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Lewis’ Mother Reflects On Opening Event

Jessica Lewis’ mother Lorri Lewis reflected on the day her daughter competed in her first Paralympic Games saying, “The day had come – Jessica will compete in her first Paralympic event!” The video below is a three and a half hour video of the events but to go directly to Jessica’s race click here. “Coach Ken had put the ‘hand cuffs’... Read more of this article

Sean Trott & Hilda Stoney Win Labour Day Race

Sean Trott and Hilda Stoney are the 2012 Labour Day Race male and female champions after competing this morning [Aug 3] in the five mile road race. The annual race starts and ends at Union Square in Hamilton, kicking off the day’s Labour Day celebrations. We will update with full results and footage later today. Related Stories Mills & Wright... Read more of this article

Accident Results In Rider Being Hospitalized

[Updated] Emergency services responded to an an accident on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish shortly before noon today [Sept 2]. It appears the male rider of a motorcycle received injuries after being involved in a collision with a car near the junction with Aubrey Road. A crowd gathered to watch as EMTs from the Fire Service attended to the injured... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride

The 9th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held today [Sept 2]. The ride, which commenced at the City Hall in Hamilton, headed east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute. The event serves to honour the memories of the four people who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian... Read more of this article

Lewis Finishes 8th In Paralympic 100m Final

All the waiting was over as Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis took to the track today [Sept 2] for the women’s 100 meter T53 event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. With eight competitors, Lewis found herself straight into the Finals. The build up to these Paralympic Games for Lewis has been an emotional ride and Lewis who was drawn in Lane... Read more of this article

Bermuda Lose World Championship Opener

French St. Martin defended their home turf well on Friday [Aug 31] as they defeated the Bermuda men’s volleyball team in straight sets 25-23, 25-23 and 27 -25 in match number one of FIVB Men’s World Championship Qualification Tournament NORCECA Group D. Mens volleyball team: Back Row: Mark Hamilton, Kyle Hamilton, Kieran Hamilton, Ian Bucci,... Read more of this article

Bailey’s Bay Retain Eastern County Cup

The last game of the Eastern Counties was played yesterday [Sept 1] at the Sea Breeze Oval. Bailey’s Bay won the toss and sent Cleveland to bat. Cleveland scored 248/8 before declaring with Dion Stovell the top scorer with 121 and Micheal Paynter adding 39. Kyle Hodsoll was the pick of the Bailey’s Bay bowlers with figures of 15.2-1-66-3. Bailey’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition took place today [Sept 1] at Horseshoe Bay Beach. “The Sand Sculpture competition was started 17 years ago by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and spear headed by Mrs. Nicky Gurret. “This event has grown in participation and popularity and has proven to be a highly anticipated... Read more of this article

Last ‘Blue Moon’ Till 2015 Lights Up Night Sky

Last night [Aug 31] saw the second full moon of the calendar month, which is known as the ‘blue moon’. Despite its name the moon does not actually turn blue, with the term said to be used to describe rare occurrences. The last Blue Moon was on March 2010, and the next one will be in July 2015. The photo below was taken off St David’s... Read more of this article

Woody’s Incident: Four Men Released On Bail

The four Pembroke men arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm in relation to the recent firearm incident at Woody’s in Sandys have been released on police bail. A police spokesperson said: “All four persons arrested in connection with the Saturday, August 25th incident at Woody’s have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. “No... Read more of this article

Philippines: Little To No Insured Losses Expected

Catastrophe modelling firm EQECAT said insured losses from yesterday’s [Aug 31] magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Philippines are “expected to be little to none because strong shaking was limited to remote and rural islands in the eastern part of the country.” The earthquake struck off the Philippines’ east coast late Friday, killing... Read more of this article

Photos: 31st Annual Labour Day Banquet

[Updated] The annual Labour Day Banquet was held last night [Aug.31] at the Fairmont Southampton, starting off the 31th Anniversary of the celebration of Labour Day in Bermuda. Those in attendance included the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer, Premier Paula Cox, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier, BPSU President Kevin Grant, BTUC... Read more of this article