Archive for May, 2024
Results Of Three Races On Bermuda Day
As part of the island-wide Bermuda Day celebrations, multiple races were held on Friday [May 24], including the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby, the Heritage Day Junior Classic, and the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby saw Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay race to victory, Sanchez Smith and Naomi MacGuinness won the Heritage... Read more of this article
13th Annual You Go Girl! Relay On Sunday
The You Go Girl! Relay will be celebrating their 13th You Go Girl! Relay on Front Street on Sunday [June 2]. “With a new lead sponsor onboard, Mosaic Insurance, the organizing Committee of the You Go Girl! Relay are thrilled to announce that they will be celebrating their 13th You Go Girl! Relay on Front Street on Sunday, June 2nd. This year’s... Read more of this article
BDA To Host Bermuda Reception In Texas
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will host its second Bermuda Reception at Consensus in Austin, Texas. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will hold its second Bermuda Reception at Consensus, the world’s largest gathering of digital asset, blockchain and Web3 enthusiasts in Austin, Texas this week.” Kendaree... Read more of this article
Column: Dill On Problems, Community & More
[Opinion column written by Reverend Senator Dr. Emily Gail Dill] A life senselessly cut short. A family left to mourn. A day in recognition of Bermuda at its best, marred by tragedy at its worst. To the family and loved ones of the young man who lost his life over the weekend, we extend our deepest sympathies. We pray for you and for justice to be served. We... Read more of this article
Special Preview Showing Of ‘Inside OUT 2’
Solstice and OUTBermuda will be hosting a special preview showing of ‘Inside OUT 2’ on Thursday, June 13th. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, Bermuda’s leading mental health wellness center, is thrilled to announce a heartwarming collaboration with OUTBermuda, the island’s prominent LGBTQ+ community charity. Together, they invite families,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 27 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 28
Tuesday, May 28 is expected to see rain showers early with some sunshine later in the day, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be at 8:19pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Hawley And Smith To Compete At Olympics
[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris and will be joined by fellow triathlete Tyler Smith, who has received a tripartite invitation. Hawley finished the two-year qualification period ranked in 50th position and will be among the 55 female competitors, along with Dame Flora Duffy taking to the start line... Read more of this article
Dr Carika Weldon Guest Speaker In London
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dr Carika Weldon took to the stage in style as a guest speaker at the recent tenth annual London Calling medical research conference at Billingsgate. The founder of CariGenetics – a pioneering research company focused on Caribbean ancestry – Dr Weldon made a grand entrance, dancing her way onto the stage to Hot Hot Hot,... Read more of this article
Kaden Hopkins Comes Sixth In Road Race
Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins finished an impressive sixth at the Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Brazil yesterday [May 26]. Hopkins, who came fourth in the time-trial on Thursday, was awarded the same time as winner Leangel Linarez, of Venezuala, [4hr 17min 48sec]. His team-mate Conor White finished 20th in the 206.4-kilometre road race... Read more of this article
Photos: Gombeys In Bermuda Day Parade
Always a highlight in the Bermuda Day parade, the island’s iconic Gombeys thrilled the crowds with their performances. You can view all our coverage of Gombeys here, and all of our coverage of Bermuda Day here. For extensive coverage of Bermuda Day... Read more of this article
Column: Kim Swan’s Tribute to Chesley Trott
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] I offer this tribute in honour of the life of Chesley Trott. Although my art teacher during my years attending Warwick Secondary School in the early 1970s, it was through golf at Port Royal Golf Course from 1971 that we truly came to know each other. To Maria, Chet, Velda, Teacher May and their families, I offer... Read more of this article
