Archive for March 13th, 2011
Photos: St George’s Olde Towne Market
Vendors and customers came out to the St. George’s Olde Towne Market this afternoon [Mar.13], with this first day of daylight saving bringing bright and sunny weather. Tom Wadson’s stall was busy as always, with shoppers buying fresh vegetables, with Mr Wadson selling out of certain varieties. Triangle Treats Bermuda were on hand to tempt... Read more of this article
Motorbike & Van Accident: 20-Yr-Old Injured
On Friday morning [Mar.11] a collision involving a motorcycle and a van occurred on North Shore Road, and the 20-year-old rider of the motorcycle was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment of injuries not considered to be life threatening. A Police spokesman said, “Around 8:30am on Friday, Police responded... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Colts vs Somerset Eagles
Today [Mar.13] St. George’s Colts met up with Somerset Eagles at the Wellington Oval for a Premier Division match-up. David Signor gave the St. George’s Colts a 1 – 0 half time lead, and during the second half goals from Clay Darrell and Allan Douglas Jr. gave the home team a 3 – 0 win over the Somerset Eagles. Photos by Only the Best, click... Read more of this article
Videos: Commentators Speak Out Against SDO
As the Bermuda Senate prepares to debate the Tuckers Point SDO this Wednesday [Mar.16] a coalition of groups opposing the SDO has produced a series of short video interviews featuring social, environmental and economic commentators including Greenrock President Andrew Vaucrosson, Chairperson of SOS Stuart Smith, Marine Biology Professor Dr. Tom Iliffe,... Read more of this article
If SDO Passes: Hotel To Donate 28 Acres
Tucker’s Point today [Mar.13] announced that should the Special Development Order [SDO] pass in the Senate this coming Wednesday, it will donate over 28 acres of land to Bermuda. In addition, it has agreed to maintain the one-acre Harrington Sound Park on Harrington Sound Road as part of the agreement. The SDO passed in the House already, and is due... Read more of this article
Cedarbridge Musicians to Perform in Florida
The Cedarbridge Academy String Ensemble is preparing to make their international debut next month, as the group was invited to perform on the Waterside Stage at Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida on April 4th, 2011. The String Ensemble began in September 2008 with only 3 students, and has now grown into a fully fledged group. The String Ensemble currently... Read more of this article
Day 1 Results: 2011 National Squash Champs
[Updated with video] The Digicel 3G+ 2011 National Squash Championships got underway today [Mar.13] at the BSRA courts in Devonshire. Men’s Open, 1st Round Greg Fitzgerald d Marshall Iris 11/5, 11/0, 11/3 Anthony White d Dylan Pratt 11/6, 11/6, 11/9 Eugene Bothello d Duncan Adams 11/0, 11/0, 11/1 Noah Browne d Rhys Phuddy 11/4, 11/3,... Read more of this article
DUI Arrest After Woman Crashes Into Pole
Early yesterday morning [Mar.12] a 31-year-old female crashed her car into a utility pole in Southampton and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and detained after failing the alco-analyser test. She is expected to appear in court in the near future. A Police spokesman said, “Around 4:45am on Saturday, Police responded to a... Read more of this article
Mirrors Grads Honoured At Completion Ceremony
A group of young men were honoured last night [Mar.12] at the Mirrors Completion Ceremony at the Willowbank Resort in Sandy’s. Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Developement Glenn Blakeney spoke at the event, saying, “It is a great day when young men can stand up in the face of everything that is happening in our community... Read more of this article
8-Year-Old To Launch Second Book
Bermuda’s youngest author has finished her second book, and 8-year-old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar and her family will be hosting a book launch next Saturday [Mar. 19], at the Daisy & Mac Store on Queen Street. “It’s been almost a year and she has now completed her second book,” said Malaikah’s mother, Azuhaa Coleman. “It is called ‘A Different... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2011 BTFA Track & Field Meet
The Bermuda Track and Field Association [BTFA] held a track meet yesterday afternoon [Mar.12] at the National Stadium, and saw yet another local athlete qualify for the upcoming 2011 Carifta Games which will be held Jamaica from April 23-25. During the under/17 girls 1500 meter run Shuntae Hendrickson [pictured below] met the Carifta A Standard when... Read more of this article
Daylight Saving Time Officially Begins
Daylight saving time began in the early hours of this morning [Mar.13], and clocks should be set forward one hour. For anyone who may be in the midst of early morning confusion as to ‘what time is it now?’, click this link to see the present time in Bermuda. Time Magazine said, “While there is no global standard for Daylight Savings... Read more of this article
