Archive for May 29th, 2011
Video: Charleston Bermuda Prize Giving
[Updated -replay available] Tune in to the live video below of the Charleston Bermuda Yacht Race prizegiving. A fleet of 11 yachts competed in this year’s event, almost double the number of entries which participated in 2009. This 777-mile biennial contest, which began in 1997, was born of humble origins — the dream of two South Carolina sailors... Read more of this article
Visiting Yacht Crews: Maximum 90 Day Stay
In the House of Assembly on Friday [May 27] Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said that Cabinet has approved a revised policy for visiting yachts. From 1st June visiting yachts and their crews will be granted a maximum 90 day stay on arrival in Bermuda. Visitors will need to provide proof of citizenship and of the means to repatriate themselves... Read more of this article
Details Of Princess Royal’s Visit Announced
Government House today [May 29] announced further details of the forthcoming visit to Bermuda of Anne, Princess Royal in early June. The Princess Royal [pictured] will visit on the evening of Saturday, June 4 and the morning of Sunday, June 5 as President of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue, a two-week programme for Caribbean, Canadian... Read more of this article
Ministerial Statement on Energy Proposal
In the House of Assembly on Friday [May 27] Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess addressed recent claims by the Bermuda Environmental Energy Sustainable Group [BEESG] regarding the future of the Tynes Bay incinerator. BEESG had proposed building a generation plant on the Tynes Bay incinerator site capable of producing 18... Read more of this article
Local Delegation Attends Women’s Forum In Italy
This week Premier Paula Cox, Dame Jennifer Smith, Cheryl Packwood and Pamela Ferreira joined some 70 private and public sector female leaders from around the world at the International Women’s Forum [IWF] World Cornerstone Conference in Rome, Italy. The conference started on Wednesday May 25, and concluded on Friday May 27, and attendees participated... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Finishes 3rd in Dakar
Bermuda National Record holder Tyrone Smith finished third at the IAAF World Challenge meeting in the Senegalese capital of Dakar. Mr Smith’s best leap of 7.79m came on his second attempt. After the first round he was in second place with a leap of 7.58m behind Yahya Berrabah of Morocco who leaped 7.88. He remained in second place after his second... Read more of this article
Videos: ‘Mothers Against Senseless Killings’
The “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” event was held yesterday [May 28] at the Smith’s Parish Community Field in Devil’s Hole. The event featured musical performances by a visiting Texan Christian group, prayer, a fun castle for children, an impromptu football game, refreshments as well as speeches critical of homosexuality. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Atlanta Cheerleaders Swimsuit Shoot
The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders swimsuit calendar photo shoot wrapped up its third day on Saturday [May 28] with plenty of beautiful shots taken against picturesque Bermuda backdrops — once the weather began to cooperate . The swimsuit calendar shoot will finish up today when 39 of the American football team’s 40 cheerleaders will... Read more of this article
