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Miss Bermuda Does It Again, Makes Model Cut

[Updated] Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors continues to make a strong impact in the Miss World contest, having made the semi-finals of another portion — this time selected to go through to the semi-finals of the Top Model contest. No stranger to the catwalk, Miss Minors is a well known model on the local scene having modeled in numerous fashion shows... Read more of this article

Court Gives White’s Supermarket 30-Day Delay

In Commercial Court on Friday morning [July 20], before Chief Justice Ian Kawaley, the group of creditors who are seeking to recover funds from the supermarket group White & Sons Ltd have agreed with the owners of the company to a 30 day delay to allow ongoing negotiations to continue. The two parties will come back to Court in August. A petition... Read more of this article

Sunday’s Motocross Association Racing Results

The Bermuda Motocross Racing Season continued yesterday [July 22] at the Moto Sports Park in Southside. Jayden Simmons came away with the top honors on the day in the Pee-Wee Class, with Keegan Jones finishing second and Szaine Williams finishing in third, Zano Tucker took the line honors in the 50cc Class on the day, Moses Johnson was second and Rajae... Read more of this article

Dickinson & Young Win Marsha L Regatta

Comet Racing took place in the Little Sound just off Morgans Point yesterday [July 22], with Stephen Dickinson and his crew Pat Young winning all three races in the Marsha L Regatta. Rockal Evans and his crew Christina Bernard finished second three times, while Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor finished third twice and fifth once. Marsha L Regatta Standings: 1... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Three Medals In Tour de FCCC

Ten Bermuda Bicycling Association junior cyclists competed at 2012 Nicole Reinhart Memorial Tour de FCCC in Maxatawny, Pennsylvania, where they picked up three medals in the Criterium. Mark Godfrey finished second winning a Silver Medal in the Boys 17-18 Division 20 mile Criterium. Kamryn Minors also won a Silver Medal in the Girls 17-18 Division and... Read more of this article

Ceremony Honouring Community Heroes

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be hosting a ceremony honouring community heroes on Tuesday [July 31] at 7.00pm. The event will take place at the Sandys Secondary Middle School Amphitheatre and admittance is free. There will be dance performances choreographed by Eric Bean and solos by Madree Musson and Toni Robinson. Parking... Read more of this article

Football: U12 Girls Place 2nd In Disney Finals

Bermuda’s flag was hoisted high on the podium in recognition of BBFS U12 girls on Saturday [July 21] after the Disney Cup Final in Florida. The U12 girls lost a very close match against FRAIGCOMAR of Peurto Rico, going down 2-1 in a very exciting and balanced match. BBFS started brightly and went ahead via a Teyah Lindo goal to lead 1-0 after... Read more of this article

CADA Launches Alcohol Awareness Campaign

CADA, Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior, today announced the start of their Alcohol Awareness Campaign which will be in place leading up to and during the Cup Match holiday. Making the announcement was CADA’s Chairman, Mr. Anthony Santucci, who said, “CADA’s board, staff and volunteers have been out and about around the island, this weekend,... Read more of this article

Els Wins Championship & Qualifies For Grand Slam

Hall of Fame golfer Ernie Els, who won his fourth Major championship Sunday at The Open, has qualified for the 2012 PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda which this year includes two first-time Majors winners – Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson. In 2010, Ernie Els came from behind to win his second PGA Grand Slam of Golf title in Bermuda. He earned an invitation... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Makes Talent Semi-Finals

Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors has started out strong in the Miss World contest being held in China, having been selected for the semi-finals of the talent portion. Miss Minors was one of 24 contestants — out of the 120 contestants taking part — who progressed to the semi-finals. The 22-year-old student and fashion model used her musical... Read more of this article

Video: Spirit’s Haiti Voyage Participants Return

Despite slowing winds, the “Starboard Crew” on board the Spirit of Bermuda returned to the island on Saturday [July 21] berthing in Dockyard a day earlier than originally scheduled having sailed back from Haiti. The “Starboard Crew” are part of the twenty seven Bermuda youth who embarked on a life changing journey to the Feed... Read more of this article

Holshouser: We Need A Sex Offenders Register

The danger that paedophiles and other sexual deviants pose to children and young people is a rapidly-growing issue in Bermuda and we should find a way to institute a public register of sex offenders, said Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, the OBA candidate for St. George’s South Constituency #4. Speaking in the Senate on July 18th, Attorney General Kim... Read more of this article