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Reggae dancehall is alive and well in Bermuda.
That is the impression one may have taken after last weekend’s “Oneness Junior C Birthday” dancehall extravaganza at Devonshire Recreation Club.
Hundreds attended the indoor event, which featured local s...
DATE: Feb 26, 2015
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What began as a group chat on social media has evolved into a fully blown movement to revive the reggae dancehall culture in Bermuda.
Local reggae artist Junior C, whose song Murderer reached number four on the New York billboard charts, started the ...
DATE: Feb 21, 2015
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Premier Michael Dunkley received a special treat during his visit to Washington, DC this week.
While attending Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast, where United States President Barack Obama spoke, Mr Dunkley got the chance to meet professional boxe...
DATE: Feb 07, 2015
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A stolen replica of the Eastern Counties trophy has been returned to holders Cleveland County Cricket Club.
The revered showpiece was stolen during a break-in at Cleveland’s clubhouse on Harrington Sound Road that occurred between December 31 and Jan...
DATE: Jan 07, 2015
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Colin Smith, arguably Cleveland County’s biggest supporter, has made a passionate plea for the return of a replica of the Eastern Counties Cricket Association trophy that was stolen during a break-in at his club’s premises last week.
The Smith’s Pari...
DATE: Jan 05, 2015
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Police are investigating the theft of a replica of the Eastern Counties Cricket Association trophy that was stolen from the clubhouse of holders Cleveland County.
Carlton “Pluke” Smith, the Cleveland County president, confirmed yesterday that the tro...
DATE: Jan 03, 2015
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Warren Brown was just as keen to share his vast knowledge of the sea as he was to sail throughout the world on his many yachts that shared a name now synonymous with local sailing.
This is the legacy the late sailor leaves behind, a legacy that went...
DATE: Dec 29, 2014
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Reggae singers Junior Reid and Yami Bolo will travel to Bermuda in the new year to pay homage to the legendary Bob Marley.
The Jamaican duo will headline the Legend Bob Marley tribute concert — being organised by local promoters Veterans In Action — ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2014
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Family and friends are grieving the death of well known sailor David Ashton, who passed away on November 21. He was 62.
Mr Ashton died from complications following surgery in a Boston hospital.
He was a veteran of multiple Newport Bermuda Races, incl...
DATE: Nov 29, 2014
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Corporation of Hamilton officials are in no position to shed more light on their involvement in the America’s Cup World Series next year.
The America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) announced last month that Bermuda will host a World Series in October 2...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
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