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Minister Lovitta Foggo On 2020 Heritage Month

[Ministerial statement by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo] Mr. Speaker, May is a time when the whole of Bermuda traditionally looks forward to celebrating Heritage Month. It is the time of year when Bermudians come together to celebrate our heritage, our culture, our family connections, our national pride and our national […]

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Sydney Mason Finishes 27th In Pan Am Games

Bermuda’s Sydney Mason finished 27th during the artistic gymnastics competition the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The 17-year-old — who was competing in world class field — recorded an overall score of 43.250. She was the first competitor on the uneven bars, recording a score of 9.150, she then competed on the balance beam […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

30 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed specifically for the younger age group, so Tumble Tots Bermuda […]

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Tumble Tots Celebrating 34th Anniversary

Tumble Tots Bermuda is celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, as 34 years ago, Anne Hines and Christine DeSilva, both having worked in education for over 40 years, recognized a need. The two of them founded the Bermuda Gymnastics Association and grew to realize that parents also sought a program, not offered at that time, designed […]

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Gymnastics Team To Compete In Trinidad

The Bermuda gymnastics community is preparing to send eighteen young gymnasts to its first ever Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this weekend. The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries. CGC 2019 is hosted by Trinidad with a variety of events being […]

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Golf: Jarryd Dillas Finishes T28th In Mexico

Jarryd Dillas concluded competing in the Latin American Amateur Championships at the El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba, Mexico. The Bermudian golfer finished T28th overall with a score of 18-over par 302 after four rounds. In his final round he shot a 3-over par 74; Dillas’ round consisted of 3 Birdies, 9 Pars and 6 […]

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Bermuda Finishes Fourth In RAN Play-Off

The Rugby Americas North [RAN] Under 19 Tournament recently concluded in Barbados, with Bermuda finishing in fourth place. Bermuda took to the field for the final day of the tournament, taking on Trinidad & Tobago in the third and fourth place match. Bermuda lost the match 22 – 15 to finish the tournament in fourth […]

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Photos: Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League season resumed with four matches played at the Police Field; with a total of 204 points scored on the day. Renegades Ladies defeated the Teachers Ladies 48 – 5 in the opening match and then the Police Ladies shut out the Mariners Ladies 36 – 0. […]

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Minister Foggo Attends Youth Rugby Day

Minister Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [Nov 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s World Rugby Classic activities. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Labour, Community and Sports, Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [November 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s 32nd Annual World Rugby Classic activities. “Yesterday’s youth clinic, […]

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Photos: Colonial Helps Next Generation Rugby

The next generation rugby players in Bermuda and East and Southern Africa have been given a big boost thanks to one of the Island’s leading insurance companies. Colonial Group International, which is sponsoring the Classic Lions during the World Rugby Classic, held a quiz night earlier this week which raised $4,500 for Beyond Rugby Bermuda […]

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BRFU Mini Rugby Participants Donate Books

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s [BFRU] Mini Rugby program has continued their annual kid-to-kid giving campaign this holiday season, with Mini Rugby participants donating lightly used books to the Reading Clinic. OBRFU Youth Development Officer Patrick Calow said, “We’re really pleased to have been able to collect so many books for The Reading Clinic. It’s […]

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Bermuda Rugby Football Union League Results

Bermuda Rugby Football Union League action returned to the National Sports Center, with ladies and mens division play. Women’s Division Police 19 Renegades 5 The Police Ladies defeated the Renegades Ladies 19 – 5 in the opener. The Police ladies got 2 tries from Estienne Coetzee, while Jo Murray added another, Fiona Donaldson kicked 2 […]

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Results: Bermuda Rugby Football Union League

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s final women’s game of the season took place at the National Sports Center. Police 74 Teachers 5 The Police Ladies ran away big winners against the Teachers 74 – 5. The Police got 6 tries from Estienne Coetzee, Jo Murray added 3 tries, while Fiona Donaldson added 2 tries. Mika […]

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Video: “Aquatic Adventure With A Fashionista”

In what is billed as an “aquatic adventure with a fashionista,” New York Magazine is running a feature with Bermudian Shiona Turini and Team Oracle USA showcasing sailing on the island. The story says, “Maybe you want to forget winter this year and disappear to Bermuda? Look chic on a sailboat? Gaze at a hot […]

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Photos & Video: Aura Moniz Jones Designs

Aura Moniz Jones was one of the designers featured at the Bermuda Fashion Collective Show held last night at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall. According to the event programme, “Aura Moniz Jones is African-Portuguese, born in Lisbon, descendant from Cape Verde Islands. “As an upholstery and furnishings designer she decided to go […]

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Photos/Video: MoNique Stevens Fashion Designs

Mo’Nique Stevens was one of the designers featured at the Bermuda Fashion Collective Show held at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall. According to the event programme, ”Mo’Nique has always thrived on standing out when it comes to dressing. She began sewing 4 years ago, following in the footsteps of her grandmothers and mother whom she […]

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Video: Shiona Turini On Her Fashion Journey

In starting her path to becoming a world class fashion expert, Shiona Turini spent one year working as an unpaid intern for Yves Saint Laurent, after persistently showing up for three consecutive days trying to get the company to hire her after initially being turned down. Speaking in front of a full house at her […]

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Cannonier: “Applaud Steps From Local Banks”

“I am relieved to see the steps that both Clarien Bank and The Bank of N T Butterfield have taken to provide some economic relief to our community, during these unprecedented times,”  OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. “We note that coronavirus relief legislation is being passed in every country. It is important that Bermuda offers to […]

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Butterfield Bank Offer Special Seniors Hours

Beginning on Monday, March 30, Butterfield will provide limited banking services from Rosebank Centre on Bermudiana Road, and they will reserve two hours — from 9:00am to 11:00am — to serve seniors exclusively at that location. A spokesperson said, “Beginning on Monday, 30 March 2020, Butterfield will provide limited banking services from Rosebank Centre at […]

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Motocross: Mitchell, Ingham Compete In Virginia

Jyire Mitchell and Zendai Ingham competed at Lake Sugar Tree in Virginia. Competing in the 250 A Class, Mitchell finished 3rd overall, Mitchell finished 2nd in the first moto, before finishing 3rd in the second moto. Mitchell would then finish 4th competing in the Open All-Star A/B, Mitchell was 2nd in the first moto, before […]

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Azai Burt Finishes Strong In Tennessee

Azai Burt concluded competing in the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Tennessee. Burt qualified after he was crowned the 4-6 Year Old Age Group 51cc Shaft Class SE Youth Regional Qualifiers South of the Border Champion back in June. Burt finished in 6th place overall, this after 3 riders above him […]

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Bermuda Trio Compete In Mini O’s In Florida

Zamair Darrell, Aaron Cannonier and Zendai Ingham are all competing in the MX -2019 Thor Mini Os being held in Gatorback, Florida. Darrell competed in the Schoolboy 12-17 Age Group B/C Division finishing 36th and during the 250 B Class Darrell finished 25th. Darrell also took part in the 250 B Limited Class where he […]

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RUBiS Labour Day Holiday Opening Hours

RUBiS Energy Bermuda have provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2. Related Stories RUBiS Labour Day Holiday Opening Hours BLDC Invites Public To Enjoy Beach Upgrades Oil Casualty Insurance Holds General Meeting Oil Insurance Declares $250 Million Dividend Duty-Free Parts For Electric […]

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Minister’s Trip Prompts New Energy Initiatives

Following a trip by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Barbados and Jamaica late last year to meet with his counterparts in those countries, several “new energy initiatives are currently underway” at the Ministry of Home Affairs. A Government spokesperson said, “Late last year the Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban visited […]

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BNA Umpire Training Course On Sept 28 & 29

The Bermuda Netball Association are reminding those that are interested in taking the Umpire Training Course on Saturday [Sept 28] and Sunday [Sept 29] at Cedarbridge Academy to please register by Wednesday Sept. 25th. The event poster said, “Become a Certified C Badge Umpire. “Classes will be held at CedarBridge Academy Sept. 28th 4pm – […]

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Netball: U11, U14, U17 & Senior League Results

The Phoenix Sparks were crowned the Under 11 Harold Doc Dowling Champions, while the Storm won the Under 14 Harold Doc Dowling Champions as the Junior section of the Bermuda Netball Association season got underway. The Under 14 Division saw the Storm finish with 12 points, while the Phoenix Embers finished second with 7 points […]

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Berkeley Wins BSSF Senior School Netball Title

The Berkeley Institute won the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Senior School Netball Tournament at the Bernard Park. Berkeley defeated CedarBridge Academy 11-6 in the final; Nabillah and Kaamilah Nasir led Berkeley to victory, with the former scoring seven goals and the latter scoring four goals. Asrael Basden led CedarBridge with four goals, while Kisaye Bell […]

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Photos & Results: BNA Youth & Senior League

[Updated with photos] Despite rain halting Senior League games, the Bermuda Netball Association’s Season continued at the Bernard Park. Under 11 League Storm Lightning defeated the Warriors 35 – 0, MVP Zeni Hansey scored 13 goals to lead the Storm Lightning to victory, while Malaysia Furbert added 9 goals, Ameerah Outerbridge scored 8 goals and […]

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BNA Senior League Make Up Match Results

In a recent Bermuda Netball Association Senior League make-up match, the North Village Lady Rams took on the Storm at Bernard Park. The North Village Lady Rams dominated the first quarter as the Storm could not find their rhythm; at the end of the quarter the North Village Lady Rams held a 10 – 3 […]

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Netball: BNA Youth & Senior League Results

The latest round of action for the Bermuda Netball Association took place at Bernard’s Park. Under 11 League Storm Lightning 13 Phoenix Sparks 5 The Storm Lightning defeated the Phoenix Sparks 13 – 5, the Storm Lightning got 8 goals from Malaysia Furbert, A’Meerah Outerbridge added 4 goals and Zeni Hansey added the other goal, […]

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BNA Senior League Make Up Match Results

Bermuda Netball Association Senior League make-up matches recently took place at Bernard’s Park, with the Phoenix Heat and the Storm recording wins. The Phoenix Heat defeated the North Village Lady Rams 65 – 24. The Phoenix Heat were led to victory by Danielle Raynor, who scored 51 goals, while Ebonie Cox chipped in with 11 […]

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Netball: U11, U14, U17 & Senior League Results

The latest round of Bermuda Netball Association matches took place at Bernards Park, with the Rangers, Phoenix Sparks, Storm Lightning, Reds, Phoenix Embers, Storm, Whites, Phoenix Heat & Docksiders recording wins. Under 11 Division Rangers defeated the North Village Lady Rams 5 – 3. Rangers got 3 goals from A’meerah Richardson-Swan, while Xhe’naye Simons added […]

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BSSF All Star Netball Games This Evening

The 2020 Bermuda School Sports Federation will host its annual Netball All Star Games this evening, Friday, January 24th. at the Bermuda College. The event starts at 6:00 pm with the Middle School match, the Primary School game will be played at 7:00pm, which will be followed by the Senior School game at 8:00pm. 6:00 […]

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Netball: Under 11 & Senior League Results

The Bermuda Netball Association’s league season resumed at the Bernards Park this weekend, with the Storm Lightning, Rangers, Phoenix Sparks, Lindos Tigers and Storm recording wins. Under 11 Division Storm Lightning 22 North Village Lady Rams 0 The Storm Lightning defeated the North Village Lady Rams 22 – 0. MVP Zeni Hansey led the Storm […]

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Netball: Lindo’s Tigers & Phoenix Heat Win

Two highly contested Senior League makeup matches were played at the Bernards Park as Bermuda Netball Association’s Winter League resumed. Lindo’s Tigers 41 -  Storm 40 The opening match saw the League Leaders Lindo’s Tigers edge the Storm 41 – 40. The Lindo’s Tigers got 31 goals from Jahtuere Trott, while Apryl Jackson added 8 […]

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U17 Netball League: Storm & Phoenix Fire Win

Bernard Park was once again the scene of Bermuda Netball Association action as Under 17 Division teams took to the courts. Storm 36 – North Village Lady Rams White 12 The Storm picked up a 36 – 12 win over the North Village Lady Rams White team. The North Village Lady Rams Whites played short […]

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Netball Under 14: Storm & Phoenix Embers Win

The Bermuda Netball Association hosted Under 14 make up matches at the Bernard Park. Storm 30 North Village Lady Rams Red 7 The Storm defeated the North Village Lady Rams Red 30 – 7. The Storm got 17 goals from Jaelyn Rewan, while Amayah Burt added 13 goals, and Anisa Seon was named the teams […]

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Netball: U11, U14, U17 & Senior League Results

The latest round of Bermuda Netball Association matches took place at Bernards Park, with the Storm Lightning, Phoenix Sparks, Rangers, Lady Rams Whites, Storm, and Phoenix Heat recording wins. Under 11 Division Storm Lightning 27 Warriors 1 The Storm Lightning defeated the Warriors 27 – 1 in the opener. The Storm got 15 goals from […]

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Netball: Storm & Phoenix Embers Win

Under 14 Bermuda Netball Association makeup matches recently took place at the Bernards Park. Storm 40 Lindos Cubs 5 The Storm defeated the Lindos Cubs 40 – 5. The Storm got 23 goals from MVP Anisa Seon, while Jaelyn Rewan added 9 goals, Amayah Burt scored 7 times and Makaylie Smith scored once. The Lindo’s […]

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Force Red Wins Youth Futsal Mini League

The Youth Futsal Mini League hosted by Footy Promotions has concluded, with the Force Red crowned as the overall champions. A spokesperson said, “Footy Promotions / Footy Force Futsal hosted the Youth Futsal Mini League for 8-12-year-old [boys and girls] at the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium, which saw 53 youth players drafted to 7 teams by […]

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Football: Flanagan’s Onions Defeat Social Club

In a recent match at BAA Field, Young Men Social Club took on the Flanagan’s Onions. The Flanagan’s Onions won the match 2 – 0, taking the lead for good in the ninth minute when Treshun Smith found the back of the net. They doubled the lead in the 30th minute when Kiuno Cann scored. […]

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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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Photos & Videos: Minister Joins Motorcyclists

The Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club and Association [BLRMCA] hosted a Harley Davidson ride today [June 21] with members from ETA Motorcycle Cruises arriving on the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship this morning joining the local riders on a tour ride across the island. After fueling up their cycles at Boaz Island Shell, the […]

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Photos, Video, Results: Bermuda ‘Nitro Racing’

The first round of the Bermuda Nitro Racing 2017 Spring Nationals took place this weekend in St David’s, with fourteen racers taking part in the three race series, which also marks the tenth race of the 2016/2017 season. The results of the A Main Buggy: First Place Kwa-Z Dill driving his Mugen Seiki Racing MBX7R. […]

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Photos: Team France Receive Twizy Minicars

Groupama Team France held an event today [April 20] to mark the official keys handover for Renault Twizys vehicles, with the America’s Cup team saying that “today is a major first for the French brand as it moves into the archipelago of Bermuda by placing ten Renault Twizys at the disposal of Groupama Team France.” […]

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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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60th Anniversary Theatre Boycott Quiz Winner

On July 18th, there was a presentation made to the winner of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott Quiz at the One Communication’s Church Street outlet, which is very near the site where crowds gathered peacefully during that transformative chapter, 60 years ago. Speaker Dennis Lister, Helene Stephenson, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Glenn Fubler, […]

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Rockal Evans Finishes 43rd In Finn Gold Cup

Rockal Evans and 60 other sailors returned to the waters of Australia for the final day of sailing in the 2019 Finn Gold Cup. The Bermudian sailor started the day in 40th, and at the conclusion he came off the water in 43rd with 341 net points. Evans finished the only race of the day […]

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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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