Archive for August, 2010
Football: Bermuda U17 Lose To Trinidad
Bermuda’s U17 youth world cup team lost their third and final game against host country Trinidad & Tobago 2-1 in the World Cup qualifier, played at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Trinidad & Tobago today (Aug 22). Trinidad took the initial lead, going into the half 2-nill. Bermudian Zeiko Lewis scored in the 46th minute of the second-half, to result... Read more of this article
Police Name Man Found On Friday: Shawn Fox
The Bermuda Police have officially named the gentleman found this past Friday August 20th in Southampton as Dennis Shawn Fox. Their full statement is below: Police can now confirm the death of 31 year old Dennis Shawn Fox of Southampton. Mr. Fox was found in a non-responsive state at around 4:30pm on Friday evening outside a residence on Riviera Crescent... Read more of this article
Jeneko Place Captures 5th In Singapore
16-year-old Cedarbridge student Jeneko Place has captured a 5th place finish in the finals of the 2010 Youth Olympics being held in Singapore. Running in Lane 7, the island`s top teenager sprinter finished in a time of 21.50. Jeneko ran .26 of a second faster than his qualifying time, and finished .28 of a second behind Gold Medalist Zhenye Xie from... Read more of this article
History: Gangs Back In The Day
[Written by Larry Burchall] Right now, with all the shootings, woundings, and killings, most people are saying that the current level of violence in Bermuda is unprecedented; and that gangs are a new thing. The first part is right. I’m not so sure about the second part. According to ‘old-timers’ Bermuda had gangs ‘back-in-the-day’. However,... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Day 1 ISL Netball
Yesterday afternoon (Aug 22) the ISL/Hope For Life Netball Tournament got underway at Bernard Park, and in early action the Union defeated Apex 8 – 4, while on Court Two the Royal and Knights battled to a 11 – 11 draw. The Storm then defeated the Kings 9 – 3, before the Titans defeated Apex 8 – 4. Arsenal edged the Storm 12 – 11 and the... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: 2010 Bermuda Bodybuilding Show
The Bermuda Bodybuilding Federation [BBF] held its 24th Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium yesterday [Aug 21]. Eighteen competitors took to the stage for the Pre-Judging Competition in the morning, before returning for the awards ceremony. Susan Rebello won the Womens bodybuilding, and Garvin Phillips won the male bodybuilding titles.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Caribbean U19 Rugby Cup
Hot on the heels of Bermuda winning the Caribbean Squash Championship, news comes from the Bahamas that the Bermuda U19 National Rugby Squad defeated Trinidad & Tobago in the finals to claim Bermuda’s first ever Caribbean U19 Championship Title. Bermuda were behind at halftime, as the two teams went into the break with Trinidad and Tobago leading... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank: Free Silver Piggy Banks
As part of an effort to help children learn the importance of saving, the Bank of Butterfield has been providing a complementary piggy bank to each child born at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital since May 2010. Whilst still in the hospital, new mothers are provided with a card that allows them to visit any Butterfield Banking Centre in Bermuda to... Read more of this article
Bermuda U13 Cricket Team Win In St Kitts
Playing in their opening match of the St. Kitts & Nevis U13 Invitational Cricket Competition, the Bermuda Under 13 team beat St Kitts by 4 wickets to claim their first victory today (Aug 21). Men of the Match were Akimbah Francis for St. Kitts and Delray Rawlins for Bermuda. Bermuda will play their second game of the tournament tomorrow, taking... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins 2010 Caribbean Squash Champs
The Bermuda Men’s Squash Team pulled off a major upset in the 2010 Caribbean Squash Championships (CASA) when they comprehensively defeated the OECS (Organization of Eastern Caribbean States) 4-1 in the Final, played this afternoon [Aug 21] in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The first player on court for Bermuda was 17 year old junior, #5 seed Chris... Read more of this article
New Digital Mammography Equipment Expected
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has temporarily closed its Mammography Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) to prepare for the new Digital Mammography equipment. The Mammography Department will open again in early October and will be providing a new, state-of-the-art digital service for patients requiring a Mammogram. “We are excited... Read more of this article
Gov Reminder On Cell Phone & Driving Ban
The Ministry of Tourism and Transport moved to clarify recent reports regarding the legislation on motorists’ use of mobile devices while driving. The public is reminded that the amendments to the Motor Car (Construction Equipment and Use) Regulations 1952, and the Auxiliary Bicycle Construction and Equipment in Use 1954, and the Traffic Offences... Read more of this article
