Archive for January, 2018
Smith: “I Wouldn’t Have Stayed For Anything”
Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith recently met with other athletes in London to discuss how to change sports for the better, with Smith describing the racism he experienced while playing in Vietnam, having been told he had to warm up and sit away from the team with the African players. A story in the Guardian said, “Sport is going through a profound... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Style’ Mansion For Sale At $61.5 Million
A luxury property in Palm Beach billed as having “Bermuda-style architecture” is for sale at $61.5 million, with the Florida property boasting two waterfronts, seven-bedrooms, 14-bathrooms, a theater, infinity pool, spa, four-car garage, guest house and more. The Palm Beach Daily News said, “The short list of the most expensive houses... Read more of this article
First Church Of God February ‘Food Box’ Menu
The First Church of God is continuing their aim of helping to provide food at affordable prices, with new ‘food box’ menus provided each month, with the Church releasing the February menus. Their are seven box options, ranging from $40 to $59, and the deadline for orders is Monday, February 12th at 7:30pm, with the distribution date set for Monday,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Four-Ball Championships Conclude
The final round of the Bermuda Four Ball Championships was played at Port Royal with Damian Palanyandi and Fraser Hunt claiming the title of Men’s Four Ball Champions after a battle with the overnight leaders, Jarryd Dillas & Will Haddrell. After a drive on the first hole which appeared like it may have gone out of bounds, Palanyandi was fortunate... Read more of this article
Farrow Meets Carifta Standard In Swim Meet
The Best of the Best Swim Meet #1 was held at the BASA Pool, with Evan Farrow meeting the Carifta standard on the final day of qualifications. Competing in the Men’s 15 & Over 50m Freestyle, Farrow finished second to Jesse Washington who clocked winning time of 24.81, with Farrow touching the wall in a time of 24.84. Taylor White would win the... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw students compete in the Mr & Miss CedarBridge, four more track & field athletes reach the Carifta standard, the Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp conclude, a plane divert to the island, the Bermuda Motosports Expo, the Netball All Stars Game, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage... Read more of this article
Four Videos: Bermuda’s “Out Here” TV Spots
MMGY Global — which was selected by the Bermuda Tourism Authority as an advertising agency partner in 2015 –recently posted four videos advertising Bermuda on their Youtube account, with the videos titled Out Here 19th Hole TV Spot, Out Here Raft Up TV Spot, Out Here Bike TV Spot, and Out Here Fishing Boat TV Spot. Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
IWC Art Exhibition To Benefit Two Charities
The opening of the annual art exhibition sponsored by the International Women’s Club [IWC] of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the Chubb Building on Friday, March 9th. A spokesperson said, “The annual Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women’s Club of Bermuda, scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the... Read more of this article
Police Attend Robbery At Smiths Parish Business
Police responded to a robbery that took place at Belvins on Middle Road in Smiths at around 5.00pm today [Jan 28]. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “Police responded to a report of a robbery that took place on today [Sunday] at Belvins Middle Road in Smiths at around 5pm. “It appears that a male walked into the store an store and... Read more of this article
Archery Team Compete In Pennsylvania
The Gold Point Archery Team competed in the Lancaster Archery Classic held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with Anthony Grant, Alleyne Weekes, Ernest McCallan, Jaydon Roberts and Ashley Weekes all in action. Men’s Recurve Total 68 archers in their Division Distance 18m | 40 cm target Ernest McCallan placed 44th – total score 494 Alleyne Weekes... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Deceptive Social Media Accounts
The police have warned of “deceptive social media accounts using the names of real Government officials,” saying that these “fake social media profiles are being used to contact members of the public and make demands of money for alleged Government initiatives and proposals.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist In ICU After Crash In Sandys
A 51-year-old motorcyclist was injured after “striking a roadside boulder” on Somerset Road on Friday evening, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:40pm Friday, January 26th police and first responders were dispatched to a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash along Somerset Road in Sandys parish, near... Read more of this article
