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Runners Compete In Las Vegas Marathon, 10K

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:00:06 +0000

Seven Bermuda runners took to the streets of Las Vegas, three of them competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon, while the other four competed in the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 10K. Eddie Butterfield was the first of the Bermuda runners to cross the line in the Humana Rock […]

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Photos: National Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:02:34 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Botanical Gardens. Gayle Lindsay won the Women’s Open 3 Mile race clocking a winning time of 20:49.5, while the Men’s Open 5 Mile race was won by Sean Trott who crossed the line in 29:09.4 and Spencer Butterfield finished […]

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BNAA Cross Country Series Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:28:28 +0000

At the conclusion of the Bermuda National Athletics Cross Country National Championships, the series winners were announced. Claiming the Under 10 Girls title was Kelise Wade, Jaeda Grant was declared the Under 12 Girls winner. The Under 14 Girls winner was Carina Bortoli, while claiming the Under 17 Girls title was Jezhari Talbot. Jessie Marshall […]

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Pacers Start Competing In AAU Cross-Country

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 13:15:54 +0000

Bermuda Pacers athletes started competing at the 2019 AAU Cross- Country Championship. In the Girl’s Division, Jezhari Talbot competed in the 15-18 Girls 5K race, finishing 46th clocking a time of 22:31.9. while Jaeda Grant finished 98th in the 11-12 Girls 3K race in a time of 13:23.6. Azari Jones crossed the line in a […]

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Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race Set For Dec 15

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:45:22 +0000

The Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race will be held on Sunday [Dec 15], with walkers to start at 8.00am and runners to start at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of the year, with the third annual Jay Donawa 5K Fun Road Race to take place on Sunday, December 15. Walkers will start […]

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BSSF Middle School Cross Country Results

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:37:19 +0000

Saltus Grammar School were crowned overall champion at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Cross Country Championships held at the Arboretum. Saltus finished the competition in first place with 221 points with Warwick Academy finishing 47 point back with 268 points. Jada Grant from Saltus Grammar school won the under 13 girls race by […]

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Senior School Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:02:57 +0000

Saltus Grammar School won two of the four divisions at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Cross Country Championships at the Arboretum. Warwick Academy’s Shayla Cann led from start to finish to win the under 16 girls division with a time of 13.51. Berkeley’s Jezhari Talbot finished four seconds later ahead of Liana Medeiros […]

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Zooma Bermuda Lighthouse Run Results

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:17:12 +0000

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge got underway in wet conditions this weekend. The Bermuda Lighthouse Run began at Gibbs Lighthouse and the 1.5 mile course saw runners conclude at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. Annie Graupner clocked a winning time of 9:05, with Catherine Mello second in 9:41, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third […]

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Road Closures For Warwick Academy Fun Run

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:49:37 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public of road closures on Morgan Road and part of Harbour Road in Warwick to accommodate the Warwick Academy 5K Fun Run on Sunday [Feb 23]. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises motorists and pedestrians of road closures on Morgan Road and part […]

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KPMG Round The Grounds Race On March 8

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:19:23 +0000

The KPMG Round the Grounds Race will be held on Sunday, March 8th at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “On your mark…ready, set, let’s go KPMG in Bermuda and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club host 22nd Annual Round the Grounds Race. “Enjoy your first day of extra sunlight by taking in the scenic beauty of […]

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PAHO Urges Countries To Maintain Vaccination

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 09:51:49 +0000

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] experts said that the countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the […]

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Video: Govt Announce ‘Phased Reopening’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:30:56 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: Premier David Burt tweeted, “We have received 636 more Covid-19 test results. […]

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Relay For Life Continues To Raise Funds

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:09:27 +0000

While the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the annual Relay For Life event, Bermuda Relay is still working to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “The COVID-19 crisis may have changed the way the island will Relay For Life this year, but it has not stopped […]

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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:01:49 +0000

In celebration of the World Asthma Day, Open Airways launched the Medication Assistance Fund, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to anyone with asthma or COPD who is experiencing economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they will be able to purchase their prescribed inhalers to control their asthma or COPD. A spokesperson said, […]

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EY Staff Gain Anti-Money Laundering Certification

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:47:55 +0000

Recently, over 30 EY professionals from the EY Region of the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands received the prestigious Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS®] credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® [ACAMS®]. A spokesperson said, “Recipients included Partners, Principals, Executive Directors and Directors at EY across Assurance, Advisory, Tax and […]

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BPS: Shopper Scam & Money Laundering

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:01:11 +0000

The police are advising people who participate in the so called “Mystery Shopper Scam” that they may be engaging in money laundering activity, which is “illegal and could result in jail time and or hefty fines.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise that members of the public who participate in […]

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Equestrian: Madeiros Wins Hunt Seat Class

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 23:00:43 +0000

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently hosted their Fall Classic over two days, which included their first home shows of the season with one Hunt Seat Show on the first day and two Western Shows on the second day. On the first day, Madeiros and her Hunt Seat teammates won, coming out […]

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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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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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FEI Jumping World Challenge Gets Underway

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Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:19:47 +0000

Competition #2 of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge got underway today [March 7] at the National Equestrian Centre. Kayla Bardgett & Causing Chaos – Category A winner “In the Category A division [1.20 – 1.30 m] young Kayla Bardgett and her horse Causing Chaos leaped into first place with a clear round in a […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:12:29 +0000

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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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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EY To Host Business & Accounting Update Event

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:12:46 +0000

EY will be hosting the EY [Re]Insurance Business and Accounting Update in Bermuda on 10 December 2019. The event will gather leaders in the [re]insurance industry for meaningful discussions on a range of topics including accounting, tax, and regulatory matters, as well the business imperatives facing the Bermuda [re]insurance industry. Among noteworthy speakers is Patrick […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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Hamilton Announce ILS Platform Developments

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:25:06 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd today [Jan 7] announced that its insurance-linked securities [ILS] platform has a new name and a new lead executive. A spokesperson said, “Formerly called Hamilton Capital Partners, the platform is now Hamilton ILS. Hanni Ali moves from his role as Senior Vice President, Risk & Analytics, Hamilton Re, Ltd., to the […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:46:11 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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Helix Underwriting Launches Bermuda Platform

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:05:53 +0000

Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd. [Helix] has received all necessary approvals to commence operations and has entered its first agency agreement to underwrite Middle Market Property Insurance on behalf of QBE in Bermuda. “Founded by industry veterans Claude Lefebvre, Nicholas Lucking and Neville Weston, Helix has been incorporated as the first multi-line independent Managing General Agent […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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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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Bermuda Flag Football League Underway

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:32:46 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season got underway on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 18 points put on the board in a single match. The Punishers defeated the Renegades 12 – 6, Jared Jimenez led the Punishers with two offensive touchdowns, while the Renegades saw Jacqueline Oliver record four sacks. Related Stories Punishers […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Photos & Results: Shark$ & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:43:38 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Flag Football League: Squad & Punisher Win

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:30:55 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 Killa Squad 32 In the opener the Kill Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6 , Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with 1 rushing […]

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Flag Football: Punishers & Black Shark$ Win

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:02:42 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Punishers & Squad Win

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:00:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] The sixth week of the Bermuda Flag Football season saw a total of 44 points put on the board in a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School field. In the opener, the Punishers edged the Black Shark$ 20 – 18; the player of the game for the Punishers notched a […]

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Punishers Crowned Bermuda Bowl Champions

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:25:04 +0000

The Punsher’s and Black Shark$ took to the TN Tatem Middle School Field to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. In the end the Black Shark$ picked up the big win 25 – 0. The Bermuda Bowl MVP was Kirstin Saltus with 1 interception and 2 sacks. Related Stories Bermuda Flag Football League Underway Arkansas Defeats […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Punishers & Shark$ Win

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:06:05 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Spring Season got underway at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 75 points between them. Punishers 18 X-Patriots 12 In the Season Opener, the Punishers defeated the X-Patriots 18 – 12. Jared Jimenez was the Player of the Game for Punishers with 3 passing touchdowns […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Punisher & Squad Win

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:26:21 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed with a double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. Punisher 38 Beer-muda Misfits 32 In the opener the Punishers defeated the Beer-muda Misfits 38 – 32. The Player of the Game for Punisher was Te’Jour Riley with 4 touchdown receptions. The Player of the Game for […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Punisher & Misfits Win

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:31:00 +0000

Week six of the Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season saw yet another double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, which produced 116 points. Punishers 45 X-Patriots 13 In the opener the Punishers defeated the X-Patriots 45 – 13. The Player of the Game for Punisher was Jared Jimenz with 5 passing touchdowns and […]

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Garden Club Of Bermuda To Host Fundraiser

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:28:01 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, November 23, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students aged 10-18, and free for children below 10. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda Open House & Gardens at Palm Grove will be held on Saturday, […]

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Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda Fundraiser

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 02:03:03 +0000

The Garden Club of Bermuda hosted an Open House & Gardens fundraising event at Palm Grove in Devonshire today [Nov 23]. Proceeds from the event goes towards The Garden Club’s Skills Development Program, which is administered with the Parks Department, allowing young Bermudians to gain hands-on training in the field of horticulture. There was an […]

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Heritage Picnic Launches Restaurant Weeks

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:39:59 +0000

A picnic combining Bermuda’s creative talent and centuries-old island history has officially launched Restaurant Weeks 2020. Under sunny skies, 60 attendees enjoyed the outdoor fragrance and food-pairing lunch staged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] in the rose garden of 300-year-old Waterville, the Bermuda National Trust Headquarters in Paget. The event, teaming luxury picnic purveyor and event […]

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Lionfish Bites Fundraiser On January 25th

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:00:39 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, and Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a fundraiser entitled “Lionfish Bites” on Saturday, January 25, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. An online promo said, “An evening of lionfish canapes and other tasty treats expertly prepared by celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong and […]

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FryDays To Open Gaming Lounge On Sunday

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 02:33:47 +0000

FryDays will be holding the grand opening of their new gaming lounge tomorrow [Feb 16] from 11.00am to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Are you celebrating a birthday? Are you looking for a party venue? FryDays, upstairs in the Bermudiana Arcade in Hamilton, has created an interactive entertainment venue for hosting epic parties that will create […]

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Princess Unveils The Duchess Café & Gelateria

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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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Bermudian Chefs Launch Weekly “Cultural Bites”

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:51:48 +0000

A pair of Bermudian chefs, fresh off their collaboration with international culinary star Eric Adjepong, are launching a weekly culinary experience to carry forward January’s sell-out Restaurant Weeks dinner. After teaming up with Chef Adjepong of Bravo TV’s Top Chef fame to host Bermuda’s Culture & Heritage Dinner at Fourways Restaurant, Jaelen Steede and Raeven […]

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Meals On Wheels Appeals For Volunteers

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:36:52 +0000

Meals on Wheels are appealing for volunteers for kitchen operations, deliveries and also additional help with the phones and administration. A spokesperson said, “Meals on Wheels offer an essential and critical service and we need to keep operational through these challenging times. Many of our regular volunteers are no longer able to assist us and […]

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Princess Offer ‘To Go’ Mother’s Day Brunch

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:25:18 +0000

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be offering its traditional Mother’s Day Brunch in to-go format this weekend for those wanting to celebrate their mothers in the usual Bermudian way. “The Hamilton Princess brunch offering will feed four people with a wide spread of more than 15 menu items that will evoke brunch classics and […]

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BMRC Wett & Wild Family Fun Day On June 23

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club is partnering with Wett & Wild Water Service to host their upcoming Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 23rd. Gates open at 11.30am with races beginning at 1.00pm at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. BMRC will host a full season of racing including Rep’ Your Hero Race Day […]

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BMRA Wheelie Wars IV Race Day On Sunday

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Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:31:22 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] is getting set to showcase “the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts” at the RUBiS Southside Raceway on Sunday [Oct 13]. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday, the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association is showcasing the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts at […]

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BMRA Youth Racers Fundraising For UK Trip

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:38:34 +0000

Youth racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are fundraising for an overseas training intensive in England, which is set to take place next year. The group first participated in an international training weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway in California in April 2018, and in 2020, they are travelling across England to maximise […]

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