Archive for February, 2013
Photo Set #2: “Walk The Walk” Charity 5K
More than 1200 people participated in Sunday’s [Feb 24] Argus Walks the Walk with The Centre on Philanthropy. The walkers were representing over 100 local charities, and despite the less than inviting weather conditions, the streets of Hamilton were packed as the “Walk the Walk” got underway. The Centre on Philanthropy and the Argus Group hosted... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Reports 2012 Full Year Results
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced core earnings for the full year ended 31 December 2012 of $54.9 million [$0.07 per share on a fully diluted basis], up 45.2% compared to $37.8 million a year ago. Net income for the year was $25.6 million, including one-time items that generated a net loss of $29.3 million, compared to net... Read more of this article
2012 End of Year Crime Statistics Released
The Bermuda Police Service Police released the 2012 End of Year Crime Statistics today [Feb 26], which cover a wide range of statistics including arrests, cash confiscation, drug seizures, stop-n-searches, shootings, traffic collisions are more. Some of the highlights are below: In 2012 there were 5 people, murdered all of which were killed by firearms,... Read more of this article
Cyclists Recognised At BBA Awards Dinner
The Bermuda Bicycle Association held its annual Awards Dinner where local riders were recognized for their 2012 results. Attending the dinner as the BBA’s guest was Lauren Tamyao, a silver medalist from the 2012 London Olympic Games and her husband Mike Tamayo, manager of the top US men’s cycling team United Healthcare Pro Cycling. Mrs. Tamayo earned... Read more of this article
Actress With Bermuda Links On “Law & Order”
Art imitates the seamier aspects of celebrity life on tomorrow night’s [Feb.27] episode of “Law & Order: SVU” when actress Tiffany Robinson — daughter of Bermudian Jackie Robinson — appears in an episode inspired by the star-crossed romance of Rihanna and Chris Brown. The NBC show’s signature ripped-from-the-headlines... Read more of this article
First Of BEST Swimming Series “Was A Success”
Ben Smith – National Coach and Sharks Head Coach said today [Feb 26], “The first Best of the BEST [Shipping] swim meet on Saturday February 23rd was very successful. “We were worried at the start that the cool temperatures would affect the swims but the racing was as fast as ever. Many of the swimmers that participated in the training camps... Read more of this article
14 Complete BBA Cycling Race Officials Course
Fourteen candidates have successfully completed the introductory level course for cycling race officials organized by the Bermuda Bicycle Association last weekend. A BBA spokesperson said, “This two-day course was the first time the BBA has held such a program to develop the officiating of local racing and with the number of successful completions... Read more of this article
Car Overturned & Abandoned After Collision
The driver of a car abandoned the vehicle this morning [Feb 26] after being involved in an accident in the Warwick area which saw the car overturned. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:30am on Tuesday, February 26th police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision in the Middle Road, Ten Pin Crescent Warwick area. “Details... Read more of this article
Results: Commercial Bowling League
Commercial Bowling League play continued Monday night [Feb 25] at the Warwick Bowl with Sweet Life going down to league leaders Double Trouble 1 – 3. Team Inferno were defeated 1 – 3 by BPS Blue Lanterns while Super Stars won 3 – 1 against Strikers. Royal Gazette lost to Colonial Braves 3 – 1 and Spinners shut out Gard Do It... Read more of this article
Equestrians Compete In Dressage Challenge
Bermuda recorded a score of 202.868% following their participation in the FEI World Dressage Challenge held at the National Equestrian Center this weekend. Competing in Group X in front of Judges Elke Hilde Ebert from Costa Rica and Mariano Santos from Spain, Bermuda score will go up against Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Haiti and Cayman.... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Hog Bay Mountain Bike Race
The sixth race of the Bicycle Works Mountain Bike racing series was held at Hog Bay Park in Southampton on Sunday [Feb 24] under mainly fair but windy conditions. The 60 competitors were challenged by the toughest course on the island. Hog Bay Park is a series of relentless climbs and technical down-hills, which threw a few of the racers off course. In... Read more of this article
Hamilton Intersection To Close For Three Days
The City of Hamilton advised that the Church and Parliament Streets intersection will be closed from 7:00pm to 5:00am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 26, 27 and 28. Church Street will be closed at Burnaby Hill and Cedar Avenue. Parliament Street will be closed at Reid and Victoria Streets. The resurfacing work that will take place in the... Read more of this article
