Category: Photos
Photos: “How Much Would You Pay” Fundraiser
Contestants volunteered to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda during the “How much would you pay to see me?” – at Harbour Nights on Wednesday [Sept 5]. The event saw well known Bermudian volunteers perform ‘dares’ to raise money for charity, including eating specimens of bugs seasoned in different ways, having pies thrown... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: 2012 Labour Day 5-Mile Race
Sean Trott and Hilda Stoney are the 2012 Labour Day Race male and female champions after completing the five mile road Race. Trott clocked a time of 26:34, with James O’Shea finishing second clocking 28:20 and Gideon Kigotho finished third with a time of 29:52. nJuma Mouchette won the Junior 16-19 Division finishing 4th overall with a time of 30:19. Stoney... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2012 Labour Day Parade
After the annual Labour Day road race and speeches yesterday [Sept 3], the Labour Day march got underway with the marchers being lead by the PHC Majorettes and Drum Corps, as well as a train which invited senior citizens on board for the ride. The participants proceeded out of Union Square, the traveled along Victoria Street, took a left onto Court... Read more of this article
Photos: UBP, PLP, OBA Labour Day Messages
Politicians from all three parties praised the accomplishments of the Labour Movement in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 3], with various speeches being made as part of the Labour Day celebration. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said: “I must first say thank you to the Bermuda Industrial Union, the Executive and all its members... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Surfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach
Surfers are taking advantage of the pre-storm weather today [Sept 4], making their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton. The Bermuda Weather Service said that Tropical Storm Leslie is currently to our south-southeast and is forecast to arrive this weekend. Leslie is expected to intensify to a Category II hurricane as it approaches to about 60nm... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: 2012 Selena’s BBQ, Block Party
Selena’s 3rd Annual Causeway BBQ & Block Party was held yesterday [Sept 2] on Kindley Field in St George’s, and locals converged upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights. By the end of the day the trophy winners were declared with Char Baby BBQ winning Best Hamburger, The Bredrens winning Best Ribs, Up In Smoke winning... 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
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
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
LF Wade Airport Evacuated, Gate Locked
[Updated] The gate to the LF Wade International Airport was closed as passengers and staff were evacuated from the building earlier today [Aug 26]. Taxis and private cars were stopped from accessing the airport property as the main gate was closed causing traffic to become backed up through the airport roundabout as passengers attempted to make their... Read more of this article
Photos: Lightning Lights Up The Night Sky
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory for last night [Aug 22], and locals were greeted with a heavy rain downpour, thunderstorm and lightning. These photos were taken off the east end of Bermuda at approximately 9pm last night, showing the lightning storm visible in the night sky. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-10 { margin:... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Miss Teen Bermuda Islands
Miss Devonshire Zaire Bean was crowned Miss Teen Bermuda Islands on Sunday night [Aug 19], and the 17-year-old will represent the island at the Miss Talented Teen Pageant in St Kitts. Friends, family and supporters packed the Fairmont Southampton as ten young ladies took the stage for the Miss Teen Bermuda Islands. The 10 contestants included Miss... Read more of this article
