Archive for August, 2017
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw thirteen people rescued from a sinking boat, the ‘Battle on the Rock’ hydroflight competition, Flora Duffy win the ITU World Triathlon Stockholm, Bermuda’a Under 17 Women’s Football Team defeat Aruba 13 – 1, the PLP’s Back to School fun day and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend... Read more of this article
Boat Sinking, 13 People Rescued From Water
[Updated] Thirteen people onboard a rental boat were rescued today [Aug 27] after being found in the water while the vessel they were on was sinking, with the police thanking the people that assisted with the rescue, saying “their swift actions went a long way in averting a tragedy.” A police spokesperson said, “At 5:35pm today [Sunday]... Read more of this article
Teenage Bermuda Book To Be Unveiled In NY
On September 7th, Canadian photographer Debra Friedman will unveil her book titled ‘Coming of Age in Wonderland: Portraits of Teenage Bermuda’ at the Penumbra Foundation in New York. At the event, Mrs. Friedman’s publisher, Daylight Books, will unveil ‘Portraits of Teenage Bermuda’ alongside seven other photo books. Mrs.... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 28
Monday, August 28 is expected to see variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.51am and sunset will be at 7.47pm. High tide will be at 1.40am... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Conclude At Canada Event
Bermuda sailor Sebastian Kempe let the overall lead slip on the final day of the Canadian Optimist Championships but he still managed to make the podium. Kemp led the fleet of 65 sailors in the Gold Fleet, going into the final day, but he had results of 9th, 8th and 34th to finish 3rd overall with 68 net points. Christian Ebbin finished in 7th place... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe Scores In Carlisle United Match
Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe marked his third goal of the season when he scored for Carlisle United in the 75th minute in a 4 – 1 loss against newly promoted Lincoln City this weekend. The club’s match report said, “Carlisle United took their good early season form to Sincil Bank on Saturday afternoon to face newly promoted Lincoln City for what... Read more of this article
Results & Photos: Beach Volleyball Tournament
The Bermuda Volleyball Association hosted their 2017 Coppertone Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday [Aug 26] at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. Zero Part Clutch won the Men’s 4 Division while the Men’s 2 Division was won by Getting Hot. Eat Pray Love were crowned the Women’s 4 Division Champions while Hevs n Bevs won the Women’s 2 Division. Men’s... Read more of this article
Results: BBA Ten Mile Time Trial In St. David’s
The Bermuda Bicycle Association held their time trial under soggy conditions this morning [Aug 27] in St. David’s. The course was 10 miles long and finished at the St. David’s Lighthouse, making for a challenging conclusion to the event. Dominique Mayho recorded the fastest ride for the day crossing the line with a time of 22:01.1 while Matthew... Read more of this article
Organ Recital Set To Feature Hector Olivera
Internationally acclaimed organist, Hector Olivera, is set to perform in a recital presented by the Bethel AME Church on Saturday, September 30, 2017. The concert will honor Pastor, Rev. Ruth D. VanLowe Smith’s 20th year in Pastoral Ministry. A spokesperson from Bethel AME Church said: “Maestro Hector Olivera is a passionate, gifted, and... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay To Host Mermaid Party On Sept 16
On Saturday, September 16, Tobacco Bay is set to host a party “celebrating the mermaid spirit, summer, and the sea.” The Tobacco Bay Facebook event invites all “mermaidy women in Bermuda” to join the party: “We want to see the bay, the beach and the deck full of the most mermaidy women in Bermuda! If you have a swimmable... Read more of this article
U17 Football: Bermuda Defeat Aruba 13 – 1
The Bermuda Under 17 Women’s National Team recorded their third consecutive victory with a 13 – 1 hammering of Aruba in the CONCACAF Caribbean Under 17 Qualifiers taking place in St Lucia. Bermuda’s starting lineup was Zahkari Turner, Koa Goodchild, Danni Watson, Emily Cabral, Satia Burchall, Trinae Edwards, Dazzare Place, Jaden Masters,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday August 27 ‘Good News’ Spotlight
Bermuda making an excellent showing at the CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s U17 Qualifier, Strykz Bowling Lounge opening a new restaurant, Nathan Trott being selected for England U/20 team, Flora Duffy winning in Stockholm, and Marshall Diel & Myers educational awards being presented to Victoria Stephens and William Finnerty were all some of the positive... Read more of this article
