Archive for May, 2016

Column: Remembering The Legacy Of Prince

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] For any one born before the 1980s, there were very few options for listening to music during the 1970s. There were no MTV nor any BET music videos. So our options were: Two AM radio stations Soul Train with Don Cornelius American Bandstand with Dick Clark There was one particular Saturday in 1980 when I was... Read more of this article

Jackie Joyner-Kersee To Host Clinic In Bermuda

Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is set to visit Bermuda in October, where she will be to be the guest speaker at the Bermuda Olympic Association’s 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner and also host a Youth Sports Clinic. Joyner-Kersee dominated the Olympic heptathlon and long jump events throughout her career which spanned four Olympic Games.... Read more of this article

Concerts: Jah Cure, Beenie Man, Sanchez, More

Cup Match Summer Splash — dubbed as “the largest concert event of the year” — is set to see the ‘One Love One Life’ concert held on July 23 and the ‘Cup Match Eve’ concert on July 27, with performers to include Beenie Man, Jah Cure, Sanchez, Collie Buddz, Walshy Fire and more. A spokesperson said, “Cup... Read more of this article

Last Chance To Visit “Pop In Pop Up” Art Gallery

If you haven’t had a chance to see the “Pop In Pop Up” gallery this week is your last chance, as it will close on Friday, June 3rd. The ”Pop In Pop Up” gallery located is on 24 Bermudiana Road between Portofino and Just Shirts Drycleaners/ The opening hours are from 11:30 am -5:30pm, and the artists exhibited at the Gallery... Read more of this article

PLP & OBA On Employment Committee Motion

The PLP said they are “disappointed that the OBA rejected our effort to reach across the political aisle” and “rejected a PLP motion to form a Joint Select Committee to inquire into strategies needed to facilitate the creation of new jobs,” while the OBA said the “economy is turning to allow for significant job creation”... Read more of this article

PLP Branches Thank Community For Support

The PLP Sandys Branches extended their thanks to the Sandys community for supporting their annual week of activities which included a Community Church Service, Public Forum, Health Walk and a Cod Fish breakfast. A spokesperson said, “The Sandys Branches of The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party would like to extend their warmest gratitude to the... Read more of this article

Educator To Host Empowerment Conference

A conference with an aim to inspire and empower Bermudians to be the best version of themselves will be held this weekend. Educator Keema Perry, deputy principal at St. George’s Preparatory School is the founder of Powerhouse Academy and is hosting the conference. The event will be held on Saturday, June 4 from 9am to 12pm at St. George’s Preparatory... Read more of this article

NOAA Predict 10-16 Named Storms This Season

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted that the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season has a 70% likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms, of which 4 to 8 could become hurricanes, including 1 to 4 major hurricanes [Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher] NOAA said, “NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2016 Atlantic... Read more of this article

Science Conference: 100-150 People Expected

A Bermudian biomedical science lecturer in the United Kingdom is organising an international conference of scientists to convene in Bermuda, and between 100 and 150 attendees are expected to attend the conference, which will be held from November 8-11, 2016. In 1996, scientists from the United Kingdom and the United States met in Bermuda to create the... Read more of this article

Photos & Results: Cycling Academy Road Race

The Bermuda Cycling Academy Road Race took place at Southside with 115 riders taking to the start line that ended in some thrilling finishes. Matthew Oliviera won the Adult A Division race holding off a very strong challenge from Dave McComas. Oliviera clocked 2:06:00.133, with MoComas stopping the clock in 2:06:00.354 and Kaden Hopkins finishing third... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw a 65-year-old male visitor die while snorkeling at Elbow Beach, crowds of people walk overnight during the Relay For Life fundraising event, the Devil’s Isle Challenge see paddlers take part in a 40-mile circumnavigation of Bermuda, and various other sporting and community events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click... Read more of this article

Photos: Fashion Festival Body Painting Event

The Bermuda Fashion Festival hosted a cocktail reception at the Elbow Beach Ocean Terrace this evening [May 29], with the reception featuring local body painting artists, members from the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Team Bermuda and Bermuda Fashion Festival models. The models from Bermuda’s Red Bull America’s Cup Youth team were Owen... Read more of this article