Archive for May, 2021
WTTC Releases Economic Impact Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] released its annual Economic Impact Report [EIR], which revealed that the Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to Caribbean GDP dropped by $33.9 billion in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report [EIR] today reveals the dramatic... Read more of this article
New Book On One Of Sea Venture Passengers
British author Margaret Rice has published a book entitled “The Henry Bagwell Story: English Adventurer, Virginia Planter 1589-1663,” described as the “previously untold story of Henry’s voyage to the new colony of Virginia in 1609, on the Sea Venture.” A spokesperson said, “A first-time English author has released... Read more of this article
25-Year-Old Man In Hospital After Being Stabbed
A 25-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm Friday, 28th May [Bermuda Day] police officers responded to a reported disturbance at Horseshoe Bay in Southampton. “Approximately 15 minutes later, police officers also responded to a reported disturbance at Chaplin... Read more of this article
283 Doses Given At Mobile Vaccination Centre
A total of 283 doses were administered during the Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme at National Sports Centre today [May 29], which also saw gift certificates and free meals provided by local businesses and the Frontline Foundation. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Close to Home Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme was located... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday May 30
Sunday, May 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, chance of a morning shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.19pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Bermuda Day Half Marathon
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby returned in 2021, with the race starting from St George’s and ending at Bernard Park. Chris Estwanik finished first in a time of 1:10:28, Lamont Marshall was second in a time of 1:13:01, and Sammy Degraff rounded out the top three by clocking in at a time 1:16.10.... Read more of this article
Laverne Furbert Continuing Education Award
Noting that she was an advocate of further education, particularly for mature students, the family of the late Laverne Furbert is offering an Adult Continuing Education award valued at $5,000. Ms Furbert, a well known community activist and union supporter, returned to school in 1996 when she was 50 years old, earning an Associate of Arts Degree from... Read more of this article
Parfitt-Williams & Donawa Team Results
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Djair Parfitt-Williams and Justin Donawa were in action in Iceland and England . Djair Parfitt-Williams Djair Parfitt-Williams and his Fylkir teammates scored late to earn a point against Víkingur Reykjavík in a 2 – 2 draw in the Iceland Men’s First Division, with Parfitt-Williams opening the scoring in... Read more of this article
Perinchief Qualifies For NCAA Championships
Jah-Nhai Perinchief — who competes for the University of Tennessee — has qualified for the 2021 NCAA Outdoor National Championships. Perinchief, the reigning SEC Triple Jump champion, secured his spot at the NCAA Championships with a seventh-place finish, leaping a wind-aided 16.05 meters or 52 feet 8 inches in the second round, the University... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith Finishes 8th In Europe Triathlon Cup
Bermuda’s Tyler Smith competed in the 2021 Europe Triathlon Cup Olsztyn in Poland recording an 8th place finish. Smith crossed the line in a time of 54:47, finishing 41 seconds behind the winner Vetle Bergsvik Thorn who clocked 54:06, Antoine Duval was second in 54:07, and Simon Westermann rounded out the top three in a time of 54:08. Smith completed... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Heritage Month Mini Floats
More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, showcasing a variety of Bermudian themes including traditional Bermuda houses, longtails, coral reefs, cahows, moongates. Gombeys and more. Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets said, “I want to thank our community for participating in this competition.... Read more of this article
Full Results: Bermuda Day Half Marathon Race
Christopher Estwanik and Rose-Anna Hoey won the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby, with Mr Estwanik finishing in 1:10:28, while Ms Hoey recorded a time of 1:25:25. For all our coverage of Bermuda Day see here, and for comprehensive coverage of Bermuda Day over the years visit our brand new website BDADay.com. The three hour Bermuda Day race live stream... Read more of this article
