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Full contact Sanshou trio Jermal Woolridge, Sentwali Woolridge and Samir Furqan will showcase their talents at tomorrow’s International Chinese Martial Arts Championships at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida.
The championships will offer e...
DATE: Jul 13, 2012
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Bermuda’s senior netball squad depart for the Americas Federation of Netball Association’s Championships in Trinidad and Togabo today.
Bermuda will be among the nine teams competing at the regional championships that also include Jamaica, Barbados, T...
DATE: Jul 11, 2012
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Promising netballer Asante Chapman successfully completed trials at the South East England Regional Academy at the weekend.
The Bermudian was among the 23 players selected from her county, Surrey, to attend the regional academy, which combines the be...
DATE: Jul 10, 2012
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The Spirit of Bermuda set sail yesterday (MONDAY) on a service mission voyage to poverty-stricken Haiti.
The purpose of the mission is to assist Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s (BSF) partners, Feed My Lambs Ministry, with the construction of a school and ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2012
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Newport Bermuda Race organising committee chairman John Osmond has thanked all those involved in a medical emergency during this year’s 635-mile race.
Among a trio of boats that responded to a distress call to aid a sick crewman on board the double-h...
DATE: Jun 28, 2012
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Governor George Fergusson capped a memorable sailing debut on local waters during the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Anniversary Regatta.
Mr Fergusson was among the Team Tiburón crew that swept line honours in both races sailed in the regatta.
Team Tibur...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Summer League leaders Breakers chalked up their ninth win of the season after cruising past Public Works 36-19 at Bernard Park on Thursday night.
Kirstin Saltus led Breaker’s victory charge with 15 points while Alfreida Dill chipped in with 11. Nikit...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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This year’s Newport Bermuda Race proved to be a family affair for seasoned sailor Eric Best and his three children.
The distinguished journalist and author of two books sailed the 635 mile race with son Will and daughters Isabella and Emily.
At age 1...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Governor George Fergusson will put his sailing skills to the test during Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s (RBYC) Anniversary Regatta to be held in the Great Sound tomorrow.
The Governor has accepted an invitation to sail with RBYC skipper Mark Watson aboar...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Late Spirit of Bermuda co-designer Bill Langan had a deep passion for the Newport Bermuda Race and the Island’s charm.
So it probably comes as no surprise that the avid sailor requested, before his death nearly two years ago, to have some of his crem...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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