Archive for November 14th, 2010
Videos: 2010 St George’s Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14] a ceremony was held in St George’s to honour Bermuda’s war veterans. The video below shows wreaths being laid by dignitaries in attendance which included Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan, the Chairman of the Bermuda Royal Artillery... Read more of this article
13-Yr-Old Girl Wins PWC Open Championship Title
Perfect sailing weather dominated three spectacular days of racing almost as consistently as a number of German sailors did on the water this past weekend. 34 sailors were tested over 15 races with winds ranging from 4 knots to 18 knots over the 3 days. 16 overseas sailors from Germany, Switzerland, USA and Canada joined the local fleet for the Open... Read more of this article
Female Tourist Robbed at Gunpoint
Early yesterday morning [Nov 14] a 31-year-old female British tourist was robbed at gunpoint in the Richmond Road area in the vicinity of The Robin Hood Pub & Restaurant. The Police say that it appears that around 3:45am the victim was walking when she was accosted by two men on a motorcycle. One of the men brandished what the Police say “appeared... Read more of this article
Two Men Arrested After Taxi Driver Robbed
The Police have arrested two men following the robbery of a taxi driver early this morning [Nov 14]. The victim, a 34 year old taxi driver from Sandys parish, was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. At around 12:35am the victim drove four men to Seawall Drive in Sandys parish, where they accosted him during... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 St George’s Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14] the East End honoured Bermuda’s war veterans with a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Wreaths were laid [video] by dignitaries in attendance including Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2010 SheRox Triathlon
Despite the presence of over 100 overseas athletes, local triathlete Karen Smith [pictured below] went out strong this morning [Nov 14] and won the 2010 Bermuda SheRox Triathlon. Ms. Smith was the second Elite Amateur swimmer out of the water, clocking 12:59, Gabriela Arnold completed the swim in 11:47. Bermuda’s Karen Smith then recorded the... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: 2010 Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14], Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester attended a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Local dignitaries in attendance included Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan as well as some of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Duchess Pays Respects: Assassinated Governor
Following the brief church service at St Peter’s Church in St George’s this morning [Nov 14], Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester walked out of St Peter’s Church, turned sharply left and went deep into the eastern part of St Peter’s graveyard. She, alongside Governor Sir Richard Gozney and others, went there so that they could... Read more of this article
Satellite Photo: Bermuda From 700km
Taken from approximately 700 kilometres above earth, NASA’s Landsat 7 satellite captured this image of Bermuda on August 14, 1999. The Landsat Program is a series of Earth-observing satellite missions jointly managed by the U.S. space program NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Related Stories Planets & Moon Captured In Bermuda Sky “Human... Read more of this article
Bermuda Trip Breaks Fan’s 70 Year Record
He’s cheered on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame for more than 70 years. In that time 82-year-old Illinois resident Jack Van Paris has missed only one game — opting for a trip to Bermuda in the 1980s thanks to his frustration with an underperforming season for the celebrated Indiana college football team. Mr. Van Paris’ unbroken —... Read more of this article
Stout: Impressive Start in Defence of World Title
Current World Champion Rackets player, Bermuda’s James Stout made a brilliant start in defence of his title when he comprehensively defeated English challenger, Alex Titchener-Barrett in the first of their two matches, this one held at the prestigious New York Racquet and Tennis Club on Saturday night. Watched by his parents, John and Karen Stout,... Read more of this article
Photos: Age Concern 50+ Lifestyle Expo
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 13] Age Concern hosted their 50+ Lifestyle Expo at Cedarbridge Academy. The all-day expo featured dozens of stalls covering a wide range of matters, a presentation by keynote speaker Dr.Cindy Trimm, cooking demos, music by Tony Bari and friends demonstrations of Tai-Chi-Chuan, Yoga for seniors & Bollywood dancing and much... Read more of this article
