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Government thought it was "the right thing to do" by erecting a statue in honour of boxer Clarence Hill.
It never was.
The idea has backfired badly — thanks to the humility and graciousness of the very man they wanted to recognise.
Doing the right t...
DATE: Nov 09, 2012
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Adrian Robson
It was a billed as a fun event and not a serious sports event, which was just as well judging by some of the performances.
And it seems a good time was had by all.
Many of those who took part in last weekend’s Corporate Games, held on local shores fo...
DATE: Nov 02, 2012
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Adrian Robson
The PGA of America label it one of the best tournaments on their calendar.
Bermuda’s Ministry of Tourism believe it’s worth millions of cash in advertising.
TNT network commentators drool over Bermuda in general.
And the golfers say it’s difficult to...
DATE: Oct 26, 2012
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Adrian Robson
Eardley Jones was a golfing icon.
It isn’t a word that should be used lightly but Eardley met all the criteria.
Ask his fellow professionals, ask the many amateurs he taught and, more importantly, ask the hundreds of youngsters who held a golf club i...
DATE: Oct 19, 2012
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Adrian Robson
Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney convened a press conference this week to proudly proclaim that he and his Government were throwing their support behind fighter Teresa Perozzi as she attempts to win another world title at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel...
DATE: Oct 12, 2012
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Adrian Robson
No matter what the circumstances of last weekend’s football fracas at Police Field — and there are conflicting accounts — the end result remains the same. Another crushing blow has been delivered to Bermuda Football Association’s drive to recruit mor...
DATE: Oct 05, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
He’s competed at the highest level.
He’s coached at the highest level.
And in the eyes of many who follow local athletics, he’s eminently capable of taking track and field in Bermuda to a level where it once belonged.
Troy Douglas’ appointment as nat...
DATE: Sep 28, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
A debate, which began over a year ago, is ongoing over the captaincy of the Bermuda national cricket team.
Should England-based David Hemp, the only professional in the squad, step down or, as some have suggested, be relieved of the captaincy and omi...
DATE: Sep 21, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson
Every four years, Olympic year, the same debate surfaces.
Why hasn't more been done to recognise our only Olympic medallist, Clarence Hill?
Somebody last week suggested a street name, a statue (if Johnny Barnes has one, why not Hill?), maybe a sports...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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Adrian Robson
Sensitive and sensible.
Perhaps the two don’t go together when those who follow sport want to offer their opinion on Bermudians competing overseas.
It was that way towards the end of the Olympics.
Patriotism is one thing, perspective another. There w...
DATE: Aug 17, 2012
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Opinion Writer
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AUTHOR:
Adrian Robson