Archive for November, 2010
Bermuda-Based Superspy Back In Action
Bermuda-based superspy Alex Hawke is dragged out of self-imposed retirement — and a deep depression — by Prince Charles and goes back into the field again in the new espionage bestseller “Warlord” from longtime local visitor Ted Bell. Mr. Bell, a retired Madison Avenue advertising executive who has been vacationing in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 BIOS Marine Science Day
Hundreds of locals converged upon the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] Ferry reach campus as they held their annual Marine Science Day this past Saturday [Nov 20]. Activities were on offer that sparked the imaginations of visitors of all ages; wacky science [see videos here], mini research cruises, puppet show, BIOS’s remotely operated mini... Read more of this article
Video: Marine Technician Explains BIOS Equipment
During their Marine Science Day held on November 20, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] marine technician Matt Wilkinson briefly explained what he called the “most important” piece of equipment as far as data collection aboard BIOS’s multimillion-dollar research ship the HSBC Atlantic Explorer. The machine is lowered into... Read more of this article
Photos: Men’s Rugby Mariners Spirit Day
The Mariners Spirit Day at Somersfield Academy yesterday [Nov 20] and saw the Mariners First and Second teams took on a pick of The Rest. The Mariners Men’s Seconds went down 17 – 7 to the The Rest Men’s Seconds, and then the Mariners Men’s First went down 17 – 15 to the The Rest Men’s First. You can view videos here, and photos of the ladies... Read more of this article
Energy XXI to Buy Oil Assets for $1 Billion
Energy XXI (Bermuda) Ltd. today [Nov 21] announced it will acquire certain shallow-water Gulf of Mexico shelf oil and natural gas interests from affiliates of ExxonMobil for $1.01 billion. The assets are currently producing approximately 20,000 net BOE per day (BOE/d), about 53% of which is oil. Offshore leases included in the purchase total 130,853... Read more of this article
Chris & Ashley Estwanik Win 2010 Bacardi 8K
Bermuda’s top running couple Chris and Ashley Estwanik chalked up yet another joint victory winning the Bacardi 8K Road Race this morning [Nov 21]. The reigning May 24th champs are regulars on the racing circuit, and consistently turn in top class performances. The race began at the Bacardi World Headquarters building, turned onto Pitt’s... Read more of this article
Former Bermuda Cricket Coach Heading to Jamaica
Bermuda’s former National Cricket Coach Gus Logie will become the new Jamaica coach on December 1. The Jamaica Observer newspaper reported that he will replace Junior Bennett in the position, with the Jamaica Gleaner saying he is signed to a 4 month contract. Mr Logie, 50, is a former West Indies and Trinidad and Tobago cricketer and is currently... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Fatal Traffic Accident
The Bermuda Police have issued a new appeal for witnesses to a collision that killed a pedestrian 7 months ago. 41-year-old Andre Hendrickson died after being struck by a car while he was walking along North Shore Road early one April morning. His identity remained a mystery for approximately 48 hours after his death. Mr Hendrickson was a keen sportsman... Read more of this article
Minister: Review Workmen’s Compensation Act
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson met with the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) and Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) this week to discuss industrial relations between unions, employers and the Government. Minister Wilson said it is important to forge a close working relationship with the Island’s unions to ensure all labour related... Read more of this article
Interview: World Champion James Stout
During an interview after his match last night [Nov 20], which saw him successfully defend his World Championship Rackets Title, Bermudian James Stout said, “It was strange I felt more nervous going into the second leg with a four nil lead than I did 2 years ago against Harry Foster (the then World Champion) when I led 4-1 at that stage. I thought... Read more of this article
Photos: Women’s Rugby Mariners Spirit Day
The Mariners Spirit Day held yesterday [Nov 20] saw the Mariners Rugby Ladies First and Second teams take on a ‘Pick of The Rest’ Ladies. The Mariners Women’s Seconds defeated the The Rest Women’s Seconds 3 – 2, and the Mariners Women’s First went down 1 – 0 to the The Rest Women’s First. You can view a videos of the mens and... Read more of this article
Photos: Kids Tokio Mountain Bike Race
The Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series commenced yesterday afternoon [Nov 20] at the Arboretum. Younger groups had a small circular course while the elder groups trekked a further course covering parts of the Arboretum. The next in the seven race Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series will be held at 4pm next Saturday [Nov 27] at the Arboretum. You can view... Read more of this article
