Archive for June, 2015

Nikki Bascome To Take On US Fighter On July 11

Extreme Entertainment is getting set to present Knock Out Night, featuring a bout between Claudele Duprier of the USA and Bermuda’s Nikki Bascome, on Saturday, July 11, 2015. The event will also feature other Bermuda amateur bouts, including Nazori vs. Le Jai Tucker, Tyler Christopher vs. Omar Dill, Robert Somner vs. Kah Simmons, J Jimeney vs.... Read more of this article

Sunday June 28th: “Good News” Spotlight

Johnny Barnes celebrating his 92nd birthday, a number of people in Bermuda stepping up to help a family stranded on the island following a plane diversion, 14 students completing the Certificate for Nursing Assistants, Madelyn Moore shattering a record in earning a gold medal in the 2015 Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championships, and athlete... Read more of this article

Chris Estwanik Wins Gold Medal In Island Games

Chris Estwanik has captured the gold medal in the half marathon in the 2015 NatWest Island Games in Jersey; celebrating his win by running a victory lap of the track with his two young children while flying the Bermudian flag. Estwanik, who defeated Olympian Lee Merrien and defending champion Kevin Loundes to win the race in a time of 67:16 earlier... Read more of this article

Appleby Advised DNB Bank On Loan Facility

Leading offshore law firm Appleby acted as Bermuda and Isle of Man counsels to security agent DNB Asia Ltd. [DNB Bank] on its US$300 million term loan facility provided to Crystal Acquisition Company Limited [Borrower]. T he loan facility, provided together with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, was... Read more of this article

Three Films Being Made About Bermuda Triangle

The ominous reputation of the Bermuda Triangle is lending itself to the premise of a trio of upcoming films, including two unnamed projects and a third film by Warner Bros. simply titled ‘The Bermuda Triangle.’ An article in Digital Trends said, “According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Terminator Genisys producers Skydance Productions... Read more of this article

Photos: Showoff Extravaganza At PHC Field

The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] held their “Showoff” event today [June 27], with the entertainment extravaganza and fun day featuring a wide array of entertainment and family fun. The PHC Majorettes & Drum Corps of Bermuda is a family youth organization that promotes performing arts in Bermuda through baton twirling and drumming, focusing... Read more of this article

Photos: NVCC Host Harold “Doc” Dowling Day

Inclement weather this morning did not stop members of the community from coming out when North Village Community Club held Harold “Doc” Dowling Day today [June 27] with activities kicking off at 11.00am. The day included a fun walk, team games including football, softball, and netball, family games, a free lunch, and refreshments available... Read more of this article

Photos: Canada Day Celebrations At Beach BBQ

In celebration of Canada Day, the Association of Canadians in Bermuda hosted its 20th annual Canada Day BBQ Beach Party today [June 27] at Warwick Long Bay. Promoters had promised, “Fun on the beach [rain or shine]” and they delivered as promised. Music, food and beach action all kicked off and carried on throughout the afternoon. The family... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday June 28

Sunday, June 28 is expected to be clear and sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW at 25 to 40 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 6.09am and 6.46pm,... Read more of this article

Video: Oracle Team USA Safety Training

Oracle Team USA recently took to the Great Sound for safety training, posted a video of their endeavor on YouTube. In the video, team strategist Tom Slingsby says, “Today, we’re just trying to a bit more safety training, we’re trying to get a bit more comfortable out here, windy and wavy. Getting comfortable, getting our life jackets off,... Read more of this article

Bermuda On USA Today Hottest Destination List

USA Today has named Bermuda as one of the “10 hottest destinations for summer 2015,” touting Cup Match, Bermuda Heroes Weekend, and Marcus Samuelsson’s new signature restaurant as just a few of the many reasons to pay the island a visit. The article says of Bermuda, “Short flight times and a jump in direct seasonal service just... Read more of this article

Jones & Bascome Named Players Of The Week

Logic and the Bermuda Cricket Board announced that the Logic Premier Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Malachi Jones of Bailey’s Bay, and the Logic First Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Onias Bascome of St. George’s CC. Malachi Jones scored 33 runs off 32 balls [with 5 4’s] and took 5 wickets for 14 runs from his 5 over spell which included... Read more of this article