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Photos & Video: 2017 Earth Hour Celebrations
Last night, Greenrock and a number of other organisations hosted the annual celebration of Earth Hour in Bermuda, bringing the island’s people together for both fun and raising awareness of environmental issues. The evening’s featured activity was a 5K Glow Fun Walk and Run through the City of Hamilton during the “lights out” period from... Read more of this article
Dill & Derosa Win Invitational Events In USA
Two Bermuda track & field athletes claimed victories at Invitational Meets held recently in the United States. Shaquille Dill won the Men’s Weems Baskin Invitational 800m race, while Tiara Derosa won the Richmond’s Fred Hardy Invitational Women Discus Throw Non-Division 1. Dill won the Men’s 800m event stopping the clock in a time of 1:48.62. Derosa,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 26th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Alize Bailey won the Top Model Worldwide public vote, footballer Oneko Lowe was selected to join the New York Cosmos B Team, the Bermuda Stock Exchange was named the Most Outstanding Offshore Exchange, and Lamont Marshall set a new Bermuda 5000m record were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Blossoming Beauty Hair Show
The New Testament Church of God Island Women’s Ministry held their ‘Blossoming Beauty Hair Show’ at the Heritage Worship Center this weekend, with the fashion show featuring models in exotic head-wear made to look like flowers walking the runway while music was interspersed with inspirational messages of faith. “Cindy Roberts,... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins 2017 MTO Race In South Africa
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy won the Elite Women’s race in MTO Champions Race in Stellenbosch, South Africa. “Starting on the Kayamandi Sports Fields the MTO Champions race got underway with a lap of the bumpy grass rugby field before heading up the embankment towards the songo.info clubhouse, from there the route twisted into an urban XCO route... Read more of this article
Photos: Ghana’s 60th Independence Celebration
[Updated with video] In celebration of Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, a reception was held last night [March 24] at the Police Club in Devonshire, with the location festively decorated in the colours of Ghana’s flag to mark the occasion. The event, which was hosted by the Honourary Consulate of Ghana in Bermuda, included refreshments,... Read more of this article
Lamont Marshall Breaks Another Record
Only weeks after shattering the 3000m record, Lamont Marshall has broken yet another Bermuda record; this time setting a new record in the 5000m. Competing last night in the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina, Marshall ran the 5000 meters in a time of 14:23, breaking his own record of 14:27 which was set six years ago, also in Raleigh. This... Read more of this article
Ag Show: AXIS Sponsor “Kids Free On Friday”
Ag Show Ltd and AXIS Capital today [March 24] announced a three-year partnership whereby AXIS will continue as lead sponsor of the annual Bermuda Agricultural Show, with the sponsorship to include the introduction of the ‘AXIS Kids Free on Friday’ initiative. “As part of the partnership, and consistent with its desire to support youth and... Read more of this article
295-Ft Superyacht “Nero” Visits The East End
The 295-foot superyacht ‘Nero’ is currently visiting St. George’s, with the luxury vessel boasting six cabins, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gymnasium, and zero speed stabilisers. The superyacht charters for 475,000 EUR [approximately $513,000 BD] per week during the summer and 475,000 USD per week during the winter. The charter company’s website... Read more of this article
Franklin To Join “Legends Of Squash Event”
The 2017 Legends of Squash event featuring seven former World Champions will also showcase Bermuda National Squash Champion Micah Franklin. Franklin, who has had a stellar season reaching his first PSA Tour final and retaining his National title for the third time, was thrilled at the prospect. “I can quite believe the names on the draw sheet next... Read more of this article
Photos: Ward Wins World Par 3 Championship
Chris Ward held his nerve to hole a six foot putt for birdie to pocket the $10,000 prize and claim the 2017 Grey Goose World Par 3 Championship Title at the Fairmont Southampton’s Turtle Hill Golf Course. Ward coming to the final hole was at 4-under alongside Jimmy Lytle who was already in the club house, but he stuck his tee shot giving himself a... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BHF Women’s Field Hockey
Recent Bermuda Hockey Federation action in the women’s division saw the Swallows defeat the Bluebirds, while the Sandpipers were defeated by the Longtails. Swallows 2 Bluebirds 0 The Swallows picked up an important win at the National Sports Center as they defeated the Bluebirds 2 – 0. Ciara Brady scored a Field Goal for the Swallows in the 11th... Read more of this article
