Archive for June, 2014

Constellation Wins Anniversary Sailing Regatta

[Written by Talbot Wilson] The US Naval Academy TP52 Constellation has won the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Anniversary Regatta held Friday June 27 in Bermuda’s Great Sound and adjacent waters. Only the second race counted in the results and Constellation won that. His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda Mr. George Fergusson, who sailed aboard Constellation... Read more of this article

Results: Bermuda Futsal Federation Tournament

The Bermuda Futsal Federation Futsal Tournament recently held at the Dellwood Middle School concluded on Saturday [June 27]. ABC Valencia and Footy Force won their U10 Semi-final games while Footy Force and Bermuda Brazilian Football School won their U12 Semi-final games setting up for the finals. Final tournament results are as follows: U14 Final... Read more of this article

Greenrock Attends Environmental Conference

Abbie Caldas of Greenrock joined almost 100 representatives from 60 countries at the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] General Assembly in Copenhagen, Denmark earlier this month. FEE, a non-governmental, non-profit organization, is active through its five environmental education programmes: Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw Tyler Butterfield claim a 3rd place finish at the Ironman in France, a 20 year old left in critical condition after a motorcycle collision, Canada Day celebrations on Warwick Long Bay, the Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda take part in the World Pride Parade in Toronto and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view... Read more of this article

Stark Raving Mad & Simpatico Win Onion Patch

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Ask anyone who has done it… The Onion Patch is one tough series to win. It is a challenge to yacht, skipper and crew to prevail in these three spectacular events and venues. The Onion Patch series had two winners in 2014, Jim Madden’s Swan 601 Stark Raving Mad VII won the traditional IRC series and the Henry B. DuPont... Read more of this article

Terry Fray Wins BCB Cricket Sportsman Award

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the winner of the weekly Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award for week 5 as Terry Fray, Director of the U17 National Squad. The BCB said, “In the game between the U17s and Warwick Workmen’s Club there was no official scorer for either team. In spite of a busy schedule that day, Fray stepped in to score. “Without... Read more of this article

Bermuda U/14 Defeat Pelham Middle School

The Pelham Middle School Under 14 rugby team from New York took on Bermuda’s Under 14 National team at the National Sports Center this past weekend, with Bermuda coming away with the win. The visiting team from New York were stunned within the first five minutes when they found themselves down 10 – 0 after Bermuda scored two quick tries with runs... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Belgium

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued competing in the CSI 3 Bonheiden International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. Terceira competed with Tamerino during the 78 competitor 1.45m Small Grand Prix Table A Against the Clock with One Jump Off against the Clock Class, the pair recorded a Clear Round time of 72.17 in the First Round and then clocked... Read more of this article

Photos: Tyler Butterfield Races To 3rd In France

Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield continues to excel on the international stage, powering his way to a third place finish at today’s [June 29] Ironman France which took place in the Côte d’Azur. The two-time Olympian completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run course in a time of 8:40:23 to earn a place on the podium alongside... Read more of this article

Government Responds To People’s Campaign

The Cabinet Office advised today that Government has formally responded to the representatives of the People’s Campaign. In correspondence to the Principles of the organisation, the Premier Michael Dunkley acknowledged the People’s Manifesto [PDF] and highlighted what Government is doing to address the economy, unemployment, education, justice,... Read more of this article

Minister Attending CARICOM Meeting in Antigua

The Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy is currently in Antigua and Barbuda, representing Bermuda at the 35th Regular Meeting of the Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community [CARICOM]. Minister Fahy will be representing Premier Michael Dunkley at the meeting, and is accompanied by the Secretary to... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday June 30

Monday, June 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the ENE at 20 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 11.16am and... Read more of this article