Archive for July, 2011
Videos: Rowing Regatta in Hamilton Harbour
The Bermuda Rowing Association hosted a Rowing Regatta in the Hamilton Harbour this morning [July 24]. Rowers raced to the eastern end of the Harbour from Whites Island, maneuvered around two buoys, and raced back to the finish line just off of White Island. The races included males, females and juniors in both two-person and four-person teams. We will... Read more of this article
CADA Receives Donations From Local Groups
CADA, Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior, recently received two check donations towards their on-going alcohol awareness campaigns. Nothing To Do In Bermuda held a golf tournament in June at Fairmont Southampton and raised $700.00 which they donated to CADA. Founder of the organization, Claire Hattie said, “Nothing To Do In Bermuda was created... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Nisbett & Hines Compete in Germany
[Updated with video] Local equestrians Patrick Nisbett and Jaylynn Hines continued competing at International Gera Summer Horse Jumping event in Germany. Hines finished 2nd riding Quick Caporal Z in the Medium SML Tour Jumping against the clock for amateurs – International 1.25m Class. Hines and Quick Caporal Z clocked a time of 56.39 and they... Read more of this article
Caribbean Basketball: Bermuda Beat St Vincent
Hot on the heels of the Gold medal win at the 2011 Island Games, the Bermuda Basketball team has turned out another great performance, beating St Vincent’s 75-56 last night [July 23] in the Bahamas. Sullivan Phillips [pictured/file photo] led Bermuda with 18 points, 11 assist, 4 steals and 1 block. Jahvon Jones added 16 points, Jason Simons and... Read more of this article
Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open
The finals of the annual Argus Open tennis tournament were played today [July 23] at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. The Men’s Open Singles was won by Gavin Manders after an exhilarating playoff against Jenson Bascome for the title [6-4, 6-3]. Cayla Cross claimed victory over Catherine Cooke in the Ladies’ Open Singles [6-3, 3-6, 7-5]. Erwin Leader... Read more of this article
St George’s & Somerset 2011 Cup Match Teams
[Updated] Somerset Cricket Club has selected their team for this year’s Cup Match Classic. Both Somerset and St George’s held their Final Trial Matches today, and met at their respective club houses this evening [July 23] to decide on their teams. St George’s have called in their members are we are expecting them to announce their... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Lose 2-0 To Jersey Express
The Bermuda Hogges played their final game of the 2011 USL Premier Development League season this evening [July 23] at the BAA field, losing 2-0 to the Jersey Express. Their opponents took the lead in the 30th minute when Ansger Otto’s right footed shot beat Tahj Bell in goal for the Bermuda Hogges. Jersey Express have scored the most goals in... Read more of this article
Videos: Mt. Zion Male Choir Concert
The Mt. Zion Male Voice Choir hosted their fifth annual Gospel Concert series this past month. On June 30th they performed in Dockyard, on July 7th at the Rubber Tree in Warwick, and on July 14th at Albouys Point in Hamilton. The videos below are from the groups final performance at St George’s Town Square on July 21st. The concerts also featured... Read more of this article
Somerset & St George’s Cup Match Trials
[Updated with photos/videos] The St. George’s Cricket Club and the Somerset Cricket Club’s Trial matches are well underway and expected to conclude shortly, and the teams for next weeks Cup Match expected to be chosen late tonight [July 23]. Premier Paula Cox briefly stopped by both east and west games. At the Wellington Oval in St George’s,... Read more of this article
Airport Evacuated After Fire Alarm Goes Off
[Updated with videos/statement] Earlier this afternoon [July 23] the L.F. Wade International Airport was evacuated, and emergency personnel attended, and temporarily blocked the entrance. The scene created a back log of traffic attempting to enter the Airport, and the sight of fire trucks also attracted several members of the public: After a period... Read more of this article
Cricket: USA Beat Bermuda By 7 Wickets
The USA won the toss and sent Bermuda to bat during their fifth match of the ICC Americas Region Division One Twenty20 at Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill. Bermuda could only manage 91/7 in their allotted 20 overs with Lionel Cann the top scorer once again this time scoring 32, while David Hemp batting at number four added... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Prescription Drug Legislation
Last night [July 22] MPs approved legislation which will enable prescription drugs to be imported from anywhere in the world, as long as they meet the regulatory standards and are approved for sale in the US, Canada or the EU. Previously drugs could only be imported from a list of designated countries, which included Australia, Brazil, Canada, India,... Read more of this article
