Archive for March, 2014
Bermuda Gymnasts Finish Competing In Brazil
Bermudian gymnasts Clara James and Danielle Wall wrapped up their Junior Pan American Championship on the beam and floor yesterday [Mar 29] in Aracaju, Brazil. The young ladies started on balance beam and both were debuting new, international level skills. Despite a fall on her front tuck salto, Clara nailed her backhand spring back tuck series and... Read more of this article
Student Competing For New School Scholarship
A Bermudian high school student with her eyes set on a full scholarship at Parsons, The New School for Design in New York City has entered the New School Competition, a challenge that could earn her a fully sponsored spot at the institution. Shanna Hollis, a 17-year-old currently attending Saltus Grammar School, was required to complete three tasks... Read more of this article
42 Goals Scored In Women’s Futsal League
A total of 42 goals were scored during the final Women’s Futsal League matches inside the Warwick Academy Gymnasium. In all three matches, fans were treated to the season’s most outstanding goal scoring and goal keeping action. PHC Lady Zebras 14 Hamilton Parish 2 The tension was high at the start of the game as it was evident that the PHC... Read more of this article
Video: Faulkenberry Performs At Earth Hour
Bermudian Broadway star Rebecca Faulkenberry headlined this evening’s [Mar 29] Earth Hour event in Hamilton, which served to bring attention to the environment and our use of energy. Ms. Faulkenberry, who recently played Mary Jane Watson in the Broadway smash hit Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark, agreed to perform some songs from the musical alongside... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday March 30
Sunday, March 30 is expected to be windy with increasing clouds, 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 SSE at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset will be at 7.37pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
Video: Wells Scores 5th Goal For Huddersfield
[Updated with video] Nahki Wells and his Huddersfield Town teammates are taking on Reading F.C. at Madejski Stadium today [Mar 29], and Wells opened up the scoring tally early in the game putting Huddersfield up 1-0 in the 4th minute, marking his 5th goal for Huddersfield Town. The match has just gotten underway, and we will update as able. Update 12.44pm:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Giant Sunfish Washes Up
[Updated with video] What appears to be a sunfish has washed up at John Smiths Bay, with the giant sea creature found laying on the beach earlier today [Mar 29]. While we have not confirmed exactly what it is with officials yet, unofficial reports suggest it is probably a sunfish. According to National Geographic, sunfish [also called mola] are the... Read more of this article
Photos: Living Green Expo At Washington Mall
From 12.00pm through 5.00pm today [Mar 29], the Washington Mall’s upper level played host to the Living Green Expo, a showcase of environmentally friendly and energy efficient products from a number of vendors, with the event serving as part of today’s Earth Hour festivities. Companies taking part in the Living Green Expo include Bermuda... Read more of this article
Hospital Dialysis Unit Construction Complete
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said the construction of the Dialysis Unit in the new Acute Care Wing is complete, although not fitted with all the necessary equipment and furniture just yet. The 11,846 square foot area is significantly larger than the Beresford Swan Dialysis Unit where treatments are currently given. BHB President and CEO Venetta Symonds... Read more of this article
1964 Transatlantic Crossing In 12 Ft “Sea Egg”
Attempts to set sailing records by crossing the Atlantic Ocean were nothing new even in 1964, but one man’s attempt stands out for the small size of his sea-crossing vessel, a 12 foot boat named “Sea Egg.” John Riding, an Englishman, left Plymouth, England, in July of 1964 in the “Sea Egg,” stopping in Bermuda as he completed... Read more of this article
Photos: CedarBridge Hosts Law Symposium
A young man raised his hand; he had a question for Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, “Does a person have to go to an assigned family member, if they do not want to?” This is one of several questions CedarBridge Academy students asked Magistrate Warner, who, along with Family Court Magistrate, Nicole Stoneham, visited CedarBridge Academy to present... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist In Serious Condition After Collision
A 27 year old man is in serious condition after a motorcycle collision last night in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Police and other first responders attended a reported single vehicle Road Traffic Collision that took place near the junction with Pitts Rd and Turnstile Lane in Pembroke on Friday at approximately after 11pm. “The... Read more of this article
