Archive for October 18th, 2011
Minister: Atlanta Ties A Plus For Island
The upmarket Atlanta community of Buckhead says its recent efforts to bolster business, tourism and cultural ties with Bermuda is the first step in an ambitious plan to create an entire “International District” within the wealthy enclave. And Bermuda’s Tourism and Business Development Minister agrees, saying the island could benefit from forging... Read more of this article
Hamilton SDA Church Hold Food Drive
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church announced they will be hosting a food drive at the church located on the corner of King and Church Street between October 18-22. The church hopes to bring a level of awareness to the community about the number of persons in our midst that are suffering and lack resources such as day-to-day food. A church spokesperson... Read more of this article
XVIth Pan American Games Update
The XVIth Pan American Games, continued for the Bermuda Athletes as Lisa Blackburn hit the Pool. Blackburn swam the Women’s 200 IM. Blackburn recorded a time earlier this summer clocking 2:25.56, however this morning she touched the line in a time of 2:31.87, that saw her finish 18th overall and 2 places outside the B Final. Ben Smith the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Mirrors November Residential Programme Deferred
The Ministry of Youth, Families and Sports announced that it has deferred the Six-day residential for 15 to 18 year old youths which was scheduled for November 2011. The Ministry said they are “considering its options in looking for a more cost-effective facility for the residential element of the Programme.” “The Mirrors Programme... Read more of this article
Boaters to Receive Mailed Fishing Survey
The Department of Environmental Protection would like to alert boat owners that they will soon be receiving a recreational fishing survey in the mail. A statement released by the Ministry said, “The recreational fishing survey aims to collect information on how often people fish, the types of fish they catch, and how much of it they catch. “It... Read more of this article
Photos: Saturday Corona League Action
On Saturday [Oct.15] Corona League football action continued at the BAA Field. The Flanagans Onions’ Phil Anderson scored twice and Jimmy Caplice scored the other as the Onions took on Valley. In reply, Ruffins Hill and Anthony Webb both scored for Valley. Final Score: Flanagan’s Onions 3 Valley 2 West End United defeated Robin Hood in the... Read more of this article
