Archive for April 25th, 2010
Friday’s Sudden Death Named As Frantisek Kiss
The Bermuda Police Service have confirmed the identity of the Canadian guest worker found dead on Friday April 23rd as 49 year old Frantisek Kiss, and also stated that “foul play is not suspected”. Mr. Kiss was found in an unresponsive state inside a Devon Spring Road, Devonshire residence around 11:35am Friday. He was pronounced dead at... Read more of this article
5th Road Fatality of the Year: Derek Smith
Bermuda has recorded the 5th road fatality of the year, with the unfortunate passing of 69 year old Derek Smith yesterday. The situation is eerily similar to the previous road traffic fatality this month, as both gentlemen were struck by motor vehicles while walking along North Shore. Mr Smith had been involved the accident 14 weeks ago, and subsequently... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Full Results: RMS Road Race
Scroll down for full results, a quick video and a few photos of the RMS Construction Race which was held this morning [April 25]. Runners had the option to run either a 10km or 20km distance. 10KM Male: Race favourite Christopher Estwanik won, with Chris Harris on 2nd. Female: First female was Ashley Estwanik who placed 2nd overall, 1st female [40-49]... Read more of this article
7 Yr Old’s Book Sells Out: No More Available
In what must be one of the quickest “sell outs” of a Bermudian book in history, “Stop the Shootings” which was authored by 7 yr old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar has sold out in under a week. In news that her mother acknowledges may distress some, there will not be another printing of the book. Her mother tells us there are only 300... Read more of this article
RMS Road Race: Estwaniks Finish 1st & 2nd
This morning’s [April 25] RMS Construction 20K/10K was yet another Estwanik affair, with Chris Estwanik winning in dominating fashion a full 5 minutes ahead of the second placer – who was his wife Ashley. Mrs Estwanik made a very impressive showing finishing second overall, also making her the first female to finish. The race started and... Read more of this article
Free Online Version: Bermuda Tourism Guide
Bermuda’s most well known tourism guide [formerly known as Preview] is now offering a free online version. The established magazine offers a range of features of interest to visitors to Bermuda including sightseeing, shopping, restaurants, history, things to do, ferry schedules, maps, advice and more. The April 2010 issue is below, click on... Read more of this article
History: Bermuda’s Greatest Aviation Disaster
Take a look back in history at the single greatest aviation disaster to strike Bermuda, which occurred 58 years ago. On December 6th 1952, 37 people lost their lives when an airplane crashed directly after taking off from Bermuda. The flight, operated by Havana Airlines [a subsidary of Pan Am] was refueling during a stopover en route from Madrid, Spain... Read more of this article
