Archive for June, 2011
Bermuda Win Three More Medals
Bermuda’s overall medal count at the 2011 Island Games being held in the Isle of Wight is now up to five, thanks to medal winning performances from Shianne Smith and Melissa Clarke. Ms Smith first won the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Shot Putt with a throw of 11.00m, and then won a Silver Medal in the Women’s 100m Hurdles with a time of 15.14. Not... Read more of this article
$6,000 Fine: Naming Alleged Sex Offenders
Bermuda Broadcasting Company was fined $6,000 in Magistrates Court today [June 28] after it named two people charged in connection with sex assaults during news broadcasts. The maximum fine possible was $5,000, and the BBC was fined $3,000 on each count. BBC’s CEO had originally appeared before Magistrate Archie Warner on June 14th to answer... Read more of this article
Bike/Car Accident On Front Street.
Shortly after 1:00pm today [June 28], Emergency Service personnel responded to a report of an accident near the junction of Spurling Hill and Front Street. We understand the accident involved a motorcycle and a car, with the rider of the cycle receiving injuries. Traffic flow was delayed while EMTs cared for the injured rider, until an ambulance transported... Read more of this article
AME Church Awards $40,000 In Scholarships
Fathers Day was marked in a unique way by St. Paul AME Church on Sunday, 19th June, with nine Bermudian students receiving scholarships totalling $40,000. St. Paul administers the Dame Marjorie Bean [postgraduate] and the Richard Eve [undergraduate] Scholarships awarded annually from generous legacies left for the support of education in Bermuda. Akilah... Read more of this article
Motocross Results, Photos & Video
The Bermuda Motocross Association held their final race day of the 2011 Motocross Race Season at the Southside Motor Sports Park this past weekend [June 25/26]. Moses Johnson took the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Lazai Outerbridge won the 50cc 4 – 6 Age Group Class and Logan Jones won the 50cc 7 – 9 Age Group Class. Zendai Ingham-Fubler... Read more of this article
ACE Receives Investors in People Silver Award
The ACE Group in Bermuda announced its successful recertification as an Investors in People organization with Silver status. Attainment of Investors in People Silver acknowledges that ACE consistently performs above and beyond the Investors in People Standard and demonstrates the company’s commitment to employee development and business improvement. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Nisbett Competes in the Netherlands
Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett has finished competing in Netherlands, where he was taking part in the 37th Geesteren Show riding his horses Quick Caporal and Cantaro 32. The event took place from June 22 to Sunday, June 26. Mr Nisbett and Quick Caporal Z finished 40th in the Roelofsen Raalte Prijs 1.45m Class with a time of 74.30 and 8 Penalty... Read more of this article
One Injured In St. David’s Accident
[Updated] Shortly after 10:00pm this evening [June 27], emergency services responded to an accident in St. David’s. Personnel from both the Bermuda Fire Service and Police Service tended to the rider of a bike, which we understand to be the only vehicle involved. Bystanders tell us they believe the rider, a male, sustained a leg injury... Read more of this article
Friends & Family Remember ‘Miracle’
Friends and family gathered on Princess Street this evening [June 27] to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of 3-year-old Stanwondae “Miracle” Swan who died after a tragic accident exactly one year ago today. His parents – Leasser [Lisa] and Stanley Swan [pictured below] gathered with their children, members of their extended family,... Read more of this article
Island Games Day #2 Results
The second day of competition in the 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight has concluded, with Bermuda’s athletes continuing to compete in a wide variety of sports. The video clip below is from today’s Women’s Volleyball game, which saw Bermuda beat Gibraltar: Badminton – Team Event Bermuda went down4 – 1 to Jersey, Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Capital G Iron Kids Triathlon
The Capital G Iron Kids Triathlon took place at Clearwater Beach on Saturday [June 25], with children aged 3 to 14 swimming, biking and running to the finish line. There was plenty of entertainment on offer including; MC Nikita Robinson of HOTT 107.5, DJ Aztec, face painting, Team Tuned Motorcycle displays, raffle draws, All 4 Fun’s Grind Obstacle... Read more of this article
Minor Accident on Woodlands Road
At approximately 6:45pm this evening [June 27] there was an accident at the junction outside BAA on Woodlands Road. It appears a bike collided with an SUV, and although an ambulance was present, we unofficially understand no one sustained any serious injuries. Neither of the two vehicles appeared to have sustained any serious damage. Related Stories Traffic... Read more of this article
