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Photos & Video: Fire On Front Street In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:38:28 +0000

At approximately 4.32am this morning [July 21], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire on Front Street in Hamilton, with some 16 vehicles and over 30 personnel attending the scene. The BFRS later confirmed that while there were “no reported injuries at this time to civilians or firefighters” the buildings involved — […]

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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:10:23 +0000

[Updating] Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the marsh area of Devonshire this morning [March 17], with flames seen in the marsh as smoke pours into the air. Lieutenant Francis of the BFRS said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Elliot Career Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:25:49 +0000

Elliot Primary School held their Career Fair yesterday [Jan 24] with representatives from many different career choices including businesses, services and Government departments available to share information with the students. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] also joined many others at the event and did a controlled fire fighting display, enthralling the students by […]

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Photos & Videos: BHS Students Visit Fire Station

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:59:14 +0000

[Updated with photos] Students from Bermuda High School [BHS] visited Hamilton Fire Station today [Jan 31] where they learned about fire fighting, CPR and even had the opportunity to get some real life training from the experts, as they used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Gavin Carter, Fire and Life Safety Educator, said: […]

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Photos & Video: Van Crash In Hamilton Parish

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:12:49 +0000

[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [March 12] after a collision occurred which resulted in the van landing on its side, and appearing to bring down power lines. A police spokesperson said there was a “single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish outside of Francis Patton […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Power Boat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 23:00:30 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association’s 2017 Season continued at Ferry Reach, with an 30 minute race taking place. Shaki Easton and DJ Hodsoll won the A Class race, with Shae Johnston and Esperanza Sobrado taking the checkered flag in the B Class. Andrew Cottingham and Makai Hodsoll won the D Class, with Aaron Simms and Stephen […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:00:43 +0000

The final Bermuda Powerboat Association race of the season took place off the Spanish Point Boat Club, which served as the Spanish Point Grand Prix. Andrew Cottingham did not take the Chequered Flag in the D Class to complete a perfect season, he and Shane Madeiros, finish behind Steven Eversley and Jahkai Spencer. Shaki Easton’s perfect […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:16 +0000

[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:11 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, […]

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Bermuda Trio Compete In UK Powerboat Race

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:39:11 +0000

Bermuda’s Shaki Easton, M’Kai Hodsoll and Errin Butterfield all competed in the Fortitudo Property Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat Race in the UK. Seventeen boats went to the startline in the Class 3 British Championship under partly cloudy skies winds Easterly at 7mph. Easton & Hodsoll competed together, while Butterfield was the co-pilot for Kerry […]

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Around The Island Race Route Map & Entrants

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 22:49:38 +0000

The Around the Island Power Boat Race is scheduled to take place this coming Sunday [Aug 12] with boats taking to the Ferry Reach start line in the afternoon. A spokesperson said, “BPBA have secured Rubis as our official Round the Island sponsor. Early indications are that the weather is going to create the opportunity […]

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BPBA Powerboat Finals & Prize Presentations

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:17:44 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] ended their 2018 season today [Oct 7] with the 3rd race of the 3 race Nationals series and the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] Grand Prix. Today’s races were followed with prize presentations. Nationals Race Results A Class 1st A29 Selley/Smith 290 points 2nd A16 Davidge/Hayne 190 points 3rd A77 […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Expo Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 13:34:01 +0000

The first racing to kick off the 2019 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] race season was held on Sunday [May 19] in St. George’s Harbour in conjunction with the fourth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda. There were two races held throughout the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:53:54 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing on Sunday [June 9], with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class and S Class. A Class A 29 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 2nd – Shane Maderios - Clayton Harshaw B Class B 77 1st – […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Powerboat Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:26:17 +0000

The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association [BPBA] held their latest round of racing this weekend, with boats taking part in the A Class, B Class, D Class and S Class. First Race A Class A 29 – 1st – David Selley - Mathew Smith A 26 – 2nd – Shane Maderios - Errin Butterfield B class […]

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McCallan Competes In St Clair River Classic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:21:39 +0000

Bermuda’s Kim McCallan competed in the 2019 St Clair River Off Shore Power Boat Classic in Michigan. The former Bermuda Powerboat Association commodore was making her debut as a driver in the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship with American syndicate Nobody’s Business Offshore Racing. McCallan, competing in the ProStock V class on board her […]

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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:09:08 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Importers Reminded To Collect Cargo From Docks

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:11:09 +0000

Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] is reminding importers that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited would like to remind all importers [independent and agent representatives] that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. “Demurrage [storage fees] is in effect. […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Impact Of Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:21:40 +0000

After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic, Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the impact of Covid-19 in the construction of the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Photos & Video: Police Arrest Airline Passenger

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:55:04 +0000

[Updated with video. Police said a 25 year old man assaulted flight attendants, was forcibly taken to the rear of the aircraft where he was restrained until the flight landed in Bermuda, after which he was arrested.] A Thomas Cook airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 24] following what we understand to be an issue with […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:58:47 +0000

[Updated with video] Five Royal Air Force aircraft landed in cloudy and rainy conditions at the L.F.Wade International Airport at approximately 3pm this afternoon [Jan 6], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The RAF website said, “This week 1 [Fighter] Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth are headed for […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Typhoons, Voyager Leave

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:46:26 +0000

The Royal Air Force [RAF] aircraft that arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Jan 6] left the island late this morning, while another set of aircraft touched down on the island a few hours after they departed. The four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker traveled from Lajes, Azores and are headed for Nellis Air Force Base […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:24:50 +0000

Three Royal Air Force [RAF] Tornadoes and one A330-200 Voyager tanker landed at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 9] having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The group of military aircraft are headed for a stop in Florida and then on to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to participate in Red Flag, which […]

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Photos & Video: Three Planes Divert To Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:05:16 +0000

[Updated with third diversion] Two planes diverted to the island tonight [Feb 16] with one landing with a damaged windshield and the other with a medical emergency. At approximately 7.20pm a private plane landed after it diverted to the island with a reported damaged windshield. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service trucks were stationed near the […]

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Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:18:49 +0000

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting […]

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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:09:58 +0000

Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the […]

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Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:53:11 +0000

[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well as […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Depart Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:38:18 +0000

[Updated with video] Just before noon today [Feb 22] aircraft from the Royal Air Force departed Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport, heading to the Azores. The group of aircraft included the A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. As is the usual protocol, once the jets start their engines to warm up, passing traffic […]

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Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

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Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:42:18 +0000

Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport saw extra activity today after three military aircraft paid the island a visit, taking off earlier this afternoon. The aircraft visiting the island included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying two Typhoon fighter jets, with the jets having arrived earlier this week. It is understood that more […]

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Photos & Video: Air Force Transports Injured Man

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 +0000

A boat transporting the survivors from a fishing vessel that caught fire arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 24], where an injured crew member was disembarked and taken to Bermuda’s airport by ambulance, and then flown by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. for further treatment. The fishing vessel ‘Pioneer’ caught fire approximately 900 […]

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Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:20:08 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:45:30 +0000

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Jan 13] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport including an A330 Voyager tanker and 4 Typhoon fighter jets, having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada […]

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Photos: RAF Military Jets & Tanker At Airport

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 03:20:45 +0000

Aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] could be seen at the L.F. Wade International Airport today [Feb 22]. Recent visits have seen Typhoon fighter jets accompanied by A330 Voyager tankers as they travel from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where […]

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Photos & Video: Special Welcome For Air Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:50:08 +0000

[Updated] The airport will be giving a special water cannon welcome to the incoming Air Canada flight today [May 3] to help celebrate their 70th anniversary of service to Bermuda. We will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Live video below, if you […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Land In Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:58:01 +0000

[Updated with photos] This afternoon [Jan 17] aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] landed at LF Wade International Airport. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime you can watch the live video replay below, and view all our coverage of military planes here. The 2-minute live video replay is […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:14:03 +0000

Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport saw extra activity today [Jan 18] when the group of military aircraft that arrived on the island yesterday prepared to take off this afternoon. The 2-minute video replay is below: The aircraft included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. A short time after […]

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Snooker Singles & Doubles Semi-Finals Results

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:00:45 +0000

Bermuda Open Singles Semi-Finals Tyler Moniz has returned to Snooker after a brief retirement to secure a place in the Bermuda Open Championship Semi-Finals, he will take on Maurice Hawkins, their match will be played at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, March 15th at 7p.m. The other Semi-Final will see Bermuda Open defending champion […]

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Snooker: Island Construction Cup & Miller Cup

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 09:53:14 +0000

In a close fought battle Spanish Point Boat Club defeated defending champions Watford Sports Club 1 for the Island Construction Cup. In a race to three games, first two names out of the hat were Chris Dakin and Zane DeSilva. DeSilva would give Watford Sports Club an early lead by defeating Dakin 46-40. Next to […]

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Pool: Stripes, Knights & Saints Record Wins

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 11:21:45 +0000

The 2014/15 Bermuda Pool Association League season resumed with the Devonshire Recreation Club Stripes defeating the Mariners Hammerheads 204 – 183, the Devonshire Recreation Club Cues defeated the RAA Young Guns 201 – 175. Queens Club Knights got the better of the Queens Club Dragons 198 – 181, with the Bermuda Breeze defeating the RAA […]

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Bermuda Snooker League 2018/19 Champions

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:30:15 +0000

The Bermuda Snooker League season has come to an end, with the season featuring League Games, plus the Bermuda Open Singles & Doubles, Keen Cup, Island Construction Services Cup and the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup. League The 2018/19 Snooker League Champions were Sandys Boat Club One with a point score of 51 over close rival […]

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Principles Foundation Design Competition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:00:13 +0000

The Bermuda Principles Foundation, sponsored by the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, is calling on local artists to compete in a design competition. A spokesperson said, “Local artists of all ages are invited to submit a cover and back design for a limited-edition publication on genetics history made in Bermuda. “The Bermuda Triangle: The […]

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Photos & Video: Home-Grown Alternatives Show

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:37:23 +0000

The Home-Grown Alternatives Show was held on Saturday [Dec 7] at the St. Paul’s Christian Centre on Middle Road in Paget, with vendors offering a shopping experience designed to showcase Bermuda-made arts and crafts. Live video replay below: In 1995 Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem decided to hold a pre-Christmas craft fair, and over the years the […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:20 +0000

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:40:44 +0000

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Harness Racer Waldron Impressing In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:30:41 +0000

Bermudian harness racer Kiwon Waldron has been making an impressive name for himself tearing up the track in Canada in recent months. Invited to participate on the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit by Team Allard, one of the leading North America harness racing outfits in terms both of wins and earnings, the 19-year old Bermudian racked […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:17:06 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:19:31 +0000

[Updated with video, PDF & photos] The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One, Pocket De Gold with Kiwon Waldron in the bike clocked a winning time of 1:05 flat in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:34:50 +0000

[Updated with PDF] The opening race of the day in Bermuda Harness Pony Racing at Vesey Street set the tone for the day. Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold battles Kayla Caldwell in the bike of War Machine in the 1:02&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Waldron and Special Gold edging Caldwell […]

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Budget: App To Compare Prices Of Goods

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:49:13 +0000

The Government will require grocers to report prices to the Government, with the information to “be made available to the public via mobile application so that consumers can compare the difference in prices of staple goods.” This was contained in the 2020 Budget, which was delivered by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson in Parliament on Friday. The […]

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