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Photos: 2013 Bermuda Pow Wow In St. David’s

St. David’s Cricket Club played host to the 2013 Bermuda Pow Wow this weekend, which saw dozens of visiting Native Americans make their way to Bermuda. The Pow Wow included the Grand Entry, Libation Ceremony, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs, drums, crafts, food and was hosted by the St. David’s Islanders & Native Community.... Read more of this article

Cycling: BBA Time Trial Championships Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Time Trial Championships took place at Southside, with Shannon Lawrence winning the Men’s National title, while Nicole Mitchell was crowned the Women’s National Champion. The Junior Men’s National title went to Justin Ferreira, while Gabriella Arnold won the Junior Women’s title. Lawrence won the Men’s... Read more of this article

Day #2 Results: ITF Junior Circuit Tournament

The ITF Junior Circuit Tournament continued on Sunday [June 23] at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium with Qualifying matches in the Under 14 and Under 18 Divisions taking to the courts. Myles Schalet from the USA was up one set and tied 2-2 against Ambrozy when rain halted play yesterday, the pair resumed with Schalet winning the second set 7-6 to advance. Boy’s... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Spanish Point Powerboat Races

The Bermuda Powerboat Association held the Grand Prix and National Race off the Spanish Point Boat Club on Sunday [June 23]. In the Grand Prix Race, Jody Carreiro and Bradley Simons won the A Class, with Gregory Focke and Gregory Simons finished in 2nd place. Mark Selley and Shelby Rodrigues powered their boat to the B Class win. The Stock D Class in... Read more of this article

Mark Nash Selected As CURB President

Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] announced that Mark Nash has been selected by CURB’s Central Council as President until the next Annual General Meeting, ﬁlling the vacancy left by outgoing President Cordell Riley. Mr. Nash has been a member of CURB for a number of years having previously been a Member at Large on the Central Council... Read more of this article

Oct 17: Financial Crime & Compliance Seminar

yCompliance, KPMG in Bermuda and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists [ACAMS] present the inaugural Financial Crime & Compliance Seminar at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda on October 17, 2013. The seminar will be the first financial crime seminar in Bermuda since 2009, and more than 200 government officials and top... Read more of this article

Largest Moon Of 2013 Illuminates Night Sky

This weekend the moon came the closest to the earth that it will for this year, resulting in the biggest, brightest moon of 2013 gracing this night sky. Called the Supermoon, this is a result of the moon reaching its perigree – the closest that it gets to the earth during the course of its orbit. Photo taken in St David’s: According to... Read more of this article

Video: Katherine Arnfield Wins Miss Bermuda

[Updated with video] Katherine Arnfield — who was representing Smiths – won the Miss Bermuda contest this evening [June 23], being crowned in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Fairmont Southampton. Seven young ladies competed for the crown, with Miss Hamilton Parish Echaunti Swan, Miss Warwick Alexandra McMartin, Miss Pembroke Chelzea... Read more of this article

4 Year Old Girl Hospitalized After Near Drowning

A 4-year-old girl is hospitalized after being pulled from the water in an unresponsive state on Saturday afternoon [June 22] at a guest property in Flatts. She was revived at the scene, and the police said she is “resting comfortably.” A police spokesperson said, “At 1:38pm on Saturday June 22nd police responded to a report of a near... Read more of this article

Local Teen To Head Back To BET 106 & Park

Local rap artist Jeremiah “Lil Quan” Steede has been selected to participate in BET’s 106 & Park television show on July 31, 2013. In December 2012, Jeremiah won the local talent show “Can U Rip It 2”, selected over four other artists for an opportunity to work with local talent manager Jonathan Talbot, as well as appear on BET’s show... Read more of this article

Victory Deal With California Film Company

An agreement has been signed which will potentially take the Bermuda documentary, ‘In The Hour of Victory’ to the more lucrative North American and International markets. Executive Producer of the film, Jonathan Smith, was in Beverly Hills, California last Friday to sign an agreement with Ostrow and Company. Ostrow and Company specializes in finding... Read more of this article

Videos: 2013 Bermuda Pow Wow In St. David’s

The 2013 Bermuda Pow Wow was held this weekend at the St. David’s Cricket Club, with dozens of visiting Native Americans joining with Bermudians in celebrating age old traditions. Hosted by the St. David’s Islanders & Native Community, the Pow Wow included the Grand Entry, Libation Ceremony, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs,... Read more of this article