Archive for April, 2024
Bermuda Set To Celebrate Women’s Suffrage
Bermuda is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage, with a forum set to take place tomorrow [April 30]. A spokesperson said, “The 80th anniversary of the successful passage of the bill in our Parliament mandating women’s right to vote in Bermuda happened on Sunday, April 21st and this became law on May 15, 1944. In... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Athene Fastest Kid On Rock
The ‘Athene’s Fastest Kid on de Rock’ – which was held on the weekend as part of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix – saw some of the island’s top young athletes in action. Brad Molitor, President of Athene Life Re previously said, “We believe in the power of sport to inspire the young minds of Bermuda. Athene’s Fastest Kid on de Rock races... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Pirates Of Bermuda
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] hosted its annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event this weekend, featuring participants bravely ‘walking the plank’ into the waters of Hamilton Harbour, all in support of a noble cause. Related Stories Photos & Video: 2026 Pirates Of Bermuda Photos:... Read more of this article
Narraway Concludes & Hopkins Wins In France
Nicholas Narraway secured 44th place in Tour of the Gila, while Kaden Hopkins lead Vendée U to victory in Men’s Chrono 47. Nicholas Narraway Wilmar Paredes won the final stage of the Tour of the Gila, riding away solo on the mountainous finish at Piños Altos, while Tyler Stites held onto his overall lead. Paredes clocked a winning time of 4:10:25,... Read more of this article
Video: Sir John Swan To Run In By-Election
[Updated] Sir John Swan is holding a press conference this morning [April 29] where he will announce whether or not he will run in the Smith’s North Constituency 10 by-election. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Sir John Swan confirmed that he will stand in the by-election as an independent... Read more of this article
2024 Athene Fastest Kid On De Rock Results
The Athene Fastest Kid on De Rock took place at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center, serving as part of the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix event. In the 15 – 19 boys 100 meter dash Carifta Games athlete Norre Robinson clocked a winning time of 10.77, Preston Ephraim was second in 11.77, and Michael Kromer was third clocking... Read more of this article
Barnes Wins Stars Championship Series Race
Scott Barnes took the track for the Stars Championship Series event at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Barnes won the pro masters / rok masters final race clocking a 24-lap winning time of 16:47:347. Barnes posted on social media, “That’s a wrap for our Stars Debut, almost a clean sweep. Heat 1 – 1st, Heat 2 -2nd, Pre Final – 1st, and... Read more of this article
BHCS Offers $2,500 Prize For 5k Running Race
The Bermuda HealthCare Sir Stanley Burgess 5k Race takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and features $2,500 in prize money split equally between the 1st place adult male and 1st place adult female runners. A spokesperson said, “The running race starts at the Clyde Best Centre for Excellence in Prospect at 8.30 am. BHCS is proud to continue its... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Convex End-to-End held, USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police Confirm Arrest Of Regiment Member UK Parliament: Q&A On Territories Voting Rights Vehicle Overturns, Collision In Southampton “Stepping... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Club Racing Weekend Results
The final race day of the Bermuda Karting Club’s season took place at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Brian Bulhoes won two of the three tag senior class races, with J’Auza James winning the other, while Roman Wilkinson won two of the three tag junior class races, and Lucas Flood won the other. Jason North took the checkered flag in two of the... Read more of this article
AM Best Upgrades Ratings Of MS Amlin AG
AM Best upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A+ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “aa-” [Superior] of MS Amlin AG [MS Reinsurance] [Switzerland]. The ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The ratings reflect MS Reinsurance’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses... Read more of this article
Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [April 29], with the list indicating that there are two bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
