Archive for June 26th, 2011
Evening with Bill: BMDS To Honour Bill Duncan
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society [BMDS] will present “An Evening with Bill” from June 30th – July 2nd, 2011. This production will be highlighting The Daylesford Singers and several local talents in celebration of Bill Duncan’s contributions to the arts in Bermuda. Mr Duncan – who passed away in late 2010 – was a talented... Read more of this article
Martial Arts: Lepercq Memorial Results
[Updated with video] The Lepercq Memorial is a special event hosted by Bermuda Karate Institute in honor of the late Paul Lepercq, a strong supporter of martial and other arts in Bermuda. Today [June 26] the eleventh edition was celebrated at Pembroke Sunday School, with competition in forms, weapons forms, point sparring and K-1. Several competitors... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Cycling Criterium
The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] held their second IBC Criterium Series race in Hamilton this morning [June 26], with the cyclists speeding around a short loop between Front Street and Reid Street. Winners Edge rider Mark Hatherley rode away to victory in the Male Adult A Division, with Brian Drea of Team Madison finishing second and Damian Sharp... Read more of this article
Cricket: Outerbridge Pulls Out Of ICC Americas
[Updated] National cricket coach David Moore confirmed today [June 26] that Stephen Outerbridge pulled out of the National Squad’s ICC Americas Division One Twenty20 Tournament. Mr Outerbridge withdrew due to work commitments and has been replaced in the squad by Dennico Hollis [pictured with Coach Moore at this morning's practice session]. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos: Allen & Trott Receive Medals
At the conclusion of the first day of competition in the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight, Bermuda has already picked up two medals, and you can watch both medal ceremonies below. Sean Trott finished the half marathon in 1:12:22 to give Bermuda our first medal of these Games, and his teammate Stephen Allen finished 11th in a time of 1:16.11, giving... Read more of this article
UBP MP Charlie Swan Meets With UK MP
UBP MP Charlie Swan met with Dan Rogerson, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, on Friday 24th June to establish a relationship and discuss matters of mutual interest. Mr Swan said, “Dan Rogerson represents some 70 parishes in North Cornwall, comprising over 55,000 constituents. Cornwall is the western most county in the UK, and is physically... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda: Vote For Best Dress Award
“Our queen may have already been crowned, but we still have one prize left to give away: Style Bermuda’s Best Dress Award!,” says StyleBermuda as they launch their online voting to determine the best dress at the Miss Bermuda Pageant. On June 12th, Jana Lynn Outerbridge was crowned the 2011 Miss Bermuda on June 12th, Channing Dill... Read more of this article
BHF Honours Oughton & Awards Scholarships
On June 24th three students were awarded scholarships and former Senate President Alfred Oughton was honoured at the Bermuda Health Foundation [BHF] award luncheon at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Mr. Oughton rose through the ranks at BELCO and retired as President and CEO on August 1, 1992. He was appointed to the Senate in November 1993 and elected... Read more of this article
Sean Trott Wins First Island Games Medal
[Updated] In the first morning of competition at the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight, Bermuda’s name is etched on the medal table already courtesy of a stellar performance by Sean Trott which saw him win a Bronze medal in the half marathon. After the race Mr Trott said it was, “Perfect conditions for running today, it was cool weather... Read more of this article
Basketball: Bermuda Wins 129 to 13
The Bermuda Men’s Basketball team has started off their competition in the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight today [June 26] completely crushing the Norwegian island of Froya, winning 129 to 13. In a role reversal for Bermuda – as we are normally substantially smaller than our competitors in international competition – our population... Read more of this article
Updating: Island Games Day #1 Results
The first day of the 2011 Island Games is underway in the Isle of Wight today [June 26] and Bermuda has started off strong winning two medals in the Mens Half Marathon. Bermuda is represented in a number of disciplines, and we will keep you updated on our athlete’s performances as the day progresses. Tennis Both the men’s and women’s Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: ISl Soccer Knights vs Titans
The second match of yesterday’s [June 25] Island Soccer League [ISL] triple leader saw the Knights win their 8th straight regular season game, defeating the Titans 9-1. Ian Coke recorded a hat trick for the Knights. Coke, Kaiya Darrell, and Jared Peniston accounted for seven of the Knights’ nine goals. Knights GK Nigel Burgess held the opposition... Read more of this article
