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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
Fun & Fundraising At Bermuda Triple Challenge
The Bermuda Triple Challenge, Bermuda’s Obstacle Course Challenge weekend, was held this past weekend, boasting an international field including 65 international athletes. The international field also included Margaret Schlachter, editor-in-chief of Mud Run Guide and Matt Davis, editor-in-chief of Obstacle Racing Media, two of the Obstacle Racing... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: First Division Football Games
St. David’s, St. George’s Colts, and Paget Lions all walked away with wins in recent First Division football action, while Wolves and X-Roads played to a draw. Wolves 1 X-Roads 1 Salvaging a point in a 1 – 1 draw with Wolves at the BFA Field, coupled with the Young Men Social Club defeat to St. David’s, league leaders X-Roads are now just one... Read more of this article
School Lunch Challenge Winners Announced
The winners of the School Lunch Challenge 2016-17 were announced, with entrants judged on the nutritional content of the lunches they took to school in an effort to promote the importance of healthy eating in Bermuda’s schools. The School Lunch Challenge is the one of the main nutrition components of the Premier’s Youth Fitness Programme, which... Read more of this article
BSX Wins Most Outstanding Offshore Exchange
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has been awarded Acquisition International’s [AI] Excellence Award, 2016 for Most Outstanding Offshore Stock Exchange. The award alongside others has been recognized in AI Magazine’s 2016 Global Excellence Awards supplement published earlier last month in London. The supplement features a two-page article on the... Read more of this article
Impact Academy Aiming To Empower Young Men
Chris Crumpler is a man who wears many hats – basketball coach, father, husband, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and the list goes on. One of the roles he’s most proud of is as Executive Director of Impact Mentoring Academy, an all-boys school that aims to empower young men between the ages of 11 and 18 to tap into their full academic and individual... Read more of this article
