Archive for March 7th, 2011

Photos: Best of the Best Swim Meet

[Updated] This past Saturday [Mar.5] the Best of the Best Series Swim Meet was held at the BASA Pool at Saltus. Swimmers from the island’s various swim teams took to the pool for the first of three ‘Best of the Best’ series races. Individual race winners included Liam Peniston, Tyler Smith, Michelle Caza, Tyler Dickinson, Holly Bruton,... Read more of this article

Tiger Sharks: From Predators To Victims

Tiger sharks are often classed as one of the most dangerous sharks in the ocean, sleek killing machines second only to the Great White in terms of predatory reputation. But that label is considered undeserved by members of the Bermuda Shark Project, who since 2005 have sought to de-mystify – and de-stigmatise – the elegant animal which... Read more of this article

“Animal Farm” Message Timeless & Timely

Current world events underscore the timeless message of the Bermuda’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society forthcoming production of the barnyard allegory “Animal Farm”, says the musical’s director. Author George Orwell sub-titled his 1945 classic ”Animal Farm” a “fairy story” — and in many ways it... Read more of this article

Police Statement on Runner & Bike Collision

At the end of yesterday’s [Mar.6] Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race, top runner Lamont Marshall collided with a Police bike, however went on to win the race, finishing the course in 32.21. A Police spokesman said, “Around 9:45am on Sunday, a 26 year old Devonshire man running in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K road race collided with a... Read more of this article

Enstar Earnings Jump By Almost $40 Million

The Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the US Security & Exchanges Commission earlier today [Mar. 7], reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2010. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $174.1 million — or $12.66 per fully diluted share — for the year... Read more of this article

Podcast: ‘Blinding Heights’ Indie Rock

Episode #14 of the “The Blinding Heights’ podcast hosted by Bermuda resident Will Black is now available to listen online, or for free download here. The indie rock podcast was launched in October 2010 by musician Will Black, who has been performing at the Hog Penny Pub in Hamilton for the past 5 years. The week’s [Mar.5] podcast features... Read more of this article

Results, Photos & Video: Junior Equestrian

This past weekend [Mar.5], the Bermuda Equestrian Federation held a Junior Extravaganza Show at the Hinson Stables. Samantha Stempel was declared the Champion rider with 38 points, while Arden Vickers was the Reserve Champion with 31 points. Arden Vickers riding Nikolavita won the first event of the day the Open Hunter Over X Rails. Samantha Stempel... Read more of this article