Category: Photos
Photos: First Finishers In Newport Bermuda Race
Yachts in the Newport-Bermuda Race started crossing the finish line this morning [June 17] smashing race records as they finished. Less than 40 hours after leaving Newport, the first boat crossed the finish line off St David’s just after 7am Bermuda time, with George David’s Rambler claiming the honours — and breaking the record — in the 635-mile... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2012 Newport Bermuda Race Start
This morning’s [June 16] race update said, “Sixteen hours into the 48th Newport Bermuda Race, the northeast wind that sent the fleet off at high speed under spinnakers on Friday has strengthened offshore and held up all night. “Four boats have retired from the race due to damage, with no reported injuries. The races elapsed time records... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Track & Field Championships
[Updated] Despite the less than co-operative weather, the Bermuda National Track & Field Championships got underway at the National Stadium this evening [June 15], with numerous records being broken. Ashley Estwanik and Juma Mouchette have set New National Records already this evening, – both in the 5000m. Mouchette was clocked in a time of... Read more of this article
Photos: Heavy Rainfall Across Bermuda
2.49″ of rain fell across Bermuda this morning [June 15], causing traffic delays across the island. Morning commuters faced traffic delays as the rain created flooding in many locations including Dundonald Street, Woodlawn Rd, Bakery Lane, Bernards Parks and more. Two men decided to take an old car out for a “swim” on Bakery Lane in... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Ocean Explorers Mexico Trip
On Sunday [June 10] a group of divers from Bermuda, North America and Europe concluded the annual Bermuda Ocean Explorers ‘Bermuda to Cozumel Dive Excursion’ which took place the previous seven days at the Aldora Villa and Divers in Cozumel, Mexico. Bermuda Ocean Explorers’ aims to be an all-inclusive conduit, helping connect divers for the love... Read more of this article
Photos: Sarai Hines Holds Fundraising Exhibit
Budding artist 17-year-old Sarai Hines held an art exhibit last night [June 10] at the Coco Reefs Hotel to help raise funds in furthering her education. The teenager has already received an $8,000 scholarship, and the exhibit last night helped to raise additional funds needed for her education. Miss Hines expressed her gratitude to the assistance and... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2012 Queen’s Birthday Parade
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade took place on Front Street on Saturday [June 9], with the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Sea Cadets and the Bermuda Cadet Corps on parade, along with the Atholl Highlanders who are visiting from Scotland. Hundreds of people lined Front Street to watch the parade, which was commanded by... Read more of this article
Photos: Portugal Day Celebrations At Vasco
A cocktail party took place at the Vasco da Gama Club last night [June 9], as locals gathered to celebrate Portugal Day. Entertainment for the evening included children from the Portuguese School singing the national anthem in Portuguese, the reading of a poem, and a performance by the Youth Folklore dancers. Portuguese school teacher Mr. Nuno Pais... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2012 Queen’s Birthday Parade
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade took place on Front Street this morning [June 9], with the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Sea Cadets and the Bermuda Cadet Corps on parade, along with the Atholl Highlanders who are visiting from Scotland. The military in Bermuda has always celebrated the Sovereign’s Official Birthday... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2012 Queen’s Birthday Parade
Hundreds of people lined Front Street this morning [June 9] for the annual Queen’s Birthday Parade, which featured the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Sea Cadets and the Bermuda Cadet Corps, along the Atholl Highlanders from Scotland. The parade, which was commanded by Major Warren Furbert, left the Cabinet grounds and marched... Read more of this article
Photos: Soldiers Awarded Jubilee Medals
Friends and family gathered Tuesday [June 5] to celebrate the presentation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals to many of the Regiment’s service personnel. Governor Mr George Fergusson was in attendance and presented each medal after his opening remarks. Regiment Adjutant, Captain Beasley welcomed the guests which included Minister of National... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Community Garden Opened
Yesterday [June 7] Greenrock hosted the official opening of the Catlin Community Garden located at the Sunshine League property on King Street in Hamilton. The Catlin Community Garden is the first of several gardens proposed to be developed over the course of the next 18 months as part of Greenrock’s Healthy Harvest project. The goal of Healthy Harvest... Read more of this article
