Archive for April, 2024
Boccia: Desilva-Andrade Claims Win In Montreal
Yushae Desilva-Andrade secured a 5-2 victory against world number 15 Aurelie Aubert from France in her first boccia match in Montreal. A spokesperson said, “Yushae won her 1st match today 5-2 against world number 15 Aurelie Aubert from France. She got off to a great start winning 2 points in both the first 2 ends to go 4-0 up at the half way mark.... Read more of this article
Special Olympics Celebration A ‘Success’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Sacha Richardson, the Special Olympics Bermuda board chair, said the local athletes who competed in the Special Olympics Celebration “conquered their nerves” and “embraced the occasion” at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix. Eight athletes from the organisation performed in front of a packed crowd at the... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay Beach Ranked 28th In World
Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay earned the 28th spot in the 2024 World’s 50 Best Beaches list, which said that “while Bermuda boasts spectacular beaches, this one stands out as a clear favorite among visitors.” The World’s 50 Best Beaches list said, “Named for its curving shape, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda is renowned for its... Read more of this article
BCAA Implements No-Fly Zone For SailGP Event
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] has announced a temporary no-fly zone over the Great Sound that will take effect during this month’s Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. A spokesperson said, “The restriction will cover the airspace above and around the racing event, as illustrated in the diagram below, and will be in force from 2nd... Read more of this article
BermudAir Teams Up With EcoSpirits
BermudAir has been selected as the first airline partner for global brand ecoSpirits. A spokesperson said, “Operating from offices in the UK, US, Asia and Australia, ecoSpirits has developed the world’s first low carbon, low waste packaging and distribution system for premium wine and spirits. “Local companies Bermuda Gin Company, which... Read more of this article
Cabinet Office Statement On Sloop Foundation
A Cabinet Office spokesperson offered the following regarding the current Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] ‘funding deficit’ commentary.” A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “The Government recognises the cultural and educational role that the Bermuda Sloop Foundation provides in our community. And prior to media reports, Government can confirm... Read more of this article
‘Walk Through History’ Event On May 1
A lunchtime ‘Walk Through History’ will take place on May 1 at Victoria Park, retracing the pivotal events of May 1, 1981, during the General Strike. A spokesperson said, “Wednesday, May 1st, there will be a lunchtime ‘Walk Through History’ starting at Victoria Park at noon. This 45 minute procession, will follow footsteps... Read more of this article
RBR Training Camp Concludes With Proposal
A two-week training camp for the Royal Bermuda Regiment came to a close with an off-the-battlefield engagement when one member of the battalion proposed to his girlfriend – a fellow soldier – in front of everyone. A spokesperson said, “Troops were gathered for an appreciation and awards ceremony when Corporal Shannon Showers-Cassidy,... Read more of this article
City Postpones Spurling Hill Junction Upgrades
The City of Hamilton announced that works at the Spurling Hill junction have been postponed until July 2024. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the public that works at the Spurling Hill junction, which were scheduled to commence this weekend, have been postponed until July 2024. “This commencement date has been changed... Read more of this article
Trott And Lindsay Set For Legends Finale
Sean Trott and Gayle Lindsay will aim for a clean sweep of victories in the Swan’s Running Club Legend Series when they race in the Bermuda Healthcare “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K in Devonshire on Sunday [May 5]. Trott and Lindsay have 75 points after winning the Ed Sherlock 8K Run in February, the Ray Swan Flat 8K in March, and the recent Ludwig... Read more of this article
Jamin Hodgkins Kicks Points In Ravens Loss
Bermudian rugby player Jamin Hodgkins kicked a penalty in Bridgend Ravens’ 62-13 defeat away to league champions Llandovery in their final Welsh Indigo Group Premiership game of the season last Thursday [April 25]. The former Bermuda Under-19 fly-off joined Bridgend, who finished ninth in the 13-team table, from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers... Read more of this article
Christian Ebbin Guides St. George’s To Victory
Bermudian sailor Christian Ebbin helped the St. George’s School A Boat win the Nessa O’Day sailing qualifier in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Sunday [April 28]. Ebbin helmed the boat in the Northeast District Champ qualifier, which was hosted by Portsmouth Abbey School. St. George’s won the regatta with 31 points, with Ebbin collecting 20... Read more of this article
