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He is widely regarded as one of the best ISAF international umpires and judges, has officiated in the Americas Cup and numerous world class regattas and now has his sights on umpiring in next year’s Olympic Games in the UK.
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (...
DATE: Sep 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Sailing
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Harness driver Ricky Raynor claims he administered a banned substance to a horse for medicinal purposes and not to gain an unfair advantage at the race track.
Raynor’s teenaged son, Rickai, was fined $500 and handed a five- race ban after a horse lea...
DATE: Sep 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Equestrianism
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Powerboat racer Tonka Simpson has been officially declared as a class winner in this year’s Around the Island Race for the second time.
Simpson and co-pilot Seth Chetty took the chequered flag in the FB Class but had their celebrations put on hold af...
DATE: Sep 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Flora Duffy said securing a top ten finish in the weekend’s Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final in Beijing, China exceeded her own expectations.
The 24-year-old triathlete finished ninth in an elite women’s field that included ...
DATE: Sep 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Running-Triathlon
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Tracey Sharreiff is determined to restore local netball to its former glory and she has vowed to leave no stone unturned in her quest to achieve just that.
The mother of two was elected as Bermuda Netball Association’s (BNA) president earlier this ye...
DATE: Sep 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Bermuda came up short in their quest to medal at this year’s Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man.
The Island’s eight-member team produced some impressive displays in their respective disciplines but failed to grab a place on the podium.
Jumpe...
DATE: Sep 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Track & Field
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
St George’s Cricket Club are appealing against the lengthy bans imposed on their players Detroy Smith and Macai Simmons by Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB).
The duo were banned by a BCB disciplinary committee last week for their alleged involvement in two...
DATE: Sep 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Devonshire, 283 all out, beat St George’s, 231 all out, by 52 runs
Devonshire confirmed their whereabouts for next season after coming away from Wellington Oval with a hard fought win over St. George’s.
The visitors cemented their 50 Over Premier Div...
DATE: Sep 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Willow Cuts have not ruled out appealing against the lengthy Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) ban imposed on star player Deunte Darrell.
A club spokesperson told The Royal Gazette yesterday that some of the charges Darrell faced during the disciplinary he...
DATE: Sep 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Cricket umpire Bobby Smith feared for his safety during last Sunday’s abandoned Premier match at Devonshire Recreation Club.
The 44-year-old father of three walked off the field during the match between hosts –Devonshire and Willow Cuts –after being ...
DATE: Sep 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Cricket
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
