Archive for May 24th, 2011
Photos: Miss Bermuda Contestants In Parade
[Updated] Along with Little Miss Paradise, Glamorous Granny, Miss Big & Beautiful, the contestants in the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant were in today’s Bermuda Day Parade. Miss Selita Crockwell, representing Warwick North, and Miss Davika Hill, representing Warwick East: Miss Davina Cannonier, representing Devonshire East and Miss Kalvilicia... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2011 Bermuda Day Floats
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Day parade got underway at Bernard Park at 1:30 p.m. today [May 24], moving along Dutton Avenue on to Marsh Folly Road. You can watch a live webcast of the parade here. Almost 50 floats, dance trucks and musical troupes including the Gombeys and dance majorettes are taking part in this year’s festivities. Some... Read more of this article
Videos: Estwanik & Breary Win Marathon Derby
Chris Estwanik [pictured] won his fourth consecutive Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby this morning [May 24] in 1:08.26, while Deon Breary claimed her first ever women’s title. Jeremiah Steede and Quasshie Douglas won the Male and Female Junior Titles. Lamont Marshall was in second place in 1:12:49, while Sean Trott finished third in 1:12:53, after... Read more of this article
Glasford & Mitchell Win Packwood Cycle Race
[Updated with full results & video] Darren Glasford won the 2011 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race this morning [May 24], while Damian Sharp finished in second place and Wayne Scott came in third in the male adult race. Nicole Mitchell won the Women’s section, with Karen Bordage coming in second. Dominique Mayho was the junior male winner,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Cycling Race & Marathon Derby
More than 70 of the island’s top cyclists gathered in Somerset this morning [May 24] for the annual Bermuda Day Sinclair Packwood race [1962-1998]. Mr. Packwood was, for many years, one of our top riders, winning several events and representing Bermuda in multiples competitions abroad. The race followed the same route as the marathon does; from... Read more of this article
East End Primary Heritage Day Celebrations
East End Primary School started celebrating Heritage Day yesterday [May 23] with a day filled with learning and excitement. The day started with each class sharing a story about Bermuda Heritage. Presentations were made in the assembly hall which was decorated with works of art displaying students’ perceptions on what Heritage Day means to them.... Read more of this article
What Other Countries Celebrate May 24th?
A handful of other nations around the world also have holidays today [May 24], celebrating things ranging from independence, a sovereign’s birthday, with the European nations having holidays stemming from Saints Cyril and Methodius Day. Eritrea On May 24 1991, the African nation of Eritrea became a self-governing sovereign nation, and every... Read more of this article
May 24th Half Marathon Derby Entrants
Arguably the most popular road racing event of the year, the 2011 Bermuda Day Half Marathon is about to kick off this morning [May 24]. As always, hundreds of locals have entered the race, which initially began on in 1909 with a mere 25 participants. Defending champion Chris Estwanik is expected to battle hard to retain the title, while the female defending... Read more of this article
