Archive for February, 2016
Bermuda Netball Association Senior Results
Only Senior League action was played at Bernard Park as the 2015/16 Bermuda Netball Association’s League Season continued. Robin Hood went down 41 – 36 to the North Village Rams, Jahtuere Trott scored 25 goals to lead the North Village Rams to victory, while Nikita Trott added 16 goals. Talia Lucas scored 30 goals for Robin Hood, while Damali Horne... Read more of this article
Basketball League: Skyforce & Flyboys Win
There were no surprises in the Cellone Island Basketball League Play-off action this weekend with the top two teams moving to the Final Four set for today. # 2 seed Twisters man handle the Skyforce 76 – 36, Kevin Stephens led the Twisters with 30 points, while Zach Johnson scored 10 points for the Skyforce. In the second game, the # 1 seed Flyboys... Read more of this article
Ainslie Beats Jimmy Spithill By 2 Points In Oman
Ben Ainslie, the most decorated Olympic sailor in history, led his Land Rover BAR team to victory at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Oman this weekend. Ainslie beat his former skipper, Jimmy Spithill and ORACLE TEAM USA, by two points, with the winning margin secured on a late charge in the final race. Ainslie says winning the event... Read more of this article
Unions: Members Expected To Report To Work
[Updated] The BPSU addressed a message being circulated asking workers to engage in work stoppages and sickouts on Monday, saying the BPSU “wishes to make it clear that it has not endorsed any actions which may be contrary to our members’ conditions of employment” and they “have advised our membership that they are expected to report... Read more of this article
Review Of Stags’ Leap Winery Dinner Event
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] A five-course dinner with wine paired with each course sounds like an amazing evening, right? Well, I would be lying if I said it wasn’t. On Monday night, I had the pleasure of attending an intimate, exclusive dinner featuring wines from the Stags Leap District and Napa Valley made by Stags’ Leap Winery with representatives... Read more of this article
Crews Confirmed For RC44 Bermuda Cup
The stage is set for the opening regatta of the 2016 RC44 Championship Tour, with some of the biggest names in the world of professional sailing and international business lining up on the starting grid for the RC44 Bermuda Cup, from the 2 – 6 March. “The landmark 10th RC44 Championship Tour season starts in style next week, as the beautiful... Read more of this article
Sunday February 28th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that Bermudian Shiona Turini served as a presenter at a panel at the White House, Rosewood Tucker’s Point was awarded the 2016 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award, Horseshoe Bay Beach was named as one of the top 25 beaches in the world by Trip Advisor, and the Conyers Dill & Pearman Staff Benevolent Fund donated $29,000 to 12 local charities... Read more of this article
America’s Cup: Ainslie Charges To Top In Oman
Ben Ainslie and Jimmy Spithill had big recoveries on Saturday to vault to the top of the leaderboard at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Oman. Ainslie and his team were the class of the field. After incurring a penalty for starting prematurely in the first race, he sailed back up the fleet to salvage a third place finish. Then, two... Read more of this article
2016 “Zoom Around The Sound” Set For April
The Bermuda Zoological Society will hold their 2016 Zoom Around The Sound — a 7.2 mile fun run/walk/ride around Harrington Sound — on Saturday, April 9th. The entry fee is $30, and entry forms are available at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, online at www.RaceDayWorld.com or at Sportseller in Hamilton. For more information please... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/Results: Telford Electric Magic Mile
[Updated with video] Telford Industries, in conjunction with The Bermuda Pacers Track Club, hosted the 21st Telford Electric Magic Mile today [Feb 27] at the National Sports Centre. The Bermuda Pacers Track Club celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, saw former club presidents and members take part in today’s event joining Heather Telford... Read more of this article
West Hamilton Holdings Update On Construction
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, West Hamilton Holdings Limited issued an update on the on construction at 69 and 71 Pitts Bay Road. The filing stated, “The primary assets of West Hamilton Limited consist of real property at 69 and 71 Pitts Bay Road, across from the Waterloo House and it remains our intention to develop this property... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday February 28
Sunday, February 28 is expected to see rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 6.14pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
