Archive for March, 2016
Photos: T.N. Tatem Wins Track And Field Title
T.N. Tatem continued their recent dominance in athletics in winning the 2016 Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Track and Field Championships at the National Sports Center. Bermuda’s future Track and Field stars looked to show just what they had to offer, while the spirit of the school students in the stands chanting their school names... Read more of this article
BVA Volleyball Tournament Kicks Off On May 7
The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is getting set for its 23rd annual Corporate Volleyball Tournament, a fundraising event that benefits the Men’s, Women’s and Junior National Volleyball Teams, on Saturday, May 7 at North Village Community Club. The Corporate Volleyball Tournament is a recreational, co-ed tournament for players of all levels.... Read more of this article
Subject Of Possible Marine Distress Found Safe
[Updated - Suspected person found safe] Saying they are acting in an “abundance of caution” following a report from someone who believes he may have seen a person in distress in the water, the police are appealing to the public to contact the police if they are aware of anyone who has gone swimming, fishing, diving or boating and has not... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins First Athletics Carifta Medal
Bermuda has won its first medal at the 2016 Carifta Track & Field Games being held in Grenada, with Sakari Famous claiming a bronze medal in the high jump with a leap of 1.77. This opens Bermuda’s medal tally for the athletic portion of these Games, and adds another Carifta medal to Sakari’s collection, with the young Bermudian having... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday March 27
Sunday, March 27 is expected to see thunderstorms in the morning will give way to mostly cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 23°C/70°F and the low to be near 20°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset will be at 7.35pm.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Easter Egg Hunt In St George’s
The annual PLP Easter Egg Hunt was held today [March 26] in Somers Gardens in St. George’s, with the event hosted by the PLP Constituency #1 branch, Senator Renee Ming and Dame Jennifer Smith. The day included plenty of fun and game for the little ones including arts & crafts, races, Easter egg hunt and more. You can view all our Easter themed... Read more of this article
22-Year-Old Azah Dowling Dies After Collision
[Updated: The Bermuda Police Service have confirmed the death of 22-year-old Azah Dowling of Sandys] The police have confirmed that a 22-year-old man has died following a collision on Middle Road in Sandys this evening. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 7.46pm police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision... Read more of this article
Photos: PHC Holds Good Friday Community Day
Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] held its annual Community Fun Day on Good Friday, with the day getting underway with a run/walk from Lindo’s Warwick to PHC Field, which was followed by a full day of activities including fun castles, a zip line, a mechanical bull, kite flying, five-a-side football and more. DJ Chubb provided musical entertainment, there... Read more of this article
Outstanding Teens At The Berkeley Institute
The Berkeley Institute said they are pleased to celebrate the 6 students who were recognized at the Outstanding Teen Awards on March 12. “While the awards recognize individual achievement, we are pleased that 7 awards were secured by students of The Berkeley Institute, where students strive to realize their potential with the support of teachers... Read more of this article
Photos: Open Your Heart Foundation Good Friday
The Open Your Heart Foundation held a Good Friday community day event at the Naval Field, with the event — which is now in its 5th year — including free kites for the kids, free Easter baskets, free kiddie corner, fun castles and slides, face painting, haircuts and braiding, Gombeys, live performances, and more. You can view all our coverage... Read more of this article
Photos: Good Friday At Horseshoe Bay Beach
As is traditional every year, people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton on Good Friday to enjoy a day of kite flying, swimming, building sandcastles, socializing and more, with crowds of people of all ages spending the holiday on the popular beach. You can view all our coverage of Horseshoe Bay here, and all our coverage of Good Friday... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Names Board Chairman & CEO
The Board of Directors of PartnerRe Ltd. announced that John Elkann, Chairman and CEO of EXOR, has been appointed Chairman of PartnerRe’s Board of Directors and that Emmanuel Clarke, President of PartnerRe Ltd., has been named President and Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of PartnerRe Ltd., subject to approval by Bermuda immigration. Mr. Elkann commented,... Read more of this article
