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Bermuda Festival To Offer Senior Discounts

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:53:19 +0000

The 45th annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is updating its pricing scheme to tier the price of seats by their views of the stage. Premium seats will cost the full price, while other seats will cost less. Additionally, seniors [aged 65 and older] and students will enjoy discounted ticket prices on most shows. […]

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Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:08:16 +0000

The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist Carlos Santana Dill led the class. […]

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P.A.L.S. To Benefit From IWC Charity Art Exhibit

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:23:41 +0000

The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 6th, at The Gallery in the Chubb Building. A spokesperson said, “The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the […]

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Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold 6×6 Show

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard [BACD] is getting set to hold its annual 6×6 show on Friday, February 28 at Gallery One Seventeen from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is holding their annual 6×6 show. Once again the show will be held in Hamilton at Gallery One Seventeen for […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At BNG On March 7

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:55:51 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opens to the public on Saturday, March 7, with the exhibition giving “Bermudian artists the opportunity to engage in an internationally juried process overseen by established curators.” A spokesperson said, “The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:55:53 +0000

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the […]

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Dejavon Paynter Paints Clearwater Beach

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:03:31 +0000

Local artist Dejavon Paynter has painted a portrayal of the Clearwater Beach race festivities that are scheduled for Labour Day weekend. A spokesperson said, “Local artist Dejavon Paynter has put brush to canvas to create the first portrayal of Clearwater Beach race festivities scheduled for Labour Day weekend. “Paynter was engaged by organisers of the […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At National Gallery

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:40:50 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday [March 7], with the exhibition to run until September. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opened to the public on Saturday, March 7. The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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Waldron Wins Twice In Quebec Horse Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:00:55 +0000

Kiwon Waldron competed in the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit races at the Hippodrome 3R in Canada, making an excellent showing in the international event. In the third race he was able to lead from start to finish in 2:05.4 with the pacer Shemaksmefelunreal, who is sired by Sunshine Beach from the No Pan Intended mare, […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:00:15 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Harness Pony Racing Season got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the 2019-20 Season, Philip Correia in the bike of Reel Patrol took the line honors clocking a time of 1:06&3 competing in the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva and […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:45:47 +0000

Harness Pony racing returned to the track for another round of action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the opening race of the evening, Christian Truran was in the bike of Gold N Glory as they won the 1:03&4 & Faster Time Bar Class race with a time of 1:03&3, War Machine […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Weekend Results

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Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:55:05 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Race One in the 1:03&3 and Faster Time Bar Class saw Andrea Westerfield in the bike of Custard the Dragon clock a winning time of 1:04 flat, while War Machine with Kayla Cardwell in the bike finished second with a time […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:14:08 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In Heat One the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Pocket de Gold clocked a winning time of 1:05&4, Christian Truran in the bike of Gold-N-Glory finished second in 1:06 flat and the third place […]

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Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:26:36 +0000

The Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class Heat 10 saw Christian Truran and Gold-N-Glory clock a winning time of 1:02&1, while Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtime clock the second fastest time of 1:02&4 and finishing third was […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:27:24 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued on Saturday [Dec 14] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Results: Bermuda Harness Pony […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:52:31 +0000

The Driving Horse & Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] Harness Racing season continued this weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street in Devonshire, and the results follow below. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results New Years Day Harness Pony Racing Results Bermuda Harness […]

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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:59:57 +0000

The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend, with a full slate of races. During the 1:02&4 & Faster Time Bar Class, Dylan DeSilva in the bike of Simsfield Hardtimes clocked winning time of 1:02&2, Special Gold with Darico Clarke in the bike finished second in […]

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Photos: Waldron Breaks Bermuda Bred Record

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:00:46 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street and what an afternoon they had. Kiwon Waldron — who dominated tracks in Canada over the summer — was in the bike of ThisBabyRocks and the pair broke the Bermuda Bred Record. In Heat 2 Waldron and […]

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Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing

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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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Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:08:19 +0000

Harness Pony Racing at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street saw the opening day of Champions of Champions racing. War Machine with Kiwon Waldron in the bike won the 1:02&3 and faster time bar class race clocking a time of 1:02&1, while Custard the Dragon and Andrea Westerfield won the 1:02&4 – 1:04 time […]

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Chamber Of Commerce Response To Budget

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:27:47 +0000

The Chamber of Commerce says that it is “pleased with the direction the Minister is going in” following today’s [Feb 21] budget. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber thanks the Minister for his willingness to consult and for the pre-budget document. The Chamber has taken advantage of this opportunity to discuss and provide information to the […]

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Budget: Transitional Living Facility To Be Created

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:17:55 +0000

A transitional living regime for children who are too old for the care of Child and Family Services will be established which will ensure housing stability, while providing support and guidance, the Government has announced. This was included in the 2020 Budget, with the relevant portion of the Budget Speech stating, “Safeguarding of children is […]

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Premier Updates On Bermuda First Initiatives

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:40:24 +0000

Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], Premier David Burt provided an update on progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations from Bermuda First. The Premier said, “One of the pledges in our election platform was to re-establish the Bermuda First advisory group consisting of local and international business and community leaders to […]

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Minister Provides Unemployment Benefit Details

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:52:16 +0000

[Updated with video] The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, and employees eligible must meet the definition of an employee under the Employment Act 2000 and be either Bermudian, spouse of […]

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‘Bermudian Excellence’ Facebook Covers

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Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 09:43:19 +0000

Show off your Bermudian pride during Heritage Month by utilizing the ;Bermudian Excellence’ Facebook cover graphics at BermudaCovers.com, turning your Facebook profile page into an homage to your heritage! Taking place throughout the month of May, Heritage Month has seen a number of events take place, with the upcoming Bermuda Day weekend marking the highlight […]

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Bermuda ‘Love Wins’ Facebook Cover Graphics

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:54:58 +0000

June marks Pride Month, and you can show off your LGBTQ and Bermudian pride by using these themed Facebook cover graphics in order to decorate your profile. Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed Facebook cover photos to adorn your profile, including shots of our beautiful beaches, interesting designs, covers with […]

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Bermuda Football Facebook Cover Graphics

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:00:23 +0000

Show off your support for Bermuda’s football team as they make their historic debut in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup by using these Facebook cover graphics in order to decorate your profile! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed Facebook cover photos to adorn your profile, including shots of our beautiful beaches, interesting […]

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Celebrity La La Anthony Says “I Love Bermuda”

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:45:55 +0000

American television personality La La Anthony recently gave Bermuda a shout out via social media, noting that “Bacchanal Run in Bermuda is on my list of the top ten things I’ve ever done” and adding “I love Bermuda.” The posts, made on both Twitter and Instagram to more than 4.5 million and nine million followers […]

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Video: Bucket List Family’s Trip To Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:00:32 +0000

Social media sensations The Bucket List family have sent their legion of online fans a pair of video postcards from Bermuda after arriving on the island last week. After he sold his mobile app development company to Snapchat in a multi-million dollar deal, American tech entrepreneur Garrett Gee, wife Jessica and their children set off […]

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Bermuda Pride LBGTQI Facebook Cover Designs

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:01:14 +0000

With Bermuda’s first Pride Parade set to take place this Saturday [Aug 31] a new set of Facebook timeline covers is available, incorporating the ‘official’ rainbow colours and, of course, a Bermudian theme. In explaining why the Bermuda Pride logo includes extra stripes, the Bermuda Pride website notes, “In organising Bermuda’s first ever Pride we […]

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Bermuda Cricket Social Media & Mobile Graphics

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:39:15 +0000

As Bermuda’s cricket team is taking part in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Dubai you can show your support to the players by using these social media cover graphics in order to liven up your profile. Many of the graphics also come in sizes suitable for Twitter and mobile phone wallpaper […]

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Police: Incorrect Photo Is Being Circulated

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:33:40 +0000

Noting a social media message circulating “incorrectly links a specific Customs officer to the recent arrest of a 41-year-old man,” the police stated that the “investigation does not involve the individual” and “strongly advised” people not to “continue to circulate the unfounded social media message.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of […]

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Bermuda Themed Christmas Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:06 +0000

As the island prepares to start getting into the Christmas spirit, you can e-join in by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both Christmas cheer and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com […]

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Bermuda Themed New Year Facebook Covers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:00:13 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with a Bermudian vibe by using these Bermuda-themed New Year’s Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both New Year’s celebration and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers a wide array of […]

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Most Liked Bernews Instagram Photos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:22:45 +0000

As we welcome in 2020, take a look back at the 10 most popular photos posted on Bernews Instagram page over the last year, with the photos in 2019's top ten ‘most liked’ on Instagram including a couple welcoming their ‘Hurricane baby,’ images of the seal that was found in Bermuda, and island residents donating […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of 2019

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:00:58 +0000

Bernews posted more than 1,000 videos on YouTube during 2019, with the top twenty most viewed videos on our channel including coverage of Cup Match, the Rising Inferno Concert with Koffee, the Bermuda Carnival Parade of Bands, the island’s LGBTQ Pride Parade, the Bermuda Day Parade, coverage of Hurricane Humberto, an overview of the NCL […]

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BPS: Message Circulating Is Not For Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:47:47 +0000

The fake social media message warning residents about a group of individuals allegedly pretending to verify data for a Government census but really planning to steal from homes is circulating again, leading the police to issue another advisory. The police — who have advised before that this message does not pertain to Bermuda — said, […]

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BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:36:24 +0000

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] said they “vehemently denounce” the remarks made by local entertainer Tony Brannon, while Mr Brannon has apologized for his remarks and said that he understands he “must work on anti-racism and regain the communities trust.” This comes after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government as “cockroaches” on social […]

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Wells: ‘Bermuda Will Always Be Home For Me’

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:49:35 +0000

Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells recently took over the Bristol City Football Club Twitter account in order to answer questions from fans, with the striker noting that Bermuda “will always be home for me.” In answering a question about Bermuda, Wells said, “I think the last time I was in Bermuda was October or November for […]

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Threatening Messages Being Sent Electronically

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:56:06 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of threatening messages being sent electronically, [e-mail, social media], to members of the public.” A police spokesperson said, “Recipients are being threatened with having their online activity made public, unless they purchase varying amounts of cryptocurrency within a stipulated time period and return it to the person […]

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Bermuda Wins Big At CASA Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:26:41 +0000

Eleven of Bermuda’s Junior National Squad have returned from Trinidad and Tobago bearing an impressive collection of trophies following the 37th Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Individual & Team Championships. Competing in a field of 114 of the top squash players in the Caribbean region, Bermuda had a bumper year recording strong finishes in many […]

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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:00:03 +0000

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Pan Am Squash: Brazil Defeat Bermuda 3-0

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:00:46 +0000

Bermuda’s squash players took on Brazil in team action as the Pan American games continued in Peru, losing 3 – 0. In the first game, Noah Browne went down 3-0 to Diego Gobbi. Gobbi won the first game 11-5, then he won the second game 11-6, before closing out with a 11-7 win. Micah Franklin then […]

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Pan Am Squash: Columbia Defeat Bermuda 3-0

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Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:37:15 +0000

Bermuda’s squash team of Nicholas Kyme, Noah Browne and Micah Franklin took on Columbia in their final group stage match. Kyme took to the court first to take on Andres Gonzalez falling in straight games victory, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5. Browne then took on world number 9 Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Browne would stretch his opponent to […]

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Squash: Bermuda Players Compete In Canada

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:09:28 +0000

Nine young squash players represented Bermuda at the Canadian Junior Open [CJO] in Niagara-on-the-Lake from December 6 to December 10. A spokesperson said, “In a pool of 250 of the top squash players from 20 countries, William Frith, Ethan Rosorea, Isabella White, Andrew Cox, Owen Rosorea, Nicholas Southern, Taylor Carrick, Alex Southern and Anaya Smith […]

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Bermuda To Host Pro Squash World Tour Events

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:50:33 +0000

International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda next month with the Men’s and Women’s Bermuda Open 2020, an official stop on the PSA Pro World Tour. The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association launched the event today with news that 32 professional players from all over the world will be in Bermuda competing from March 17-21 for $12,000 […]

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Ex-Beatles Reunite Over Lennon Bermuda Song

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:00:47 +0000

Come together, sang John Lennon in the classic Beatles track of that name, right now — over me. And his two surviving bandmates have done just that, staging a semi-Beatles reunion of sorts to record a new version of Grow Old With Me, one of the songs Mr. Lennon wrote in Bermuda during the summer […]

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New Ringo Video Features Bermuda Lyric Sheet

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Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:00:48 +0000

Former Beatle Ringo Starr has released the official video for his rendition of one-time bandmate John Lennon’s Bermuda-penned song Grow Old With Me. The song will appear on Ringo’s new album, What’s My Name, to be released on October 25. John Lennon’s original lyric sheet for the song Grow Old With Me, annotated “Fairylands, Bermuda” […]

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Bermudian Singer In UK Music Charity Venture

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:00:18 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Janita Adderley is part of a charity initiative in the UK which is using music to raise awareness and funds for those suffering from mental health issues. Singer Ms Adderley, a member of the Bermuda group The Loquats and the all-female band Stiletto 5, studied at York College and still spends time in […]

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Video: Roy Talbot’s Famed “Bermudavarius”

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:00:29 +0000

It was to plucked string instruments what the bumble bee is to flight. It shouldn’t have worked, but it did. Beautifully. The Talbot Brothers. Archie, Austin, Ross, Bryan and Roy along with their cousin Cromwell [Mandy] Mandres, entertained locals and visitors for decades. Talbot Brothers [1959] Their smooth blend of calypso and swing helped to […]

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