Archive for May, 2012
Bermuda Inspires Romance On “The Bachelorette”
The romantic beauty of Bermuda will provide a scenic backdrop to the fourth episode of The Bachelorette. The show, whose visit to the island was arranged by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, is scheduled to air on Monday, June 4. The episode will cover three uniquely Bermudian dates with the newest Bachelorette, Emily Maynard, the first single mom... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda’s Asia Tour Continues
The Ministry of Business Development and Tourism and Business Bermuda are leading a trade delegation to two of Asia’s leading financial centers, Singapore and Hong Kong. The delegation has just completed the Singapore stage of their Asia tour having attended the Shorex Wealth Management Forum 2012 on May 22-23 where Business Bermuda was a sponsor.... Read more of this article
Bus Service To Stop For 2 Hours Tomorrow
[Updated] The Transport Ministry issued a reminder that bus service will be suspended for two hours starting from 10.30am tomorrow morning [May 29]. A spokesperson for the Transport Ministry said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union has scheduled a meeting to be attended by Department of Public Transport (DPT) operators for Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 starting... Read more of this article
Photos: 11th Annual Alpha Beautillion
Family, friends and supporters packed the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium last night [May 27], as five young men competed in the 11th annual Alpha Beautillion. Hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the event saw five accomplished young men competing for a chance to boost their education funds, with each entrant receiving at least $1,000 towards their... Read more of this article
Berkeley’s Trae Trott Wins Alpha Beautillion
18-year-old Berkeley Institute student Trae Trott walked away with a $5,000 education award after winning last night’s [May 27] Alpha Beautillion held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the event saw five accomplished young men competing for a chance to boost their education funds. Each entrant wins... Read more of this article
Hurricane Awareness Week Begins Today
Today [May 28] marks the beginning of Hurricane Awareness Week, and the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said members of the public and organizations are “encouraged to make preparations by dusting off their hurricane plans.” The BWS, operated by BAS-Serco on behalf of the Department of Airport Operations, will be briefing Government stakeholders... Read more of this article
Mishka Releases New Video: “Neva Give Up”
Bermudian singer/songwriter Mishka has released “Neva Give Up” – an extract from his new EP “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere.” The brother of Bermudian folk rocker Heather Nova, Mishka is an accomplished reggae musician in his own right. He released his first album in 1999 and is currently signed to Matthew McConaughey’s... Read more of this article
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Events
To mark the Diamond Jubilee, celebrations with take place between Saturday June 2nd 2012 and Monday June 4th. The events are as follows: SATURDAY, 2 JUNE 2012 Departing at noon, a Flotilla of Local Vessels will sail from Hamilton Harbour to Dockyard; an open invitation is extended to local mariners, the JL Cecil Smith (the ferry on which Her Majesty... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cyclists Competing In Vermont
Seven Bermuda Bicycle Association riders continued taking part in the Killington Stage Race being held in Vermont. Stage Two was a 11 mile long Trail Brewing ITT, Winner’s Edge rider Nicole Mitchell finished 24th in the Women 1-2 division with a time of 30:07.50, Mitchell is now 23rd overall with a two stage time of 3:06:35. In the Men’s Division... Read more of this article
Latvian Sailor: $48 Million Cocaine Charge
The trial of a Latvian national accused of a number of firearm and drug offences is set to begin in Supreme Court this morning [May 28]. 28-year-old Janis Zegelis was arrested back in August 2011 after arriving in Bermuda on a sailboat, and charged with importing and also possessing a 9mm Beretta automatic pistol; importing and possessing 192 rounds... Read more of this article
Bermuda Motocross Racing Results
The Bermuda Motocross Racing Season continued at the Moto Sports Park in Southside yesterday [May 27]. Szaine Williams came away with the top honors on the day in the Pee-Wee Class, with Moses Johnson winning the 50cc Class on the day. The 65cc Class was won by Kai-Jun Simons, while the 85cc Class honors went to Jahdae Trott and Zamair Darrell won the... Read more of this article
Lambert & Proctor Win St. George’s Regatta
Gladwin Lambert and his crew Stephen Proctor came away from the Comet Regatta today [May 27] in the St. George’s Harbor as Champions with three points. The pair recorded three wins and a third, they was able to throw out their third place finish to end with three points. Finishing second overall was Rockal Evans and his crew Christina Barnard they... Read more of this article
