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Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the Bermuda World Triathlon Weekend end in spectacular fashion as Flora Duffy recorded a commanding victory, the announcement that veteran MP OBA MP Dr Grant Gibbons will be retiring from politics, the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week sailing event get underway and various other community and sporting events. Links... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Service Extinguish St George’s Fire
[Updated with video] Police and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to Convict Bay Lane in St. George’s this evening [April 29] where smoke was seen coming out of a door on the lower level of a condominium unit. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel extinguished a fire and used an extractor to clear smoke from the room which we... Read more of this article
McGinger Comic: Hangover Beach Swim
[Written by McGinger Design Lab] In the tenth of a new comic series from McGinger Design Lab, McGinger notes that what if Hangover Beach Swim was not cancelled? We know that due to the weather Hangover Beach Swim was cancelled this Sunday but What if it would have taken place today? Related Stories McGinger Comic: Rain Is A Valid Excuse McGinger... Read more of this article
Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology
Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Invitational Race Week Continues
The second day of the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week got off to a delayed start due to the weather front that came through late this morning. Race Officer, Somers Kempe, released all classes to start racing at 1:30pm Sunday afternoon. The wind settled down to 15-18kts but the rain stayed for the afternoon. At the end of Sunday, April 29,... Read more of this article
Chris Famous Column: Which OBA MP Is Next?
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “At times, it is as if those Members have realised that they will never ever be the ruling government again and are simply marking time by attending sessions until the next election is called. Looking at their ranks, it is easy to see that this will be the last round for most of their Members. They will... Read more of this article
Cricket: Denmark Defeat Bermuda By 8 Wickets
The Bermuda cricket team matched up against Denmark during their recent training tour, losing by eight wickets. They went from 81/1 after 11.3 overs to all out for 209 after 47.5 overs, Okera Bascome was the top scorer with 61 off 41 deliveries, he hit 6 fours and 4 sixes, Tre Manders added 40, Charles Trott chipped in with 36 and captain Terryn Fray... Read more of this article
OBA Leader: Flora Is “An Inspiration To Us All”
Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden thanked everyone for for making the MS Amlin World Triathlon Series event successful saying that Flora Duffy’s “dedication and commitment is to be commended, and her performance at home proves that she is a force to be reckoned with in the triathlon world”. The Opposition Leader said, “The show... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks Congratulates Flora Duffy
“An incredibly proud day for Bermudians,” is how the Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks described triathlon champion Flora Duffy’s win yesterday in the Elite Women’s Race at the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda. “I think anyone who was there on Saturday shared in something very special,” said Minister Weeks. “The atmosphere... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday April 30
Monday, April 30 is expected to mostly cloudy, showers, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6:33am and sunset will be at 7:59pm. High tide will be at 9.37am and 9.54pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy: ‘Absolute Highlight Of My Career’
Reigning world champion Flora Duffy came in as the favourite and delivered in emphatic fashion, as she raced to victory in the MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda, becoming the first woman in WTS history to win a race after being the leader in all three disciplines. The gold medal earned on home soil was her first WTS win of the season, and she held... Read more of this article
Driver Released On Police Bail After Collision
[Updated] The cycle rider injured in a collision on Friday [Apr 27] is still receiving treatment at the hospital, while the car driver involved, who was arrested following the collision, has since been released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this afternoon [April 29th] the livery [50cc] cycle rider hurt in a collision... Read more of this article
