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More than $20,000 was raised for charity yesterday in the 53rd annual Gas-O-Rama event organised by the Hamilton Lions Club.
A spokesman for the club said they had been able to sell 4,000 raffle ticke…

Easton comes up clutch to send Blazers into last eight

February 13, 2022

Southampton Rangers 1 Boulevard 2

Young striker Khiry Easton stole the spotlight with a dramatic winner to eliminate Southampton Rangers from the FA Cup on Saturday.
The visitors dominated the op…

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Hundreds gather for sunset vigil to remember Daemon Bell

February 13, 2022

Hundreds gathered at Shelly Bay Field last night for a sunset vigil to pay tribute to a father and former prison officer.
Ernest Peets, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, said that while was sa…

Lambe on target in big win for title-chasing Stowmarket Town

February 13, 2022

Reggie Lambe got on the score sheet as he and his Stowmarket Town team-mates stepped up their title bid with a 4-0 thrashing of bottom team Romford in the Isthmian League North on Saturday.
The Bermud…

Fat Tire Massive Race

February 13, 2022

Fat Tire Massive Race in Southlands (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Jah-Nhai Perinchief wins Tyson Invitational with 16.91 personal best

February 13, 2022

Jah-Nhai Perinchief’s growing reputation as an elite triple jumper continues in the ascendancy after a stunning performance at the Tyson Invitational athletics meet in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Satur…

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Daemon Bell Sunset Vigil

February 12, 2022

Daemon Bell Sunset Vigil (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

BFA moves quickly to snuff out ʽfix’ claim

February 12, 2022

Bermuda Football Association president Mark Wade has moved quickly to defuse a storm on social media that the controversial Premier Division match on Wednesday night between Robin Hood and title chase…

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Senior injured in car crash

February 12, 2022

A senior man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital this afternoon after a crash in Pembroke.
A police spokeswoman said officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a…

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Valentine’s Day heartbreak for florists avoided in nick of time

February 12, 2022

A Valentine’s Day transport crisis meant frantic florists were almost left empty-handed before on their biggest sales day of the year.
But disaster was avoided after the blooms arrived and shops were …

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Former football star reaches her goal as she is Called to the Bar

February 12, 2022

The island’s newest lawyer thanked her mother for “never deterring me from my dreams, despite them seeming almost impossible”.
Precious Smith, who was Called to the Bar before Puisne Judge Larry Musse…

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Judge says specialist treatment centre for mentally-ill at risk of offending should be considered

February 12, 2022

A man who killed a grandfather was yesterday ordered by the Supreme Court to be detained at a psychiatric hospital in the UK.
David Grant pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Henry Santucci in May 20…

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School celebrates community work of Patrina O’Connor-Paynter

February 12, 2022

Children from St David’s Primary School showed their appreciation to Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, the managing director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, by paying her a surprise visit.
Ms O’Connor…

Nahki Wells back in contention after Covid-related absence

February 12, 2022

Nahki Wells is expected to be back in the Bristol City squad for the trip to South Wales to face Swansea City in the Sky Bet Championship tomorrow.
The Bermuda striker’s surprise absence from the squ…

Cougars need extra time to finally see off battling BAA

February 12, 2022

Devonshire Cougars 3
BAA 2

(aet; 1-1 at 90min)

A goal from a controversial free-kick decided another match this week as First Division side BAA bowed out of the FA Cup last night at Dev…

Rockal Evans masters conditions to claim third series victory

February 12, 2022

Rockal Evans clinched a third win in the 2022 Woollahra Sailing Club Summer Series competing in trying conditions in Sydney Harbour, Australia.
The Bermudian sailor was the only finisher in the sole r…

Assessing the toll Covid has taken on relationships

February 12, 2022

Valentine’s Day is near, reminding us of the toll taken on relationships by this pandemic, still grinding on, as everyone hopes for a return to normalcy soon.
There have been so many unanticipated lo…

Is it a loan, or is it a gift?

February 12, 2022

Dear Dave,
We have $15,000 in credit card debt. My husband works very hard, but only makes about $25,000 a year. We’re also living in a very old trailer right now, and I stay at home with our newborn….