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Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:02:06 +0000

Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African […]

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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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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:36:06 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching a book titled Beach Art on Thursday, February 20 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, organized by Friends of The Bermuda National Library. The event, being held at the upper level of the Bermuda National Library, will include a slide show, reception and book signing. A spokesperson said, “Beach Art, is a […]

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BNL To Host Book Signing For ‘Beach Art’

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:50 +0000

The Friends of the Bermuda National Library will be hosting a book launch signing for Nicky Gurret’s book Beach Art on Thursday [Feb 20] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the upper level of the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “The book signing, presentation, and discussion of Nicky Gurret’s book titled Beach Art will be […]

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HSBC Bermuda Launches ‘Fairer Tales’ Book

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:44:47 +0000

HSBC has partnered with British children’s author, Emma Dodd,to launch a book entitled “Fairer Tales” which aims to “dismantle some of the more stereotypically held gender beliefs and educate children aged 5-7, about the importance of cultivating financial independence in women.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced the launch of their ‘Fairer Tales’ initiative […]

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‘Beach Art’ Set To Launch Online Tomorrow

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:49:35 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching her book Beach Art with online distributors tomorrow [April 22] in celebration of Earth Day. The book was originally launched on February 20 at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperon said, “Earth Day is on April 22nd and it marks the 50th anniversary of this day. This is the day […]

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Photos: Kenya Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:33:37 +0000

Bermuda matched up against Kenya in their third ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai, with Kenya recording the victory. Kenya won the toss and elected to bat, at the conclusion of their 20 overs Bermuda restricted Kenya to 138/4. Dhiren Gondaria was the top scorer with 85 not out, while Kamau Leverock was the […]

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Photos: Namibia Defeat Bermuda In Cricket

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:48:48 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took to the field for their fourth match in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Dubai. Rodney Trott took over the captaincy as Bermuda batted first and were bowled all out for 106, only three batsmen made it into double figures as Okera Bascome was the top scorer with […]

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ICC Cricket Qualifier: Scotland Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:02:32 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took on Scotland in the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying game in Dubai, with Scotland claiming the victory. Scotland put up a total of 204/4 in their allotted 20 overs, Calum Macleod was the top scorer with 74 not out, while opener George Munsey added 51. Kamau Leverck was the pick of the […]

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ICC T20 Qualifier: Netherlands Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 21:40:40 +0000

Bermuda in their final ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier going on in Dubai faced the Netherlands. Netherlands batted first and scored 206/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Max O’Dowd was the top scorer with 59 while Ben Cooper who shared an opening stand of 123 added 57. Three Bermuda bowlers claimed a wicket each, […]

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Bermuda’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup Numbers

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:00:33 +0000

With Bermuda’s participation in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers having concluded, the numbers of the players during the tournament are below. Delray Rawlins was the teams top scorer with 131 total runs, with Kamau Leverock scoring a total of 95 and Janeiro Tucker scored 94. Tucker was the highest individual scorer with a knock […]

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CWC Challenge League B To Begin Next Week

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:00:53 +0000

The next six teams from the 32 competing for a spot in the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 start their journey as the first Challenge League B competition gets underway next week in Oman. Bermuda, Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya and Uganda will play the first 15 matches of Challenge League B between 2 and […]

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Hong Kong Defeat Bermuda By 3 Wickets

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:23:54 +0000

Bermuda’s opening game of the Cricket Challenge League B in Oman saw Hong Kong defeat Bermuda by three wickets. Hong Kong won the toss and send Bermuda to bat, Bermuda scored 291/8, with the help of a 65 run 8th wicket partnership between Onias Bascome who scored 43 off 31 deliveries and Sinclair Smith who scored […]

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Cricket: Uganda Defeat Bermuda By 7 Wickets

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:19:45 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda cricket team took on Uganda in  their second Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with Uganda winning by seven wickets. Tre Manders was the top scorer with his second half century of the tournament scoring 59, Manders hit 5 fours in his 99 ball stay at the crease, while […]

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Cricket: Kenya vs Bermuda Match Rained Out

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:44:47 +0000

The Bermuda cricket team took on Kenya in their Cricket Challenge League B match in Oman, with officials ruling that match would not be able to continue making it officially a ‘No Results’ match. Bermuda 230/7 Kenya 0/0 The third game for Bermuda in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda win […]

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Cricket: Jersey Defeat Bermuda By 6 Wickets

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:30:19 +0000

Bermuda’s fourth game in the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman saw Bermuda match up against Jersey, with Jersey winning by six wickets. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bermuda were bowled all out for 110 in 23 overs, only two batsmen reached double figures as Delray Rawlins scored 31 off 27 […]

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Cricket: Italy Defeat Bermuda By 5 Wickets

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:13:23 +0000

Bermuda — playing their final game of the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman — lost by 5 wickets to Italy. Bermuda batted first and scored 180 all out, Kamau Leverock was the top scorer with 40 off 15 deliveries, he hit 9 fours, Derrick Brangman added 25, while Tre Manders scored 23 and […]

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Bermuda’s Cricket Challenge League B Numbers

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:00:41 +0000

With the conclusion of the Cricket Challenge League B in Oman, we take a look at the numbers the Bermuda players had during the tournament. Kamau Leverock was the leading run scorer with 205 total runs, Tre Manders was second with 196 total runs and Delray Rawlins scored 152 total runs. The total runs also […]

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Bermuda Cricket Board Talent Identification

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:15:51 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board via Development Chair, Mr. Arnold Manders [U19 Head Coach] and High Performance Chair, Mr. Peter Philpott, announced the Talent Identification launch for BCB Youth National Academy players and teams aged 13 to 17. “The BCB has identified the need to mirror the Bermuda Football Association’s Youth National Academy structure by setting […]

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Video: T20 Organisers Highlight Bermuda Team

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:05:05 +0000

The T20 World Cup organisers have highlighted the Bermuda cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The video description says, “With the 2019 ICC – T20 World Cup Qualifier fast approaching, let us look at some of the most memorable names in the Bermuda Cricket Squad.” Related Stories Video: Scotland Sets Surrey On […]

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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:02:49 +0000

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:27:54 +0000

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Video: Bermuda Boxers In Action At Fight Night

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:58:16 +0000

Boxing fans were treated to a victorious evening for Bermuda fighters on Saturday [Jan 18], with multiple local fighters claiming wins over their overseas opponents, including Nikki Bascome with another pro victory and Andre Lambe winning his professional debut by TKO. In front of a packed and enthusiastic audience at the Fairmont Southampton, Nikki Bascome […]

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Video Shows Misty Weather In Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:29 +0000

“Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that is interacting with anomalously cool sea surface temperatures. The Bermuda Weather Service has been recording patchy mist and fog for the past 48 hours,” the BWS explained. Update: The BWS explained, “Bermuda is currently under the influence of a very moist airmass that […]

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NSC Urges The Public To Obey The Rules

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:02:53 +0000

Officials at the National Sports Centre are encouraging people to ‘please obey the rules’. “Our mandate is to encourage community participation in the facilities we have, to encourage fitness and health. Our four pillars are: Move, Develop, Train and Achieve. We want as many people as possible to enjoy and take advantage of the National Sports […]

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27 Nations Set For Carifta Games In Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:45:14 +0000

Local organisers have received the preliminary entries for the 2020 Carifta Games, and said that based on the entries at this time, 27 countries will be competing, with some 603 athletes and 119 coaches set to take part in the Games. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA and the Carifta Games […]

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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:00:35 +0000

While competing in the 2020 Camel City Invitational in North Carolina, Isabelle Dutranoit set a new Bermuda national record of 9:50.80 in the 3000m, shattering the old one set in 2014. Dutranoit — who has already qualified for the 2020 Carifta Games — competes for Wake Forest and she was their top finisher in the event, […]

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Bermuda Pacers Win 15 Medals In New York

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:57:31 +0000

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of 15 medals – 6 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze. Sancho Smith picked up 2 gold medals claiming the 15-16 boys 800 and the 15-16 boys 400 dash gold medals. Smith clocked 51.59 in […]

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Ashley Irby Sets New Bermuda Record In 1000m

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:19:21 +0000

While competing in the 1000m at the Darius Dixon Memorial, Ashley Irby shattered the Bermuda record, with her time of 2.58.96, breaking the former record of 3:01.94. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The MAAC juniors competed in New York at the Armory Championships and we had Shayla Cann meet the qualifying standard […]

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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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Bermuda Athletes Win 10 Medals In Barbados

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:38:53 +0000

Members of the Bermuda track and field team continued competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium. A total of 10 medals were won on the day, which included 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals. Nevaeh Barclay won a bronze medal in the under 13 girls 100 meter dash […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win Medals in Barbados

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:20:39 +0000

Members of Bermuda’s track and field team recently concluded competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium after winning nine medals on the final day. Those nine medals included four silver and five bronze. Denver Tucker won Bermuda’s first medal of the day when he claimed the bronze while competing in […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:41:56 +0000

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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IFBB Pro Qualifier To Be Held In Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:00:13 +0000

The island is scheduled to host an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness [IFBB] Pro Qualifier in December of this year, with the overall winners set to earn an IFBB Pro Card. No qualification is required to participate, the league is open worldwide, crossover for open novice and masters will be allowed, and the classes […]

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Video: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Launch

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:49:24 +0000

[Updated] A press conference is being held this morning [Oct 2] for the launch of the Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier set to be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at CedarBridge Academy. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: […]

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Photos: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Fitness Show

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 16:32:27 +0000

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. Prejudging started at 10.00am and the main event competition got underway at 5.00pm. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day and night with multiple vendors on […]

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Bermuda Hockey Academy Win 4Goals Cup

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Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:03:35 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Academy Men’s team competed in the 7th annual 4Goals Cup on the campus of UMass Lowell in Boston and were crowned the 2019 4Goals Cup Men’s Open Champions. The team played 3 games on the Opening Day winning all three games. The Bermuda Hockey Academy won the first game 2 – 0 […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey Season Underway

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:39:13 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Federation Season got underway at the National Sports Center with the Longtails and Canaries battling it out. A single Field Goal strike in the 27th minute off the stick of Tana Van De Berg earned the Longtails a 1 – 0 win. Related Stories Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Longtails Field Hockey: […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:00:16 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey Federation recently held a triple header at the National Sports Center. Canaries 2 – Griffins 4 The Griffins defeated the Canaries 4 – 2. The Griffins got two goals from Sydney Fisher and single strikes from Peter Loade and Zina Jones, while Nat Rood and Alex Godet scored […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Griffins & Budgies Win

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Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:32:16 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a double header that produced 15 goals. Longtails 1 – Griffins 5 The Griffins defeated the Longtails 6 – 1 in the opener. Jo Heaney led the way for the Griffins with a hat trick, while Donna McHolson scored twice. […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Ravens & Hawks Win

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:51:28 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a double header that produced 7 goals. Ravens 2 – Longtails 0 The Ravens defeated the Longtails 2 – 0. Jessica Hollis gave the Ravens the lead in the 8th minute scoring from a field goal and the lead was […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:23:30 +0000

[Updated with photos] A triple header of Bermuda Field Hockey action took place at the National Sports Center with 14 goals scored. Sandpipers 1 Canaries 2 The Canaries came from behind to defeat the Sandpipers 2 – 1. The Sandpipers went ahead in the 2nd minute when Lauren Cardwell scored a Field Goal, but the […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Field Hockey League

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:43 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed with a triple header that produced 31 goals. Pink Robins 4 Hawks 2 The Pink Robins got 2 goals from Emma Ranger and single strikes from Sam Spencer and Leana Coetsee as they defeated the Hawks 4 – 2, Edward Ingham and Mauro […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Hawks & Griffins Win

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:05:20 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season recently resumed at the National Sports Center with a double header that produced 10 goals. Sandpipers 2 Hawks 3 The Hawks edged the Sandpipers 3 – 2, the Hawks got two goals from Rory Pollett, while Edward Ingham scored what proved to be the winner, while the Sandpipers […]

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Bermuda Field Hockey: Canaries Defeat Longtails

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:34:25 +0000

The Bermuda Field Hockey federation league season continues at the National Sports Center. Canaries 1 Longtails 0 The lone Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center produced just one goal. The Canaries defeated the Longtails 1 – 0, with the only goal of the game coming in the 14th minute off the stick of Lynsey […]

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Bermuda Runners Compete In Las Vegas 5K

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 18:00:03 +0000

Seven Bermuda runners joined thousands of runners from the United States and around the world as they took part in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K in Las Vegas. Cal Steede clocked a time of 30:42 to finish 1388th overall, while Mayberline Black finished 1602nd stopping the clock with a time of 31:30. With a […]

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Hannover Re Walk/Run Set For November 24

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:59:23 +0000

Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. and Friends of Hospice are once again partnering to host the Friends of Hospice/Hannover Re Walk/Run featuring a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon run, as well as a 5K and 10K walk, on November 24 at 7.30am at the Tucker Property on South Shore Road. A spokesperson said, “Hannover Re [Bermuda] Ltd. […]

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Estwanik & Lindsay Win 5K Jingle Bell Race

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:34:03 +0000

Christopher Estwanik and Gayle Lindsay are the 2019 BAC 5K Jingle Bell Run Male and Female Champions. Estwanik clocked a winning time of 16:20, with Sammy Degraff crossing the line in second place with a time of 16:38 and Tom Mills finished third clocking 17:54. Lindsay was the 19th runner to cross the line clocking […]

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Results: BF&M Bermuda 10K Race And Walk

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:00:08 +0000

Patrick Casey and Eilish McColgan raced to victory at the BF&M Bermuda 10K race this weekend. Casey clocked a winning time of 31:31, with Abdulmenan Kasim Gelatu second in 31:04 and Dey Dey third in 31:23. Crossing the line ninth overall was McColgan sclocking a time of 33:28, Nuhamin Bogale Ashame was the second female […]

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