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Junior Basketball League To Start In Bermuda

Wolfpack Hoops will be launching a junior basketball league in Bermuda, and registration for the league is now open to all boys and girls ages 7 to 15. A spokesperson said, “Wolfpack Hoops has announced the first ever Jr NBA basketball league to be held in Bermuda. Registration for the league is now open to all […]

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Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch

[Updated with slideshow] Auto Solutions today [July 10] officially unveiled the all-electric, zero-emission Mahindra e2o car at their St. John’s Road showroom. Speaking at the launch, Chetan Maini, CEO Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “Mahindra Reva, besides being one of the global pioneers in electric vehicles, also offers a comprehensive suite of technologies for different […]

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Photos & Video: Prestige Launch New Mercedes

Prestige Autos recently held an event to official unveil the Mercedes-Benz GLA, which they said offers a “sporty, dynamic design” and “cutting edge drive systems.” The company said, “Prestige Autos Ltd. is proud to present the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Bermuda’s first and only luxury SUV. With its sporty, dynamic design, cutting edge drive systems and a […]

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Photos: Minicar Rentals Launched At Princess

[Updated with video] The Hamilton Princess and Current Vehicles launched their Twizy rental minicars this morning [May 2] with the electric vehicles set to be available to hotel guests. This new offering follows after the Motor Car [Minicar] Regulations 2017 came into effect last month, which guide the set-up, licensing and operation of minicar liveries. The […]

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Photos/Video: Auto Solutions Car Wash Unveiled

Auto Solutions today [Sept 28] unveiled their brand new high-tech car wash, saying the system is “smarter, greener and cleaner,” with car wash services starting from $35. “Smarter due to its 3D mapping technology. Cleaner due to the high-tech equipment and premium bio-degradable soaps. Greener because it requires less energy to run and uses less […]

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Photos: Bermuda Motors Unveils New Showroom

Bermuda Motors recently celebrated the grand opening of their new showroom on Church Street highlighting the many models of Toyota vehicles. Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban joined management for the ribbon cutting. Car shoppers can visit the renovated showroom and view models that include the “best-value compact you can buy” Toyota Yaris, […]

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Bermuda YAO Baseball League Gets Underway

The opening day of the YAO Season got underway at the YAO Ball Parks in St. David’s. In Senior League play the Cubs defeated the Orioles 4-3, Kaelin Paynter led the Orioles, keeping the Cubs to one run for 4 innings, Paynter struck out 10 in his effort. The Cubs were led by Noah Simons, […]

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Hall Hits A Home Run For Aberdeen Ironbirds

Professional baseball player Adam Hall hit a home run for his Aberdeen Ironbirds team as they recorded a 5-2 victory over the Lowell Spinners in Minor League Baseball action. The team’s report said, “Aberdeen started off the game with fireworks across all parts of it against the Lowell Spinners on Wednesday. They took a a 5-0 […]

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Adam Hall Blast Home Run In Delmarva Win

Adam Hall and his Delmarva Shorebirds teammates defeated the Kannapolis Intimidators 5-1 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. A two-out rally in the first brought home the first Delmarva run. Hall slashed a single to right and then came home to score when Zach Watson doubled down the left field line to make it 1-0, the […]

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Runaways Wins National Indie Excellence Award

[Written by Don Burgess] A local author has won an international award for her book. Rachel Sawden’s Runaways won the Chick-Lit category in the National Indie Excellence Awards. It was also recognised as a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, which made it one of the few self-published books to be honoured. Runaways […]

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National Dance Foundation Awards Scholarships

Five talented young Bermudian dancers have been awarded scholarships by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda Fund. At the presentation this week, Senator Crystal Caesar, long time member of the Foundation, said that the scholarship legacy began in 1962 with the Bermuda Ballet Association. In 2005 the National Dance Foundation took on the responsibility of […]

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PHC Foundation Award $45,000 In Scholarships

The PHC Foundation recently celebrated its 15th Anniversary and held their annual Scholarship awards Presentation and Gala. Guest speaker, Mr. Chris Furbert, a long time PHC member and former President of the Pembroke Hamilton Club spoke about the history of the foundation, how it started as the brainchild of PHC Executive committee members, and highlighted […]

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Appleby Announces Award & Bursary Recipients

For the last 40 years, the partners of Appleby have provided awards and bursaries to qualified Bermudian applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence within the legal field, community outreach and extracurricular activities. The year’s Legal Education award, valued at $30,000, is awarded to Karim Creary, a graduate from St. Lawrence University who has been a […]

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Annapolis To Bermuda Ocean Race This June

The 2020 Mustang Survival Annapolis To Bermuda [A2B] Race will be held this June, marking the 22nd running of the sailing race, which started in 1979. According to the Bermuda Ocean Race website, “2020 will mark the 22nd running of the race, started in 1979 and moved to a biennial event in 1980. “The A2B […]

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Photos & Results: AAU Junior Boys Volleyball

The Bermuda Junior Boys National Volleyball Team wrapped up their run at the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships held in Orlando, Florida over the weekend. The AAU National Championships featured 40 separate divisions for boys & girls from ages 10 & under through under 18. The Bermuda Boys competed in the U18 division, featuring […]

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Volleyball Teams Announced For Island Games

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has qualified 2 men’s and 2 women’s beach volleyball teams for the 2019 NatWest Island Games to be held on the island of Gibraltar from July 6-13, 2019. The NatWest Island Games brings together twenty four Island Nations and represents a unique opportunity for Bermuda to compete on a world […]

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Junior Volleyball Teams To Compete In Boston

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Junior National Program will be sending five teams to compete in the Mizuno Boston Volleyball Festival from March 6th to March 8th under the team names Paradise Hitters [Girls: U12, U15, U16 & U18] and Big Wave Riders [Boys: U18]. This is a high level, three-day tournament with over 750 teams […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Gets Underway

The Manders Tennis Management Championships got underway in cool conditions at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. A total of eight matches were completed, with all but one finishing in straight sets. The B Singles Championship Division match between Jazhuena Douglas-Bradshaw and Tyler Trott went three sets with Douglas-Bradshaw coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. […]

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Under 14 Tennis Players Lose To Costa Rica

Bermuda’s Under 14 Boys team concluded the 2020 World Junior Tennis Boys North/Central America & Caribbean Pre-Qualifying Tournament falling 3 – 0 to Costa Rica in the Dominican Republic. Cooper McGuire went down in the opener 6–2, 7–5 to Nicolas Garnier in a match that took 1 hour and 14 minutes. In a marathon match […]

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Phillips Wins 2nd Round Match In Netherlands

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the INTIME Tennis Direct Junior Open in the Netherlands. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on Freddy Blaydes from Great Britain and advanced in a three set battle. Phillips won the first set 6-3, Blaydes won the second set 6-3, and Phillips won the third set 7-6. Phillips’ […]

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Learn To Row Programme For Adults & Juniors

Starting on June 27, the Bermuda Rowing Club will launch their annual Learn to Row [LTR] courses for adults and juniors under internationally qualified coach Nigel Gallaher of “Community Rowing” in Boston. The adult sessions will be held from June 27 to July 22 and the junior sessions will be held from July 4 to […]

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Photos: BDA International Gig Regatta Underway

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club hosted the Argus International Gig Regatta in the St. George’s Harbour. Spectators lined the Ordnance Island shoreline trying to get a glimpse of the rowers as they made their way to the finish line. The Salty Sirens from Bermuda took the Ladies Honors for the day, with […]

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Reggie Lambe Released By Cambridge United

Cambridge United has announced the players that they’ll be retaining and releasing, with Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe on the list of players being released. Lambe remains officially under contract until the end of June. CEO Ian Mather said, “This is clearly a time of great uncertainty for football as well as every other part of society. […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

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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HSBC Bermuda Launches ‘Fairer Tales’ Book

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

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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ICC: Deunte Darrell Suspended For One Match

Deunte Darrell has been suspended for one match for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The ICC said, “Deunte Darrell will miss Bermuda’s next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier match against Scotland on Thursday after he was handed one suspension point for breaching Level 2 of the ICC […]

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ICC Men’s Cricket National Squad Announced

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Nov 20] announced the 15-person squad that will take part in the first series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, and Uganda. The series, taking place between December 1 and December 13 in Al Amarat City Muscat, Oman is the […]

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Deunte Darrell Suspended For Two Matches

Bermuda’s Deunte Darrell has been suspended for two matches after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct. The ICC said, “Bermuda’s Deunte Darrell has been suspended for Bermuda’s next two matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Jersey and Italy. “During Bermuda’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B match […]

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National Cricket Training Squad Announced

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Feb 12] announced the squad that will train in the hopes to be selected for the 2020 Men’s National Cricket Team. In a meeting on Tuesday night, BCB president, Lloyd Smith outlined requirements of the training squad in front of the players, the board’s new executive members, high-performance committee, Selection […]

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St. David’s County Cricket Club Executive Update

The financial members of the St. David’s County Cricket County Club recently elected the club’s executive team for the 2020/2021 term, electing Ms. Ceble Crockwell as President. A spokesperson said, “On Friday, March 13th, 2020, the St. David’s County Cricket Club Inc. held its Annual General Membership Meeting at the aforementioned facility. “During this meeting, […]

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ECB Cancel Player Contracts For The Hundred

The England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB] has cancelled contracts of the players — including Bermudian cricketer Delray Rawlins — who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ which was pushed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate […]

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Results & Video: BNA Under 14 & Senior Division

Bermuda Netball Association action was in full swing recently with make-up matches in the Under 14 Division and the Senior Division. Under 14 League Division – Storm 20 Phoenix Embers 9 The Storm defeated the Phoenix Embers 20 – 9. Jaelyn Rewan led the way with 15 goals, while Makaylie Smith added three goals and […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 5

Sunday, April 5 is expected to see a few clouds from time to time, with gusty winds diminishing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 12

Sunday, April 12 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 7.47pm. […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 19

Sunday, April 19 is expected to see mostly sunny skies with gusty winds in the morning, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday April 26

Sunday, April 26 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday May 3

Sunday, May 3 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.30am and sunset will be at 8.02pm. […]

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MAAC Juniors Win Six Medals In New York

Six MAAC Juniors recently competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of six medals, including four gold and two silver. Shayla Cann claimed two gold medals. Her first came in the 15-16 girls 800m as she clocked a time of 2:27:70. Cann then ran the 15-16 girls 400m race, picking […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Video: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Launch

[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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Bermuda Field Hockey Season Underway

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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Chrysda Smith Scores Twice For York University

Bermuda’s Chrysda Smith scored twice for York University Lions field hockey team as they defeated Western Mustangs by a score of 9-2. The school’s report said, “On Saturday the York University Lions field hockey team defeated the Western Mustangs at Varsity Field in Guelph, Ont., by a lopsided score of 9-2. “Several York players earned […]

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Bermuda Runners Compete In Las Vegas 5K

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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Results: BNAA Astwood Park Cross Country

Over 100 runners competed in the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s cross country meet at Astwood Park this weekend. Sean Trott continued his dominance in the Open Men’s Division that covered 4.3 miles clocking 25:15.3, while Allison Outerbridge won the Open Women Division 2.7 Miles distance with a time of 23:12.9. Jessie Marshall clocked a winning […]

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Hannover Re Walk/Run Set For November 24

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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