Archive for May, 2024
Tiffany Paynter Thanks OUTBermuda
OUTBermuda announced that Executive Director Tiffany Paynter ”will be leaving the organization at the end of the month to pursue her personal passion for yoga and wellness,” with Ms Paynter saying she is “grateful to the Board of Directors for giving me an opportunity to make a positive impact on our community.” Chairperson,... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw BermudAir has commenced its new direct service between Halifax and Bermuda, the Outstanding Teen Awards, boxers win matches and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police: Don’t Share Videos Of Crime Scene Minister: ‘Violence Is Utterly Unacceptable’ Police... Read more of this article
Famous Finishes 15th In NCAA East Regionals
Sakari Famous and her McNeese University track & field women’s teammates competed in the NCAA prelims in Lexington, Kentucky for an opportunity to move on to the NCAA division I outdoor track & field championships. In the NCAA D1 east regionals track and field women high jump round 1, Famous finished 15th with a top leap of 1.76m. Related... Read more of this article
Jason North Excited For Future Of Karting
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason North, the Bermuda Karting Association president, says the local karting scene is “steadily growing” after an exciting and competitive Rubis National Championship season at the Southside Raceway in St David’s. More than 50 drivers competed in 63 karts in eight classes, with North, who won the L206 Senior Class,... Read more of this article
Nathan Trott Reflects On ‘Special’ Season
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott has described helping Vejle secure their top-flight status in Denmark as a “special moment” as he looks to resolve his future at parent club West Ham United. Despite renewing his contract at the Premier League team by two more years, Trott could leave West Ham this summer, according to... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts Due To Medical Emergency
A Frontier Airlines flight – that was traveling from San Juan to Philadelphia — diverted to Bermuda on Saturday [May 18] due to a medical emergency onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 18th May, 4:55 am – RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from New York air traffic control advising a flight had diverted... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms A- Ratings For Athora
AM Best has affirmed the A- [Excellent] Financial Strength Rating and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of Athora Life Re Ltd. and Athora Ireland plc, citing the group’s strong balance sheet, robust capitalisation, and solid operating performance. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent]... Read more of this article
BermudAir Launches Direct Flights To Halifax
BermudAir has commenced its new direct service between Halifax and Bermuda,starting with its inaugural flight on May 25th. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s flagship airline, has launched direct service between Halifax and Bermuda. BermudAir will provide non-stop air service between the destinations year-round, beginning with its inaugural... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Bermuda Day Float Winners
The Department of Culture announced this year’s Bermuda Day float winners. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that there were more than 66 entries in this year’s parade. This was the most participants in the last 10 years. “And against the backdrop of a successful day of energy, culture and tradition, today... Read more of this article
Crew Member Brought To Island After Accident
A crew member with a head injury was evacuated to Bermuda on Tuesday night after an accident on the container ship Bernhard Schulte. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a call from the Singapore based management company of the Hong Kong registered container ship Bernhard Schulte. A crew member had... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome Defeats Kilpatrick On Points
Boxer Nikki Bascome claimed a unanimous points win over American Rashad Kilpatrick in the co-main event at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25]. Bascome dominated his opponent throughout the eight-round welterweight contest to improve his record in the paid ranks to 14 wins and one defeat. The 33-year-old wrote on Instagram: “Thank you God for... Read more of this article
Andre Lambe Improves Record To 11 Wins
Boxer Andre Lambe continued his winning streak in the paid ranks after beating American Kenny Paklos via a unanimous decision at The Shed in Dockyard yesterday [May 25].’ The southpaw, who has an unblemished record of 11 wins, enjoyed a relatively comfortable night in the six-round welterweight contest, condemning Paklos [3-1-0] to the first defeat... Read more of this article
