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Dolphins Cause Delay For NZ Sail Grand Prix

Dolphins Cause Delay For NZ Sail Grand Prix

Racing in the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix was postponed due to a dolphin sighting on the racecourse. A spokesperson said, “Racing was canceled on the opening day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch, due to mammal activity on the racecourse for the duration of the race window. “As racing was due to start at 3pm local time,... Read more of this article

Sailing: New Zealand SailGP Team Unveiled

Sailing: New Zealand SailGP Team Unveiled

Olympic medalists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke announced their team to compete in the second season of SailGP, which will take part in multiple nations, including one event in Bermuda in April 2021. The SailGP website said, “The New Zealand SailGP Team co-CEOs named the squad which features Olympic, round-the- world and America’s Cup sailors from... Read more of this article

Photos: ANZAC Day Service Held In Bermuda

Photos: ANZAC Day Service Held In Bermuda

[Updated] Members of the Australian and New Zealand community in Bermuda gathered at Warwick Camp this morning [April 25] to mark ANZAC Day, which commemorates those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The Service is traditionally held at dawn in both Australia and New Zealand, with services also taking place around... Read more of this article

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

The Australian and New Zealand community in Bermuda will observe their annual day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] with a Sunrise Service on Thursday, April 25th, with the service set to begin at 6.10am at Warwick Camp. A look at the ANZAC Day Service in 2017: A spokesperson said, “While this day originally... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: NZ Community Hold Vigil

Photos & Video: NZ Community Hold Vigil

[Updated with photos] A group of New Zealanders that live in Bermuda are holding a candlelight vigil this evening [March 21] in remembrance of those impacted by the tragic events in New Zealand. This follows the devastating terrorist attack in New Zealand in which at least 50 people were killed and 50 were wounded in a terror attack targeting two... Read more of this article

New Zealanders To Hold Candlelight Vigil

New Zealanders To Hold Candlelight Vigil

This coming Thursday [March 21] a group of New Zealanders that live in Bermuda will be holding a candlelight vigil in remembrance of those impacted by the tragic events in New Zealand. The Vigil will follow the devastating terrorist attack in New Zealand in which at least 50 people were killed and 50 were wounded in terror attack targeting two mosques... Read more of this article

Muslim Community Thank Everyone For Support

Muslim Community Thank Everyone For Support

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Bermuda strongly condemned the despicable attack against peaceful worshippers in New Zealand, and expressed their thanks to everyone in Bermuda who spoke out “against this atrocity and showed their support to the local Muslim Community.” Their comments follow after the horrific terrorist attack in New Zealand... Read more of this article

Minister & Governor Visit Bermuda Mosques

Minister & Governor Visit Bermuda Mosques

Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Governor John Rankin visited Mosques across the island today [March 15] to show their support for the Muslim community following the devastating attack on Mosques in New Zealand. At least 49 people were killed and 20 were seriously injured in the terrorist attack targeting two Mosques in the New Zealand... Read more of this article

Photos: Dawn Service Marks Anzac Day

Photos: Dawn Service Marks Anzac Day

In commemoration of Anzac Day [Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] 2018, a group of around 50 people gathered on the lawn at the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Camp in Warwick for the traditional sunrise service on Wednesday [April 25]. The Australian and New Zealand community on the island stood with Bermudians, English and other nationalities during... Read more of this article

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

The national day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] is approaching, with services set to take place on Wednesday, April 25 at 6.10am at Warwick Camp. A spokesperson said, “The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] Day remembrance dawn service will be at 6.10am on Wednesday, April 25, to be kindly hosted at... Read more of this article

NZ Nominated For Laureus World Team Of Year

NZ Nominated For Laureus World Team Of Year

The New Zealand America’s Cup team — which won the coveted trophy when Bermuda hosted the event in 2017 — has been nominated for the Laureus Team of the Year award, with the sailors nominated alongside teams including NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Super Bowl champions New England Patriots, and Champions League winners Real Madrid. The... Read more of this article

Uncertainty With Future Of The America’s Cup

Uncertainty With Future Of The America’s Cup

With Emirates Team New Zealand’s recent America’s Cup win, they are now in control of the tournament’s destiny; however, as the only non-signatory to the ‘framework agreement’ signed by the other five America’s Cup teams, there remains some uncertainty regarding the next iteration of the event. After the Kiwi’s... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda ANZAC Day Service

Photos & Video: Bermuda ANZAC Day Service

Members of the Australian and New Zealand community in Bermuda gathered in Victoria Park this morning [April 25] to mark ANZAC Day, which commemorates those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The Service is traditionally held at dawn in both Australia and New Zealand, with services also taking place around the world... Read more of this article

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

ANZAC Day Dawn Service Set For April 25

The national day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] is approaching, with services set to take place on the morning on Tuesday, April 25 at 6.10am sharp at Victoria Park in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The annual remembrance dawn service for Anzac Day will be respectfully observed at Victoria Park in Hamilton at... Read more of this article

Youth Sailors Return Home After Winning In NZ

Youth Sailors Return Home After Winning In NZ

The Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards, Junior Minister Nandi Outerbridge, MP Jeff Sousa and Senator Renee Ming welcomed home young Bermudian sailors Ahzai Smith and Christopher Raymond who both won their respective fleets in the Forward Sailing O’pen Cup in New Zealand last week. Related Stories Smith & Raymond... Read more of this article

Smith & Raymond Win Divisions In New Zealand

Smith & Raymond Win Divisions In New Zealand

Young Bermudian sailors Ahzai Smith and Christopher Raymond made an impressive showing at the 2017 Forward Sailing O’pen Cup in New Zealand, with both of them winning their divisions. Minister of Social Development and Sports Sylvan Richards extended his congratulations to the pair. Ahzai won the Gold Fleet with 15 Net Points, while Christopher won... Read more of this article