Archive for July, 2013
Weather Forecast For Monday July 29
Monday July 29th is expected to be sunny to partly cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F, and the low to be 26°C/79°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Monday says: “Sunny to partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly light, becoming light and variable by afternoon”. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. There are... Read more of this article
Gabriella Arnold Wins Bronze Medal In Aruba
[Updated] Gabriella Arnold captured her fourth career medal at the 8th Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships in Aruba by taking third place in the female road race with Kamryn Minors of Bermuda finishing 6th. The winner of the 44.4 kilometer race was Keiana Lester of Trinidad & Tobago with Oriana Thielman in second. Road race combined podium with... Read more of this article
OJ Pitcher Is Chivas Sportsman of the Week
Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] and Chivas Regal announced the winner of the weekly Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award [CCSA]. The BCB confirmed that the winner of the award for this week is OJ Pitcher. A BCB spokesperson said, “The BCB is very pleased to confirm that the winner of the award for this week is OJ Pitcher. “During the game against... Read more of this article
Minister: Why Sports Was Added To Ministry Title
Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott spoke in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 26] to address the change in title of the Ministry of Community and Cultural Development to the Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports. Minister Scott said, “The name change indicates that the Bermuda Government has listened to feedback and... Read more of this article
BBFS First Day At Brondby Cup In Denmark
The Bermuda Brazilian Football School travelled to Denmark on July 19 to participate in three youth football tournaments and are in the midst of their second tournament, the Brondy Cup. A spokesperson said, “BBFS opened their participation in the Brondy Cup with a 3-1 loss and a 10-0 win. The U12 group consist of 8 teams in a round robin league... Read more of this article
Elite City League Action At Somersfield Academy
Saturday night [July 27] at Somersfield Academy in the CellOne Elite City League saw a tale of two teams on the brink of elimination, the Fort Knox Panthers after squandering a 20 point lead to lose in OT on Wed and the defending champion Bluebirds after losing to the surging Robinhood Warriors. “With their backs against the wall both teams tried... Read more of this article
Canadian Age Group Championships Continues
Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore broke her own age group record by 2/10th’s of a second while competing in the Canadian Age Group Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada. Bermuda National Swimming Coach Ben Smith said, “The Bermuda team at the Canadian Age Group Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada continued to perform well as Madelyn... Read more of this article
Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament
Celebrating its 40th year, the recent Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament enjoyed perfect weather and represented the third and final leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship. A total of 27 teams competed for over $220,000 in cash plus prizes. Coming off their third place finish in the Billfish Blast team Mama Who fishing with Bermuda... Read more of this article
Lyme Prepares For Sir George Somers Parade
People will come together in Lyme Regis, the small English town where Sir George Somers hailed from on July 31, 2013, for the annual parade celebrating the life and accomplishments of the man. Somers served as the mayor of the town of Lyme, prompting a celebration of his work and exploits that began there in 1980. This year’s festivities will include... Read more of this article
Disabled Yacht Assisted After Passing Squalls
Occupants aboard a disabled yacht off Spittal Pond contacted Harbour Radio on Saturday [July 27] for assistance after suffering engine failure. The vessel was instructed to anchor and prepare for gusty winds accompanying an approaching rain squall. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 27th July at 3:20pm, a member... Read more of this article
Nabors Appoints John Kotts As New Director
Bermuda-headquartered Nabors Industries Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors voted to expand the Board to eight members from the current seven and subsequently appointed John P. Kotts to fill the newly created vacancy. Mr. Kotts is a private investor and entrepreneur. From 1990 to 1998, he owned and operated Cardinal Services, Inc., a leading... Read more of this article
Beach Tennis Tournament From August 22
Pro and amateur beach tennis players as well as fans of the growing sport will descend on Bermuda for the International Tennis Federation’s 6th annual Bermuda Beach Tennis Tournament, taking place from August 23 – 25 at Horseshoe Bay Beach. The Fairmont Southampton, the event’s host hotel, is offering rates starting at $199.00 USD per night based... Read more of this article
