Archive for February 20th, 2011
Seven Athletes Now Carifta Qualified
[Updated with video] Despite the inclement weather this weekend [Feb 20], two local athletes managed to reach the qualifying standard for the Carifta Games during the BTFA track meet. Victoria Clarke qualified in the 100m U17 girls in a time of 12.37, while Quassie Douglas ran the 1500m U17 Girls in a time of 5:16.98. Jeneko Place ran in his first meet... Read more of this article
Four Videos: Sensei Roots Martial Arts
Earlier today [Feb 20] the Sensei Roots’ 16th Invitational Shiai took place at Pembroke Sunday School. Winners of various divisions included Ty-Aron Pitcher, Tomiko Douglas, Priya Phillips, Kent Bean, Kaelin Cox, Zenji Ingham, Reuben Bean, Kairo Morton, Anzar Talbot, Jomeko Mallory and Mikiko Inoue. The school prize of $300 was won by Wing Lum Kung... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Sensei Roots Martial Arts
Martial arts fans enjoyed a couple of hours of nonstop action today [Feb 20] when Sensei Roots’ 16th Invitational Shiai returned to Pembroke Sunday School. Junior grandchampions for forms were Ty-Aron Pitcher in novice boys, Tomiko Douglas in intermediate boys, Shakena Frances in novice girls, Priya Phillips in intermediate girls and Kent Bean in... Read more of this article
“Occasional Gusts to Hurricane Force”
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] recorded a peak wind gust of 76 knots at around 11:30am today [Feb 20],which translates to around 87.5 miles per hour or 140km per hour. Category 1 hurricane winds range from 74-95 mph. Forecaster Jeff Torgerson described the winds as “frequent gusts to storm force, and at Commissioners Point, Dockyard occasional... Read more of this article
Mayor of Hamilton Responds to Budget
The Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling today [Feb 20] responded to the 2011/2012 budget released by the Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox on Friday. Mayor Gosling said, “We are currently reviewing the 2011/2012 budget and will meet with our partners to determine its full impact on the City of Hamilton’s operations. Our initial reaction is... Read more of this article
Upcoming: “Kids Music Fest”
With the launch of their fifth album this March, Splash‘N Boots are looking forward to pleasing fans at the Ruth Seaton James Theatre Kids Music Fest for two shows on Saturday, March 12th at 1:30 and 4:30 pm. The duo are returning to Bermuda for the third time and they are excited to be back for the ‘Kids Music Fest.’ “This album is... Read more of this article
Video: Premier’s Post-Budget Speech
Following the delivery of the 2011/12 Budget by Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox on Friday, Government Ministers held a post-budget press conference, with them all speaking individually about their portfolios. You can view videos of all Ministers speaking here, and the Premier’s 9 minute speech summarizing the budget below: Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Bermuda: ‘Unsung Heroes’ of Space Race
Bermuda’s NASA tracking station, at the end of Mercury Road on Cooper’s Island, adjacent to Clearwater Park, lies abandoned now, most of the facilities dismantled. But Cooper’s Island still retains signs from its heyday which began with the US/Soviet “space race” and ended after a 1997 space shuttle innovation rendered the station... Read more of this article
Video Interviews: Hospitality Job Fair
Hundreds of people showed up this past Thursday [Feb 17] at the Hospitality Industry Job Fair held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Watch video interviews with Kellianne Smith of the Fairmont Human Resources Department, CEO of Bermuda Hotel Association John Harvey and Business & Tourism Minister Patrice Minors below. Kellianne Smith of Fairmont... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & Scores: Bowling Tournament
The Bermuda 2011 Rendezvous Bowling Tournament is underway at the Warwick Lanes. As of noon yesterday [Feb 19th], Juanita Sharper had the top score of 615 to lead the Women’s Division, she also recorded scores 561 and 555 to have the top three scores, also at 555 are Joan Burgess and Maria Ward. David Maycock bowled a 632 to lead the Men’s Division,... Read more of this article
Chris Rego Wins Two Games in El Salvador
Teenage tennis sensation Chris Rego has started off great in the ITF Central American and Caribbean Tennis Federation’s Under-14 Tournament by winning his first two matches. Chris beat a competitor from Guyana and Dominica to lead his group, having not given up a point in his two matches. Chris played two qualifying games in the COPA Gatorade International... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fuel Prices Increase In February
The Ministry of Finance has announced with effect from Wednesday [Feb. 16], the maximum prices of petroleum products will change as follows: Gasoline, +1 cent/litre, Diesel, +4.9 cents/litre, Kerosene, +6.1 cents/litre As a consequence, the maximum retail prices displayed on the pumps for petroleum products are now: Gasoline, 192.90 cents/litre, Diesel,... Read more of this article
