Archive for August, 2021
PLP Chairperson Statement On Union Matter
“We are a Labour Party and we have not turned our backs on the Unions,” PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said, adding that in ”this instance, however, the BIU and the Government do not agree.” Ms Simmons said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] supports the Government’s position on decertification as outlined in the... Read more of this article
“Shooting Incident Was Very Concerning”
Minister of National Security Renee Ming condemned this weekend’s shooting in St. David’s which has left a young man in hospital with multiple gunshot wounds,” with Minister Ming appealing for anyone with information to contact the police. Minister Ming said, “I join the community in condemning this weekend’s broad daylight shooting in... Read more of this article
Admiralty House Vendors Market On Sept 4
The Admiralty House Vendors Market will hold its third event on September 4 from 10.00am to 2.00pm, with a number of vendors taking part. A spokesperson said, “Despite Covid and the changing restrictions, the Admiralty House Vendors Market is preparing to hold its third market on Saturday, September 4th from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. All vendors will... Read more of this article
Cyclists Continue Competing In Arkansas
Conor White and Nicolas Narraway competed in the Elite Men’s 1, 2 Division, while Caitlin Conyers competed in the UCI Pro Women 1, 2 Division, as the Joe Martin Stage Race continued in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Conyers finished 10th during stage three which was the 26.8 KM Devil’s Den State Park Time Trial, Conyers clocked a time of 11:30, this... Read more of this article
Cycling: Hopkins Continues Competing In France
Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the Tour Des Landes in France. Hopkins — representing Equipo Essax — finished 6th in the second stage; he worked himself into a 20+ rider breakaway which held on to the finish. In the sprint, he finished 6th same time as the winner. Hopkins moved up in the final General Classification to 8th overall. Related... Read more of this article
IAC Workshop: Dynamic & Inclusive Facilitation
The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC] will be hosting a virtual workshop on the Design and Facilitation of Inclusive Online Meetings on Wednesday, September 15th from 10am to 12pm. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC] is hosting a free virtual workshop on the Design and Facilitation... Read more of this article
Brown Dominates Kaizen Open Championships
Dominique Brown recently competed in the Kaizen Open Martial Arts Championships [AOK], staged as an in-person and virtual competition. Brown captured seven titles in all. She finished first in the Virtual Forms – Traditional 12 – 17 Advance Black Belt Mixed Division, and also won the Virtual Self Defense – Traditional 12 – 17 Advance Black Belt... Read more of this article
Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
St. Georges Cricket Club, Southampton Rangers, Warwick Workmen’s Club, Flatt’s Victoria, and Western Stars all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division St. Georges Cricket Club won by 103 runs: St. Georges Cricket Club 250/3 St. Davids Cricket Club 147 At Lords in St. Davids, the home team... Read more of this article
Photos: Punishers Advance To BFFL Final
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] Bermuda Bowl is set after the Punishers advanced final to take on Black Shark$. The Punishers edged the Killa Squad 26 – 25, with the Killa Squad unable to convert a two-point conversion with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. After going for it on 4th and goal, the Killa Squad was able... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bowlers Qualify For 2022 CAC Games
Bermuda has qualified for the 2022 CAC Games in El Salvador after finishing 9th during the Central American and Caribbean Bowling Confederation Championships, in Guatemala. The Bermuda team had a total of 18,115 pins, David Maycock led the Bermuda team with 3,869 pins, Lamar Ricardson was second with 3,668 pins, while Dennis Joell finished third with... Read more of this article
BPBA Juniors, Jet Ski & PowerBoats Results
The Bermuda Power Boat Association season resumed at Ferry Reach this weekend. In the Junior Division, Trystan Hocking, and Jauza James both won two races each, while Dakari White won both JetSki races. David Selley and John Harrison won the A Class in the Power Boats, while the B Class was won by Bobby DeCosta and Justin Linda. D Class honors went... Read more of this article
Photos: Dickinson Wins Gladys Raynor Memorial
[Updated with photos] Comet sailors took to the waters on the North Shore to compete in the Gladys Raynor Memorial Race. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker sailed to victory as the sailors began just off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club heading west to the Chanel Marker #24, before heading east to Chanel Marker #22 off the Shelly Bay Beach,... Read more of this article
