Archive for August, 2015
Photos: 100 Children Enter Fishing Tournament
Approximately one hundred children from ages 2 to 16 came to the weigh in for the fourth annual Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Fishing Tournament on Sunday afternoon [Aug 23]. Tournament organisers were kept busy weighing fish of all shapes and sizes, ranging from a 1 1/8th oz grunt to a 42.5lb wahoo caught by Ethan Soares. A full list of prizes winners... Read more of this article
Doppler Weather Radar Back In Operation
The Doppler weather radar – which has been out of service since February of this year — appears to be back in operation, with the page noting that “testing and observations continue through Monday.” Screenshot from the BWS Doppler Radar page: In May 2014, a spokesperson said, “The Doppler weather radar, which provides a moving... Read more of this article
Highland Spring Junior Tournament Finals
The 2015 Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis Tournament concluded at the Pomander Gates Tennis Club with three finals taking place. Number One Seed Daniel Phillips is the Boy’s Under 12 Champion after defeating number two seed Kairo Morton in straight sets 6-0, 6-3. Benjamin Jones the Boys Under 14 number one seed defeated number two seeded Scott Redmond... Read more of this article
Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In France
Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira continued competing in the MACON Centre Leclerc International Horse Show in France. Terceira and Amarulla finished 22nd in the 1.35m Class clocking a time of 46.34, but they had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Competing in the PRIX ESPACE VAL DE SAONE CSI*** 1.45m Class, Terceira and Lakvels finished 34th, they clocked... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Attending Meetings In The UK
The Cabinet Office has advised that the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley is currently in the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “While there Premier Dunkley will hold meetings this week with Ministers of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Cabinet, including the Foreign Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Phillip Hammond MP,... Read more of this article
Player Suspended For Code Of Conduct Breach
Ricardo Brangman Jr of Devonshire Rec has been suspended from all cricket until 31 August 2015 after pleading guilty to showing serious dissent at an Umpire’s decision. The BCB said, “Ricardo Brangman Jr of Devonshire Rec has pleaded guilty to a Level 2 charge, 2.2.1 Showing serious dissent at an Umpire’s decision. Ricardo has been suspended... Read more of this article
U16 Cricket Team Defeat Watford CC In UK
The Bermuda Cricket Board National Academy U16 team recently got its first win in their tour of the UK, defeating Watford CC by nine wickets. Bermuda’s team includes Azar Morrissey, Cameron Jeffers, Dalin Richardson, Jade Morrissey, Jabari Darrell, Tyler Kelly Kameren Mason, Kristian Singh, Logan Henschke, Torleair Caines, Rudi Butterfield and... Read more of this article
Aaliyah Nolan Scores Game Winning Goal
Bermuda’s Aaliyah Nolan scored the game’s winning goal when she and her Navarro College teammates defeated Cisco College 1 – 0 on Saturday [Aug 22] in their first match of the 2015 women’s soccer season. A post on the school’s social media page said, “Aaliyah Nolan scored on an assist from Sharifai Sharif with 27 minutes... Read more of this article
Weekend Links, Photos, Videos, Reports & More
This past weekend saw an altercation outside Ice Queen resulting in the death of 27-year-old Johnathan Darrell, four firefighters receive minor injuries after a motorist struck them while they were attending another traffic collision, an 80-year-old woman injured in a collision, Nahki Wells score against Fulham and more. Links to our weekend coverage... Read more of this article
‘Government Moving Ahead With Dubious Deal’
“Despite the deficiencies identified in the Deloitte report of the Bermuda Airport Redevelopment, and despite the UK government’s second letter of entrustment that stipulated that conditions must be met before proceeding with this project, the OBA government is moving ahead with this dubious deal,” the PLP said. “Despite the... Read more of this article
HSBC: Choosing The Best Mortgage Option
[Advice column by HSBC Bermuda] What is an interest rate? Also, what is the difference between Fixed Rate Mortgage and a Variable Rate Mortgage? Sounds like you’re exploring your options to purchase a home, Congratulations! I encourage you to book a Free Financial Planning appointment. We will help you determine which option is best suited for your... Read more of this article
Man Shows Mussels, Cleared Of Illegal Fishing
A man was cleared of illegal fishing on Friday [Aug 21] after revealing his catch of mussels to the Police, and a Fisheries Officer confirmed that no illegal fishing had taken place. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 21st August 12:16pm, A member of the public calls BMOC to report his suspicion of an individual... Read more of this article
