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Three Named To Bermuda Race Roll Of Honour
Three sailors — John Alden, Kirk Cooper and Bjorn Johnson — have been named to the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour. A spokesperson said, “Created in 2006 with the centennial of the first “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” the Bermuda Race Roll of Honour recognizes and celebrates extraordinary sailors who have sailed across the Gulf Stream... Read more of this article
Tennis: Daniel Phillips Wins Tournament In UK
Daniel Phillips, who recently relocated to the UK, picked up a win in his first LTA Grade 3 Open Tournament. Phillips, playing in the final, took on the tournament’s number three seed, and they battled in a marathon three set battle. Phillips won the first set 4-2, but fell in the second set by the same score. He then dug deep to win the third and... Read more of this article
Photos: FA Cup Preliminary & Premier Division
[Updated with photos] Footy Kings, Vasco, Young Men Social Club, Hamilton Parish, Devonshire Cougars, North Village Rams, St. George’s Colts, and Robin Hood all claimed victories in this weekend’s FA Challenge Cup preliminary round & Premier Division. FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round: St. David’s 2 – Footy Kings 5 At Bernard’s Park,... Read more of this article
Third Point Re Donates $20,000 To WindReach
WindReach — the non-profit that provides therapeutic and educational programmes to help enrich the quality of life of individuals living with special needs — has received a $20,000 donation from Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. The organization explained that the financial contribution will directly support the operations of WindReach’s Life... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Flag Football League Week Five
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem school field, with 164 points put on the board. In the opener, the Beer-muda Misfits went down 56 – 12 to the Punishers. The Player of the Game for Beer-muda Misfits was Matt McPhail with 2 passing touchdowns. The Player of the game for Punisher was Zavante Garnett... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Da’Khari Love Releases Album
[Written by Don Burgess] Fans and friends of Da’Khari Love helped him celebrate the release of his debut album Renaissance on Friday night [October 9] at the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess. The event was emceed by Ada with JoJo as the DJ for the night. Mr Love, also known as N’Kosi Hollis, said he wanted to celebrate the release of Renaissance... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Oct 11th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Flora Duffy won the Arzachena World Cup in Italy and AXA XL won Bermuda Insurer of the Year were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Endeavour Sailing... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins 2020 Arzachena World Cup
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major international title, racing to victory in the Arzachena World Cup this weekend in Italy. The triathlon.org report said, “It was one of those performances you just had to take a step back and admire as Flora Duffy took the tough Arzachena World Cup course by the neck and raced solo for an... Read more of this article
2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List Announced
Jeremy Cox, Dr. Carika Weldon, Clarence “Tootsie” Bean and Cathy Bassett have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commander of the British Empire: Mr. Jeremy Cox CBE – for services to the economy of Bermuda. Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour: Dr. Carika Weldon – for services to the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Named Best Offshore Law Firm
For the second successive year, Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year for the second successive year at the highly respected Chambers High Net Worth Awards. “Winners of the awards, which celebrate legal excellence... Read more of this article
KFC Treat Voucher To Benefit EDS Charity
KFC Bermuda announced that The Eliza DoLittle Society will be the local charity selected to receive all the proceeds from the 2020 treat voucher campaign. A spokesperson said, “For the 6th consecutive year, KFC Bermuda is holding its Halloween treat vouchers for kids campaign, which is now in full swing. Past community partners have included the Bermuda... Read more of this article
BZS Wins AZA Significant Achievement Award
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is the recipient of a Significant Achievement Award from the 2020 Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA] Honors and Awards Committee for the submission of ‘Trunk Island – ‘The Living Classroom’. Volunteers on Trunk Island “The AZA recognized the achievements of over 20 member facilities in the fields... Read more of this article
