Archive for November 20th, 2010
Videos: Generating Biofuel From the Sargasso Sea
During their Marine Science Day held today [Nov 20] Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] research technician Matt Bradfield explained research that BIOS is undertaking to generate alternative energy from marine algae from the Sargasso Sea. Calling it the “ultimate green fuel,” Mr Bradfield said that there are 1.3 million species of... Read more of this article
Photos: BIOS Wacky Science Demonstrations
Today [Nov 20] the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] hosted their Marine Science Day at their Ferry Reach campus. Kids of all ages were thrilled by the ‘Wacky Science Demonstration’ which was repeated at various intervals through the day lead by BIOS education officer JP Skinner. From exploding ‘rockets’ made from vinegar... Read more of this article
Video & Report: Interschool Debate Competition
Saltus Grammar School picked up a double victory, winning both the Middle and High School divisions at the annual interschool National Debate competition held at the new Berkeley Institute today [Nov 20]. High School runners-up were BHS ‘B’ team with MSA ‘A’ team the runners-up in the Middle School section. Schools represented through the entire... Read more of this article
Photos: Hockey, Golf, Netball, Running & More
Scroll down for a brief look at a variety of sporting events held today [Nov 20] including netball, equestrian, hockey, cross country and golf. Today the Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s FEI World Jumping Challenge got underway at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street in Devonshire. At the end of day one, the defending champion Claire Howard... Read more of this article
Social Skills Training For Youth With Disabilities
Wednesday, November 17th saw Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre strengthen the skills and knowledge of teachers, para-professionals, learning supports, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and parents when it held its fourth workshop in its year-long Training Institute entitled “Social Skills Training For Youth With Disabilities”. The 2-hour... Read more of this article
Results: Cross Country at the Arboretum
The Bermuda Track & Field Association continued their Cross Country series this morning [Nov 20] at the Arboretum. Winners included Messiah Greaves, Sajan Harvey, Azaria Robinson, Aaron Jacobs, Quasshie Douglas, Paul Smith, Megan Berry, Juma Mouchette, Taylor Ashley-Bean, Shaquille Dill, Joanna Shillington, Sean Trott, James Keyes, Vanessa Stott, ... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond to Capsized Boat
Last week the Marine Police were called out after a concerned member of the public reported a small sail boat capsized in the vicinity of Two Rock Passage, the entrance to Hamilton Harbour. Bermuda Radio issued an ‘urgency broadcast’ and the Police Marine Branch were tasked to assist. Numerous craft quickly responded to the broadcast, and... Read more of this article
Seminar: PureNERGY Alternative Energy Options
On Thursday, 18th November, Business Bermuda hosted the second free luncheon seminar in the series of six. Vice President and General Manager of PureNERGY Renewables, Ltd., Kevon Makell [pictured] addressed an audience of over 20 on the topic of Alternative Energy. One of the key issues raised was the need for all Bermudians to work together with... Read more of this article
