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A charity set up in the name of Olympic triathlon champion Flora Duffy to sponsor budding sports stars has been given $10,000 by a bank.
The cash was donated to the Flora Fund by Clarien Bank.
Ms Duffy said: “Looking back, as I cannot help but do thi...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
It was quite a day for Flora Duffy who will now see her name emblazoned around the island in recognition of her historic Olympic gold medal.
During a national holiday honouring Flora yesterday, the National Stadium was named the Flora Duffy South Fie...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A British MP whose life was claimed in a knife attack on Friday was a champion for plans by a Bermuda charity to open a dedicated dementia care centre.
Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West in Essex, was also chairman of the Britain...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
4.30pm: Tears start and Flora says thank you and leaves the stage after a stirring speech.
It sees an appropriate time to say goodbye and thank you for following.
We should all remember this day and reflect on a true national hero – Flora Duffy.
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DATE: Oct 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Two Bermudian trailblazers who helped break down racial barriers have been honoured by the London Underground
Author Mary Prince and Earl Cameron, an actor, are two of scores of names used on a new version of the Tube’s world-famous map.
Mary Prince ...
DATE: Oct 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A survey has revealed overwhelming support across demographic groups for a salute to Bermuda’s Olympic gold medal victor Flora Duffy.
Narrative Research Bermuda found 98 per cent of the population backed at least one way to commemorate the triathlete...
DATE: Oct 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Fair winds and calm seas have been the dominant feature of the past week or so, but this can be misleading and while many have taken advantage of it, there are others who are more perceptive and who see the signs of a change of seasons and the patter...
DATE: Oct 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Tight Lines
A road to be renamed in honour of Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal winner will be closed for more than an hour next Monday for a photoshoot.
The Ministry of Public Works said that Corkscrew Hill in Devonshire would be used as a backdrop for photogr...
DATE: Oct 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A swimmer put himself in harm’s way after he swam behind a ferry going astern last Sunday.
The Maritime Operations Centre said: “The ferry Georgia reported to Bermuda Radio that a swimmer had attempted to cross astern of the ferry as it was moving as...
DATE: Oct 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
As Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal winner, Flora Duffy has been described as “an inspiration” to future athletes – a role model to young Bermudians who will be inspired to achieve similar accomplishments on the sporting stage.
But Flora is also pr...
DATE: Oct 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan