Archive for March, 2013
Bermuda In 7th Place On Carifta Medal Table
[Updated] The latest medal count from the Carifta Games being held in the Bahamas show Bermuda in 7th place. Regional powerhouses Jamaica lead with 27 medals, the hosts Bahamas have 11, and BVI and Guyana have four each. Sakari Famous won Bermuda’s first medal, claiming a silver in the high jump. Kyrah Scraders followed that up with a silver... Read more of this article
Video: Hootie & The Blowfish Bermuda Song
After the phenomenal success of their debut album “Cracked Rear View” in 1994 — it sold 16 million copies and spawned four hit singles — the band Hootie & The Blowfish retreated to Bermuda to work on their follow-up release “Fairweather Johnson”, saluting the tranquility they found on the island in a track titled... Read more of this article
Rider Attempts To Escape On Stolen Motorcycle
A man riding a stolen motorcycle was arrested this weekend after attempting to escape from police officers in the Sandys parish area. A police spokesperson said, “Police were on mobile patrol in Sandys Parish at around 3:40am in the area of Somerset Road and Ladder Lane when then noticed a male on a cycle acting suspiciously. “Officers... Read more of this article
Sudden Death Of 42-Year-Old Guest Worker
A 42-year-old guest worker passed away early this morning [Mar 31], and the police said enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death are underway, however foul play is not suspected. A police spokesperson said, “On Sunday, March 31st at approximately 8am police and first responders attended a report of a sudden death that took place... Read more of this article
UK Club Set To Sign Bermuda Striker Russell
England’s Ilkeston Football club are poised to boost their strike-power over the final weeks of the current season by giving Bermuda international Antwan Russell the chance to make an impact at their New Manor Ground. The Robins are currently awaiting international clearance for the 26-year-old front-runner and the hope is that he will be available... Read more of this article
“Norwegian Breakaway” Captain Announced
Norwegian Cruise Line today [Mar. 31] announced the seasoned captains who will serve on “Norwegian Breakaway”, the company’s most innovative ship to date which will commence voyages to Bermuda later this year. Norwegian also introduced the ship’s hotel director, responsible for all guest areas, including the 28 dining options, world-class... Read more of this article
Historic Video: Bermuda Easter Lily Farm
It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. This historic video was shot during the Easter season in the 1920s at the farm of Malcolm Hollis – then one of Bermuda’s most prominent lily growers... Read more of this article
PLP: Overseas Ferry Charter Is ‘Very Disturbing’
Shadow Minister for Transport Lawrence Scott said the decision to contract a non-Bermudian company at a cost of over $1 million is “very disturbing,” and becomes “more troubling as it appears that the OBA failed to give first, fair, due consideration to Bermudian companies.” Earlier this month Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell... Read more of this article
Video: “Bermuda’s History Through Music”
Dread & Baha’s groundbreaking 1997 documentary “The Birth of a Trust: Bermuda’s History Through Music” is now available on line — a sweeping overview of entertainment in Bermuda as seen through the eyes of many of the country’s most notable musicians. The film documents the evolution of local music scene from... Read more of this article
The Wonder-Ful Career Of Olive Anne Trott
Working from the North Shore restaurant her father founded, Olive Anne Trott brought an array of talent to Bermuda that would have done a seasoned Las Vegas booking agent proud. Mrs. Trott began promoting shows featuring major international acts a few years prior to launching the Miss Bermuda Pageant in 1965. “She was the first person I knew to bring... Read more of this article
Video: Jonathan Richman Strollers Tribute
American singer/songwriter Jonathan Richman still includes a mononlogue in his live shows about how the Bermuda Strollers saved his musical soul when his band the Modern Lovers was playing at the old Inverurie Hotel during College Weeks in 1973. Now a video featuring vintage Bermuda footage has been uploaded to accompany a performance of the cult star’s... Read more of this article
AXIS Appoints Wilson: U.S. Insurance President
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Peter Wilson as its President of U.S. Insurance. At AXIS, Mr. Wilson will be responsible for the management of all of the Company’s U.S. Insurance operations, including the Professional Lines and Property and Casualty Divisions. Mr. Wilson will join AXIS in May and will be based in the Company’s... Read more of this article
