Archive for April 14th, 2011
Photo Slideshow: 2011 Annual Exhibition
The normally serene setting of the Botanical Gardens has given way to animals, performers, exhibits and much more as the 73rd Annual Exhibition started this morning [Apr.14]. This year there are over 3,700 people participating, with over 10,000 total entries for all the different exhibits. Today’s performances in the Lower Ring include the Paul Bunyan... Read more of this article
Young Progressives Food Security Suggestion
Local activist group Young Progressives have proposed a Food Security Program saying they believe it is important for Bermuda to have a “minimal sustainable agriculture and food provision policy to feed its people during time of crisis.” Their proposal includes hydroponic gardens, a special purpose herb garden, the development of a parish... Read more of this article
Carlisle Boss Urged To Keep Nahki Wells
Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott has been told he could be making a big mistake if he allows Bermudian striker Nahki Wells to leave the First Division English football team. The 19-year-old Bermuda international has yet to push through into the Carlisle side as he enters the final few weeks of the contract he signed in January. And the man who recommended... Read more of this article
Island’s Enchanting, Endangered Seahorses
It’s easy to understand why Bermuda’s endangered seahorses remain an enduring source of fascination: with a head like a horse, a snout like an aardvark a prehensile tail like a monkey and the ability to change colours like a chameleon, the seahorse is anything but ordinary. And perhaps what most distinguishes seahorses from the rest of... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Relegated to Third Division
[Updated with photos/videos] Following today’s [Apr.14] cricket game in which the National Team lost to the United Arab Emirates, Bermuda has been relegated to the Third Division. Final Score: United Arab Emirates 257/9 Bermuda 214 The game was a part of the ICC World Cricket League Division Two Tournament which is taking place in Dubai. Bermuda has... Read more of this article
Junior Netball Team Win Caribbean Division Title
The Bermuda National Youth Netball Team has repeated their victory from last year, winning their Division in the Caribbean Netball Association’s Jean Pierre Under-16 Tournament taking place in St Kitts. So far in the tournament, Bermuda is undefeated, having won all four games. They have one more match scheduled, however their four wins so far have... Read more of this article
US State Dept Report: Bermuda Human Rights
Earlier this month the US State Department released their ’2010 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,’ with the report on the United Kingdom also covering Bermuda The State Department said, “This report reflects the Department of State’s assessments and concerns with respect to the human rights situation around the world.... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Attends Shorex Forum
For the third time, the world’s leading Shorex Wealth Management Forum was held in Singapore to address the growing need of the Asian market for private banking, asset management and international tax planning solutions and services. Shorex, held on the 12 April at Suntec Singapore, offers a unique platform where professionals can network to... Read more of this article
