Archive for December 11th, 2010
Results: National Cross Country Championships
The Bermuda Track and Field Association’s National Cross Country Championships were held this morning [Dec 11] at the Botanical Gardens, with Mikaela Outerbridge, Sajan Harvey, Messiah Greaves, Aaron Jacobs, Quasshie Douglas, Paul Smith, Rachel Fox, Juma Mouchette, Taylor Ashley-Bean, Trey Simons, Ashley Eastwanik, Jay Donawa, Victoria Fiddick, James... Read more of this article
Earl Cameron’s Life And Legendary Times
A simple yearning to see the world which existed beyond Bermuda’s shores prompted legendary local actor Earl Cameron to embark on what became a life-long odyssey of self-discovery, breaking down barriers and learning, he told a British newspaper. The pioneering actor who shattered the colour bar in British film and TV in the 1950s —... Read more of this article
Basketball Coach Provides Team Insight
Following the draft for the Bermuda Basketball Association upcoming Elite City League, Coach Roderick Spencer took time out to grade the drafts and provide some insight from a trained eye. Teams were graded on areas of the game covered with the draft; Ball Handling, Shooters, Post Play, Rebounding, Scoring, Perimeter Defenders, Interior Defenders, &... Read more of this article
Traffic Victim Named as Kirk Simons
Bermuda Police have officially named the gentleman who died in this morning’s [Dec 11] road traffic collision as Sandys parish resident Kirk Simons. A talented athlete, Mr Simons played football for Somerset Eagles, and was Captain of the Somerset Bridge Cricket Team when they played in the Western County Cup competion against PHC earlier this... Read more of this article
Football: Extreme & United Stars Tie 3-3
On Friday night [Dec 11] the Bermuda Football Association Women’s Football League went into its third week of play, with Extreme and United Stars matching up at 7:30pm. The game ended 3-3, after Extreme took the lead within 10 minutes with a strike from Kristyn Dale only to have Damiko Tuzo equalize before the half. In the second half Extreme took... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Boat Fire in St George’s
[Updated] The Bermuda Fire Service and Marine Police responded to a boat fire in Mullet Bay, St George’s at approximately 11:30am today [Dec 11]. The boat was a few feet offshore with smoke pouring when firefighters arrived: Two fire trucks responded and quickly extinguished the fire on the 28ft Century Cabin Cruiser ‘Love Affair’: The... Read more of this article
Australia Honours Reg Grundy
Bermuda-based TV production magnate Reg Grundy made a rare public appearance in his native country last night (Dec.10), receiving the Raymond Longford award for his services to the industry at the Australian Film Institute’s annual gala awards ceremony in Melbourne. The 87-year-old media mogul was responsible for such internationally successful... Read more of this article
Filmmaker Donates Copies to Schools
Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith received what she termed a “magnanimous gift” from local film maker and nature conservationist, Andrew Stevenson. On Thursday [Dec 9] Mr. Stevenson visited the Ministry of Education and donated more than 40 DVD copies of his award winning documentary “Where the Whales Sing” to Minister Smith. The three-year... Read more of this article
Fahy On Government Revenue: “$83 Million Short”
Bermuda Democratic Alliance finance spokesperson Michael Fahy released a statement yesterday [Dec 10] in reference to the amount of revenue collected by Government this year, saying the budget statement predicted $1.058 billion in revenue for the fiscal year, so after six months $529 million revenue should be been collected, however according to an... Read more of this article
Photos: Santa & The Kids In St George’s
St. George’s Town Square had a special visitor last night [Dec 10], as Santa Claus made a visit to the East End of the island as part of their Annual St Georges Christmas Parade. Santa arrived on a fire truck at the end of the parade, and welcomed all the waiting children, giving them all individual gifts of candy and asked them what they wanted for... Read more of this article
39-Yr-Old Man Dies In Traffic Accident
A 39 year old Sandys parish man died this morning following a traffic accident on Harbour Road. Around 1:45am this morning [Dec 11] Police and first responders attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Chapel Road. The Police say that it appears that a taxi was exiting Newstead hotel and... Read more of this article
