Archive for May 28th, 2011
La Serena Spa Honored By Condé Nast
For the second consecutive year, La Serena Spa at The Reefs has been named the “best in Bermuda” by Condé Nast Traveler and its readers. The prestigious travel magazine just released its 2011 list of the Top 250 Spas in the world. The Reefs was the #8 resort spa in the Caribbean and Atlantic region. With a score of 92.4, The Reefs is the top-rated... Read more of this article
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
[Updated] Police were seen searching the rocks in the Watch Hill Park area this morning [May 28] after what we unofficially understand was some form of assault on a female. Police officers, including an officer believed to be from the forensic unit, were seen climbing over the rocks of Watch Hill Park, as well as photographing certain parts of the... Read more of this article
‘Homophobia Last Acceptable Discrimination’
On Wednesday May 25, around 100 people turned up to a rally held at City Hall, aimed at encouraging officials to extend legal safeguards found in Bermuda’s Human Rights Act to all persons regardless of sexual orientation. The event was launched by Krystl Assan [pictured] who says she encountered discrimination at a local guest house, and allegation... Read more of this article
Colbert’s Report: Happy To Be In Bermuda
A tired but cheerful Stephen Colbert was glad to be back on dry land this morning [May 28] after almost windless conditions virtually becalmed the Charleston Bermuda fleet and dragged the conclusion of the biennial race out by several days. Mr. Colbert arrived at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club aboard “Spirit of Juno” earlier this morning... Read more of this article
Photos: Charleston to Bermuda Sailboats Arrive
Both ‘Juno’ and ‘Spirit of Minerva’ sailed into the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton this morning [May 28], after the low wind conditions slowed down the Charleston Bermuda fleet and dragged the conclusion of the biennial race out by several days. Last night ‘Tucana’ crossed the finish line just east of St. Georges... Read more of this article
Police Car Crashes In St David’s
[Updated] At approximately 9:00am this morning [May 28] a Police car crashed while traveling along St David’s main road. The car was traveling in a westerly direction out of St David’s, and ended up crashed a few feet away from the water. We unofficially understand that the occupant[s] were not injured, and will update with official information... Read more of this article
‘Tucana’ Wins Charleston Bermuda Race
The outcome of the 777-mile Charleston Bermuda contest came right down to the wire — but in the end self-proclaimed “world’s greatest sailor” Stephen Colbert had to settle for second place. Yesterday evening [May 27] “Tucana” crossed the finish line just east of St. Georges Channel at 8:46:12 p.m. Bermuda time,... Read more of this article
