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Day #4: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results

The fourth day of the 2011 Bermuda World Rugby Classic took place last night [Nov.11] with Australia defeating South Africa 26 – 21 in the opening match of the night. In the nightcap, Argentina came from behind to record a remarkable win at the National Sports Center. Canada took the lead in the first half when John Graff scored a Try, however minutes... Read more of this article

Video: Wells Scores Game Winner In U.K.

[Updated with video] The day after the National Team put on a strong performance to defeat Barbados 2-1, Bermuda’s footballers continued to excel, with Bradford City striker Nahki Wells scoring the game winner in today’s [Nov.12] F.A Cup match in the U.K. Wells, 21, has been part of the Bermuda National Team for their recent CONCACAF World... Read more of this article

Bermuda Rugby Team Beats USA South

[Updated] The 2011 NACRA Men’s and Women’s Sevens is taking place in Bridgetown, Barbados today [Nov.12] and tomorrow, with 27 teams from across the Caribbean, Central America and USA taking part. Playing today in torrential rain, Bermuda and USA South both entered the last game with a 0-2 record, with both teams losing to Mexico and Cayman... Read more of this article

Woman Overboard 285 Miles Off Bermuda

[Updated] The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the Atlantic Ocean 285 miles northwest of Bermuda for a woman who was washed overboard from the 38-foot sailing vessel ‘Triple Stars’ yesterday afternoon [Nov.11]. Coast Guard watchstanders received notification from the woman’s husband aboard the vessel at 1:39 p.m. Friday, with the sailor... Read more of this article

East End Is Celebrating The Arts Tonight

It could be described as a case of not just one but two from the art in St. George’s tonight [Nov. 12]. Not only does Bermuda’s latest gallery open but the St. George’s Artists Alliance has organised its first ever Art Walk In The East to spotlight on the Old Town’s increasingly diverse arts scene. Then official opening reception... Read more of this article

Bermuda Christmas Event To Aid Refugee Kids

Where can Bermuda residents sample some Christmas cheer, pick up unique, exotic and beautiful Christmas gifts, enjoy wonderful entertainment — and. while you are doing all this, help children in serious need? The answer? The KatKids Christmas Market being staged at the Mount St. Agnes School auditorium on December 2 from 5.30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Last... Read more of this article

Masters Win Again, Make Semi-Finals

The Bermuda Masters played their third game of the Sir Garfield Sobers Masters Tournament in Barbados yesterday [Nov.11], winning their second consecutive game and making it through to the semi-finals. Final score: Suffolk Cricket 134/6 Bermuda Masters 136/9 Suffolk scored a total of 134/6 in their allotted 35 overs, Bermuda Masters captain Andre Manders... Read more of this article

Good Weather As Sean Begins To Dissipate

The tropical storm watch for the island has been lifted as the remnants of Sean have merged with a cold front northeast of Bermuda and the system is expected to dissipate today [Nov.12]. Although Sean has been downgraded from a tropical storm, a small craft warning remains in effect for the island throughout the weekend despite otherwise fine conditions. After... Read more of this article

Three People Injured In Two Accidents

Three people were injured in two separate accidents yesterday [Nov.11]. At 2:30am a 29-year-old Sandys parish man crashed his car into a wall on South Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Saucos Hill, and at around 12:55pm a car and a motorcycle collided in Sandys parish, leaving the bike rider and passenger – both 23 year old Sandys... Read more of this article

Bermuda Actress’ ‘Spider-Man’ Debut

[Updated with photo gallery] With great talent comes great opportunity — as well as great responsibility, particularly when you’ve been cast in one of the hottest shows on Broadway. But Bermuda actress Rebecca Faulkenberry pulled off her debut in “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” on Thursday [Nov.10] with aplomb, winning a thunderous... Read more of this article

Chewstick’s Youth Poetry Club Relaunched

The Chewstick Foundation is relaunching its ChewSLAM: Teen Poetry Club today [Nov. 12], the programme it has piloted in Bermuda for the last two years. ChewSLAM is a weekly programme in which where participants are given the opportunity to develop their writing, performance and even recording skills. It is designed to help develop public speaking, community... Read more of this article

Best: Equivalency Will Boost Bermuda Firms

If Bermuda and Switzerland are successful in their bids to be considered among the first non-European Union jurisdictions to meet new regulatory requirements under Solvency II, it could have a positive impact on companies domiciled there, Stefan Holzberger, managing director of analytics with A.M. Best Europe, said in this week’s issue of “BestWeek... Read more of this article