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Argus International Gig Regatta Results

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Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:52:59 +0000

The Argus International Gig Regatta saw seventeen pilot gig crews rowing against each other at three events held around the island over the past week. This is the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s second international rowing regatta and they said they would like to thank all of the sponsors, community supporters, BPGC members, and the volunteers […]

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Minister Lovitta Foggo Meets Dara Alizadeh

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:52:24 +0000

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Lovitta Foggo recently met with local rowing sensation Dara Alizadeh to discuss his plans of seeking to represent Bermuda in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. For the last two years Mr. Alizadeh represented Cambridge University in the annual rowing race against Oxford University on the […]

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Charleston Battery Holds Q&A With Zeiko Lewis

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:03:24 +0000

While most sporting leagues around the world continue to be suspended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Charleston Battery recently featured Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis in the latest installment of their “Behind the Black and Yellow” series. The segment on the Charleston Battery website said, “Following a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, Zeiko Lewis is […]

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Jessica Lewis Interviewed On WoodPods Podcast

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:52:13 +0000

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis was recently interviewed on an episode of WoodPods, a podcast by Team NLCS Dubai “designed to share sporting experience and knowledge.” During the interview, Ms. Lewis recalls the beginning of her career, as well as her international exposure and Olympic experience. The podcast episode’s description on YouTube says, “We catch up with […]

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Bermudian’s Novel Wins International Award

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:16:44 +0000

Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s latest novel, Drafts of a Suicide Note, has been named as an Award-Winning Finalist for the American Book Fest’s 2019 Best Book Award for General Fiction. The American Book Fest saw more then 400 winners and finalists in over 90 categories, covering books published from 207 to 2019. Jeffrey Keen, […]

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Minister Highlights ‘PawPaw Bermuda’ Book

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:24:31 +0000

Dr. Edwin and Shirley Ann Smith and their sons Micrae and Stefan utilised a grant from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to create the Pawpaw Bermuda book which focuses on the artistic and culinary history of the pawpaw in our island. The book was highlighted today in the House of Assembly by Minister […]

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New Mystery Book: “The Swizzle Stick Stalker”

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 13:00:44 +0000

A newly published book author by Rose Rhodes titled The Swizzle Stick Stalker: A Mrs Margaret Mystery is now available, with the fictional mystery book set in Bermuda. The book is about Margaret, a tourist, who went to Bermuda to celebrate her 65th birthday with her adult daughter Cynthia but was invaded by a stalker […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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Cricket: Register For U19 National Academy

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:59:01 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board invites all club players, aged 14-17, male or female, to take part in their U19 National Academy Programme. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is making an effort to be more inclusive in our selection for our National Cricket Teams and would like to invite all club players, aged 14-17 [male or […]

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Register For The BCB Easter Cricket Camp

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 18:00:07 +0000

Registration for the 2020 Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Easter Action Cricket Camp is now open for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. The BCB Easter Cricket Clinic, which is sponsored by Chubb, will be held from March 30 to April 3 at West Pembroke School. Registration is $120 and the deadline for registration is […]

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More International Cricket Events Postponed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:29:49 +0000

The International Cricket Council announced that due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, all ICC qualifying events due to take place before 30 June will be postponed subject to further review. A spokesperson said, “The International Cricket Council today has announced further action in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. “After careful evaluation of the current […]

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Video & Results: Basketball Winter League

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:37:24 +0000

Action in the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League continued with a double header at the Bermuda College Gymnasium that produced 264 points. The first game saw the Hamilton City Twisters defeated Warwick Rimrockers 67 – 61. Nuri Eldosov led the Warwick Rimrockers to victory with 24 points, while the Hamilton City Twisters were led by […]

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Outerbridge Competes In URI Coaches Tribute

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:00:29 +0000

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

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Outerbridge Competes In Track Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:33 +0000

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

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Minister: Bermuda Gears Up For Carifta Games

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:06:09 +0000

“I would encourage those who haven’t already gotten their tickets to go online to Carifta 2020 Bermuda and get your tickets,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly, as she urged people to come out and support our athletes. Minister Foggo said, “In just 41 days Bermuda […]

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Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:34:41 +0000

The National Sports Center Track was officially re-opened ahead of the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s track meet this weekend. Chairman of the National Sports Center Board Neville Tyrell was joined by the Minister of Sports Lovitta Foggo, Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons, Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor, Trustees and staff of the […]

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Minister Wilson Opens IFFB Competition & Expo

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:26:29 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson officially opened Bermuda’s first IFFB Professional League Bodybuilding Competition and Fitness Expo at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday [Dec 7]. Minister Wilson said during her opening remarks, “Thank you to organizers – Absolute Focus and Smith Technologies – for coordinating this event which has as one of its goals to promote […]

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Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:28:57 +0000

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

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2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:25:44 +0000

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

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K Road Race On January 26

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:20:53 +0000

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

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Column: Steroids During Covid-19 Pandemic

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:34:01 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There are multiple conditions that are associated with elevated steroid levels either through treatment or the body making excess steroids from the adrenal glands. This article is to bring awareness that if you’re on steroids your immune system may not cope as well as others if you come into […]

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Minister Provides Update On Contact Tracing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:56:22 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson confirmed during yesterday evening’s [April 29] press briefing that focus is being placed not only on testing for Covid-19, but also on contact tracing when positive cases have been identified. Speaking at the press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “As I have mentioned previously, testing is just one measure which we […]

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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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Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:29:38 +0000

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

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Terceira Back In International Action In Belgium

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:00:58 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira took to the center ring on the third day of the Horseman Elite International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. Riding Escalada, Terceira finished 67th in the 1.40m CSI3* in 2 Phases – 1st Phase Table A – 2nd Phase Table C Class, the pair clocked a time of 56.54, but they […]

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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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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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Terceira Wins Table A on Time Class in Belgium

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:43:07 +0000

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On the second day, Terceira and Iluna won the 1.30m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a Clear Round time of 57.36. Terceira competed on two horses in the 1.20m in 2 Phases Special Class, […]

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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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Terceira Wins Two Phases Class In Belgium

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:10:28 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the CSIYH1* – 6-year-old Horse Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 59th clocking a time of 62.46, but they also had 8 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero […]

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Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

By bernews.com
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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Terceira Begins Competing in The Netherlands

By bernews.com
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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Jillian Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:00:08 +0000

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor International Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Terceira and First Lady won the 1.25m Klasse Z Clear Round Class after they finished with a Clear Round time of 71.50. Terceira and Escalada also competed in the same […]

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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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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:38:38 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,003 and adjusted book value per share of $1,005 as of September 30, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 2% in the third quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased […]

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Minister On NAIC Reciprocal Jurisdiction Status

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:00:40 +0000

NAIC announced that Bermuda has been granted Reciprocal Jurisdiction status and has also approved Bermuda as a Qualified Jurisdiction, Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to provide the House of Assembly with an […]

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Apply For BILTIR Summer Intern Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:42:47 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is inviting local students to apply for a 10 week summer internship with a member company. BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products, hopes the internship programme “will create a pipeline of local life insurance professionals, and that eventually […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:44 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,024 and adjusted book value per share of $1,018 as of December 31, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased 2% and 1% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share […]

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Mother, Daughter Compete In World Flower Show

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:40:55 +0000

Camille Chin-Gurret and Nicky Gurret are currently representing Bermuda while competing in the 13th World Flower Show in Jaipur, India. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Gurret brought her daughter’s entry with her as Ms. Chin-Gurret cannot attend due to her studies at Exeter University. This is Ms. Chin Gurret’s third time entering the World Flower Show […]

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Magazine Features Mother/Daughter Floral Art

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:46:10 +0000

Nicky Gurret and Camille Chin-Gurret’s floral art has been featured in the Summer edition of the magazine ‘The Floral Arranger,’ one of the world’s leading magazines for flower arrangers. This is the third time Ms. Gurret has had her floral art featured in the magazine, with this feature highlighting the exhibit the pair did for […]

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Princess Unveils The Duchess Café & Gelateria

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:40:53 +0000

The Duchess Café and Gelateria will be the island’s newest coffee shop destination when it opens at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Monday, March 2 and has created four new jobs for Bermudians at the resort. Named for Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll – the hotel’s namesake – the stylish café will offer a […]

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Butterfield Bank Donate $150,000 For Meals

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:46:53 +0000

The Bank of Butterfield is donating $150,000 for a programme with The Loren to deliver healthy meals to senior citizens and vulnerable persons in Bermuda during the Covid-19 health crisis, with the programme set to begin on Wednesday. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink […]

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Video: Butterfield & Loren Meal Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:40:55 +0000

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Loren and Butterfield Bank launched a community feeding program to feed 500 of Bermuda’s most vulnerable residents on a daily basis. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach announced that they have initiated an urgent meal programme to […]

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BMRA Spark Bake Sale At The Shopping Center

By bernews.com
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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Bermuda Charge Launch Qualifying Criteria

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:00:42 +0000

Organisers of the Bermuda Charge motorcycle road race have launched qualifying criteria for local riders, which contain initiatives to encourage local road safety. Bermuda Charge committee member and former professional motorcycle racer Antoine Richards said, “The requirements are designed not only to ensure that participants hold the necessary riding skills, but also to quantifiably assist […]

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Winter Lionfish Derby To Be Held In January

By bernews.com
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: Fourth Winter Lionfish Derby A Success

By bernews.com
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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Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:32:25 +0000

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April […]

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Ministry Updates On Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

By bernews.com
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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Photos/Video: Makin Waves Lobster Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:48:42 +0000

Makin Waves hosted their 21st official lobster tournament today [Sept 2] with approximately 100 divers taking to the waters around the island. The event was co-sponsored by Goslings, Maui Jim sunglasses and Spar Yard Marine solutions. The heaviest lobster recorded at the event was 9 lbs 8 oz. The 13-minute live video replay is below: […]

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