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Zooma Women’s Half Marathon & 10K Results

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:56:51 +0000

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge continued, with the second day of the event seeing runners take part in a 10K and a Half Marathon. Andrea Luber clocked a winning time of 1:36.11 in the Half Marathon, Bonnie Mills was second in 1:39.06, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third with a time of […]

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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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Estwanik & Lindsay Win Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race

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

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

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Video: Dr Michael Ashton Q&A On Covid-19

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:33:34 +0000

Dr Michael Ashton, the Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist, held a Q&A session on the ‘Patients 1st’ social media account this weekend, providing his expertise on a wide range of topics related to Covid-19. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to […]

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ILO’s World Day For Safety & Health At Work

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:54:10 +0000

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

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Column: Socioeconomic Impacts On Health Care

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:19:18 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] In the Journal of the American Medical Association last week, Dr. Clyde Lancy reported that in Chicago, more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and nearly 70% of COVID-19 deaths involve black individuals. This is particularly notable because black people make up only 30% of the population there. This pattern […]

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Column: Foods To Combat Anxiety & Depression

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:45:11 +0000

[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Recently, I was asked: “Agathe, is there such a thing as foods that help combat anxiety and depression? If so – what are they?” And so that’s what I’d like to focus on today in my post, because it’s a very timely question, given the global panic around coronavirus […]

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BPS: Shopper Scam & Money Laundering

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:01:11 +0000

The police are advising people who participate in the so called “Mystery Shopper Scam” that they may be engaging in money laundering activity, which is “illegal and could result in jail time and or hefty fines.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise that members of the public who participate in […]

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Minister: ‘Major Accomplishment For Bermuda’

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:41:49 +0000

Calling it an “excellent result and a major accomplishment for Bermuda,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that an international standards setting body “confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation.” Minister Dickinson said, “”The Bermuda Government has on many occasions highlighted […]

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Jillian Terceira Competes In The Netherlands

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:29:45 +0000

Jillian Terceira competed in the CLUB ASTEN Spring Wedstrijden Paarden International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. Competing in the 1.35m ZZ in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero finished 2nd, the pair clocked a Clear First time of 36:82, Terceira and Hamlet di Cantero clocked a Clear Second Phase time of 32:04. […]

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Equestrian: Collins Competes In France

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:17:55 +0000

Annabelle Collins competed in the CDI3* Nice Autumn 2019 Dressage event in France. Competing on Joyero VG, Collins finished 12th in the Piste A – Grand Prix Class with a score of 67.587%. Collins and Joyero VG finished 4th in the Freestyle Test Grand Prix Level, the pair recorded a score of 71.725%. Related Stories […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In Classic Horse Show

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Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:00:02 +0000

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Old Salem Farm Classic Horse Show. Lopes competed in seven classes. During the Back on Track Medal/FW-PHA Medal Class, Lopes and Casino 71 finished fourth. The same pair finished second in the National Children’s Medal Class before finishing fifth in the Children’s Equitation Flat Class. During the 2 Feet […]

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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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Jillian Terceira Begins Competing In Belgium

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:14:40 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira is taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On Day One Terceira and Chakola finished 41st competing in the 1.15m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a time of 84.92, but they also had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick […]

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CEA Regional Jumping Challenge On Nov 16

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:53:29 +0000

Local showjumping competitors are gearing up to defend Bermuda’s championship title, with the Bermuda round of the 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] set to take place at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, November 16 at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation expressed its delight that Bermuda will, once […]

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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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Equestrian: Inwood Hunter Jumper Show Results

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:10:24 +0000

The Inwood Hunter Jumper Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Phillip Corriea was crowned the Overall Adult Champion, Alison Dyer-Fagundo was the Reserve Adult Champion, and there was a tie for the Overall Junior Champion with Kayla Bardgett and Tyler James sharing the title. There was also a tie for […]

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BEF Welcome Home Show On Dec 7th & 8th

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:44:48 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation will be hosting the “Welcome Home Show” on December 7th and 8th at the National Equestrian Center. A spokesperson said, “On December 7th and 8th, 2019 the Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] in partnership with the Welcome Home Show Committee invites you to join us at the Welcome Home Show taking place at the National […]

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Bermuda Retains Jumping Challenge Title

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:52 +0000

The 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] recently came to a successful conclusion for Bermuda’s show jumping riders. A spokesperson said, “For the fourth consecutive year, the Bermuda team has secured the top place against other participating Caribbean countries. “In addition to winning the Team Country division, Bermuda riders also captured the […]

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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:32:44 +0000

Jillian Terceira was recently back in the center ring competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. Terceira, competing in the 1.35m CSI2* Table A in Two Phases Special Class riding Iluna Di Cantero, finished 36th after achieving a clear first phase. They then clocked a second phase time of 29.82, but […]

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Lopes Wins Jumping Class In ESP Holiday Finale

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:34:50 +0000

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Low Children’s Jumper ESP Holiday Finale Jumping Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes picked up the win in the 1.0m Low Children’s Jumper II2b in Two Phases Class riding Clinlex; the pair clocked a clear first phase time of 72.68 and a clear second phase time […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Overall Results

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Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:25:42 +0000

The Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] recently released the regional and world ranking category results for the 2019 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC], with Bermuda’s equestrians ranking well among their peers. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations are extended to the 2019 Bermuda team for securing first place in the FEI JWC Regional Zone 10 Division. Team members […]

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Bermuda Stardust Stables Jumper Show Results

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:09 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Stardust Stables Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1.30m Horse Jumping Against the Clock with a Jump Off Class, Kayla Bardgett was declared the winner. Riding Causing Chaos, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 72.91, they then clocked a Jump […]

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Bermuda Riders To Compete In FEI Challenge

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:09:14 +0000

Bermuda show jumpers are preparing to compete in the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC], which begins on Saturday, February 15. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda show jumpers are preparing to compete in the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge and this year’s event promises to be quite exciting with new competitors and horses entered in all […]

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Terceira Begins Competing in The Netherlands

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:47:26 +0000

Jillian Terceira began competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Competing in the 1.30m Young Horses 7 years in 2 Phases Special Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 6th. The pair clocked a First Phase Clear Round time of 49.03, they then clocked a Clear Second […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Start Delayed

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:52:28 +0000

[Updated] The organizers of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC] – originally scheduled for tomorrow [Feb 15] – have decided to delay the start of competition due to the expected weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday, the organizer have decided to delay the start of the FEI […]

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Equestrian: FEI Jumping Challenge Results

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:41:25 +0000

After a 24-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions, Bermuda equestrians achieved very favorable scores in the first of three separate competitions that comprise the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge. A spokesperson said, “Leading the way in Category A [1.20 – 1.30m] was Philip Correia and Emerson with double clear rounds and a time of […]

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Annabelle Collins Is Heading To 2020 Olympics

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:31:38 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation advised that the Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] has “now confirmed that Bermuda is eligible to compete with one individual athlete/horse dressage combination at the upcoming 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.” “Although Annabelle and her the 11 year old Stallion, Joyero VG, have already achieved the requisite qualifying scores for the 2020 Olympics, […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In WEF Junior Hunter

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:00:54 +0000

Nicholas Lopes competed in the Winter Equestrian Festival event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes took to the ring with Casino 71 in the WCHR Junior Hunter 3’3″ Classic CALI in two phases class, with a field of 60 competitors. The pair had a score of 72 in the first phase and 73 […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Gets Underway

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:19:47 +0000

Competition #2 of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge got underway today [March 7] at the National Equestrian Centre. Kayla Bardgett & Causing Chaos – Category A winner “In the Category A division [1.20 – 1.30 m] young Kayla Bardgett and her horse Causing Chaos leaped into first place with a clear round in a […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Postponed

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:15:47 +0000

The third competition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge, as well as the BEF Support Show, both scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 29, have been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in support of the recommendations of the Bermuda […]

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Equestrian: Dressage Championship Cancelled

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:39 +0000

The 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from August 4 to August 9, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The United States Equestrian Federation announced that the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from […]

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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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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:25:40 +0000

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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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:12:46 +0000

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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Insurance Insider Shortlists Lopes & Ramlal

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:03:46 +0000

The Insurance Insider, an insurance news organisation, has shortlisted two people from Bermuda – Melanie Lopes from Third Point Re and Sean Ramlal from Ascot Re – as finalists in the Underwriter Rising Star category in their inaugural US Honors Awards. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 23 in New […]

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IGI Receives PRA & FCA Regulatory Approval

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:23:50 +0000

International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGI] received regulatory approval from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority [PRA] and Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corporation [Tiberius]. A spokesperson said, “The PRA approval was received on February 24, 2020, and the FCA approval was received on February 25, […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Photos & Results: Shark$ & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:43:38 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Flag Football League: Squad & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:30:55 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 Killa Squad 32 In the opener the Kill Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6 , Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with 1 rushing […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:39:59 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football season recently resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 – Killa Squad 32 In the opener, the Killa Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6. Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with one […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:01:15 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the […]

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Flag Football: Punishers & Black Shark$ Win

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:02:42 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Flag Football League Action

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:06:07 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Punishers & Squad Win

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:00:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] The sixth week of the Bermuda Flag Football season saw a total of 44 points put on the board in a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School field. In the opener, the Punishers edged the Black Shark$ 20 – 18; the player of the game for the Punishers notched a […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Squad Win

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:45:03 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double header that produced 87 points. In the opener the Black Shark$ shutout the Renegades 35 – 0, the Player of the game for the Black Shark$ was Quin Simmons, with 1 Passing Touchdown, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Sacks […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Flag Football League

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Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:15:53 +0000

[Updated with photos] Only one game took place at the TN Tatem Middle School Field in the Bermuda Flag Football League, with the game producing a total of twenty points. The Renegades defeated the Killa Squad by a score of 13 – 7. Graeme Westwood led the winning Renegades team with a receiving touchdown, while […]

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Photos & Results: BFFL Playoff Semi-Finals

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:20:42 +0000

[Updated with photos] Bermuda Flag Football League playoff action recently took place at the TN Tatem Middle School field. Following semi-final play, the Punshers and Black Shark$ advanced to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. Punisher 7 – Renegades 0 In a game of missed chances, the Punishers scored the lone touchdown of the game to […]

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