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Education Minister Visits Ascendant STEM Camp
On the last day of Ascendant Group Limited’s new summer STEM Camp for middle-school students, Minister of Education, Nalton Brangman, paid a visit to speak with students and see their accomplishments. STEM Camp took place during the weeks of July 8 and July 15, enrolling 20 students each week, ages 12-15, with proven interest in and aptitude for science,... Read more of this article
Faroe Badminton Officials Killed In Car Crash
After enjoying a week long competition in Bermuda at the Island Games, the Faroese athletes are in mourning today [July 22] following the death of two of their badminton officials in a car crash in the Faroe Islands. The two officials had just returned from Bermuda, and were traveling home from the airport in the Faroe Islands in a taxi when the collision... Read more of this article
BCB Premier Cricket Division Weekend Results
A number of cricket games took place this past weekend [July 20/21], with St. George’s Cricket Club, Western Stars, Southampton Rangers, Bailey’s Bay, St. David’s and Cleveland County all recording wins. St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 71 Runs: St. George’s Cricket Club 275/8 Somerset Cricket Club 204 At the Somerset Cricket Club, the home... Read more of this article
Rego Sotheby’s Joins Tucker’s Point Sales Team
Tucker’s Point announced that its sales team will be supported by Rego Sotheby’s International Realty, Bermuda’s oldest real estate company. Tom Sleeter, director of sales at Tucker’s Point said, “Our team will benefit from their experience and expertise. Rego Sotheby’s sales professionals will help staff our sales... Read more of this article
Dunlop To Take Over From Smith At BCS-IBM
BCS-IBM Bermuda Agency’s [BCS] long-time Sales Manager, Danny Dunlop, will be taking over the role of General Manager after Aaron Smith steps down effective August 1st, 2013. Aaron Smith will be stepping down as General Manager of BCS after 12 years of service. As the CEO of the Igility Group of Companies, Mr. Smith will now focus on growing the BCS... Read more of this article
New Music Video Features The Late “Star Child”
Six months after he was gunned down in a brutal double murder, the music of the Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge lives on, with the late singer featured in the new “Peace of Mind” music video. A production of Near Future Records, “Peace of Mind” was produced and directed by Detrimental with local artist D Warning featuring Star Child... Read more of this article
All Footage: 2013 Island Games Videos & Photos
For those who couldn’t catch all the various parts of the 2013 NatWest Island Games, you can watch some of the action below, with 40 videos showing many of Bermuda’s record breaking performances, medal wins, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and much more. The Games officially concluded on Friday [July 19] after one week of competition... Read more of this article
History: 1909 Ad Offers $40 Cruise To Bermuda
Remember the stories that your parents used to tell about prices so low that you could barely imagine them? Taking inflation out of the equation – because it ruins all of the fun if we don’t – it really is a great joy to close your eyes and picture the days of five cent bottles of soda, brand new cars at a few hundred dollars, and other... Read more of this article
Results: EastCoast Invitational Track Meet Day #2
Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, Dash and the Bermuda Flyers Track Club continued taking part in the Russell E. Blunt EastCoast Invitational Track Meet. Syriah Lottimore finished 4th in the 13-14 Girls Long Jump with a top leap of 4.89m, Elisha Darrell leap of 5.94m saw him win the 13-14 Boys Long Jump. Jahmari Sutton finished 4th in the 15-16... Read more of this article
BFA Officials Work At CONCACAF Gold Cup
BFA President Larry Mussenden announced that a group of BFA officials have been invited to take part in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Members include Executive Member Shequita Parson, BFA General Secretary David Sabir, Executive Member Troy Lewis and BFA Treasurer Andrew Griffith. Mr Mussenden will attend the Gold Cup Final and other Gold Cup official events... Read more of this article
Independent Consulting Solution, Fifth Step Join
Independent Consulting Solutions [ICS] Bermuda and Fifth Step London announce that they are joining forces under the Fifth Step brand to provide global IT and business alignment consulting to insurance, reinsurance and financial services companies who require cross-jurisdictional strategic support and implementation. The development brings together... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Island Games Badminton Matches
Teams from eleven different islands took part in the badminton competition at the 2013 NatWest Island Games, with all matches taking place at the BHS gymnasium. Badminton takes its name from Badminton House – home of the Duke of Beaufort in the English county of Gloucestershire. In 1873, the Duke is credited with bringing a version of the game... Read more of this article
PLP To Issue Response To Premier’s Address
The Progressive Labour Party will be issuing its official response to Premier Cannonier’s address to the nation on Monday [July 22]. The leader of the PLP, Marc Bean will present his response on the major local television stations starting at 7.30pm. A PLP spokesperson said, “Bermuda needs an honest conversation on how we can get our people... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday July 22
Monday July 22nd is expected to be a mix of sun and cloud, few passing showers, chance thunder later, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F, and the low to be 26°C/79°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Monday says: “Mix of sun and cloud, few passing showers, chance thunder later. Winds southwesterly light, increasing light to moderate... Read more of this article
PLP Calls On Pettingill To “Hand In Resignation”
The PLP has called on Attorney General Mark Pettingill to “hand in his resignation and allow the country to move forward from his shameful time in that post.” The Opposition was speaking after the Government paid out $700,000 to settle a claim by architects Carruthers Shaw and Partner [CS&P] who sued the Government after being taken... Read more of this article
Videos: Relays, Men’s 1500M & Half Marathon
Bermuda’s track and field athletes finished the 2013 NatWest Island Games with 26 medals, and multiple new Island Games records. Wrapping up the week long schedule of events at the track on Friday [July 19], Dage Minors won bronze in the 1500m, Tamika Williams won silver in the 800m, the women’s 4×100 relay team won gold, the women’s... Read more of this article
