Archive for March 27th, 2011

New Bill Ming Sculpture to Be Unveiled

Bill Ming, a Bermudian artist and sculptor will add another work of art to the growing amount of public sculptures appearing around the Island, as he was selected by HSBC Bermuda to create a new work that will be placed on the Front Street side of the old Bank of Berrmuda building at Number One Front Street. This new work joins HSBC’s display... Read more of this article

Whale Documentary Screens in Washington

Andrew Stevenson’s “Where the Whales Sing” screened at the Nations Capital Environmental Film Festival earlier this month, with Mr Stevenson invited to present the film at the Washington DC film festival. Some 400 schoolchildren, parents, and teachers came to the THEARC theatre complex in South East Washington DC to watch the screening. Mr... Read more of this article

League Champions: North Village & Trojans

North Village was today [Mar.27] presented the Premier Division League Trophy following their 0-0 draw with Devonshire Colts at Police Field. Somerset Trojans won the First Division League following their 2-1 win over Hamilton Parish at Somerset Cricket Club. A number of football games took place across the island todayand the results are below, with... Read more of this article

Patrick Nisbett Wins Grand Prix in Spain

[Updated] Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett won a Grand Prix Class during the Sunshine Tour in Spain today [Mar.27], marking what the President of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation called the “best result ever by a Bermuda rider in equestrian show jumping.” Michael Cherry, President Bermuda Equestrian Federation said, “The best... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Three Firearm Incidents

The Bermuda Police Service has appealed for witnesses to the three confirmed firearm incidents this weekend, one of which left a 16-year-old male hospitalised. The Police said forensic evidence has been collected from the respective scenes and investigators are continuing to conduct inquiries. They said it is too early to say whether these incidents... Read more of this article

Entries Accepted: ‘Green Workplace Awards’

Greenrock unveiled the first annual “Green Workplace Awards” in partnership with The Bottom Line magazine to recognize large and small businesses for their environmental and sustainability efforts – the first of its kind for Bermuda. The Green Workplace Awards [GWAs] were formally announced during Greenrock’s Earth Hour public gathering held... Read more of this article

Reactions to Tucker’s Point SDO Passing

This past Friday, the Senate voted 7-4 to approve the Tucker’s Point SDO, and it will now head back to the House of Assembly, where MPs will vote on the amended SDO. MPs are widely expected to vote to pass the amended SDO. Reactions from Tucker’s Point Resort, BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward, PLP Senator David Burt, UBP Senator Michael Dunkley,... Read more of this article

Videos: Fire Limbo & Spinning for Earth Hour

Locals gathered at City Hall last night [Mar.26] to celebrate Earth Hour, and as the lights went off the gleen of fire could be seen as Fire Limbo Dancers and Fire Spinners entertained the crowd as steel pans played in the background. Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid On Murder Victim’s Birthday

Close to one hundred people gathered last night [Mar.26] on Hermitage Road in Devonshire to pay tribute to Jahmiko Leshore, and to call for an end to all gun violence. On March 1st, 2011, Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire – yards away from where the vigil was held – when he was shot multiple times,... Read more of this article

Day 1 FEI Jumping Challenge Results

Day 1 of the 2011 FEI World Jumping Challenge took place at the National Equestrian center on Vesey Street yesterday [Mar.26] Leading Category A is Claire Howard and her mount Just a Rose, after Two Rounds the pair have scores of 68.53 and 67.36, meanwhile Michael Rodrigues and Scooby doo were Eliminated. Nick DeCosta is leading Category B after Two... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Earth Hour Celebrations

At 8.30pm last night [Mar.26] lights switched off around the globe for Earth Hour, and locals gathered at City Hall to enjoy a night of performances marking the worldwide event. The evening’s events, organized by Greenrock and the City of Hamilton, started at 7:00 pm and continued until approximately 10:00pm with lights being turned off at 8:30pm... Read more of this article