Archive for December 13th, 2010
Writer’s Mysterious Bermuda Assignment
A leading British ghost writer found life was imitating fiction when he was abruptly invited to Bermuda last year on a mysterious assignment. Andrew Crofts, the author of more than 80 books and the model for the title character in the political thriller “The Ghost” and director Roman Polanski’s subsequent movie version “The... Read more of this article
Olympic Sailor Jordy Walker Dies
Following a battle with cancer, Olympic sailor and International IOD Sailing Class President B.W. “Jordy” Walker died at age 71. Born on May 7, 1939, he went on to become an instrumental figure in Bermuda sailing – both on and off the water. He competed in the in Mixed Three Person Keelboat at the 1972 Summer Olympics, placing 15th. He also... Read more of this article
Ministry Asks: No Alcoholic Gifts on Route
The Ministry of Public Works has asked members of the public to “use consideration if leaving a Christmas gift for their waste collection handlers.” A Ministry spokesperson “thanked the public for showing their appreciation by leaving gifts for waste collection handlers for the holiday season, but asked that alcoholic beverages not... Read more of this article
Swimming Winter Age Group Champs Report
From Friday December 3rd to Sunday December 5th, young swimmers from the Dolphin, Sharks, and Harbour Swim Clubs braved the cold weather, high winds and rain to participate in the Mailboxes Unlimited Winter Age Group Championships. Ben Smith, Aquatics Manager, National Swim Coach and Sharks swim Coach, stated, “The Winter age groups were a huge success... Read more of this article
No Presidential Run Says Bloomberg
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who owns a home in Tucker’s Town, has denied he will launch a White House bid, saying yesterday [Dec 12] there is “no way, no how” he would ever run. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press he said “I’m not looking at the possibility of running,” going on to say that “I want... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Eagles vs St. David’s Warriors
After a moment of silence out of respect for former Somerset player Kirk Simons, action got underway at St. David’s Cricket Club Field with the St. David’s Warriors taking on Somerset Eagles. Somerset’s Troy Tucker gave the Eagles the lead, however Donte Albouy equalized for St. David’s before the half time break. Landro Minors scored again... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid to Crash Victim Kirk Simons
The daughter of Kirk Simons, who tragically lost his life in a road accident this weekend, paid tribute to her dad saying “No matter what I’ve always known he was just a phone call away.” Her mother Tamika Penn said “It breaks my heart that he will not be there or at any other achievement Tiana has in her future. I’m saddened... Read more of this article
Ride the Wave CD Raises $40,000 for Charity
$40,000 was donated to the Coalition for the Protection of Children (CPC), which will go directly toward the CPC’s “Breakfast for Every Child” programme. The monies raised derived from Ride the Wave Vol. I, a charitable CD comprised of 20 local artists, including world renowned Collie Buddz, Heather Nova and Troy Anthony, to name a few. The CD... Read more of this article
