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| Jack Harvey and his 25th ranked Penn State men’s swimming and diving teammates recently earned a 161-132 road win at West Virginia. Harvey led off the Penn State Men’s 400 Yard Medley Relay D team that finished seventh with a time of 3:32.35. During the Men’s 100 Yard Backstroke, Harvey finished sixth by touching the […]
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| In a speech that will be recalled for years to come, Flora Duffy delivered a message brimming with national pride today [Oct 18] as she spoke at the Tribute Concert held in her honour, with her speech — “I am from Bermuda” — one of the big highlights of a day that was filled with […]
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| In celebration of Flora Duffy winning Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal, the island held a national holiday today [Oct 18] with a number of events taking place including the renaming of Corkscrew Hill to Flora Duffy Hill, the stadium being officially renamed in her honour, the unveiling of commemorative stamps at the post office, and a […]
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| It’s a good thing she is super fit, as Flora Duffy had a very busy day today [Oct 18], which started out with a breakfast in her honour, before she attended a ceremony to rename Corkscrew Hill to Flora Duffy Hill, then went to the stadium for it to be officially renamed in her honour, […]
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| Nia Christopher scored for the Towson University women’s soccer team, marking her 12th goal of the season, with the Bermudian footballer now tied for third for goals in a single season in Towson history. The school’s match report said, “Nia Christopher scored in on the Towson University women’s soccer team’s final chance in regulation to […]
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| Tuesday, October 19 is expected to see becoming mostly sunny, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.25am and sunset will be at […]
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| The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that normal operating hours will resume at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] effective Tuesday, October 19th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board announced today a resumption of normal operating hours at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC]. Effective Tuesday 19 October hours will return to 2pm-10pm on weekdays. “Weekend […]
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| The Butterfield Bermuda Championship will begin welcoming some of the best golfers in the world to Bermuda in one week, and tournament officials are excited to announce player commitments for the third annual event, which returns October 28 to 31 to Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. A spokesperson said, “The field of 132 will […]
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| Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] in collaboration with the Department of Health is piloting a mental health clinic in Hamilton. Located in the Department of Health’s Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street, the Mental Health Clinic started on Friday 8 October. The weekly service will continue on Fridays from 9am-noon. BHB Acting Chief of Psychiatry, Dr […]
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| A Flora Duffy Tribute Concert & Reception is being held today [Oct 18] at Victoria Park, and we will have additional coverage later on, the live video is below and you can view all our coverage of the Flora Duffy Day holiday by clicking here. Related Stories No Fireworks Display On ‘Flora Duffy Day’ Sandcastle To […]
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| Opposition Leader Cole Simons has extended condolences following the passing of General Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state in the United States. Mr Simons said, “I am saddened to hear of the passing of another great man in history, General Colin L Powell. Gen Powell wasn’t only an American statesman, but man whose […]
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| The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] is holding a Flora Duffy Commemorative Stamp Reveal this afternoon [Oct 18] at Church Street, and we will have additional coverage later on, the live video below should begin at around 3.00pm and you can view all our coverage of the Flora Duffy Day holiday by clicking here. Related Stories Commemorative Stamp […]
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| Bermuda’s Shane Robinson scored twice for Thomas College Men’s Soccer team as they played to a 6-0 victory over University of Maine – Presque Isle. The school’s match report said, “Men’s Soccer rebounded from their tough loss earlier this week with a commanding 6-nil win over University of Maine – Presque Isle. “Thomas couldn’t have […]
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| The Government will rename the National Sports Centre’s South Field Stadium to the Flora Duffy Stadium this afternoon [Oct 18], and we will have additional coverage later on, the live video below should begin at around 2.00pm and you can view all our coverage of the Flora Duffy Day holiday by clicking here. Related Stories […]
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| The Department of Culture has released a tribute video featuring students, including the Tri-Headz kids, poet Alay Burgess Rocker, the Y7, Y8, and Y9 arts students of Warwick Academy, and Bermudian students in Dubai sharing the “ways Bermuda’s Olympic gold winner Flora Duffy has inspired them.” The video description says, “TheTri-Headz kids, poet Alay Burgess […]
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| The Government will rename Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire to Flora Duffy Hill this afternoon [Oct 18], in recognition of her historic achievement in winning Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medal. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 10-minute […]
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| Bermudian goalkeeper Detre Bell made a season-high five saves to help the University of Louisville men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over North Carolina. The school’s match report said, “Aboubacar Camara scored twice in the final four minutes to lift the University of Louisville men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over North Carolina […]
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| Spots remain available for the free golf lessons being offered at Port Royal Golf Course today [Oct 18] in honour of Flora Duffy Day. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan, Golf Coach at Port Royal Developmental Golf Program, reveals a great response to the free golf lessons with Kim Swan at Port Royal Driving Range on […]
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| A 58-year-old male pedal cyclist is listed in critical condition in the ICU following a collision in Flatts last night [Oct 17]. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday 17th October, 2021, police and other emergency services responded to a report of a serious road traffic collision involving a pedal cyclist and […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Zeiko Lewis, Delia Ebbin, and Kenni Thompson were in action overseas. Nathan Trott Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his AS Nancy Lorraine teammates defeated EA Guingamp 2 – 1. Zeiko Lewis Zeiko Lewis and his Charleston Battery teammates fell 5-1 to Charlotte Independence at American Legion Memorial Stadium, […]
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| The BIU Executive has sent a letter to their members encouraging them to please “seriously consider getting vaccinated,” have the “conversation with your family doctor” and to “stop listening to the social media quacks.” The letter sent to their members said, “The BIU Executive Board is sending this message to all BIU members in light […]
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| In celebration of Flora Duffy Day, Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers created a sandcastle aimed at celebrating the Olympic gold medalist, whose win gave Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. Posting the images on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the organisers […]
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| Bermudian Matteo Cervino was selected and invited to participate in the O’pen Skiff Champions Cup 2021 in Rome this coming weekend. A spokesperson said, “Ranked 9th in Italy, Matteo Cervino was selected and invited to participate in the O’pen Skiff Champions Cup 2021 in Rome this coming weekend, where the the only the top 10 […]
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| Sun Life International announced the launch of a new public website. “The new website, which retains the URL of the existing web portal, is built using a new Content Management System, and offers advanced functionality and improved user experience. The site content presents the company, its history and mission to a broad circle of business […]
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| The regular public bus schedule on Tuesday [Oct 19], the Government has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Transportation will resume the regular public bus schedule on Tuesday, 19 October. A reduced bus schedule has been in place for the past two weeks due to Covid-19 related absences. This temporary schedule will end […]
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| Bermuda started the second day of the Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens 2021 match in Turks and Caicos picking up where they left off on the opening day, defeating the British Virgin Islands by a score of 41 – 0. In only the second minute Bermuda took the lead when Rory O’Kelly-Lynch raced through the […]
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| Two races took place off the West End Sailboat Club as the comet season continued. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker crossed the line first in the Burchall Brothers Bowl race that saw the sailors race from the club around Five-Star Island and back. Dickinson and Tucker clocked a time of 1:42.03, with Kelsey […]
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| Kaden Hopkins will compete in the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2021, which will be the 70th edition of this competition. The competition takes place from October 22nd – October 31st, 2021 in Guatemala. Stage One will see Hopkins compete over a 4.7 km Time Trial Pointe-à-Pitre – Pointe-à-Pitre Distance, Stage 2 will run […]
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| Monday, October 18 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/69°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7:24am and sunset will be at 6:43pm. […]
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| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Sentower Park – Animo Cup in Belgium. On the opening day, the Bermudian equestrian competed in one class. Terceira and Mia competed in the 1.25m Animo Cup in Special Two-Phase Class finishing 3rd out of 116 competitors after they had a Clear First Phase time of 38.72 and a […]
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| Flora Duffy returned to the Island on October 11, and crowds lined the streets to celebrate the arrival of Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medalist, and you take a look at some virtual 3D popup images from the special celebratory motorcade. The massive welcome from Bermudians gave evidence to the excitement surrounding Ms Duffy’s return, with […]
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| Emma Harvey and her Penn State Women’s Swimming and Diving team won against West Virginia in their second meet of the season, recording a winning score of 181-107. Harvey swam the third leg for the Penn State 400 yard medley relay B team that finished second clocking a time of 3:47.65. Harvey also finished second […]
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| A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after a collision late last night in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:20 p.m. on Saturday 16th October, 2021, police and other first responders were despatched to a serious two vehicle road traffic collision involving a private car and a motorbike, near […]
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| Two Bermuda bowlers started competing in the 2021 PANAM Bowling Elite Championships in Columbia. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Carl Reid, Dennis Joell, Dayvon Tucker, and Steven Riley are competing in Men’s Singles on the opening day of the event. Reid finished the first day with half the field bowling […]
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| Robert Edwards — representing Saint Augustine University — was back in action competing at the 2021 Livingstone XC Invitational in the U.S. Competing in the 8k run, Edwards finished 2nd clocking a time of 29:33.0, and Saint Augustine University finished 4th overall in the team standings with a score of 74. Related Stories Johndell Cumberbatch […]
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| LeiLanni Nesbeth and her top-ranked Florida State Women’s Soccer teammates won their 17th straight ACC game, 11th straight road game, and 24th straight regular-season game with a 2-0 win at Virginia Tech. It was Florida State’s eighth shutout victory of the season. Florida State has also gone without a loss in the first 14 games […]
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| News that the island celebrated Flora Duffy’s return home, Joseph Weeks won the National Globe Award, Izabella Arnold was called to the Bermuda Bar, and a round up campaign at MarketPlace raised nearly $60K for two charities were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. Other good news stories included Jonte […]
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| Everest Re Group Ltd. announced preliminary third quarter 2021 catastrophe losses in advance of its full quarterly earnings to be released on October 27, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Everest is estimating total pre-tax net catastrophe losses of $635 million for the third quarter 2021 as detailed in the table below. All amounts are net of recoveries […]
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| Sunday, October 17 is expected to see developing cloudy spells with a few showers at times, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Bermuda has defeated Guyana in their opening Fireminds Rugby Americas North Sevens match in the Turks and Caicos, winning by a score of 15 – 7. Jahniko Francis gave Bermuda the lead just minutes before the halftime break, after some good work by Stephan Smith. Early in the second half Tashon De Silva doubled the […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, D’Andre Wainwright, T’ai Williams, Amar Lewis, Nahje Smith, and Jahquil Hill were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells started the Bristol City match vs Bournemouth on the bench, and was introduced into the match […]
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| Some of the events scheduled for the Flora Duffy Day holiday on Monday [Oct 18] include a commemorative stamp reveal, the Flora Duffy Stadium re-naming, a Flora Duffy Tribute Concert & Reception, a breakfast to honour Flora Duffy and a photo shoot at the soon to be renamed Corkscrew Hill. This is according to various large group […]
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| Following a year of “introspection and strategic planning in 2020,” the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they have “emerged revitalised, refocussed and with a determined commitment to ‘greater collaboration for greater impact’. A spokesperson said, “In March 2021, BEST brought Bermuda’s environmental charities together to launch its first large-scale collaborative initiative: Beyond Plastic Bermuda. […]
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| Governor Rena Lalgie, Deputy Governor Alison Crocket and the ladies of Government House all dressed in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Government House posted the photo below online, saying, “The Governor, Deputy Governor and the ladies of Government House are wearing pink today to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” Related Stories Update On […]
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| Robert Edwards represented Saint Augustine University at the Hagan Stone Cross Country Classic 2021 in the U.S. Competing in the Men’s 8k Run University Individual race, Edwards crossed the line in a time of 28:58.3 placing 5th overall. Saint Augustine University finished 3rd overall in the team standings with a score of 47. Related Stories […]
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| Trey Mallory took part in the Jersey Mike’s Seahawk Fall Invitational Flight A Singles Championship Semi-Final match at Porters Neck Country Club. Mallory took to the court to take on sophomore teammate Bekhzod Rasamatov in the semi-finals where he was defeated in straight sets 6-1, 6-3. The Bermudian tennis player also teamed up with Gabriel […]
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| Warwick Academy welcomed Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy back to school on Friday as they rededicated the swimming facility named in her honour. “The pool deck was renovated and a new rubber surface was installed with her name. In addition the board had to be updated with all the world titles she has won since […]
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| Apostle Demonte Edmonds will be hosting an event titled ‘Bermuda Night Of Prayer & Prophetic’ on Sunday [Oct 17] at 9.00pm via Zoom. To take part in the online event, use Zoom Meeting ID 830 8021 5359 and the password Bermuda. For more information, visit f4nations.com. Related Stories BICC Organizes ‘Spark4Humanity’ Campaign Commemoration Of The […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 16th. On Sunday the Easter Highway vehicles carrier, the Oslo Bulk 1 general cargo ship and the Crystal Symphony cruise ship are expected, and on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive. On Tuesday the […]
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| Raygina Fox, a Bermudian living in California, recently reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa – the highest free standing mountain in the world — with the Bermudian flag making the trek with her. Ms Fox attended East End Primary in Bermuda before moving to the United States, with family in St. David’s and St. […]
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