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Photos: Lister Insurance Junior Classic Race
Some sixty participants crossed the finish line in the Lister Insurance Junior Classic invitational road race held on Bermuda Day [May 24] with Quincy Kuzyk and Jade Johnston taking the top spots in the male and female divisions. The race covers a distance of some two miles, starting on Front Street at the junction of Front and Court Street. The route... Read more of this article
‘Another Beautiful Bermuda Day This Year’
[Written by Marisa Whitecross] This was another beautiful Bermuda Day this year, with locals and visitors to the Island enjoying the races and the parade in Hamilton. This morning starting at 8:50am as a large group of cyclists made their way to Hamilton for the May 24th race, and after that, runners and walkers started their trek from St Georges... Read more of this article
Donawa: “I’m Retired Now, Will Go Out On Top”
[Written by Maya Palacio] Jay Donawa wins the Appleby Bermuda Day Half Marathon after many years of competing. The 44-year-old athlete says he has lost count on the number of Bermuda Day races he has competed in, but yesterday’s race was his last. “I’m retired now. I’m going to go off on the top.” Before the race yesterday, Donawa had good... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Day At Somersfield Academy
The Somersfield Academy Children’s House Bermuda Day Parade and Mini Marathon recently took place at Somersfield Academy during the lead up to Bermuda Day. Minister Michael Fahy visited the school, sending his well wishes to the students and faculty. During the event, the students learned about the Bermuda Day parade history, including its floats,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2017 Bermuda Day Parade
Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands and more made their way through the streets of Hamilton today [May 24] as thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day parade. The parade line-up included the Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club along with visiting members of ETA Motorcycle Cruises, The Royal Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2017 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets for the always-popular Bermuda Day parade which saw Gombey troupes, dance groups, majorettes, marching bands, floats, and more make their way through the streets of Hamilton. The parade got underway this afternoon, following the cycling and half-marathon races, which were held earlier in the day. The parade line-up... Read more of this article
Updates: 2017 Bermuda Day Gets Underway
[Updating] The 2017 Bermuda Day holiday is getting underway, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The Cycling started at 8.45am, the Half-Marathon begins at 9am in St. George’s, and the Parade begins at 1.30pm from Marsh Folly Road. Links to Bermuda Day information Parade route & order... Read more of this article
Runner Jay Donawa: “It’s A Dream Come True”
“It’s a dream come true,” Jay Donawa said after winning today’s [May 24] Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, adding that today will be his last marathon, as he wants to “go out on top.” Saying that he is “still a little bit deaf from the crowd support,” he thanked everyone for supporting him, saying he is very thankful... Read more of this article
2017 Bermuda Day Parade Float Award Winners
[Updated] Thousands of people are lining the streets for today’s [May 24] Bermuda Day Parade to cheer on the all of those participating in the Parade, which included a number of intricately decorated floats, with the winners now being officially announced. Awards: Natural Heritage Float- 1st – Department of Corrections Natural Heritage Float-... Read more of this article
Chewstick Vibes During Bermuda Day
The Chewstick Foundation is inviting the public to join them in recognizing Bermuda’s Heritage in a number of ways. A spokesperson said, “Today, The Chewstick Foundation invites the community to join them in recognizing Bermuda’s Heritage in a number of ways! First, during the parade The Chewstick Foundation and Imagine Bermuda, are inviting all... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Day Cycling & Half-Marathon
The 2017 Bermuda Day holiday got underway this morning [May 24], with cycling and the Half-Marathon Derby beginning in St. George’s, set to be followed by the parade this afternoon at 1.30pm from Marsh Folly Road. Jay Donawa and Deon Breary won the Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line to loud applause from the gathered crowd, while .... Read more of this article
Jay Donawa & Deon Breary Win Half Marathon
Jay Donawa and Deon Breary won today’s [May 24] Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, with both crossing the line to loud applause from the gathered crowd. Mr. Donawa crossing the finish line with a time of 1:20:08. was followed by Evan Naude, who finished with a time of 1:21:50, Christopher Harris with a time of 1:23:16, Artur Paulino with a time of 1:25:27,... Read more of this article
Hopkins & Rowse Win Bermuda Day Cycling
[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] Youth triumphed over experience as two 17-year-olds won their maiden Sinclair Packwood Memorial race titles and a son joined his father as winners of the event. Kaden Hopkins and Alyssa Rowse won the men’s and women’s races respectively, while another 17-year-old, Matthew Oliveira, who was last year’s race,... Read more of this article
Road Closures & Policing For Bermuda Day
Saying that the “intent is to minimize traffic disruption and facilitate safe passage for the runners, cyclists and other road users during the multiple racing events and the annual Heritage Day parade,” the police released information about the plan for road closures for tomorrow’s holiday, with the roads along the race route, including... Read more of this article
May 24th Half Marathon Individual Entrant List
[Updated] The 2017 Appleby Bermuda Half Marathon Derby is set to take place tomorrow [May 24], with over eight hundred runners to take part in the always popular annual event. The race is starting from St. George’s this year, with crowds sure to be lining the route to cheer the runners on as they head to Hamilton. The race begins at 9:00am in St.... Read more of this article
Rifle & Drill Team Set For Bermuda Day Parade
A ladies’ drill and rifle team set up with help from the Royal Bermuda Regiment is set to shine in Wednesday’s Bermuda Day parade. The Bermuda Rifle and Drill Team is set to field its biggest-ever contingent of 37 – with junior members marching alongside adults for the first time. RBR Sergeant Debbie Symons, who founded the group four years... Read more of this article
