Archive for June 5th, 2011
Tornadoes: PartnerRe Estimate $50-$70M
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. today [June 5] said they expect losses of approximately $50-$70 million in relation to the tornado outbreak that impacted large areas of the United States in April 2011. During the last week of April 2011 a large and violent tornado outbreak – among the largest in U.S. history – occurred, causing hundreds of... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2011 Rubber Duck Derby
Hundreds of people turned out for the 2011 Rubber Duck Derby today [June 5]. Thousands of rubber ducks took to the waters of Ordnance Island in St. George’s, with the Corporate Duck Race kicking off the racing at 3pm, followed by the Youth, Pamper Me and Family Rubber Duck Races. After the ducks were poured into the water, swimmers and canoeists manipulated... Read more of this article
Shelly Bay Disturbance: No Formal Complaint
Police confirmed this evening that they responded to a reported disturbance at the Hamilton Parish Majorette & Gombey Extravaganza last night [June 4] at the Shelly Bay Field, however on their arrival there was no disturbance taking place and no one wished to make a formal complaint. Bernews unofficially understands that a physical altercation may... Read more of this article
Princess Royal Plants Olivewood Tree
Earlier today [June 5] HRH The Princess Royal planted an Olivewood tree on the northwestern grounds of Government House, just a few feet away from the two Olivewood trees that were planted by Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex when they visited Bermuda in March. Related Stories Photos: HRH Princess... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Angle Street Cultural Festival
Yesterday [June 4] the Bermuda Triangle Cultural Festival was held on Angle Street in Hamilton. The road was closed off to traffic and the street came alive with vendors, performances and enthusiastic spectators. Performers included the Emmanuel Baptist Church Choir, North Village Community Band, Clearwater Middle School Drumline, Sandys Secondary Middle... Read more of this article
Videos: Sister Nancy & Etana Onstage
After missing last month’s concert, Etana took the stage at the St David’s County Cricket Club last night [June 4] as part of an all-female lineup of overseas and local talent a the ‘Serious Times II Conscious Daughters’ concert. The night started with a number of performances by top local artists including Princess Black, Sister... Read more of this article
Princess Royal Stops By Chewstick
The Princess Royal landed in Bermuda last night, and this morning [June 5] stopped by the Chewstick Foundation’s Headquarters on Court Street for a briefing on community issues. She is shown below being greeted by former Premier Sir John.Swan. She is visiting in her capacity as President of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue, a... Read more of this article
Since 1849: “Blessing Of The Boats”
A Bermudian tradition that dates back to 1849 took place this morning [June 5], when Rev David Raths was rowed from St George’s to St David’s, and blessed boats that had gathered. The service was held at the Black Horse Dock, with Rev David Raths being rowed across by members of the St George’s based TS Admiral Somers Sea Cadets. Rev Raths... Read more of this article
Slideshow & Results: Southside Cycling Race
[Updated with results] The Bermuda Bicycle Association hosted a road race in Southside this morning [June 5]. The start of the race was delayed due to a three car accident on Southside Road in St David’s which saw two cars seriously damaged. After receiving word that the road was clear, the cyclists took off in groups from the Clearwater start. We... Read more of this article
Two Injured: Three Car Accident in St David’s
[Updated] This morning [June 5] there was a three car accident on Southside Road in St David’s in the area by the Pizza restaurant. There were three vehicles involved, with an SUV sustaining extremely serious damage in the accident: A taxi also sustained serious front end damage, although not as extreme as the damage seen to the SUV. The accident... Read more of this article
