Archive for August 7th, 2011

Photos: ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’

The weekly ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’ took place yesterday [Aug.6], and saw both tourists and locals stop by Par-la-Ville Park for a welcome by the City of Hamilton’s Town Crier, live entertainment followed by the Gombeys. ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’ takes place every Saturday until October 29, with live entertainment... Read more of this article

Government Statement: CableVision/BBC Dispute

The Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy released a statement this afternoon [Aug.7] saying they wish to “clarify the Government’s role with regard to the current dispute between the Bermuda Broadcasting Company and Bermuda CableVision.” On August 2nd, Bermuda CableVision released a statement saying the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Police Name 19-Yr-Old: Jahmeiko Perkins

This afternoon [Aug.7] the police named the 19-year-old who was found dead yesterday as Jahmeiko Perkins. The exact cause of death is not yet known, and officers from the Serious Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances of his death, which is “being treated as suspicious.” A police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

Cricketer Apologizes For Facebook Insult

Cricket player Kevon Fubler has offered Somerset Cricket Club’s secretary an apology on Facebook, after insulting her when he was not selected to represent Somerset in this year’s Cup Match Classic. Mr Fubler posted his apology on Facebook Friday night [Aug.5] saying, “I am writing this letter feeling ashamed of my behavior, I want... Read more of this article

Photos: Moonlight Movie Series

The Moonlight Movie Series was held yesterday [Aug.6] at the Shelly Bay Field. The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation sponsored “Movies in the Park” featured Camparama, with a pre-movie performance showcasing several young entertainers from summer camps throughout the island as well as ‘kiddie land’ and local food vendors. The... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Emily Weakens To Depression

[Updated] Tropical Storm Emily weakened into a depression after setting off flooding in the Dominican Republic and Haiti that killed four people, and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said tomorrow [Aug.8] Tropical Depression Emily will “bring strong winds, gale force gusts, a risk of thunder, and periods... Read more of this article

ISL Players To Tryout For U.S. Pro Team

A number of Lindo’s ISL players are heading overseas for tryouts with the MISL’s Baltimore Blast. Jason Lee, and Cecoy Robinson, the ISL’s two leading scorers, headline 14 players that will head to Baltimore this fall. GK Daniel Johnson, Defenders Kaiya Darrell and Logan Alexander, Midfielders Drewonde Bascome, Lonnie Bascome, Lozendro Symonds,... Read more of this article

Summer Sundays Postponed Due To Weather

The City of Hamilton today announced that due to the inclement weather expected to affect the island this afternoon [Aug.7], Summer Sundays in the Park, scheduled for 3:00pm in Victoria Park, has been postponed. For today, the Bermuda Weather Service says, “A shower or two could develop this afternoon along a stalled front before winds increase... Read more of this article

2011 ISL Soccer All-Star Gala Awards

The 2011 Lindo’s ISL Commissioner’s Gala was held last night [Aug.6] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. The event was hosted by David Bascome and featured the introductions of all Lindo’s ISL, MISL All Stars and Kappa All Stars, with key note speaker Mike Williams. The 2011 Lindo’s ISL award winners were announced including, MVP –... Read more of this article

Photos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory

Hundreds of St George’s supporters turned out this past Friday to celebrate their team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. The traditional post-Cup Match victory march saw team captain Oronde Bascome lead the procession from King’s Square to St George’s Cricket Club on horseback. Once they arrived at the Club, they were greeted... Read more of this article