Archive for October 30th, 2011
Football: Rangers, NVCC, Dandy Town Win
Three Premier Division football games took place across Bermuda today [Oct.30], with Southampton Rangers, North Village Rams, and the Dandy Town Hornets all picking up wins. Southampton Rangers 4 – Somerset Trojans 3 At the Southampton Oval, Ijahmon Mallory gave the Southampton Rangers the lead in the 14th minute, Jonathan Bean equalized for the... Read more of this article
Two Arrests: Murder Of Malcolm Outerbridge
The Bermuda Police have confirmed the identity of Friday’s murder victim as 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge, and said that two people have been arrested in connection with his murder. Around 12:40pm on Friday [Oct.28], police and paramedics responded to an assault in the Railway Trail, Bulkhead Drive, Warwick area. When officers and EMTs arrived... Read more of this article
Carnival Cancels Cruise Calls In 2012
The Ministry of Transport confirmed that Carnival Cruise Lines has cancelled 11 of the 12 previously approved cruise calls for 2012. Minister of Transport Terry Lister said: “We were surprised to only learn of the cancellations on Wednesday. This has put us in a unfortunate position for next year, because it will be difficult to find suitable replacement... Read more of this article
Video: Premier’s Speech At PLP Banquet
[Updated] The PLP hosted their 44th Annual Conference Banquet last night [Oct.29] at the Fairmont Southampton, and Premier Paula Cox told those in attendance that after a year in office it’s “time to … shake it up a bit.” Pointing out it was the first anniversary of her election as Party Leader and Premier, Ms Cox said: ”As... Read more of this article
Three Bermuda Standouts At Training Camp
During the week of October 17, 2011, select Island Soccer League [ISL] standouts were invited to the US to try out for the Major Indoor Soccer League. A total of 14 players were selected with six players actually making the trip. The tryouts consisted of five consecutive days of training with players from across the globe. Making the trip from Bermuda... Read more of this article
Hi-Tech Wizard Publishes Fantasy Novel
In Shakespeare’s “Sea Venture”-inspired fantasy “The Tempest”, one of the characters remarks “Now I will believe that there are unicorns…” after coming ashore on an enchanted island modelled after Bermuda. And you’ll have much the same reaction after reading Bermudian author McCal Roberts’... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda Impresses In UK Qualifier
Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge has started off the Miss World competition in tremendous form — making the top 36 in the event’s “Beach Beauty” qualifier. The East End native made the qualifying cut at the London-based pageant out of the the 120-plus beauty queens taking part in the global competition. Joining Miss Bermuda in the... Read more of this article
Chewstick Promises A Halloween Thriller
The Chewstick Foundation is promising a thriller of an event this evening [Oct. 30] when it stages the Halloween edition of its regular Open-Mic Jam Session. Taking place at Chewstick’s Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe on Elliott Street, the musical and cultural organisation is inviting all Bermuda rappers, singers, poets and artists to participate.... Read more of this article
Performing Arts Project Wants Your Input
The Performing Arts Centre Project extended an invitation to members of the public to participate in an event next month featuring a unique development process called World Café. The project’s Community Conversation will be held on Saturday, November 12 at The Berkeley Institute from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The World Café process will be used to engage... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 PLP Annual Banquet
The Progressive Labour Party hosted their 44th Annual Conference Banquet last night [Oct.29] at the Fairmont Southampton and hundreds turned out for the glittering gala dinner. Premier Paula Cox and Cabinet Ministers were in attendance along with Parliamentary backbenchers, PLP executives and branch delegates, party supporters and representatives of... Read more of this article
Upcoming: 2011 Fire Safety Awareness Week
Every year, the Ministry of National Security, in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association, sister Fire Departments across the United States and the United Kingdom participate in an initiative to educate the community on fire safety. This year Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is recognizing it’s Fire Safety Awareness Week from Monday,... Read more of this article
50 Couples Flying In For Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual Pompano Couple’s Golf Classic 2011 Tournament is all set to start next week with a record total of 50 couples flying in to participate in the classic. All of the couples will be staying at the Pompano Beach Resort. 41 of the couples are from various parts of the United States, while 6 are from Canada, and the rest from the United... Read more of this article
