Archive for December 27th, 2011
Photos: North Village vs St. David’s
In this afternoon’s [Dec.27] Friendship Semi-Final the North Village Rams walked away with a 3 – 2 win over St. David’s, booking their tickets to the Friendship Finals to be held on New Years Day. St. David’s took the lead in the 8th minute when James Pace scored, however Kieshen Bean equalized for the North Village Rams in the 24th minute... Read more of this article
Football Results: Shield/Friendship Games
X’Road’s and the North Village Rams booked their tickets to the Shield and Friendship Finals on New Years Day, after walking away with victories this afternoon [Dec.27] at the Wellington Oval. In the Shield Semi-Final at 12pm X’Road’s played Flanagan’s Onions, while the Friendship Semi-Final at 2pm saw North Village Rams take on St. David’s. X’Road’s... Read more of this article
Video/Results: Harness Pony Racing
In Harness Pony Racing action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street on Boxing Day [Dec.26], several races managed to get underway before the rain came. In the 1:04/4 and Faster A Class, Jason Lopes in the bike of Captain Progress clocked a time of 1:06/2 to finish ahead of CJ Whited and Black and Mild who recorded a time of 1:07/2. In the... Read more of this article
Gale Warning Issued For Tomorrow
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] issued a Gale Warning, valid from tomorrow afternoon to tomorrow night [Dec.27]. “Winds will continue to ease today as high pressure settles over the region from the west,” said the BWS. “The high quickly moves east and allows southerly winds to increase rapidly tonight. “Another strong cold... Read more of this article
Chewstick Marks Ninth Anniversary
An all-star line-up of Bermuda talent will be on hand at City Hall next month to help the Chewstick Foundation mark its ninth anniversary. The January 7 celebrations will begin with an opening reception in the City Hall Foyer with a showcase highlighting Chewstick’s bright, accomplished, dynamic and promising talents starting at 8 pm. “An eclectic... Read more of this article
Romney: Bermuda Tax Avoidance
Putative Republican Presidential front-runner Mitt Romney [pictured] used a shell company in Bermuda to help investors in his asset management company avoid paying US taxes, the “Los Angeles Times” reported earlier this month. Federal and state records show the former Massachusetts Governor gained no personal tax benefit from the legal... Read more of this article
Appeal For Missing Shih Tzu Puppy
[Updated - dog found] A Fairylands couple were left heartbroken over Christmas when their new Shih Tzu ran away and they are now appealing for Pembroke residents to keep an eye out for the missing pup. Bill and Marie Lusher had only recently lost their beloved Shih Tzu, Zimba, and were thrilled to have found a local breeder who provided them with their... Read more of this article
Video: Greenberg On Bermuda Culture
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg is recommending visitors dispense with the Bermuda guide books and instead take the history books along when they go exploring the island. Mr. Greenberg — who hosted his nationally syndicated radio travel show from the Fairmont Southampton when he was in Bermuda earlier this year — featured some of... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 Christmas In Bermuda
With the Christmas holidays coming to an end, take a look back at over 60 videos from over the Christmas holidays including; the CedarBridge School Christmas play, Premier’s Christmas Tree Lighting, St Georges Santa Parades, Carol singers, Live Nativity Scene, Governor’s Christmas message, Premier’s Christmas message, Opposition Leader’s... Read more of this article
Around The World On 1200CC’s
A former Bermuda financial services employee decided to invest his redundancy package in seeing the world — and has now driven his 1200 cc motorcycle through 83 countries on five continents. Canadian David Radford, 40, was working for a Bermuda finance company at the onset of the global recession in 2008. Accepting his firm’s redundancy... Read more of this article
Seadrill’s Equatorial Guinea Contract
Bermuda-based Seadrill has been issued a letter of award by Hess Equatorial Guinea, Inc. to enter into an eight well drilling contract offshore Equatorial Guinea for the semi-tender rig “West Esperanza.” The anticipated contract duration is a minimum of 18 months, with corresponding potential revenues of approximately $127 million plus... Read more of this article
