Archive for March, 2016
Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 29
Tuesday, March 29 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy late, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 7.37pm. High... Read more of this article
Final 15 Selected For Bermuda’s Youth AC Team
After a grueling last training session that pushed them to their physical limits the final 15 members of Team BDA have been selected to compete against some of the best young sailors in the world in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. The last trial to select Team BDA members was held over the weekend at the Oracle Team USA base and at AC Endeavour... Read more of this article
ADHT Louis ‘Kid’ Corbin Golf Tournament Held
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail Bermuda Foundation [ADHT] held the Louis ‘Kid’ Corbin Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday [March 26] at Ocean View Golf Club, with ‘Alora & Frank Rabain’s Team’ taking first place. A spokesperson said, “The Louis ‘Kid Corbin Memorial golf tournament is now in the history... Read more of this article
Temporary Traffic Disruption On Swing Bridge
[Updated] The Ministry of Public Works will be opening and closing the Swing Bridge in St. Georges for inspection and structural testing purposes at 10am on Wednesday, and the Ministry said that the “interruption to traffic flow is not anticipated to last more than two hours.” A spokesperson said, :At approximately 10am on Wednesday... Read more of this article
Court: 19-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Offense
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 28], a nineteen-year-old man plead not guilty to a charge that between November and December 2015 he used a cellphone to communicate with a young female intending to lure her into committing a sexual act. He also denied that in December he committed a sexual act with her. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo... Read more of this article
Reminder: Visa Waiver, ESTA & Travel To USA
[Updated] The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton said they wish to “remind those who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program that as of April 1, 2016, they must have a valid electronic passport. This rule applies even to those who possess a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization [ESTA]. “The U.S. Consulate... Read more of this article
Video: NeoApex Releases Short Film “Moments”
NeoApex has released a new film titled ‘Moments,’ featuring spoken word artist Raushan Darrell and filmography by Marq Rodriguez. NeoApex is a Bermuda-based production team that specializes in film production and employs poetry to “create a unique blend of art that conveys a message by taking on social issues within the community.” A... Read more of this article
Photos: PHC Good Friday Fun Day, Walk & Run
Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] held its annual Community Fun Day on Good Friday [March 25], 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,... Read more of this article
Photos: Book Launch For “Bermuda Boater”
After 3 years out of print, the third edition Bermuda Boater will be available in bookstores and Marine supply shops effective today. A private launch of the new edition was held at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club on Thursday, with Governor George Fergusson in attendance, and offering brief comments on contribution the Bermuda Boater has made... Read more of this article
Mountain Bike National Championships Results
Chequan Richardson won a well-deserved National Championship Title in the Winners Edge Mountain Bike Championship race in Southlands, Warwick, Threats of a wet weekend finally came to pass when the skies opened up, making turning the technical course at Southlands into a mud-fest for the Male Open race. A spokesperson said, “In a hard downpour,... Read more of this article
Column: Youth Of Today, Leaders Of Tomorrow
[Written by Eron Hill] Young people; you are the youth of today, but the leaders of tomorrow. You are Generation Next! We must be able to begin a new era of excellence, strength, and ability to march forth and provide our country and her people what they truly deserve, a better Bermuda for all. I’ve canvassed the thoughts and opinions of various... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe 5/10 Mile Challenge Results
Jay Donawa and Rose Anna Hoey are the 2016 RenaissanceRe 10 Mile Challenge Male and Female Champions, while Stephen Allen and Gayle Lindsay are the 2016 RenaissanceRe 5 Mile Challenge Male and Female Champions. Donawa ran to victory in the 10 mile race by recording a time of 58.42, while Ryan Wilson was second in 1:03.34 and Omari Hart finished third... Read more of this article
