Archive for June 11th, 2011
Photos: 2011 Portugal Day at Victoria Park
Hundreds of people made their way to Victoria Park today [June 11] to celebrate both Portugal Day and the island’s Portuguese connections. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Vasco Da Gama Club put on the event, which forms part of the Ministry’s Historical Heartbeats Series and was entitled “Portugal Day –... Read more of this article
Gymnastics Championship Photos + Video
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Gymnastics Association held their 2011 In-House Bermuda Gymnastics Championship at the National Training Center at Southside St. David’s today [June 11]. Morgan Beckles finished first in the Senior Island Games Squad Division, while Sadia Wilson finished first in the Junior Island Games Squad Division. Ava Marshall... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Passengers Found With Ammo
[Updated] Two American tourists were detained this morning [June 11] after being found with 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Officials said as they determined the cruise ship visitors “inadvertently carried” the ammunition to Bermuda, they will not file charges. The tourists, a 26 year old man and a 29 year old female, were released from custody... Read more of this article
Videos: Portugal Day Singers & Dancers
Victoria Park was alive today [June 11] with Portuguese culture as the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Vasco Da Gama Club hosted a full afternoon of activities in honour of Portugal Day. A national holiday in Portugal, the day is also celebrated by Portuguese emigrants and descendants throughout the world. The date, officially... Read more of this article
Hogges Draw 1-1 Against Brooklyn Knights
The Bermuda Hogges picked up their first point away from home last night [June 10], when they played to a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn Knights at the Metropolitan Oval in New Jersey. Domico Coddington continues his fine form as he put the Hogges up 1-nil in the 21st minute of play. Going into the half the Hogges had a 1-nil lead against the home team.... Read more of this article
