Archive for February, 2013

Videos: 2013 Telford Magic Mile Races

The Telford Electric Magic Mile took place at the National Sports Center on Saturday [Feb 23], with hundreds of children taking part as their parents and family cheered them on. The races were divided into age groups, and winners for the day included Akim Johnston, Rebecca Harrison, Jayden Ming, Ashley Irby, T’Syi Showers, Jade Johnston, Dean... Read more of this article

Slideshow: “Walk the Walk” 5K Charity Walk

[Updated with photos] Despite the less than inviting weather conditions, the streets of Hamilton are packed as the “Walk the Walk” gets underway this morning [Feb 24]. The Centre on Philanthropy and the Argus Group are hosting the 5K charity walk, which allows participants to choose which charity receives their entry fee as a donation. The walk... Read more of this article

Mr. Cooper Builds His Bermuda Dream House

One of his most acclaimed roles was playing individualistic architect Howard Roark who refuses to compromise his modernist building designs in the 1949 film adaptation of Ayn Rand’s novel “The Fountainhead.” But when actor Gary Cooper [1901-1961] built his dream house in real life he turned for inspiration to traditional Bermuda architecture... Read more of this article

Real Estate Division “Applauds” Licence Change

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Division is “applauding” the Minister of Finance for his decision to slash the licensing fees for Non-Bermudian and PRCs purchasing local properties. In Friday’s [Feb 22] Budget statement, Finance Minister Bob Richards revealed that licence fees for non-Bermudians purchasing property... Read more of this article

Photos: Nahki Wells Capital One Photoshoot

With only hours to go until the big game, Capital One has released a few photos from the official Capital One Cup Final photoshoot, with the striking images taken by photographer Hamish Brown. In less than six hours, Bradford City will match up with Swansea at the famed Wembley Stadium, with both sides hoping for victory in the Cup Final. Bradford is... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday February 24

Sunday February 24th is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain or showers, chance of evening thunder, with the hi to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be 17°C/63°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Sunday says: “Winds south-southwesterly moderate to strong, increasing southwesterly strong to gale force gusts to gale force by afternoon,... Read more of this article

Full Results: 2013 Telford Electric Magic Mile

National Stadium was a beehive of activity today [Feb 23] as the annual Telford Electric Magic Mile took place, with hundreds of children taking part. Winners for the day included Akim Johnston, Rebecca Harrison, Jayden Ming, Ashley Irby, T’Syi Showers, Jade Johnston, Dean Lottimore, Stefan Jones, Jesse Johnston, Malikah Tankard, Asia-Leigh Hollis,... Read more of this article

Terry Lister On Budget: ‘Overall A Good Start’

Independent MP Terry Lister said the 2013/14 Budget was “overall a good start” and while he feels the change in licensing fees and payroll tax break will stimulate the real estate and employment sectors, he thinks the change to the seniors car licensing will be problematic and punitive to seniors. Earlier this month Mr Lister resigned from... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: 2013 Telford Magic Mile Races

Hundreds of children made their way to the the National Sports Center in Devonshire this afternoon [Feb.23] for the Telford Electric Magic Mile Races. The always popular annual event attracts hundreds of budding young runners aged 4 and up. We will update with full results, the second photo gallery and videos as able. Update 10.09pm: The full results... Read more of this article

Great White Shark Now South Of Bermuda

Mary Lee — a 16 foot long 3456lb Great White shark — is now south of Bermuda, having traveled the length of the island since yesterday morning. The female shark is being tracked by OCEARCH, a non-profit organization ocean research group, and the tracker indicates the shark was off St George’s yesterday and as of this morning is approximately... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells: “Tumaini Would Be Proud Of Me”

Nahki Wells spoke to the UK’s Express about his good friend Tumaini Steede — who died following a motorcycle accident in 2012 — saying his career is all about honouring his friend. Wells has already paid tribute to Mr Steede, celebrating his goal against Aston Villa by displaying a t-shirt with “RIP Tumaini Steede”. “He... Read more of this article

Videos: Post 2013/14 Budget Press Conference

Finance Minister Bob Richards and Premier Craig Cannonier held a press conference yesterday [Feb 22] following the delivery of the 2013/14 Budget. They were joined by the Cabinet Ministers as well as OBA MPs. Highlights of the Budget include raising the debt ceiling from $1.45 billion to $2.5 billion, reducing the fees for non-Bermudians to purchase... Read more of this article