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East End Is Celebrating The Arts Tonight

It could be described as a case of not just one but two from the art in St. George’s tonight [Nov. 12]. Not only does Bermuda’s latest gallery open but the St. George’s Artists Alliance has organised its first ever Art Walk In The East to spotlight on the Old Town’s increasingly diverse arts scene. Then official opening reception... Read more of this article

Bermuda Christmas Event To Aid Refugee Kids

Where can Bermuda residents sample some Christmas cheer, pick up unique, exotic and beautiful Christmas gifts, enjoy wonderful entertainment — and. while you are doing all this, help children in serious need? The answer? The KatKids Christmas Market being staged at the Mount St. Agnes School auditorium on December 2 from 5.30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Last... Read more of this article

Masters Win Again, Make Semi-Finals

The Bermuda Masters played their third game of the Sir Garfield Sobers Masters Tournament in Barbados yesterday [Nov.11], winning their second consecutive game and making it through to the semi-finals. Final score: Suffolk Cricket 134/6 Bermuda Masters 136/9 Suffolk scored a total of 134/6 in their allotted 35 overs, Bermuda Masters captain Andre Manders... Read more of this article

Good Weather As Sean Begins To Dissipate

The tropical storm watch for the island has been lifted as the remnants of Sean have merged with a cold front northeast of Bermuda and the system is expected to dissipate today [Nov.12]. Although Sean has been downgraded from a tropical storm, a small craft warning remains in effect for the island throughout the weekend despite otherwise fine conditions. After... Read more of this article

Three People Injured In Two Accidents

Three people were injured in two separate accidents yesterday [Nov.11]. At 2:30am a 29-year-old Sandys parish man crashed his car into a wall on South Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Saucos Hill, and at around 12:55pm a car and a motorcycle collided in Sandys parish, leaving the bike rider and passenger – both 23 year old Sandys... Read more of this article

Bermuda Actress’ ‘Spider-Man’ Debut

[Updated with photo gallery] With great talent comes great opportunity — as well as great responsibility, particularly when you’ve been cast in one of the hottest shows on Broadway. But Bermuda actress Rebecca Faulkenberry pulled off her debut in “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” on Thursday [Nov.10] with aplomb, winning a thunderous... Read more of this article

Chewstick’s Youth Poetry Club Relaunched

The Chewstick Foundation is relaunching its ChewSLAM: Teen Poetry Club today [Nov. 12], the programme it has piloted in Bermuda for the last two years. ChewSLAM is a weekly programme in which where participants are given the opportunity to develop their writing, performance and even recording skills. It is designed to help develop public speaking, community... Read more of this article

Best: Equivalency Will Boost Bermuda Firms

If Bermuda and Switzerland are successful in their bids to be considered among the first non-European Union jurisdictions to meet new regulatory requirements under Solvency II, it could have a positive impact on companies domiciled there, Stefan Holzberger, managing director of analytics with A.M. Best Europe, said in this week’s issue of “BestWeek... Read more of this article

Minister Weeks On Throne Speech Initiatives

Minister of Community Development Michael Weeks held a press conference yesterday [Nov.9] where discussed initiatives out of the recent Throne Speech. As he acknowledged that Bermuda has been facing difficult times recently, he emphasized that his Ministry was doing all that it could to empower the Island’s residents. “The staff of the Ministry... Read more of this article

US Vet Recalls U-Boat Brought To Bermuda

A Washington State war veteran initially thought he was hearing things when the captain of his aircraft carrier told the crew to board and capture a surfaced German submarine that was then secretly towed to Bermuda during World War Two. Don Baker, 87, an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate First Class serving on the USS “Guadalcanal”, now lives... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Beat Barbados 2 – 1

[Updated – The game has ended, with Bermuda winning 2:1. Barbados took the early lead in the 7th minute, their goalkeeper received a red card and was sent off in the 25th minute, and then Bermuda captain Khano Smith converted a penalty in the 27th minute to equalize. The two teams went into the second half 1:1. The second half started with Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Remembrance Day Parade

[Updated with additional photos] The inclement weather did not stop crowds from coming out for this morning’s [Nov.11] Remembrance Day Parade on Front Street, which serves to honour those who served during the two 20th century World Wars and other conflicts — especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There are no Bermudian veterans... Read more of this article