Archive for November 11th, 2010
Photos: Sea Venture Memorial Unveiled
This afternoon [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s, overlooking the area where the Sea Venture ran aground over 400 years ago. Over 100 people turned out to witness the event, which started with a shower of rain that produced a beautiful rainbow with both ends hitting the sea close to the location. The town... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Duchess Arrives in Bermuda
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Bermuda this evening [Nov 11] at 6:25pm on British Airways. She was greeted by Premier Paula Cox, Governor Sir Richard Gozney, and Bermuda Regiment personnel including Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Brian Gonzalves, Major Christian Wheddon, Lieutenant Clifford Powell and former Regiment... Read more of this article
Sudden Death: 39-Year-Old Man
This morning [Nov 11] a 39-year-old man was discovered in an unresponsive state in the Wreck Road, Sandys area, and later pronounced dead. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said that “A few mins after 11am this morning Police responded to reports of an incident that took place Wreck Road Sandys. Upon Police arrival it was ascertained that a 39 year... Read more of this article
Argo and the Art of the Deal
Bermuda speciality insurer Argo is venturing into a potentially lucrative new niche market — the multi-million dollar fine art world. The Pitts Bay Road insurer’s latest venture is the subject of a major “New York Times” report because collectors, dealers and auctioneers are increasingly finding themselves embroiled in lawsuits... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Champs
The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association (BODA) will begin its’ 2010 National Championships on Friday morning, hoping to complete 15-18 races over the course of the 3 day regatta. 14 year old Sam Stan [pictured] will be defending his Championship title out on the Great Sound, sailing against both local and foreign competition in what lis expected... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Remembrance Sunday in St George’s
This coming Sunday [Nov 15], Remembrance Sunday will be marked by a Wreath-laying Ceremony and Remembrance Service in St George’s with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester in attendance. The wreath-laying will take place at 10:45am on King’s Square, followed by the Remembrance Service in St Peter’s Church at 11:15am. Hosted by the... Read more of this article
North Village Rams Win Dudley Eve
[Updated] North Village Rams are the Dudley Eve Champions, after beating Devonshire Cougars in extra time this afternoon [Nov 11]. Unfortunately for the players and fans, the football game was not without incident, with unofficial reports saying that a group of men “jumped” another man and a fight ensued. We are awaiting further details... Read more of this article
Four Videos: 2010 Remembrance Day Parade
Large crowds lined Front Street this morning (Nov 11) for the Remembrance Day Parade, honouring all those who have served in armed conflicts. Below the combined bands of Somerset Brigade, North Village and Bermuda Islands Pipes and Drums march leading the marquee persons on parade today – Bermuda’s war vets, many of whom are over 80 years... Read more of this article
Photo Report: 2010 Remembrance Day Parade
Only a handful of Bermuda’s veterans of World War Two (1939-1945) remain, and there are no Bermudian veterans of the First World War (1914-1918) still alive. However the large crowds who lined Front Street this morning (Nov 11) for the Remembrance Day parade to the Cenotaph underscored the fact locals have not forgotten those Bermudians who made... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2010 Remembrance Day Parade
This morning (Nov 11) locals lined the streets of Hamilton for the Remembrance Day Parade. Those taking part in the march included War Veterans, the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police, the North Village Band & Somerset Brigade Band, the St. John Ambulance Brigade, the Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums; the Bermuda Regiment Gun Troop;... Read more of this article
Explained: Regiment Presentation of Colours
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester (HRH) arrives in Bermuda this evening (Nov 11), and at 11am, Saturday 13th November, she will present the Bermuda Regiment with new Colours during a special ceremony at the National Sports Center. HRH is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment—the third such appointee to the Battalion. The practice... Read more of this article
MSA Students Remember & Honour
As Bermuda honours our war veterans today, students of Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] hosted a special assembly yesterday [Nov 10] to remember those who have given so much. Poppies were given out to the students upon entry to the Auditorium: During the assembly there was 2 minutes of silence observed, a video on the meaning of Remembrance Day, and... Read more of this article
