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Photos & Results: Flag Pole To Flag Pole Race
The 2018 Flag Pole to Flag Pole race took place recently from the Front Street, Hamilton flag pole to the flag pole in St. George’s. Heath Foggo with Stephen Dickinson led from start to finish to claim the 2018 title. Dale Brangman and Keyan Webb finished second while Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stefan Maybury finished third. Full race results: 1.... Read more of this article
‘Vend 2 Win’: Six Entrepreneurs Win Trip To NY
Six local vendors have beat out the competition to secure a free trip to showcase their products at a New York City market on Saturday, July 1. with Limestone + Cedar, Native by Channing Dill; His N Hers Hair & Beauty, Queendom Heights, Chiko’s Smokey Rub and NovelTea all impressing the judges to win the overseas marketing opportunity. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Matthew Daniel
In the sixth in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Matthew Daniel from the Warwick Academy. Matthew Daniel was born on August 14, 2001 to Michael and Nelia Daniel in Bermuda. He attends Warwick Academy and is in his first year of the International Baccalaureate program. Matthew is studying... Read more of this article
Victorious Youth Rugby Teams Return Home
Last night [May 21], Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks welcomed back members of the National Junior Rugby teams who made an excellent showing at the Junior International Rugby Festival in Freeport, Bahamas. The U14 team won their tournament, as did the U12 team, while the U10 team came second. All age groups played teams such... Read more of this article
Video: Ingham & Volvo Ocean Race Academy
Bermudian sailor Mustafa Ingham passed all of the qualifications during his time with the Volvo Ocean Race Academy, and he is now fully qualified to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race. In highlighting his accomplishments, the BTA’s Pat Phillip-Fairn said, “There are few things more rewarding than watching a young man live out his dream. “In... Read more of this article
Jonte Smith Signs New Contract With Lewes FC
Bermuda’s Jonte Smith has signed a new contract with Lewes Football Club, with the club noting he has “been a key component of our promotion campaign, scoring 20 goals in all competitions this season.” The club’s announcement said, “Striker Jonte Smith has signed a new contract with the Rooks as Darren Freeman continues to build... Read more of this article
Mansfield ‘Jim’ Brock Scholarship Established
The Reading Clinic announced that an annual scholarship has been established in the name of Mansfield [“Jim”] Brock, CBE, a trustee of the Clinic. The Mansfield Brock Scholarship of $8,640 per annum has been donated by the Trustees of The Reading Clinic Foundation and will be used to assist with tuition costs for families who require financial assistance. The... Read more of this article
Smith Wins Silver At BUCS Championships
Bermuda’s Tyler Smith competed at the British Universities and Colleges Sport [BUCS] Triathlon Standard Distance Championships in Southport, England. Smith finished 2nd picking up the Silver Medal out of 133 competitors in the Men’s race with a time of 1:51:08 finishing 25 seconds behind the winner Matthew Nelson who clocked 1:50:43. Smith was 3rd... Read more of this article
Jay III Nominated For International Soca Award
Bermudian recording artist JayLynn Hines, also known as Jay III, has been nominated as part of an international soca competition in the category “Groovy Soca of the Year”, and locals can cast their vote for her online. The award ceremony for the competition will be held in St. Lucia on July 10. The competition’s website says, “SAO... Read more of this article
Marcus Scotland Selected For Surrey U15s
Bermudian Marcus Scotland has been selected by Surrey in the ECB Under 15 County Cup featuring the major and minor counties in England and Wales. Surrey’s group comprises Middlesex, Essex, Kent and Suffolk in a home and away league with the top two sides advancing to the national quarterfinals. This year’s 50-over white ball competition begins on... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Wednesday Night Sailing Series
The Wednesday Night Sailing Series continued on the waters of the Hamilton Harbor, with 22 boats going to the startline for Race Day 4. Crossfire was the first boat to cross the line clocking a time of 42:46 and with their corrected time of 46:55 saw them finish 2nd on the night. Airforce crossed the line 2nd on the night with a time of 49:34, with... Read more of this article
Alpha Beautillion Profile: Rodrigo Lira
In the fifth in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Rodrigo J. Lira from the Mount Saint Agnes Academy. Rodrigo J. Lira was born on February 28th in the capital of Peru, Lima. He is the son of parents Elizabeth Lira and Ruben Teuling and has two younger sisters named Jocelyn and Samantha.... Read more of this article
