Archive for December, 2015
4th Race In Flying Colours Mountain Bike Series
The 2015/2016 Flying Colors Mountain Bike Race Series continued with the fourth race of the season at Lagoon Park, with 104 competitors competing in 11 different divisions. Dylan Hill took the course by storm in the Male A Division recording the win clocking a 10 lap time of 55:36.3, Kaden Hopkins finished a lap down in second place with a 9 lap time... Read more of this article
Premier & Senator Meet With Four Star Pizza Staff
Premier Michael Dunkley and Junior Minister for National Security Senator Jeff Baron met with staff at the Four Star Pizza Restaurant in Warwick today [Dec 28] following the robbery that took place on Saturday. Senator Jeff Baron said, “This afternoon the Premier and I visited Four Star Pizza at the Warwick Workmen’s Club to show our support... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 29
Tuesday, December 29 is expected to see rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 5.22pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
Open Your Heart Holds Free Boxing Day Event
The Open Your Heart Foundation held its fourth annual Boxing Day Extravaganza in Sandys on Saturday [Dec 26], with people coming together for a number of free activities for children and adults alike. The event included food, drinks, fun castles, slides, hair cuts and braiding, face painting, and gifts for the children in attendance, while prizes were... Read more of this article
Video: Nahki Wells Scores 8th Goal Of Season
Bermuda’s Nahki Wells continues to impress, following up his two goals on Boxing Day with another goal in today’s [Dec 28] match against Queens Park Rangers, marking his eighth goal of the season. Wells celebrates today’s goal, photo courtesy of Huddersfield Town: The club’s match report said, “A superb Nahki Wells free... Read more of this article
Column: “Government That Works For Everyone”
[Opinion column written by Senator Diallo Rabain] The past several weeks I’ve spent on the doorsteps of Constituency 13 residents has not only been insightful, but rewarding and enlightening. This is a community of hard working people, who, like myself, want to see our island thrive. Residents have spoken to me about playgrounds needing repair, crosswalks... Read more of this article
Week-Long Team BDA Training Camp Underway
46 candidates looking to be a part of Team BDA made it through one of three fitness combines this year to become eligible for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup training camp, which began this weekend. The camp continues daily through January 2, 2016. The open fitness combines for a mixture of athletes and sailors took place in August, September and... Read more of this article
Video: Terron Webb Wins Competition In St Kitts
Terron Webb, who lives in St. Kitts and Nevis, has won the Jr. Calypso Competition in the St. Kitts National Carnival with his song ‘Youngster’s Unite,’ coming out on top after competing with five finalists. The young performer also competed in Nevis last year and was ranked first runner up, but had to wait until he was 10-years-old... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells “Has An Unbelievably Big Talent”
Speaking after their 3-1 win over Preston North End on Boxing Day which saw Bermudian striker Nahki Wells score twice, Huddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner said that Wells has an “unbelievably big talent.” Coach Wagner said, “Nahki knows that I always expect hard work and that I will never be satisfied with him! He has an unbelievably... Read more of this article
Photos: Christmas Celebrations On Elbow Beach
Large crowds made their way to Elbow Beach in Paget to celebrate Christmas on Friday [Dec 25], with those in attendance spending the day socializing, swimming, and celebrating on one of Bermuda’s most popular beaches. The annual Christmas gathering on Elbow Beach is a long standing tradition, with participants often donning seasonal attire in celebration... Read more of this article
Crown File Appeal In Kiahna Trott-Edwards Case
Following the sentence handed down to mother of three Kiahna Trott-Edwards, the Crown has filed an appeal saying that they feel the sentence is “manifestly inadequate.” Ms Trott-Edwards was jailed for life for murdering 16-year-old Shijuan Mungal, with the Court ordering she must serve a minimum of eight years before she could be considered... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Yr-Old Woman Denies Assault Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, 29-year-old Nora King plead not guilty to unlawfully assaulting another woman, in St George’s in December and causing her bodily harm. Ms King also plead not guilty to unlawfully wounding a man, in St George’s, also in December. Magistrate Tokunbo set trial for March 2016 and granted... Read more of this article
