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iPhone 5C Available At CellOne, Starting At $599

CellOne announced today the arrival of the iPhone 5C, Apple’s newest addition to their 5 series smartphones. The phones start at $599 for a 2 year contract, and range up to $799 for no contract. Being expressive is Apple’s approach with this ‘anything-but-shy’ vibrant colour range. CellOne currently offers the device in 4 colour options: pink,... Read more of this article

Results: Warriors Bowling League Update

Warriors Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes with Commanche defeating Kickapoo 3-1 while Sioux won their game 4-0 when they faced Navaho. Seminoles defeated Cherokee 3-1 and Mohican played Blackfoot in a 2-2 tie game. Top scorers for the night included: Team Scratch Game: 772 Commanche 690 Seminoles Team Scratch Series: 1991 Navaho 1713... Read more of this article

Cally Blankendal Awarded Player Of The Match

Bermudian Cally Blankendal was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’ trophy on Sunday [Oct 13] when her Denham United Under 15′s team faced the Rushmoor Saints in the UK. Cally Blankendal pictured with her Denham United Under 15′s team: Though Denham U15′s went down 4-1 to Rushmoor Saints, Blankendal who was moved out of mid... Read more of this article

ICC T20 Qualifier Bermuda Team Announced

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the national senior squad for the ICC World T20 Qualifier in Dubai in November. The squad will travel to Dubai on November 8th in preparation for the qualifier which provides 6 qualifiers for the 2014 World T20 in Bangladesh next April. BCB President Lloyd Fray said: “I am very happy with the work that the squad... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Jillian Terceira Concludes In Portugal

Jillian Terceira concluded competing in the third and final week of competition competing at CSI 2* Vilamoura Champions Tour in Vilamoura, Portugal. Terceira riding Amarulla competed in the 1.30m Accumulator Competition Class finishing 8th with a Clear Round time of 44.39. Riding Lakvels in the Grand Prix 1.45m Table A against the clock with 1 Jump-Off... Read more of this article

Hockey: Budgies, Canaries & Spartans Win

This past weekend a number of hockey games took place, with the Budgies, Canaries and Spartans all recording wins. Women’s A Division: Ravens 1 Budgies 3 Tse Minors gave the Budgies the lead in the lead in the 4th minute when she scored a Field Goal, she doubled the lead in the 13th minute with her second Field Goal of the game. Minors completed her... Read more of this article

Bruni Takes Ainslie To Win Argo Group Gold Cup

[Written by Talbot Wilson and Laurie Fullerton] It was a battle of America’s Cup tacticians Sunday in Bermuda. In one of the most exciting finals in Argo Group Gold Cup history, Francesco Bruni (ITA) Luna Rossa put a stop to the comeback kid, Sir Ben Ainslie (GBR) BART/Argo Group. Bruni won the first two races and then Ainslie took two and looked... Read more of this article

Minister Gibbons Joining Delegation In New York

Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons will joining a Bermuda delegation in New York to promote Bermuda as a leading jurisdiction for investment fund business. “The visit is strategically timed to follow the recent announcement of amendments to the Investment Funds Act of 2006 which will simplify the process to register funds in Bermuda”,... Read more of this article

Results: Perfect Storm Bowling League

Perfect Storm Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes with Pins Down defeating Two Flags 18-2 and Yeah 4 Us defeating Strikers 14-6. Power Play went down 13-7 to Pin Snipers while Yeah Right defeated Zone Team 12-8 and X Em Out lost 9-11 to the BPS Blue Lanterns. Top scorers for the night included: Team Scratch Game: 614 Power Play 579... Read more of this article

Premier: “A Year Of Big Accomplishments”

Premier Craig Cannonier has issued a statement regarding the first Parliamentary Year for the OBA Government. Premier Cannonier said, “Just last week, the Senate rose to complete an extra session of Parliament the Government needed to complete our first-year legislative agenda that was set down in January’s Throne Speech. “It was only... Read more of this article

Regiment Team Wins At Inter-Service Games

Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown led from the front at the Inter-Service Games at the weekend. Col Foster-Brown came first in the four mile road race, followed by Sergeant Major James Self in second place. The pair won the race outright and took up the same positions after weight handicap had been taken into consideration. Pte... Read more of this article

Smokin’ Barrel Presents ‘Get Your Grill On’

Get your grill on at The Smokin’ Barrel on Saturday October 19th starting at 7pm at the Waterfront Park which is adjacent the Hamilton Ferry Terminal. A spokesperson said, “Bring the entire family down to The Smokin’ Barrel for some tantalizing BBQ treats. Featuring Bermuda’s BEST ribs, burgers, jerk delicacies, and even our... Read more of this article