Archive for April 24th, 2011
Tourist Attacked, Public Helps, Two Arrests
Two people have been arrested after a tourist was attacked in an attempted robbery this weekend, and members of the public interceded to help apprehend the suspect. The Police confirmed that at approximately 5:10pm yesterday [Apr.23], two male visitors were accosted by a local man near the public restrooms on Queen Street. One of the visitors was hit... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Royal Wedding In London
This evening [Apr.24] the Premier confirmed that she will attend the upcoming royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which will take place at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29. The Premier said, “I am pleased that Bermuda was recognised, provided with an invitation and is being represented on this occasion. Clearly this will be... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Kickboxing, Muay Thai & Boxing
Last night [Apr.23] Fight Night XII took place at Berkeley Gymnasium, and a number of fights took place including the Women’s World Muay Thai Federation Continental Title Bout. Jerun Gunness won the first boxing fight of the night when he defeated Marc Lonergan. Shaun Richards then defeated David McHugh, and Khalid Pitcher won his boxing match over... Read more of this article
Autism Expert Workshop: Over 40 Attendees
Dozens of teachers and parents convened at the Bermuda College on Wednesday, 13 April, 2011 to participate in an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the classroom workshop. The workshop was facilitated by Marietta N. Janecky, BCaBA of the world renowned Carbone Clinic. Ms Janecky started out as an instructor in 2004 and in 2007 began working as an OutReach... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: St George’s Easter Egg Hunt
Yesterday afternoon [Apr.23] Minister of Education, and St George’s MP, Dame Jennifer Smith hosted her Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Somers Gardens, St. George’s. Both her executive committee and various PLP members came together to entertain kids of all ages with various activities, as well as an Easter egg hunt. The afternoon was filled with... Read more of this article
Sick Crew Member: Tanker Ship Diverting
The Danish flagged tanker ship Maersk Meridian [pictured] is diverting to Bermuda this weekend after a medical emergency on board Crew aboard the ship spoke to Bermuda Harbour Radio just before noon yesterday [Apr.23], while 624 nautical miles north east of Bermuda. The crew reported that the 51-year-old second engineer was suffering abdominal pains... Read more of this article
Two Records Set: Carifta Swimming Day #2
Two new Bermuda records have been set at the 2011 Carifta Swimming Championships, now underway in Barbados. The second morning of competition was finished off with 11-year-old Mitch Gariepy [pictured/file photo] breaking the 400 IM record by 11 seconds. and Nick Patterson setting a new record in the 400 IM for the 15-16 year age group. Jesse Washington... Read more of this article
Team Bermuda At South American Champs
14-year-old Makai Joell [pictured] was the top Team Bermuda sailor at the completion of the 2011 IODA South American Championships finishing an impressive 30th out of the 162 sailors in Algarobbo, Chile. Antonio Bailey finished 63rd while Rory Caslin ended in 96th and Chase Cooper was 114th. Organizers lost 2 days of racing due to large waves preventing... Read more of this article
Carifta Swimming Results: Day #1
The Carifta Swimming Championships got underway yesterday [Apr.23] in Bahamas, with Bermuda’s swimmers in action. Mitchell Gariepy reached the 11-12 Boys 200m Breaststroke Final with the fifth fastest time of 3:00.15. Clocking 3:01.53 Michelle Caza finished 11th in the 13-14 Girls 200m Breaststroke. Competing in the 11-12 Girls 50m Backstroke, Erica... Read more of this article
Nasir Simmons: 2011 Spelldown Champion
Last night [Apr.23] the 2011 Spelldown Competition was held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, and 10-year-old Nasir Simmons claimed the top spot, winning the grand prize of a family trip to Washington DC. Nasir said, “The competition was really stiff and I am really glad I won. My mom really pushed me and I spent a lot of time coaching me so... Read more of this article
Carifta Day #1: Bermuda Win Two Medals
The 2011 Carifita Games started yesterday [Apr.23], and Bermuda has picked two medals so far, with both Kyrah Scraders and Justin Donawa winning bronze medals during the first day of competition in Jamaica. Kyrah received a bronze in the U-17 Girls 1500m and Justin a bronze in the U-17 Boys Triple Jump. The team is pictured below during the opening... Read more of this article
Shelly Bay Area: Car Smashed Through Wall
[Updated] At approximately 7:00-7:30am this Easter morning [Apr.24] a car accident occurred on North Shore in the Shelly Bay area, in which the car smashed through the wall, and ended up perched on the remaining area. The Police were on scene this morning. Parts of the car could be seen scattered about the nearby road and the wall also sustained damage.... Read more of this article
