Archive for March, 2016

Results: Triple Challenge Obstacle Course Race

The Bermuda Triple Challenge held its three-day event this past weekend, with 23 international athletes taking part. The event also included internationally renowned obstacle course racing affiliates Val Smith [Director of Events USOCR from Atlanta], Spartan Race Emcee Anthony “T.C.” Carson, and OCR’s Photographer of the year Bob Mulholland. Bill... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Kite-Making At Salvation Army

In a project that assists people while highlighting an island tradition, the Salvation Army Harbour Light kite-making project has resulted in about 70 kites for sale, with funds raised to go toward the program’s client activities fund. Kent Laws, senior counselor at Salvation Army Harbour Light, said, “We have a kite-selling effort put on the... Read more of this article

Column: Celebrating Easter In The East End

[Written by Kristen White] I’ve just spent the last 12 hours writing numerous articles for travel magazines, calling Bermuda and our sights special, unique, beautiful, jaw dropping, gorgeous, amazing, incredible, wonderful, great… you get the idea. Synonyms aside, our island really is a, well, spectacular place. And no matter how many times I write... Read more of this article

Tarrus Riley Still Coming Despite Father’s Death

Despite the death of his father recently in New York, singer Tarrus Riley will be arriving in Bermuda today [March 24] in order to headline the Easter Fiesta Concert tonight. The organisers said, “Tarrus Riley’s father – reggae great Jimmy Riley – died in New York recently. As a result, Tarrus was not able to come previously,... Read more of this article

Junior Food Critic Review: Soup-a-Bowl

[Written by 12-year-old Eliza Olander…with a little help from Uncle Tony] Background: A special guest at the Eliza Doolittle Society’s Soup-a-Bowl fundraiser at the Hamilton Princess was aptly named Eliza Olander, the Junior Restaurant Critic for Bernews. Eliza, 12, is a student at The Centre for Creative Learning in Hamilton and lives in St... Read more of this article

Photos: KPMG Round The Grounds Races

The 2016 KPMG Round the Grounds Races took place at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday [March 20], with hundreds of children taking part. The event is run by MAAC and sponsored by KPMG in Bermuda. Fun activities were on offer including crafts, organised by Masterworks, a bouncy castle, ice creams, food and more. Video footage and full results from the... Read more of this article

“Full Worm Moon” Lights Up The Night Sky

Yesterday evening [Mar 23] a full moon lit the night sky, which is traditionally called the “Worm Moon,” as the ground softens and the earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of the robins in North America. This month’s full moon is also sometimes called the “Full Crow Moon”, when the cawing of crows signals the end of winter,... Read more of this article

BCB Cricket Trials For National U17 & U14

The Bermuda Cricket Board are holding cricket trials for National U17 and U14 age-groups next week. “Due to the generous continued support of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation and the XL Catlin Foundation the BCB is pleased to confirm that it will be holding free cricket training and games for the National U14 and National U17 squads this summer,”... Read more of this article

Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League

In Mixed Majors Bowling League action inside the Warwick Lanes it saw the Warriors go down 16 – 4 to Spare Change, MiniMax Forwarders defeated the Untouchables 14 – 6, while the Activators fell 16 – 4 to the Gang In Blue. The Movers “N” Shakers went down 19 – 1 to Fight Back, while the Strikers went down 19 – 1 to the... Read more of this article

Results Of ECCA AGM Elections Announced

The Eastern County Cricket Association [ECCA] announced the results of the elections held at their AGM held at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on March 22, with all offices carrying two-year terms. In the elections, Steven Douglas was elected as the President and Greg Johnson was elected as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. A spokesperson said, “We... Read more of this article

St. George’s Street Festival Set For March 29

The Corporation of St. George will present the St. George’s Street Festival on March 29, promising an evening of family fun for all ages. The event will include vendors, music, and “lots of fun,” with people from across the island invited to attend from 6.30pm until 9.00pm. Related Stories Cup Match Extravaganza At King’s Square ‘Lighting... Read more of this article

Open Your Heart To Hold Good Friday Free Day

The Open Your Heart Foundation will be holding a Good Friday free community day event at the Warren Simmons aka Naval Field on March 25. Beginning at 10.00am, the event will include 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 –... Read more of this article