Archive for June, 2015
Underground Crews To Work On Middle Road
BELCO said they wish to advise motorists that this weekend underground crews will be working on Middle Road in Southampton near Riviera Road. “Traffic lights will be in place from approximately 8:00 AM on Saturday through to Monday morning. BELCO thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation, as essential work is carried out,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Coldwell Staff Become ‘Tourism Ambassadors’
The Island’s largest local real estate company, Bermuda Realty [trading as Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty] played host this week to facilitators Malika Musson, Korrin Lightbourne, and Corey Butterfield representing both the Bermuda Hospitality Institute and the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty became the first real estate... Read more of this article
Bermudians To Swim The Channel For Charity
On July 4, a four-person relay team that includes Bermudians Jeff Conyers and John Tomlinson will be swimming the English Channel in order to raise money for four charities. Peter Weedon and Chris Pitman will join the Bermudians to make up the “All in Your Mind” relay team, enduring cold waters while swimming across one of the busiest shipping lanes... Read more of this article
BHF Honours Tannock, Awards Scholarships
On June 19th, the Bermuda Health Foundation honoured Mr. Patrick Tannock, President of XL [Bermuda] Ltd. with the 13th Annual Salute to Service Award, and also presented scholarships to Shi-Vaughn Lee and Chioma Nwasike. Mr. Tannock is responsible for strategic direction, underwriting profitability and leadership at SLIB business lines. Mr. Tannock... Read more of this article
Volvo Race Winner Joins Artemis Racing Team
Fresh from winning the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, 25-year old Luke Parkinson is joining Artemis Racing‘s America’s Cup team. Parkinson was one of two under-30’s onboard Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, who earlier this week arrived at the Swedish finish line in Gothenburg to secure the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race win. Gothenburg... Read more of this article
Brangman Wins Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the winner of the weekly Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award for week 3 is Ricardo Brangman Jnr of Devonshire Recreation Club [DRC]. “On Saturday 20th June 2015, the Match between DRC vs BCB National Under 18, when the toss was about to be taken Captain Brangman noticed that the U18 team only had 10 men listed... Read more of this article
PLP Constituency 15 To Hold Plant Sale
PLP Constituency 15 will be holding a Plant Sale on Saturday [June 27] on Palmetto Road, with shrubs, roses, coconut palmja, geraniums, hibiscus, croton, aloe vera and more for sale. A PLP spokesperson said, “Constituency 15 of the Progressive Labour Party will be holding a Plant Sale on Saturday, June 27 from 8am until 12 noon. “A stand... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Students Graduate
The Berkeley Institute yesterday [June 25] held its official graduation ceremony, with the school’s class of 2015 dressed in full graduation regalia for the event. Students received their high school diplomas in front of a full crowd of friends, family, and supporters, with words offered by a number of speakers. Following the ceremony, the festivities... Read more of this article
Lewis Achieves Qualifying Times For Paralympics
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis has achieved the qualifying time in three events for the 2016 Rio Paralympics, gaining the ‘A’ standard in the 100m. and ‘B’ standards in the 400m and 800m. Although Ms Lewis has achieved the qualifying times, she must still wait for the ‘official’ word from the International Paralympic Committee that... Read more of this article
Tennis: Day #5 ITF Tournament 2015 Results
The 2015 Bank Of Bermuda Foundation ITF Junior Circuit Tournament continued at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with two Bermuda Players emerging as Champions in the Under 14 Division. Richard Mallory III won the Boy’s Under 14 Division defeating Benjamin Jones in straight sets 6-1, 6-1, while Imani Phillips won the Girls Under 14 Division defeating... Read more of this article
Masterworks Exhibition To Feature Regiment
The history of the Bermuda Regiment is set to be on parade at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art as part of the armed service’s golden anniversary. And the exhibition features some rarely-seen exhibits connected to its predecessor regiments, the Bermuda Militia Artillery [BMA] and the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps [BVRC], both of which saw service... Read more of this article
BMRC To Hold “Ride & Swim” On June 28th
This Sunday, June 28th, the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] will be holding its second race day of the 2015 season. This race day will be themed “Ride and Swim” and the BMRC will host a barbecue at Clearwater Beach for fans, participants, and the general public after the races. Gates open at 9am for participants and racing starts at 1pm.... Read more of this article
