Archive for July 4th, 2011
ISl Soccer: Knights, Arsenal, Kings Win
The playoff picture is coming into focus as we head into the last week of the Lindo’s ISL regular season. The Knights won their 11th straight regular season game, defeating the Titans 8-5. The Knights get the bye in the Ace Insurance Blue Division. The Arsenal took care of business in the G.E.T. Limited Red Division, locking up the bye with their... Read more of this article
Developing Artist Program For Local Musicians
PlayList Management [PLM] has re-launched their Developing Artist Program [DAP] which offers our local student musicians/artists the chance to work alongside professional musical artist, producers, and the like for a full week in Atlanta, Georgia. “Many of Bermuda’s young musicians are unfamiliar with the “behind the scene” aspect of the... Read more of this article
Photos: American Society July 4th Event
This past Saturday [July 2], the American Society of Bermuda hosted an event at Moresby Plain Field in Dockyard to mark American Independence Day. More commonly known as the fourth of July, the U.S holiday commemorates the United States gaining independence from Great Britain in 1776. The American Society of Bermuda was founded 1953, and says their... Read more of this article
Video: Skipper Ingham 5th In Orlando
Continuing a decades long competitive career that has encompassed numerous successes, 81-year-old Frederick “Skipper” Ingham finished 6th out of thirteen competitors in the 50 and over forms competition at the US Open Karate Championships in Orlando, Florida held this past weekend [July 2/3]. Traveling with him to observe was his senior... Read more of this article
Camp Pauulu: Summer Camp For Males
Bermuda College adjunct lecturer and experienced educator, Quinton Sherlock Jr. is inviting participants to sign up for, “Camp Pauulu”, a pilot programme targeted at middle school aged males [11 – 14 yrs old]. The camp is named after Bermuda National Hero Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego, and has been developed as a 5-day summer camp that introduces participants... Read more of this article
Government: ‘Strengthen Financial Accountability’
On Friday [July 1] in the House of Assembly Premier Paula Cox spoke about the Office of Project Management and Procurement [OPMP] which she said is “yet another pillar in our efforts to strengthen financial accountability in Government.” The Premier said the OPMP will “ensure that there is no bias in the tendering process; that Government... Read more of this article
Sailing: Bermuda At North American Champs
Team Bermuda had another breezy fleet race day in San Pedro, California on Saturday [July 2]. After a delay due to foggy morning conditions the sailors headed out to the Pacific to complete Day 2 of the North American Championships. Coach Zizi Staniul believes the team is still is having difficulty getting clean starts in large fleets which is hindering... Read more of this article
Swimmers Return From Puerto Rico: Five Medals
Bermuda’s swimmers returned last night [July 3] with a total of five medals they earned at the 2011 Central American & Caribbean Swimming Championships [CCCAN] which was held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Six of the island’s top swimmers – Lisa Blackburn, Nicole Yearwood, Ashley Yearwood, Rebecca Heyliger, Nicholas Patterson and... Read more of this article
