Archive for September, 2015
Argo Re Summer Series Triathlon Results
The final race of the 2015 Argo Re Summer Series took place in near-perfect conditions at the Clearwater Beach. Veteran Neil de Ste Croix won this week’s race very comfortably with a time of 23:38, in second place this week was Sergio Edness and David Soutter finished third with a time of 27:11. Claire McDavitt was the leading lady finishing 5th... Read more of this article
Gilbert & Sullivan To Present Drowsy Chaperone
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Bermuda is getting set to present ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ from October 1 through 10 at the Earl Cameron Theatre in City Hall. The play features music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, based on a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. The promo said, “Winner of 5 TONY Awards [including... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast Cancels Olde Towne Market
The Olde Towne Market due to be held on Sunday [Sept 27] on Water Street in St. George’s has been cancelled due to the forecast of inclement weather for tomorrow. The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid through Sunday morning and Small Craft Warning valid through Monday, and their forecast for Sunday says, “Cloudy... Read more of this article
Day #3 Results: Team Squash Championships
The third day of the Bermuda Blueprinting Team Squash Championships took place yesterday [Sept 25] with a number of players taking to the courts. CourtHouse defeated BSRA Bashers, Tight Like My Shorts defeated Knapton Hillbillies, Young and the Useless defeated Scramblers, Hit or Miss defeated Brew Crew, No Let defeated Over Achievers, Here for the... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday September 27
Sunday, September 27 is expected to be windy, with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 7.09pm. High tide will be at 8.15am... Read more of this article
Annual Tiaras & Bow Ties Set For October 3
Bermuda’s third annual Tiaras & Bow Ties event is set to take place on October 3, with fathers and daughters invited to take part in a “princess dance.” The event will be held at the Berkeley Institute from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. A pre-ticket sale for 100 people will see tickets sell at $50 per person, with an early bird special at... Read more of this article
Photos: FAA Plane Checking NavAid Equipment
Residents and commuters in the east end this morning [Sept 26] may have witnessed a private plane flying different patterns in the area, sometimes at lower altitudes than usual. LF Wade International Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley explained that “it’s a flight check carried out by the FAA of our NavAid equipment”. NavAid equipment... Read more of this article
Video: Three-Pronged Strategy Still Appropriate
Axis Capital President and CEO Albert Benchimol recently appeared on A.M. Best TV, saying that his company’s three-pronged strategy – focusing on insurance, reinsurance, and accident and health – is appropriate moving forward. Mr. Benchimol said, “It’s appropriate, after all the works that we had done with integration... Read more of this article
Video: Dame Marjorie Bean Academy Fun Day
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy hosted a Back To School Fun Day on Friday [Sept 25] which saw Minister of Education Wayne Scott start the day off engaging in a water fight with students, staff and volunteers. This was the first time the school hosted a fun day for students, which was sponsored by HSBC and saw the bank’s staff volunteering... Read more of this article
Student Art Competition Open For Submissions
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] is getting set to host the 2015 Student Art Competition, under the theme “Local Action, Global Impact: A Community Project on the World,” with a call for submissions now open. Submissions can be made until Thursday, November 19 at 4.00pm, with the exhibition itself to take place from December 7 to 31, and... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins ITU Cross Triathlon In Italy
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy continued her dominance on the world stage, racing to victory in today’s [Sept 26] Sardegna ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships in Italy. Photo of the top 3 [Duffy in center] courtesy of Federazione Italiana Triathlon Duffy finished the 1.5km swim, 31km off terrain bike and 9.6km cross country run race in a time... Read more of this article
Community Service For High Speed Chase
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 25-year-old man was sentenced to 80 hours of community service for leading police on a high speed chase. The Court heard that Joshua Boorman led police on a high speed chase from South Shore Road in Warwick, on to Ord Road, then on to Middle Road near Warwick Academy before the car that he was in was stopped. On being... Read more of this article
