Archive for August, 2014
Cleveland County Win Eastern County Cup
Cleveland County are the 2014 Eastern County Cup Champions after defeating Flatt’s Victoria on Saturday. Cleveland County won the toss and sent challengers Flatt’s Victoria to bat, and the match was reduced to 113 overs for the day’s play after early morning rain delayed the start. Flatt’s Victoria were bowled all out for 57, only one player... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday September 1
Monday, September 1 is expected to see isolated thunderstorms in the morning, becoming mostly sunny late, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the ESE at 10 to 15 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset... Read more of this article
Section Of Harbour Rd Closed Off After Collision
[Updated] Following a two car collision this afternoon [Aug 31] that resulted in both drivers being injured, a section of Harbour Road in Paget has been cordoned off with traffic diversions in effect, the police said. At 6.00pm, a police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that until further notice a section of Harbour Road in Paget has been... Read more of this article
Mitchell & Richardson Compete In Vermont
Local riders Nicole Mitchell and Che’quan Richardson are racing in the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont. In Saturday’s [Aug 30] circuit race Mitchell finished 4th in the top women’s category, while Richardson finished 21st in the men’s category 3 race. Both cyclist continue racing today and Monday to complete the four stage event. Related... Read more of this article
Results: BBA Criterium Racing In St. David’s
The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s held their Criterium race this morning [Aug 31] in Southside St. David’s, and Dominique Mayho was again the man to beat. Mayho and Shannon Lawrence broke away from the rest of the peloton early in the 45 minute contest and stayed away until the end with Mayho taking the victory, while Anthony Bartley bested his... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis Scores In Boston College Draw
The Boston College men’s soccer team opened the 2014 season with a 1-1 draw against Iona on Friday evening [Aug 29] at Boston University’s Nickerson Field, with Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis scoring the lone goal for Boston College. Lewis, a sophmore, scored the Boston College goal in the 72nd minute off a free kick and then an own goal was... Read more of this article
Container Overturns In Blue Hole Hill Area
Police are on scene directing traffic in the Blue Hole Hill area in the east end after a container overturned this morning [Aug 31]. Details are what exactly transpired are unclear at this time, however we will update with additional information as able. Related Stories Motorcyclist Injured In Collision In Warwick Photos: Van Crashes On Side In... Read more of this article
Video: Callon Burns Of Coconut Rockets
A video highlighting the performance of Callon Burns of Coconut Rockets at the Flyboard North American Championships, held last June in Toronto, Canada, has been released, showing the moves that earned him a third place finish in the competition. The event, which was the first ever North American Championships, included some of the top flyboarders from... Read more of this article
Results & Photos Set #2: SandCastle Contest
The 19th Annual Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition took place on Saturday [Aug 30] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with over a dozen teams entering the contest, and spending the day creating artistic sand sculptures. The Overall Winner was Hanna Emmerson and Maikal Thomas with their “Whales of a Thank You” offering. Children [12 and under] 1st... Read more of this article
New Novel Recalls Bermuda Over Five Decades
A new novel that focuses on the memories of Bermuda held by an American socialite serves up a story of intrigue as she attempts to claim her legacy, seeing her recall the island’s beauty over the course of five decades even as she contends with the power struggles of high society. The book’s official synopsis says, “This island is like... Read more of this article
FEI World Equestrian Games Get Underway
Jillian Terceira, Bermuda’s lone representative at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, was on hand on Saturday, August 23 for the event’s opening ceremony, featuring French air force planes screaming across the Normandy sky as they released a stream of red, white, and blue smoke behind them. The 2014 Games will feature 1,000 riders and more... Read more of this article
Fitch Affirms ACE Ltd’s Ratings, Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of ACE Limited and its subsidiaries [ACE]. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The ratings agency said, “The ratings affirmation reflects ACE’s continued strong operating performance despite competitive market conditions, strong balance sheet position and financial flexibility with moderate leverage, and... Read more of this article
