Archive for August, 2014
Local Pleasure Boat Towed After Engine Fails
On Wednesday, August 20 at 6.25pm, a local pleasure boat with seven people aboard had to be towed after its engine failed and it was left adrift in water too deep to anchor in. A spokesperson from the Bermuda Maritime Operations Center said, “The local pleasure boat Liquid Asset was reported as disabled off Clearwater Beach, St. David’s,... Read more of this article
Parfitt-Williams & West Ham Remain Unbeaten
Djair Parfitt-Williams and his West Ham United teammates maintained their unbeaten opening to their Barclays U18 Premier League season, drawing 0-0 with Leicester City in their first home fixture on Saturday [Aug 23]. The team was coming off of a 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion to open their season – a game in which Parfitt-Williams scored. The... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw Senator Nalton Brangman resign as Junior Minister of Tourism & Transport, both Nahki Wells and Jonte Smith score goals, the Bermuda Bicycle Association host their 40th Anniversary 100km race, while a number of other events were cancelled due to the inclement weather. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Premier... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Miss Bermuda 2014 Visits NMAC
Last month, the Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] welcomed Miss Bermuda 2014 pageant winner Lillian Lightbourn, presenting her with a $1,000 gift certificate for aesthetic services at their MedSpa, as well as a one year supply of Dermalogica skin care products. A spokesperson said, “It was only a few weeks ago that pageant contestants... Read more of this article
Nine Colonels React To MP Roban’s Comments
[Updated with PLP response] A group consisting of nine former Commanding Officers of the Bermuda Regiment said they read with interest Mr Walter Roban’s comments about conscription, and the need he sees to put pressure on the Premier to act quickly to bring the practice to an end.” The nine said is is their “intention to continue to engage... Read more of this article
Jonte Smith Scores In Kemi Kings Win In Finland
Bermudian Jonte Smith and his PS Kemi King teammates recorded a 3-1 win over GBK Kokkola, with Smith scoring in the 62nd minute to help his team to victory. The two Finnish Football League teams played the match in challenging conditions as rain poured down. Kemi King’s Sasa Jovovic struck two goals in the 29th and 38th minutes, with Jonte Smith... Read more of this article
Sarai Hines, Jashun Bean Awarded Scholarships
The Hamilton Parish Council Members’ Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 and a bursary of $2,500 have been awarded to two Hamilton Parish residents – Sarai Hines and Jashun Bean. Sarai Hines is studying Fine Arts at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts and will graduate in 2015. Jashun Bean is studying Medicine at Medical University of the... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith Wins Long Jump in Estonia
Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed in the Saaremaa Gala athletics competition in Estonia, leaping to victory in the long jump. Competing in the city of Kuressaare, the two time Olympian competed under harsh conditions, recording a top leap of 7.59pm as lightning and thunder were heard over the stadium. Related Stories Tyrone Smith Wins Bronze In... Read more of this article
Bermuda Mention On BBC “Would I Lie To You”
The BBC game show “Would I Lie to You?” recently featured a Bermuda connection, with one contestant’s lie using the island as its main staging point. The show sees contestants tell fanciful stories, with others required to guess whether or not the stories are true after the fact. Bermuda featured in “Would I Lie to You?” During... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 25
Monday, August 25 is expected to see showers with thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the south at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 7.51pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Indian & Mexican Officials
This past Friday [Aug. 22], Premier Michael Dunkley met with Ambassador Sandra Fuentes-Berain of Mexico and Ambassador Dnyaneshwar Mulay of India at the respective Offices of the Consul General of Mexico and the Consul General of India in New York. Also in attendance at the meetings was Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Derrick Binns and the Bermuda Overseas Representative... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: BBA Anniversary Road Race
Dominique Mayho powered to take a solo victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] 100 kilometer road race held today [Aug 24] in celebration of their 40th anniversary. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the BBA in 1974, and to celebrate this milestone the BBA hosted the 100 kilometer road race today, starting in Warwick, with... Read more of this article
