Archive for March, 2017

Results: TBI Men’s Classic Bowling League

In TBI Men’s Classic Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Team Metro defeat the TBI Highspeeders 26 – 4, Team Reliv went down 23 – 7 to the Goslings Black Seal. The New Mix Ups defeated the Survivors 19 – 11, Team Amstel went down 19 – 11 to Team Electric and Team Unsponsored defeated Phones Plus 21 – 9. High... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Wins 2017 MTO Race In South Africa

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy won the Elite Women’s race in MTO Champions Race in Stellenbosch, South Africa. “Starting on the Kayamandi Sports Fields the MTO Champions race got underway with a lap of the bumpy grass rugby field before heading up the embankment towards the songo.info clubhouse, from there the route twisted into an urban XCO route... Read more of this article

Photos: Ghana’s 60th Independence Celebration

[Updated with video] In celebration of Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary, a reception was held last night [March 24] at the Police Club in Devonshire, with the location festively decorated in the colours of Ghana’s flag to mark the occasion. The event, which was hosted by the Honourary Consulate of Ghana in Bermuda, included refreshments,... Read more of this article

Lamont Marshall Breaks Another Record

Only weeks after shattering the 3000m record, Lamont Marshall has broken yet another Bermuda record; this time setting a new record in the 5000m. Competing last night in the Raleigh Relays in Raleigh, North Carolina, Marshall ran the 5000 meters in a time of 14:23, breaking his own record of 14:27 which was set six years ago, also in Raleigh. This... Read more of this article

PLP Central Committee Meeting On Monday

The PLP is inviting the public to “experience an inside look” at their central committee meeting on Monday [March 27] at 8pm at the Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party invites the public to experience an inside look at our central committee meeting which we’re taking west on Monday, March... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday March 26

Sunday, March 26 is expected to be mainly cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 7.34pm. High tide will be at 8.02am and 8.24pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article

All Governments Lie, Where The Universe Sings

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and The Abolish Foundation are getting set to screen two documentaries, including All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone on March 30 and Where the Universe Sings on March 31. All Governments Lie with Executive Producer Peter Raymont will be shown on March 30 at 6.30pm,... Read more of this article

Football: Kappa Classic Day One Results

The 2017 edition of the Kappa Classic got underway with a large crowd in attendance at the National Sports Center. Matches took place both on the North and South Fields, with a total of 111 goals scored on the opening day. Boys Under 8 Division Pool A Devonshire Colts Orange 1 BAA Greens 1 Warwick U8 Grizzlies 7 Hamilton Parish Yellow 0 Pool B Devonshire... Read more of this article

Motocross Racing To Take Place This Sunday

The Bermuda Motocross Club will be holding races on Sunday, March 26, with the action to get underway at 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Gates open at 12.00pm and the first race begins at 1.00pm. Racers age from 5 to 50. Bring the whole family out. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and over. There will be food for sale, and we will... Read more of this article

‘Cultural Legacy Of The Palmetto In Bermuda’

An upcoming “Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series” hosted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will feature the topic “Fishpots, Bonnets and Wine: The Cultural Legacy of the Palmetto in Bermuda.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 6pm at St. Theresa’s Cathedral Hall in Hamilton, with the featured speaker... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 25

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 25th. On Sunday the Marco Polo cruise ship and the Tracey Kosan liquefied gas carrier are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Riviera and Seven Seas Explorer cruise ships... Read more of this article

Youth AC: Meet TeamBDA’s Dimitri Stevens

Dimitri Stevens was first introduced to sailing at 11-years-old through the Waterwise Programme at Dellwood Middle School. He’s currently a Bermuda College student studying to enter the Information Technology field; before that he attended The Berkeley Institute, Dellwood Middle School and West Pembroke Primary. Dimitri, 22, considers taking part... Read more of this article