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Comet Class Holds Annual Prize Giving
The Comet Class Yacht Racing Association of Bermuda [CCYRA] held its annual prize giving at the Mid-Atlantic Boat & Sports Club on Saturday, January 18, with a number of sailors receiving cups, medals, and certificates for their competitive efforts. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations, compliments and future challenges marked the Comet Class... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Qualifies For World Championships
After being crowned the champion in the recently concluded Ironman 70.3 South Africa, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has officially qualified for a slot in the World Championships in November, a notable achievement as she has already claimed multiple world titles with other triathlon entities including Xterra and the ITU. Duffy’s most recent accomplishment... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Wins 1000M At Terrier Classic
Bermudian athlete Dage Minors took to the Boston University Track & Tennis Center to compete in the 2020 BU John Thomas Terrier Classic. Minors — competing in the Men’s 1000m — clocked a winning time of 2:24.44. Luciano Fiore was second in a time of 2:24.64, while Patrick Gregory was third in a time of 2:26.05. First race back... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Hamilton Medical Installs MRI
Hamilton Medical Center Ltd. has installed a new MRI at their soon-to-be-opened purpose-built facility in Hamilton, with an entire crew helping to install the 34,000-pound machine. A spokesperson said, “The state-of-the-art Hitachi technology is the most powerful open MRI available in the world and Bermuda’s only truly open MRI. It will also... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $15K To Meals On Wheels
A local charity providing nutritious meals to needy individuals on the Island has been given a much-needed hand up thanks to Clarien Bank. Through their 13th Annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign, Clarien was able to donate $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, a not-for-profit organisation that prepares freshly cooked meals for those unable to cook for themselves,... Read more of this article
Nutrition Company To Sponsor Quinaceo Hunt
A Wakefield-based nutrition company will be sponsoring Wakefield AFC goalkeeper Quinaceo Hunt, who also represents Bermuda internationally, and was the youngest member of the island’s history making Gold Cup team in 2019. The club’s website said, “It’s been a busy few days for the club as another local company comes on board as... Read more of this article
Armstrong Wins 800M At Lou Molino Invitational
Nathan Armstrong represented Pompton Lakes at the Lou Molino Invitational at the FDU-Rothman Center. Armstrong won the Men’s Varsity 800 meters stopping the clock in a time of 2:05.1. Related Stories Outerbridge Wins Two Medals At FHSAA Shayla Cann Competes In Charlotte Invitational Outerbridge Named Track Athlete Of The Week Outerbridge &... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Sailors In World Series In Miami
Sailors Benn Smith and Rockal Evans represented Bermuda in the recently concluded Hempel World Cup Series 2020 in Miami, which saw hundreds of sailors from around the world take part in the 470, RS:X, Laser, Laser Radial and Finn fleets. Evans finished in 10th place overall in the Finn class, while Smith finished 15th overall in the Laser class. Related... Read more of this article
Osagi Bascome & Teammate Visit Primary School
Bermudian footballer Osagi Bascome and his Darlington FC teammate Omar Holness recently visited St Joseph’s Primary School in Billingham, UK and talked about their lives as footballers. “The Year 5 and Year 6 children enjoyed some football skills activities and then took part in a Q&A session. The players spoke about their commitment to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chapter Of ‘Girls In Tech’ Launched
Girls in Tech [GIT] — an organization focused on the empowerment, entrepreneurship, engagement, and education of women in technology — launched its Bermuda chapter earlier this month at Connectech under the direction of Coral Wells. GIT is a global non-profit that seeks to eradicate gender disparities in high-tech industries and startups... Read more of this article
Bermuda Riders Excel In Dressage Challenge
The Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] has released the Regional and FEI World Classification results based upon individuals and teams for the 2019 FEI World Dressage Challenge, with Bermuda riders achieving “very commendable results.” A spokesperson said, “The Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] today released the Regional... Read more of this article
‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi
Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
