Archive for January 15th, 2011

Biwot & Hinds Win Bermuda International 10k

[Updated] Kenya’s Shadrack Biwot successfully defended his Bermuda International 10K title when he ran away from the field this morning [Jan 15], while Korene Hinds of Jamaica won the Female race. We will update with full results as able. This weekend more than 620 people are participating in Invitational Mile, the Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk, the... Read more of this article

Independent on the ‘$100 Million Man’

“The Independent” is carrying an in depth interview with Bermuda resident Dr James Martin called ‘The $100 man: Why philanthropist James Martin gave away his fortune.’ Dr. James Martin, a technology entrepreneur considered one of the world’s foremost computer scientists, lives on his own private island in Bermuda. Agars Island... Read more of this article

Coach Alfred Powell’s Weekend Visit

The Mirrors programme invited motivational speaker and educator Coach Alfred Powell to Bermuda to participate in various community empowerment initiatives this weekend. Coach Powell is a high school coach, author, motivator, and a professor who has been visiting Bermuda over the last 10 years through various organizations and in numerous capacities.... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Front Street Mile Races

Last night cars and bikes were nowhere to be found, as top runners from the island and overseas laced up their shoes for the Front Street Mile. A new record set in the Elite Women’s race, when defending champion Kenia Sinclair from Jamaica finished in a time of 4:33.6, and Phillip Lagat won the Elite Men’s Race in a time of 4:20.2. Carifita medalist... Read more of this article

Nine Videos: Front Street Mile Races

The 36th Annual Bermuda Marathon Weekend kicked off last night [Jan 14] with the Front Street Mile, a popular event which saw the streets lined with spectators. This weekend more than 620 race participants will set out on Bermuda’s roads for the Invitational Mile, the Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk, the 2011 Bermuda Half Marathon, and the Bermuda... Read more of this article

False Statements: Pair Plead Not Guilty

Appearing before Chief Magistrate Archie warner in Plea Court yesterday morning [Jan 14], Jamiko Gibbons and Chanel Bento, both 29 years old, pleaded not guilty to several charges and alternate charges of attempting to provide, actually providing, and conspiring to provide false written statements or testimony so as to pervert the course of justice. All... Read more of this article

2011 Front Street Mile Results

The Front Street Mile took place last night [Jan 14] with a new record set in the Elite Women’s race, with defending champion Kenia Sinclair from Jamaica breaking the tape in a time of 4:33.6, while Phillip Lagat won the Elite Men’s Race in a time of 4:20.2, he was clocked in the same time as Luke Watson who was declared second. PRIMARY SCHOOL GIRLS... Read more of this article

November 2010 Consumer Price Index

Consumers paid 2.3 per cent more in November 2010 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This rate of inflation declined by 0.7 percentage points compared to October 2010. Between October and November 2010, the average cost of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index fell 0.8 per... Read more of this article