Archive for November 6th, 2011
Photo Slideshow: 2011 Skateboarding Event
The inclement weather did not stop young skateboarders from coming out this afternoon [Nov.6] and showing off their skills on Front Street, with the area across from the HSBC Harbourview building filled with various ramps and rails for skateboard and stunt bike enthusiasts. View over 200 photos in the slideshow below, courtesy of John Manderson: Related... Read more of this article
Videos: High Winds Will Continue Lashing Island
[Updated with videos] Bermudians won’t get any relief from powerful winds hammering now the island until at least Tuesday, the Bermuda Weather Service reported this afternoon. Gale-force gusts — which forced the postponement of today’s scheduled start of the Bermuda World Rugby Classic and led to the cancellation of many community... Read more of this article
Video: Ja-Yon’s ‘Far Away’ Music Video
Aspiring teenage Bermuda rapper Jahroy Richards — who performs under the name Ja-Yon — isn’t afraid to try and fill some very big shoes, today [Nov.6] releasing a music video to accompany his cover version of the chart-topping “Far Away.” The original was an international hit earlier this year for superstar Tyga and... Read more of this article
St. Paul’s AME Remembrance Sunday Service
During their regular Sunday morning service today [Nov.6], St Paul’s AME congregation held a special service of dedication. The particular dedication and blessing was of two flags, one remembering the Bermuda Militia Artillery [1897 -1965], and the other the Bermuda Militia Infantry [1942-1946]. Both units consisted of black Bermudians who, until... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda’s Gombey Costume A TV Hit
[Updated] Although she was not among the Miss World competition’s finalists, Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge captured the attention of a world-wide TV audience this afternoon dressed in a Gombey-inspired costume as all 113 contestants demonstrated their countries’ traditional dances. She received extensive television coverage for her colourful... Read more of this article
OBA: Government’s ‘Lack of Accountability’
One Bermuda Alliance MPs Bob Richards and Trevor Moniz have spoken about what they say is a lack of accountability in Government, with breaches of these rules appeared to not have have any consequences. Mr. Richards said, “There are rules set up that goverrn the civil servants and their actions. The problem here is that breaches of these rules... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 Premier’s Fashion Design Expo
“Catwalk” was the name of the event. And the glitz and glamour of the catwalk was certainly in evidence at the Bacardi Building last night [Nov. 5] when the Premier’s Fashion Designer Expo showcased the creations of more than a dozen Bermudian artists and designers. Designs were displayed in the Bacardi Building’s entrance area... Read more of this article
New Teddy Tucker Book’s A ‘Treasure’ Trove!
Diver Teddy Tucker is renowned around the world for his treasure-hunting adventures while Bermudians have long considered him a national treasure. As “Jaws” author Peter Benchley once said, Teddy Tucker’s legendary undersea exploits helped bring Bermuda to the attention of the world — and helped to bring the world to Bermuda. Now... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic Venue Battered By Winds
Bermuda’s World Rugby Classic organisers postponed today’s [Nov.6] scheduled first round matches as they contend with wind-damage to their National Sports Centre facilities caused by the gale-force gusts battering the island. The annual event was due to get underway this afternoon but a statement posted at their the website said: “High... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Kenneth Amis Seizes The Brass Ring
Bermuda’s Kenneth Amis is more than just a tuba player –- he’s a composer, conductor, published author and performs professionally with the Empire Brass, one of the preeminent brass chamber groups in the world. Last week he was conducting the Boston Conservatory Brass Ensemble at that city’s Fenway Centre as it played Bach’s “Contrapunctus... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic Games Are Postponed
Bermuda’s World Rugby Classic will not be playing its first round matches today [Nov. 6] because of weather conditions. A revised schedule will be announced at a later date. The 24th installment of the annual rugby classic had been scheduled to begin today with New Zealand playing the. United States and the Classic Lions taking on Italy at the... Read more of this article
Aquarium Lecture On Bermuda Folk Remedies
The use of traditional medicines and folk remedies in Bermuda dates back four centuries to the time the earliest settlers came ashore here and local herbs and plants are still being incorporated into homeopathic medicines. The Bermuda Folk & Phyto Medicine Society is presenting an introduction to Bermudian Folk Remedies by Dr. Kuni Frith-Black on... Read more of this article
