Archive for June, 2015
‘TI’ Wins Big In Marion Bermuda Yacht Race
[Written by Talbot Wilson] ‘TI’ skippered by Greg Marston was overall winner of the 2015 Marion Bermuda Race Founders Division and was awarded the Goslings Rum Founders Trophy at the prizegiving held Saturday evening [June 27] at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. ‘TI’, an Alden Mistral 36 sailed under Celestial Navigation by a family crew... Read more of this article
Delinquent Employer Names To Be Published
Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015 — which allows for the publication of names of employers who fail to provide health insurance coverage for their employees — the first list will be published on July 3. A statement from BHeC said, “Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Powerboat Racing At Ferry Reach
The Bermuda Powerboat Association held a day of racing today [June 28] at Ferry Reach with boats from multiple classes running a circuit that took them out of the pylons towards Shelly Bay, around markers #18 and #22 and heading back to Ferry Reach. The first three boats across the finish line were Steven Eversley and Jaqai Spencer in D-187, Damon... Read more of this article
Poll Results On Decriminalisation Of Marijuana
37.8% of voters support marijuana decriminalisation, 36.6% preferred legalisation with government regulation and 19.4% wanted current laws to remain the same, according to a recent poll released by Profiles of Bermuda. In releasing the poll results the company said, “While the results are not statistically significant from last year, there is... Read more of this article
Video: Their Majesties Choristers At St. Peter’s
Today [June 28] saw the first occasion in which Their Majesties Choristers sang in public, with the enthusiastic group of young singers — all from St George’s Parish and under the leadership of the Choirmaster Martin Pastor — performing at the historic St Peter’s Church. Reverend David Raths was joined by Anglican Bishop Nicholas... Read more of this article
“Crossfit” Soca Riddim Compilation Released
Following the successful release of the titular single Crossfit by Rowdy Piper, Derek G. Simmons of Devils Isles Entertainment has launched the “Crossfit Riddim Compilation”. The compilation also features tracks from E-levelz and JIV. A spokesperson said, “In soca and reggae music, the instrumental accompaniment to a song, known as a riddim,... Read more of this article
New Beach Bus Fills “Customer Service Gap”
The St. George’s Beach Bus is up and running, while the St. David’s Beach Bus is set to launch in mid-July, offering visitors and locals easy access to east end attractions. Pat Phillip-Fairn, the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Chief Product & Experience Officer, said, “We are pleased to see the St. George’s Beach Bus... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday June 29
Monday, June 29 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 6.59am and 7.32pm,... Read more of this article
BFA On Team Accommodation & Player Conduct
The Bermuda Football Association issue a statement saying they have received enquiries in respect of the recent World Cup campaign concerning team accommodation and player conduct. The statement said “The BFA made a decision to house the players in a small hotel upon their return from Guatemala on the Saturday night. They would have remained there... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Trophy & Prizes Design Contest
Calling it “an opportunity for local artists to showcase their design skills”, the America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA] is inviting artists to submit an outline for a “uniquely Bermuda trophy and/or prizes design”, saying they will commission one winning artist to design and produce an authentic trophy for the winning team... Read more of this article
Church Choir To Host Free Open-Air Concerts
The inspirational Mt. Zion AME Church male voice choir will be hosting a series of free open-air gospel concerts in July; with the first to take place on Thursday July 2nd in Dockyard, the second on Thursday July 9th at the Rubber Tree in Warwick, and the third to take place on Thursday July 16th at Town Square in St. George’s. All performances... Read more of this article
Regiment To Launch 50 Wreck Dives In 50 Days
On Tuesday, the Bermuda Regiment’s diving squad will tomorrow launch an ambitious programme of 50 wreck dives in 50 days at a reception at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. Top marine scientists and conservationists have lined up to add their weight to the event – which will also feature ocean clean-ups, marine archaeological... Read more of this article
