Archive for December, 2010
Photos: Somerset Trojans vs PHC Zebras
Yesterday [Dec 26] Somerset Trojans beat PHC Zebras 4-3, in the Premier Development League [PDL] match at the BAA field. Jahi Simmons gave the Somerset Trojans the lead in the 8th minute, Tre Ming equalized for the PHC Zebras in the 22nd minute when he converted from the penalty spot. Three minutes later Mr Simmons scored from the penalty spot to... Read more of this article
Comedy Gets Lost In Bermuda Triangle
Humour disappears without a trace in the Bermuda Triangle in comedian Jack Black’s big-budget movie reimagining of Jonathan Swift’s classic “Gulliver’s Travels”. The much-hyped Christmas release — in which aspiring travel writer Gulliver is sent on assignment to Bermuda and ends up on the island of Lilliput... Read more of this article
Police: “Relatively Uneventful Holiday”
This morning [Dec 27] the Bermuda Police reported the very welcome news that it has been a “relatively uneventful holiday,” and said they “would like to thank the public for their assistance over the Christmas period thus far.” Although the weekend saw no reported firearm incidents nor serious road traffic collisions, the holiday... Read more of this article
UK Museum Stages Mary Prince Drama
The Museum of London is launching a one-hour dramatic reenactment of the life of Bermuda slave Mary Prince for visiting school children. An actor will be portraying the Bermudian woman whose 1831 memoir helped to galvanise the abolitionist movement and end the institution of chattel slavery in in British territories two years later in a production... Read more of this article
Third Day of Flight Cancellations
A severe winter storm on the US East Coast continues to impact travel plans, with thousands of flights cancelled across the US East Coast. Following cancellations of Bermuda flights for the last two days, at least three additional flights are cancelled today [Dec 27]. Flight data shows that today’s American Airlines flight between Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Business Robbed on Christmas Eve
Police report that “At 10:17pm on Friday December 24th a victim reported that a man wielding what appeared to be a bladed article entered a business on St Johns Rd Pembroke, and made demands of money. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of money, however no one was injured. Inquires into this incident are underway.” In addition,... Read more of this article
Sudden Death of 61-Yr-Old Man
The Police have reported a sudden death on Boxing Day, with a Police spokesman saying officers “Responded to a report of a sudden death, on Devon Point Lane Devonshire at 9:31pm last evening.” “Upon officers arrival they came upon the lifeless body of a 61 year old Devonshire man. No further information will be given until the next... Read more of this article
Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Racing
The 2010/11 Bermuda Motocross Season got underway yesterday [Dec 26] at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Keon Glasford won the Pee Wee Class, while Logan Jones won the 50cc Class. – Zendai Ingham-Fubler won the 65cc 7 – 9 Class, while Zamir Darrell won the 65cc 9 – 11 Class. The 85cc 9 – 11 Class was won by Shaddai Williams while Preston... Read more of this article
2010 Holiday Season Waste Management
See below for the operational days of waste management facilities and residential waste collection services during the holiday season: Residential Waste Collection WEST: December 28, 30; January 4, 6; EAST: December 29, 31 January 5, 7 There will be no residential waste collections on Monday, December 27. Recycling Collections Recycling collections... Read more of this article
BASA’s Top Ten Swims of the Year
Ben Smith, Aquatics Manager, National Swim Coach announced the BASA’s Top Ten Swims of 2009/2010: Kiera.Aitken won multiple medals at the CISC Championships in Cuba this year. Kiera brought home four gold medals in the following events: 100 Backstroke, 50 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle and 200 Backstroke. She continued her streak winning a silver... Read more of this article
Boxing Day Harness Pony Races
Harness Pony Racing got underway today [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with stake races the order of the day. In the first 2 Year Old Stake race Nick DeCosta & Mercedes Spence won, and in the other 2 Year Old Stake race Mr DeCosta & Iron Mike finishing first. In the 3 Year Old 1st Stake Race EJ Carreiro & Colonel’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s U/20 Team for Tomorrow’s Match
The Bermuda Football Association has annnounced the U/20 Bermuda team who will play tomorrow [Dec 27] against the Long Island Rough Riders of the United Soccer League. The American team is visiting the island our shores to play three matches; one against defending league champions Dandy Town Hornets and two against our U20 World Cup qualifying team.... Read more of this article
