0000

Warwick Academy Swimmers are competing in the 2020 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championships. The team of Tayla Horan, Josephine Duerden, Daria Desmond and Bella Howes finished 17th competing in the Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay clocking a time of 1:57.06. During the Women’s 200 Yard Freestyle Taylor White touched the wall in a time […]

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Warwick Swimmers Continue Championships

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:00:01 +0000

Through 24 events at the 2020 Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships, the Warwick Academy team is in 17th place with 250 points. Bella Howes clocked a time of 54.69, finishing 18th in the women’s 100 yard freestyle. Caleb Ingham finished 23rd competing in the men’s 100 yard freestyle, touching the wall in a time […]

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Thompson, Esposito Compete In Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:16 +0000

Talia Thompson, who swims for both East Texas Aquatics and Tyler Grace Community School in Texas, recently represented her school in the 2020 TAPPS Division 2 State Championships. Thompson took the podium twice in the championships, winning the girls 50 yard freestyle by clocking a time of 25.41 and the girls 100 yard freestyle with […]

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Swimming: Esposito Helps UMBC Finish 2nd

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:30:44 +0000

Vanessa Esposito concluded representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] women’s swimming and diving at the 2020 America East Swimming and Diving Championships. Esposito and her teammates finished second to New Hampshire, New Hampshire scored a total of 876 points, while the UMBC women compiled 759.5, ahead of five other squads. On the final […]

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Moore Begins Competing In Championships

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:11:22 +0000

Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado women’s swimming & diving teammates got out to a strong start at the WAC Swimming & Diving Championships. The team made the NICA cut for the 200 medley relay. e Moore got Northern Colorado’s 200 medley team off to a fast start with a backstroke time of […]

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Moore Wins Bronze Medal In Championships

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:35 +0000

Madelyn Moore was back in action competing in the 2020 WAC Swimming & Diving Championship representing the University of Northern Colorado. The Bermudian swimmer took to the pool to compete in the women’s 50 yard freestyle claiming the bronze medal clocking 22.95. Moore led off the Northern Colorado women’s 200 yard freestyle relay team that […]

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Moore & Teammates Qualify For Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:16:46 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates concluded competing at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Moore led off both Northern Colorado’s 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams that posted NICA Qualifying Times. Moore, Petra Kis, AJ Popp and Emily Hamel made up the 200 Freestyle Relay team that […]

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Bermuda Short Course Championships Begin

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:19:14 +0000

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Short Course Swimming Championships recently got underway at the National Sports Center. Elan Daley won the 13-14 girls 800 SC meter freestyle by touching the wall in a time of 9:02.29, which broke the age group record that was held by Taylor White, who was clocked at 9:26.37 on December […]

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Harbour Swimmers Begin BASA Short Course

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:46:03 +0000

Harbour swimmers recently began competing at the BASA Short Course Championships at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “Arabella Newport-Derbyshire, Violet Smith and Somers Estwanik swept the Girls 10 and Under 400 Freestyle, with Newport-Derbyshire winning in a time of 5:26.15 “Jacob Wright and Nayland Harris placed first and second in the Boys 10 […]

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John Leseur Finishes 6th In Moguls Skiing Duals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:44:18 +0000

John Leseur was recently back in action in the 2020 US Freestyle Selections Moguls Skiing event at the Steamboat Ski and Resort/Howelsen Hill in Colorado. Leseur moved to the duals portion of the event, where he eventually finished in sixth place. After receiving a first round bye, Leseur then defeated American Chase Allen; Leseur had […]

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Photos & Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Paget

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:05:48 +0000

At approximately 4.15pm this afternoon [Aug 11], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire located near the junction of Pomander Road and Harbour Road in Paget. At least one fire service appliance attended the scene where fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus went about extinguishing the blaze within minutes. […]

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Video/Photos: Crashed Car Removed From Water

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Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:33:08 +0000

[Updated with video] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing a car through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, ending up overboard in the harbour. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:48am on Saturday 24-October, Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near […]

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Photos & Video: Structural Fire In Sandys Parish

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:18:42 +0000

A structural fire in Sandys yesterday [Jan 6] saw a three-unit response from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS], with all residents reported to be out of the building at the time of the blaze. BFRS Divisional Officer Dana Lovell said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a 911 call reporting a structural […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Ferry Reach Brush Fire

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:07:53 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire at approximately 4.30am this morning [Apr 8] in the Ferry Reach area of St George’s. At least two Fire Service appliances attended the scene with approximately six personnel. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus could be seen extinguishing the blaze near the […]

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Photos: Car Driver Crashes Into Tree In Hamilton

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:12:30 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision late this evening [Nov 20] on Reid Street in Hamilton which involved a car driver colliding with a tree on a sidewalk. It appears that two people were injured, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attending to them initially, with an ambulance then arriving on scene.  Details […]

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Photos: Car Crashes Through Harbour Road Wall

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:45:15 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to the Harbour Road, Paget area this afternoon [Dec 9] where a car crashed through a wall resulting in the front of the vehicle hanging off the road above Hamilton Harbour. Police have closed the road off diverting traffic away from the scene. Details are limited at this time, however we […]

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Photos: Crashed Truck Removed From Water

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:53:33 +0000

After crashing over an embankment five weeks ago, the truck has now been moved from its position in the water in the Abbot’s Crescent, Hamilton parish area, with the vehicle seen sitting on a barge this morning. Photo of the truck prior to its removal: The truck crashed quite a distance over the embankment, with the […]

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Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Apr 2017 22:08:59 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire on Crow Lane roundabout at approximately 6.15pm today [April 15]. Fire service personnel tackled the blaze and extinguished the fire which could be seen in the rear of the vehicle. Traffic flow in the area was restricted while emergency services handled the incident. Details […]

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