Archive for January, 2013
Hundreds Gather Outside Belvin’s For Vigil
[Updated] Three days after a brutal double murder took place inside the establishment, people gathered outside Belvin’s on Happy Valley Road for a vigil held in memory of Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert. On Wednesday evening the two men were chased into Belvin’s and gunned down. Their deaths marked the first murders... Read more of this article
Photos: Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series
Some of the island’s budding cyclists made their way to the Arboretum this afternoon [Jan 26], for the latest in the Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series. The free series is designed to introduce primary school aged children to cycling as a way to help promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. The emphasis of the event is on having a good... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Recruit Camp Passing Out Parade
The Bermuda Regiment’s 2013 Recruit Camp came to an end today [Jan 26], with around 112 recruits completing the two week training. The end of the camp was formally marked by a Passing Out parade at Warwick Camp this afternoon. The Champion Platoon was #7 Platoon under command of 2/Lt T G Stevens with Sgt M K Douglas as his Platoon Sergeant. #7... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Recruit Camp Passing Out Parade
This afternoon’s [Jan 26] Passing Out Parade at Warwick Camp marked the end of the Bermuda Regiment’s 2013 Recruit Camp, which saw some 112 recruits complete the two week training. They will now all go into ‘C’ Company under the command of Captain D E R Simons. In a short address, Governor George Fergusson said that he had seen... Read more of this article
Friday Night Harness Pony Racing Results
Harness Pony Racing action on Friday night [Jan 25] at the National Equestrian Center saw Mike’s Shadow with David Burrows in the bike win Heat 1 the 1:04/4 & Faster Time Bar Class clocking 1:05 flat, while Abbey’s Dream with Krista Rabain finishing second clocking 1:05/1, Track Patrol and Cameron Harris was third with a time of 1:05/2 and Down... Read more of this article
Audio: Zenji San Releases ‘Sign And Seal’
Bermudian artist Zenji Ingham — who performs under the name Zenji San — recently released his latest single “Sign and Seal” on the Sweet Music Riddim. The track was produced by 7 Seal Records. Zenji San’s musical introduction began at a young age with clarinet, saxophone and piano. He performed with his high school band,... Read more of this article
Photos: BIFF’S James Bond Gala Evening
James Bond is the man with the golden anniversary — and to celebrate 50 years of the classic film series the Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] screened “Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007″ at City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre last Friday [Jan. 18]. Drawing a capacity crowd to City Hall, the gala fundraising... Read more of this article
Family Centre Director: ‘Must Unite With Urgency’
Noting that Bermudians unite and prepare for hurricanes, Executive Director of The Family Centre Martha Dismont said we “must unite with the same urgency to face the hurricane of violence that we are seeing…” The last month has seen at least four firearm incidents, resulting in three young men being killed and one being injured. 20-year-old... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins Three ICC Development Awards
The Bermuda Cricket Board has been awarded three ICC Development Programme Awards for 2012 including the Best Overall Cricket Development Award, The Best Spirit of Cricket Initiative and the ICC Lifetime Service Award. BCB President Lloyd Fray said: “The Best Overall Development Program is the jewel in the crown of the ICC awards and is a fitting... Read more of this article
Free ‘Pee Wee Have-A-Go’ Cricket For Children
The Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce that registration for the BCB free Pee Wee ‘Have-a-go’ Cricket Program for children ages 5 -7 is now open. The program will take place at Berkeley Institute Gym every Saturday in March, starting on March 2 and finishing on March 30, 2012. The sessions will run as follows: 5 Year Olds [ 2.00... Read more of this article
Festival Review: ‘The Complete World of Sports’
[Written by Rajai Denbrook and Rennika Trott] Generally these reviewers feel that the acronym about to be used should never, ever, ever be put to use, under any circumstances, ever, except when struck by the utterly intelligent, seemingly chaotic, effervescent theatrical hilarity that took place at the Earl Cameron Theatre, City Hall last night…*clears... Read more of this article
Debate Team Head To World Championships
Yesterday [Jan 25] Bermuda’s National Debate Team departed to compete at the 25th World Schools Debating Championships in Antalya, Turkey, which will be held from January 27th to February 6th. Over 50 countries from around the world send teams to the Championships, which will see students compete in 8 preliminary rounds before the top 16 teams advance.... Read more of this article
