Archive for May 13th, 2012

Photos: Day #1 International Snooker Tournament

The International Snooker League Tournament got underway yesterday [May 12] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, with a full slate of matches played on Day One. In early action Stephen Bremar and Herb Lehmann finished 1-1, Maurice Hawkins defeated Keith Smith 2-0, Jamie Brunn defeated Timmy Sousa 2-0 and Stewart Greenslade and Ahmed El Sayid ended... Read more of this article

Photos #2: 2012 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres

The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] was held this afternoon [May 13], with a procession through Hamilton to celebrate the centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores. The procession started from St Theresa’s Cathedral and made its way to Dundonald Street where participants walked on a... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

[Updated with additional photos] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 13] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a... Read more of this article

Firefighters Respond To Car Fire

At approximately 12.10pm this afternoon [May 13] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of a car fire in the Woodbourne Avenue area. Two vehicles attended and extinguished the fire, with both vehicles leaving the scene at approximately 12.30pm. We unofficially understand the fire started after the driver started the car, and... Read more of this article

Soldier’s Marriage Proposal On Regiment Return

Yesterday [May 12] family and friends gathered at the airport to welcome home the Bermuda Regiment from their training exercise in Jamaica, and one soldier’s girlfriend got an extra special surprise. A fake scenario was set up which involved a section leader addressing the group pretending to award a soldier for most improved during the trip. Bermuda... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Wildcats vs Budgies Hockey

The Wildcats and the Budgies met up yesterday [May 12], with the Wildcats winning 5 – 4. The Budgies went in front in the 3rd minute when Latonia Fray scored from a Penalty Corner. The Wildcats equalized four minutes later when Karen Campbell scored a Field Goal, Ryce Trott put the Wildcats in the lead in the 17th minute, in the 22nd minute Carmen... Read more of this article

Video/Results: Netball Junior League All-Starz

The Bermuda Netball Association held their Junior League All-Starz event at the Bernard Park yesterday [May 12]. In the Under 14 match the Orange Team coached by Kimale Evans defeated the Royal Blue Team coached by Erika Russell 15 – 12. The Baby Blue Team coached by Gina Benjamin won the Under 16 match 18 – 15 over the Purple Team coached by Jeananne... Read more of this article

Video: Day #1 International Snooker Tournament

Police Discourage Circulation Of Child Abuse Video

Noting that there is no way to control the distribution of information, police have “discouraged the dissemination” of an overseas video which shows a child being abused by an adult. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a video being circulated locally via BlackBerry and social media. The footage is believed... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Qualifies For 2012 Olympics

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after placing sixth in the ITU San Diego Triathlon. This will mark the second time Duffy has made an Olympics appearance, as she represented the island at the 2008 Olympics held in China. Duffy came out of the water six seconds behind the eventually winner Helen Jenkins with a time... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Regiment Soldiers Return Home

Yesterday [May 12] the Bermuda Regiment returned home from their training exercise in Jamaica, and family and friends gathered at L.F. Wade Airport to welcome them. The troops have endured rain, heat, mud, mosquitoes, blisters, fatigue, and all the other pleasantries that have been part of Exercise Rum Runner 2012. A Regiment spokesperson said, “To... Read more of this article