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Rotary Youth Hold Car Wash & Bake Sale
Bermuda’s Rotary Youth recently held a car wash and country bake sale, raising more than $1,000 for a charitable cause. A spokesperson said, “As Rotary Youth prepare for exams, graduation and university pursuits, they put aside their Saturday morning extracurricular activities and came together at the Paget Gas Station on Saturday to host... Read more of this article
Video: Ruby Bailey Highlighted At NY Museum
The late Ruby Bailey — who moved to New York in 1912 and went on to become a famous designer — has been highlighted at the Museum of the City of New York. The CBS website said, “As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we spotlight a fashion designer from Harlem whose work brightened our city streets from the 1930s through the... Read more of this article
Burchall & Signor Named Global Heroes of Hope
Relay For Life of Bermuda announced that Cavon Burchall and Ernest Signor are the 2023 Global Heroes of Hope. A spokesperson said, “These two men continue in the foot-steps of Nigel Richardson, who made history in 2022 as the first man who was been given the prestigious title. “Both were motivated to raise awareness of the importance of... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: NMB Community Day
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto... Read more of this article
Christopher Earns Dominant Win In Birmingham
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher maintained his perfect record after dominantly winning his sixth bout as a professional boxer against Luke Middleton in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last night [March 25]. Middleton, a late stand-in opponent, showed little ambition and barely laid a glove on Christopher, with the... Read more of this article
Sancho Smith Named Athlete Of The Week
Bermuda’s Sancho Smith — who competes for Clayton State University — has been named Athlete of the Week by the Peach Belt Conference. The Peach Belt Conference website said, “Smith has taken the D2 world by storm in his first two outdoor meets. The freshman from Warwick, Bermuda, won both of his 800m races. In the Savannah State Eye Opener,... Read more of this article
Bascome Honoured By Boxing Federation
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome has been recognised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation for his work helping inspire the island’s youngsters. The Bermudian professional boxer received his award from Nathan Dill, the BBF president, at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick last week. Photo courtesy of the BBF Also present was American... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday March 26th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that 5-year-old Nahla Robinson is featured in a Disney advert, Cody Rego won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class in Florida, and the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees named were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudian dancer Onuri Smith performed at the world’s biggest dance event in... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: New Playground At Pig’s Field
The Pig’s Field Family Connection held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [March 25] to celebrate the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground. After the playground was destroyed by a fire back in 2021, the local community rallied together, and today’s ceremony marks the completion of a community effort to rebuild the playground. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: Tenacious Tall Ship Visits Bermuda
Bermuda has been visited by another tall ship, with the Tenacious — one of the few tall ships in the world built to be fully inclusive for people with disabilities– arriving in Hamilton today [March 25]. The Sail Training International website said, “Tenacious is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind in the world. The innovative wood... Read more of this article
Cody Rego Wins WIHS Hunter Class In Florida
Cody Rego began competing in the 2023 WEF 11 Bainbridge CSI4*/CSI2* in Florida. Rego and Ironman won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class, and the pair also finished second in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* Class. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands Three... Read more of this article
Habitat For Humanity Fundraiser Launch Held
The official launch of the fundraising drive for the latest big project by Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda was recently held. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi hosted the official launch of the fundraising drive for the latest big project by Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda. The event was by invitation, and guests were treated to cocktails and drinks... Read more of this article
Motorsports Hall Of Fame Inductees Named
[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Sunday [March 26]. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
