Archive for December, 2013
Slideshow: Skateboarding At #1 Car Park
Young skateboarders made their way to Hamilton today [Dec 29] to take advantage of the ramps and rails that Darren Booth of the Booth store had set up in the #1 car park on Front Street. Mr Booth most recently set up the equipment on Boxing Day for the enjoyment of those that attended. In June of this year, Skate Bermuda said they were launching a... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday December 30
Monday, December 30 is expected to be partly cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SW at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.23pm. High tide will be... Read more of this article
Photos: Flying Colors Fat Tire Massive Racing
The fourth race of the Flying Colors Fat Tire Massive Race series was run today [Dec 29] under classic Bermuda winter conditions at Lagoon Park in Sandys with clear skies and light breezes. Eighty-eight racers gathered on the start line to battle. Male Novice saw the largest field with 18 competitors. After the usual smattering of flat tires, broken... Read more of this article
Work Begins On Cannabis Policy Reform Paper
At the request of the Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley, on 5 December, 2013, a collaborative group began meeting to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform. Members of the group include Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van Beelen, Khomeini Taalib-Din, Cordell Riley, Krystl Assan, Lamar Caines, Eron Hill, Kyle... Read more of this article
76 Year Old Sailor Now Located Off Brazil
After leaving Bermuda’s waters on December 7th, 76-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris is now located off the coast of Brazil. The New Zealand native plans to travel around the world in his 63ft boat “Kiwi Spirit”, hoping to become the oldest and fastest person to sail nonstop around the world solo. Dr Paris is hoping to complete the circumnavigation... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Injured in Bradford City Draw
Bradford City earned a 1-1 draw against Swindon today [Dec 29], with the match seeing Nahki Wells go off in the first half with what is reported to be a hamstring injury. Bradford led at half-time after Rory McArdle scored a goal in the 16th minute, however Swindon equalised in the 63rd minute and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Wells injury today follows... Read more of this article
Photos: Martinair Cargo Plane Diverts To Island
A Martinair Cargo plane on route from Amsterdam to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico diverted to the island this morning [Dec 29] and landed at approximately 11am. On landing, the plane was met by airport officials and at least one police vehicle which escorted the airline to an area off the runway. A short time after officials boarded the flight, the plane was... Read more of this article
Walker Campbell Moves Up 3 Places In Florida
Bermuda’s Walker Campbell continues competing at the Junior Orange Bowl Golf Championships in Florida, where he has moved up the leaderboard. Campbell shot a Second Round 5-over par 76, moving up from his starting position of 43rd to T40th. Italy’s Renato Paratore took charge of the second round of the Boys Division, 67-67, [134, -8] to open... Read more of this article
Free Holiday Dinner For Housing Residents
The St. George Parish Council in conjunction with the Bermuda Police Service will host a free Post-Christmas Community Dinner for the residents of Gulf Stream and Emergency Housing today [Dec 29] at Open Doors Christian Fellowship Church Hall, St. David’s from 4pm to 6pm. A spokesperson from the St. George Parish Council said, “We would like... Read more of this article
New Years Eve Party At Fairmont Southampton
441 Productions will be hosting their New Year’s Eve Dance Party on Tuesday night [Dec 31] in the Poinciana Ballroom at the Fairmont Southampton with a night of high-energy live music. Local entertainers, Working Title, will provide favourite hits, while guests from Toronto, The Disco Rebels, will entertain with funk, disco, and rock classics. Show... Read more of this article
2012/13 Cahow Recovery Programme Report
The Department of Conservation Services has released its Cahow Recovery Program 2012-2013 Breeding Season Report, one of the many efforts made by the Department to educate the public on the steps being taken to protect the Cahow, given its critically endangered status. The report’s executive summary says, “The Cahow Recovery Program is a... Read more of this article
Video: Stan Rogers “Flowers Of Bermuda” Song
Known as something of a classic in Canada, “Flowers of Bermuda” by singer Stan Rogers is a song that explores Bermuda’s maritime history, while acknowledging the sheer romanticism of the island and its natural beauty. The song tells the tale of the fictional ship Nightingale, a coal-carrying vessel that departed from Scotland en route... Read more of this article
