Archive for September, 2014
Football: Premier & First Division Statistics
Following the Bermuda Football Association’s First & Premier Division matches over the weekend, the updated stats and standings for both divisions are below. A total of 25 goals were scored in both Divisions combined, with 17 goals scored in the Premier Division and 8 scored in the First Division. Premier Division The Premier Division sees the... Read more of this article
Photos: Boat Towed After Taking On Water
[Updated] A fishing boat with two people on boar was rescued and towed in after taking on water and losing engine power yesterday afternoon [Sept 24] while off the east end of the island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 24th September at 2:54pm, Bermuda Radio receives a Distress Call on VHF CH16. The... Read more of this article
Fox News Spotlights Bermuda Undersea Walk
In a piece highlighting “13 family-friendly dive sites for your kids,” Fox News has spotlighted Hartley’s Undersea Walk, the unique helmet diving experience offered on the island. About Hartley’s Bermuda Undersea Walk, Fox News — which calls us the “Caribbean island of Bermuda” — says, “You can have... Read more of this article
Local Photographer Showcases Flowers
Local photographer Gillian Outerbridge has turned her lens to the job of capturing the island’s flowers, creating a number of pieces under the title of Abstraction, with the pieces offering “freedom from representational qualities in art.” The photos in the collection are currently available for purchase by the public. With the entire... Read more of this article
DAP Launches Artist Video Audition Call
The Developing Artists Program [DAP] has kicked off its program with a new online video submission audition call for its July 2015 program. DAP is looking for young, talented artists to participate in the program, which is designed to cultivate talent while providing growth opportunities and a glimpse into the life of an artist. The goals of DAP are... Read more of this article
Video: Axis CEO Speaks About Soft Markets
Albert Benchimol, CEO of Bermuda-based Axis Capital Holdings, recently spoke with A.M. BestTV, offering his thoughts on the current soft market and the positive trends that he sees as presenting opportunities not only for Axis, but for the sector at large. Mr. Benchimol said, “Well, this is not the first soft market we’ve had, and unfortunately... Read more of this article
Anglican Parish To Host Blessing Of Animals
The Anglican Parish of St George will be hostug its first Blessing of Animals at the Unfinished Church at 3.00pm on Sunday, October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The Anglican Parish of St George invites you and your animal companions to a ‘Blessing of Animals’, which will be officiated by the Rev’d W David Raths and the Rev’d John... Read more of this article
Video: Jonte Smith’s Scoring Highlights
A highlight video has appeared on YouTube showcasing some of the recent goals scored by Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith during his first season playing professionally in Finland, where he has scored 22 goals in only 25 games. The young Bermudian striker has been a consistently good performer since moving to the Finnish side in March 2014, where he... Read more of this article
Dance Foundation Names Scholarship Winners
The winners of the 2014 National Dance Foundation awards, bursaries, and professional development funding are on their way to continue their training at centers of excellence for dance overseas. Alexis Richens, winner of the $15,000 prestigious Patricia Calnan Award, a pupil from the Jackson School of Performing Arts, is returning for her final year... Read more of this article
Season’s First Cross Country Race On Saturday
The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] 2014/2015 season is set to get underway with the season’s first cross country race on Saturday [Sept 27] at Chaplin Bay. BNAA President Donna Watson said, “”The 2013/2014 season has ended and now we are moving onto our 2014/2015 season. The first cross country will take place this coming... Read more of this article
Bowling League Continues At Warwick Lanes
The Commercial League Bowling Season continued at the Warwick Lanes with the Spinners defeating the Strikers 4 – 0, the BPS Blue Lanterns defeated the Super Stars 3 – 1, Double Trouble defeated the Alley Pals 3 – 1, while the Braves defeated Gard Do It Best 3 – 1, B.T.C. defeated Team Unsponsored 3 – 1 and the game between Sweet Life and... Read more of this article
Cricket Photos: St. David’s & Willow Cuts Win
In this weekend’s cricket action, Willow Cuts defeated Tuff Dogs, St. David’s defeated Flatt’s Victoria, while St. George’s did not show up for their matches against Cleveland County and Bailey’s Bay. Willow Cuts won by three wickets when they faced Tuff Dogs who scored 129/7 while Willow Cuts scored 130/7, while St. David’s won by... Read more of this article
