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Race ace in town
Former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell is paying a flying visit to Bermuda — to cheer on his cyclist son in the NatWest Island Games.
It’s been hot, hot, hot!
Island pride is in full display this week at the Island Games, as records fall despite the blazing hot weather.
Community to unite for Mandela’s birthday
An event will be held on Thursday to celebrate the 95th birthday of former South Africa leader Nelson Mandela.
Tributes for popular rugby captain
Tributes have poured in for a 'larger than life' character who captained Bermuda's national rugby team. Danny Forsythe died at the age of 54 after a long battle with cancer.
Could the legendary Nina be gone for good?
The majestic Niña, which won the Newport to Bermuda race in 1962, disappeared in a fierce storm last month and has not been seen since.
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Baron: ‘The justice system failed’
The high-profile acquittal of George Zimmerman in the US after he shot dead 17-year-old Trayvon Martin should spark a debate on law and order in Bermuda, Senator Jeff Baron said.
Exclusive: Student’s dream back on track
Would-be heart surgeon Jecar Chapman, 22, has had his dream restored after a family came forward to sponsor his first year of studies.
Klum’s kids curious about Rebecca and ‘Spidey’ kissing
Bermudian star of Broadway's Spiderman Rebecca Faulkenberry was thrilled to meet Heidi Klum in a surprise backstage encounter.
Exclusive: Bermudian to be ordained as Baptist minister
Bermudian John-Anthony Burchall will realize a ministerial milestone on Sunday when he is ordained in the US.
Fishing crews bring in millions
The influx of fishing crews from across the world for the Billfish Championship has seen millions of dollars pumped into the island's economy.
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Exclusive: He yearns to be a heart surgeon — but needs funds for college
Jecar Chapman wants to become a heart surgeon, but has run into financial difficulty and probably won't be able to afford the microbiology course he's been accepted into at Dalhousie University.
$3M fund raising campaign started by Sloop Foundation
The sail training charity that operates the Spirit of Bermuda sloop has launched a bid to raise $3 million to keep its programmes for youngsters afloat, the Bermuda Sun reported on Tuesday.
It’s a crime to ‘trap and dump’
Islanders who take it upon themselves to trap and then dump ‘feral’ cats in parks could be committing a crime, the SPCA said
Exclusive: Warwick mother is Bermuda's first female ferry pilot
Tami Ray is become Bermuda's first female ferry pilot - a feat that has not been equaled since Government took over the running of the ferry service more than 60 years ago.
Seniors praised during Premier’s tea
More than 1,000 of the island’s seniors were on Sunday treated to tea by Premier Craig Cannonier to mark their contribution to the island.
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