Archive for October 7th, 2010

15th Named Storm Of The Season: Otto

Although currently still sub-tropical, as opposed to tropical, the fifteenth storm of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season formed yesterday. As of this morning [Oct 7] Sub Tropical Storm Otto is 635 miles south south-west of Bermuda, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The NHC says that Otto could become a hurricane within 48 hours. Otto is... Read more of this article

78-Yr-Old Oldest In Commonwealth Games

While our tiny island of Bermuda may not sweep many records against the huge nations our athletes face, we have managed to capture one very endearing one; fielding the oldest athlete to compete in the Commonwealth Games. 78-year-old Nelson Simons is competing in shooting, and is the oldest of all the 7,000 plus athletes in Delhi, India. A true veteran... Read more of this article

Bowlers off to World Champs in France

Two of the island’s top bowlers will be flying the flag for Bermuda at the 46th Bowling QUIBICA/AMF World Cup in Bowling de Provence in Toulon, France, from October 15th – 24th, in which over 80 countries will be represented. This tournament is held annually around the world, with 1 woman and 1 man represented from each country. Bermuda will... Read more of this article

Bermuda Chamber Choir Performs in New York

Last weekend the Bermuda Chamber Choir was privileged to be invited to sing in New York’s Anglican Cathedral (reputedly the largest in the world). Several thousand people were there to enjoy the extraordinary music of ‘Missa Gaia’ (Earth Mass) – which includes a blessing of animals. A 300-strong choir was accompanied by jazz musicians, including... Read more of this article