Archive for May, 2022

Famous Breaks Record For 3rd Time This Season

High jumper Sakari Famous has broken her University’s record — for the third time this season — and qualified for the NCAA National Championships which are set to be held in June in Oregon. Famous competes for the McNeese State University, and their report said, “Sakari Famous has made history all season as a high jumper for... Read more of this article

Results: BBA’s Time Trial Cycling Race

The Bermuda Bicycle Association Road race season continued with a Time Trial organized by Bicycle Works this weekend. Steve Smith and Maddie Durkin won the Open and Women’s Division, while Anthony Smith won the Citizen Division. Photo courtesy of Rochelle Smith Steve Smith clocked a winning time of 23:19.0, Steve Millington was second in 24:04.2,... Read more of this article

Live Entertainment By Kairos XXII Productions

Kairos XXII Productions, a local entertainment and production company, will host four weeks of live music each Saturday in June. A spokesperson said, “The event, titled The Experience, will feature the Century 22 Band and will showcase some of Bermuda’s best known and beloved entertainers at the Willowbank Resort in Somerset. Musical genres... Read more of this article

Results: Premier & First Division Cricket

St. David’s Cricket Club, St. George’s Cricket Club, Devonshire Recreation Club, Warwick Workmen’s, and Somerset Bridge all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay 194 St. David’s Cricket Club 199/3: St. David’s Cricket Club Won by 7 Wickets At the Sea Breeze Oval,... Read more of this article

Jessica Lewis Finished 2nd In Memorial Meet

Jessica Lewis was back in action competing in the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial Para track meet in Switzerland. Competing in the T53 women’s 100m, she broke her personal best time of 16.74 when she clocked 16:37 to finish 2nd, and she also finished 3rd in the T53 women’s 400m in a time of 59:59. Related Stories Video: Jessica Lewis Wins 100M In... Read more of this article

Crews Working To Restore Power In Paget

BELCO crews are working to restore power after an outage in the Paget area today [May 30]. This morning, BELCO tweeted, “Paget Outage Alert. We are aware that some of our customers in the Paget area are experiencing an outage. Our crews are commencing restoration efforts. For the safety of the motoring public, pedestrians & our team, please exercise... Read more of this article

Volleyballers To Compete In USA Championships

The Bermuda Volleyball Association has sent a senior men’s and women’s team to the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championships. A spokesperson said, “The men will be playing under the team name ‘Ace Boyz’ and the women under the club name ‘Devil’s Isle VC.’ Bermuda’s teams will be making its return... Read more of this article

Baseball: Jays, Phillies, Red Sox & Mets Win

The YAO Baseball Season resumed with two divisions in action and a total of 82 runs crossed the plate. In the Cal Ripken 10 – 12 year old age group division, the Blue Jays defeated the Cubs 11 – 8, while the Phillies edged the Yankees 14 – 13. In the Rookie Majors 8 – 9 year old age group division, the Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 5 –... Read more of this article

Bermuda Microsystems Celebrates 30 Years

Bermuda Microsystems Group is celebrating 30 years of business this month and said that in “recognition of this milestone, it has undergone a brand update that reflects where it is as a business today and where it’s heading in the future.” A spokesperson said, “The company entered the IT market back in 1992 with its first sale... Read more of this article

Ministry: 5 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [May 30] with the list indicating that there are five bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Canopius: Reorganisation Global Operations

Canopius Group announced the “reorganisation of its global underwriting operations into four key areas: specialty, short tail, reinsurance and casualty, to both enhance the focus on specialist underwriting capabilities and enable its three business regions to reach their greatest potential.” A spokesperson said, “As part of the reorganisation,... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend saw the Royal Bermuda Regiment Celebration Concert in Dockyard, Bermuda Onion Day celebrated at Carter House in St. David’s, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Car Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole In Devonshire Teen Moved To General Ward, Inquiries... Read more of this article