Archive for November 10th, 2011

Storm Weakens As It Nears Bermuda

[Updated, 7.15 a.m., Nov. 11] Sean weakened a little this morning as tropical storm conditions spread over Bermuda. Located approximately 95 miles west northwest of Bermuda at 7 a.m., maximum sustained winds had decreased to 60 mph with higher gusts. “Tropical Storm Sean moves by to our near north early this morning, and brings further gales and... Read more of this article

Video: 92-Yr-Old Golfer Visits Bermuda

[Updated] One of America’s most renowned amateur golfers and a highly-decorated Second World War veteran, 92-year-old Harreld Kirkpatrick has been travelling to Bermuda for decades and is currently on the island for the Mid Ocean Golf Club’s Men’s Invitational Tournament. Saying he “loves Bermuda”, Kentucky native Mr.... Read more of this article

Squash Challenge Draws International Crowd

The Department of Tourism sponsored Bermuda Squash Challenge has attracted a strong field of competitors from New York, New England, Boston, Toronto and of course Bermuda. 64 players will play off over 3 days of intense competition at the BSRA courts in Devonshire from Nov 10-12th. BSRA Director of Squash Patrick Foster said “It’s a fantastic... Read more of this article

Teenagers Charged With Robbery

Yesterday morning [Nov.9] in Magistrates Court two 16-year-old students were charged with robbery. Electing to be tried in Magistrates Court as opposed to a trial in Supreme Court, each of the two teenagers entered a plea of not guilty to Senior Magistrate Archie Warner. The allegation was that in Devonshire, on the afternoon of Sunday 6th November... Read more of this article

‘Molotov Cocktail’ Incident At The Reefs Dorms

[Updated] The Police are investigating an incident at The Reefs staff dormitories in Southampton involving a Molotov cocktail early yesterday morning [Nov.9]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30am on Wednesday, November 9th police responded to a report of an incident at a Southampton guest property.” “On arrival officers found... Read more of this article

Winds Cause AA Flights To Depart Tonight

[Updated] Bermuda Airport Operations has said although scheduled American flights from Miami and New York’s JFK will arrive this evening as per normal — 7:45pm and 8:25pm respectively — both aircraft will depart tonight rather than tomorrow [Nov.11] to avoid the possibility of tropical storm-force winds. Each American Airlines flight... Read more of this article

Photos: Jennifer Rodrigues Jewellery Designs

Jennifer Rodrigues was at My-Sereni-Tea yesterday [Nov.9], showing off her beautiful hand-made designs. Ranging from glass and beads, to gold and silver, through to custom capsules filled with Bermuda sand and intricate gold adornments, her designs are unique and special. She has been hand making jewelry for over 20 years as a way of both relaxing... Read more of this article

Three Bermudians Arrested In UK

On November 5th three Bermudians – two females and one male – were arrested at London’s Gatwick Airport after flying in from Barbados and allegedly being found in possession of what is believed to be a controlled drug. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of three Bermudian Nationals... Read more of this article

Video: Bento Releases ‘Slippin’ Away’

The title of his latest single notwithstanding, Bermuda’s Matthew Bento — better known as Bento — is doing anything but “Slippin’ Away.” The young performer is busier than ever and has just released an official video for his new song directed by Asha Ludwig. The award-winning singer/songwriter and producer who hails... Read more of this article

Photography Lifetime Achievement Award

AFL, in partnership with Bermuda Professional Photographic Association (BPPA), announces the launch of the AFL Prism Award, the first-ever lifetime achievement award for Bermuda-based professional photographers. The announcement of the first winner and the inaugural presentation of the Award will be made at a special ceremony to be held on November... Read more of this article

Remembrance Day Parade Tomorrow

[Updated] The Remembrance Day Parade to commemorate those who fell in the two World Wars is scheduled for 11a.m. tomorrow [Nov.11]. Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Premier Paula Cox will be among the dignitaries who will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph on Front Street, Hamilton and also at the War Memorial on the Cabinet Office grounds. Wreaths will also... Read more of this article