Archive for May, 2011
Tyrone Smith Finishes 3rd in Dakar
Bermuda National Record holder Tyrone Smith finished third at the IAAF World Challenge meeting in the Senegalese capital of Dakar. Mr Smith’s best leap of 7.79m came on his second attempt. After the first round he was in second place with a leap of 7.58m behind Yahya Berrabah of Morocco who leaped 7.88. He remained in second place after his second... Read more of this article
Videos: ‘Mothers Against Senseless Killings’
The “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” event was held yesterday [May 28] at the Smith’s Parish Community Field in Devil’s Hole. The event featured musical performances by a visiting Texan Christian group, prayer, a fun castle for children, an impromptu football game, refreshments as well as speeches critical of homosexuality. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Atlanta Cheerleaders Swimsuit Shoot
The Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders swimsuit calendar photo shoot wrapped up its third day on Saturday [May 28] with plenty of beautiful shots taken against picturesque Bermuda backdrops — once the weather began to cooperate . The swimsuit calendar shoot will finish up today when 39 of the American football team’s 40 cheerleaders will... Read more of this article
La Serena Spa Honored By Condé Nast
For the second consecutive year, La Serena Spa at The Reefs has been named the “best in Bermuda” by Condé Nast Traveler and its readers. The prestigious travel magazine just released its 2011 list of the Top 250 Spas in the world. The Reefs was the #8 resort spa in the Caribbean and Atlantic region. With a score of 92.4, The Reefs is the top-rated... Read more of this article
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault
[Updated] Police were seen searching the rocks in the Watch Hill Park area this morning [May 28] after what we unofficially understand was some form of assault on a female. Police officers, including an officer believed to be from the forensic unit, were seen climbing over the rocks of Watch Hill Park, as well as photographing certain parts of the... Read more of this article
‘Homophobia Last Acceptable Discrimination’
On Wednesday May 25, around 100 people turned up to a rally held at City Hall, aimed at encouraging officials to extend legal safeguards found in Bermuda’s Human Rights Act to all persons regardless of sexual orientation. The event was launched by Krystl Assan [pictured] who says she encountered discrimination at a local guest house, and allegation... Read more of this article
Colbert’s Report: Happy To Be In Bermuda
A tired but cheerful Stephen Colbert was glad to be back on dry land this morning [May 28] after almost windless conditions virtually becalmed the Charleston Bermuda fleet and dragged the conclusion of the biennial race out by several days. Mr. Colbert arrived at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club aboard “Spirit of Juno” earlier this morning... Read more of this article
Photos: Charleston to Bermuda Sailboats Arrive
Both ‘Juno’ and ‘Spirit of Minerva’ sailed into the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton this morning [May 28], after the low wind conditions slowed down the Charleston Bermuda fleet and dragged the conclusion of the biennial race out by several days. Last night ‘Tucana’ crossed the finish line just east of St. Georges... Read more of this article
Police Car Crashes In St David’s
[Updated] At approximately 9:00am this morning [May 28] a Police car crashed while traveling along St David’s main road. The car was traveling in a westerly direction out of St David’s, and ended up crashed a few feet away from the water. We unofficially understand that the occupant[s] were not injured, and will update with official information... Read more of this article
‘Tucana’ Wins Charleston Bermuda Race
The outcome of the 777-mile Charleston Bermuda contest came right down to the wire — but in the end self-proclaimed “world’s greatest sailor” Stephen Colbert had to settle for second place. Yesterday evening [May 27] “Tucana” crossed the finish line just east of St. Georges Channel at 8:46:12 p.m. Bermuda time,... Read more of this article
‘Busy’ Hurricane Season Begins On June 1
Meteorologists are predicting the 2011 hurricane season will be a busy one, forecasting as many as 16 named storms in the Atlantic. Nine of those storms are expected to turn into hurricanes — five of them major. The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season was described as “hyperactive” by scientists, the most active since 2005.... Read more of this article
Platinum Financial Strength Rating Affirmed
A.M. Best Co. today [May 27] affirmed the financial strength rating of A [Excellent] and issuer credit ratings [ICR] of “a” of Platinum Underwriters Bermuda, Ltd. and its strategic affiliate Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance, Inc. The international ratings agency also has affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. and... Read more of this article
