Category: Photos
Slideshow: Final Prep For 2011 ‘Round The Island’
[Updated with video] Over 30 boats in ten separate classes will take to the waters for the Bermuda Powerboat Association’s Round the Island Race today [Aug.14]. With the first class due to start at 1:55pm, Ferry Reach is hustling with activity as both drivers and spectators mill about readying for the afternoon’s race. - Spectator boats have... Read more of this article
Photos: Spectators Enjoy Eastern County
Spectators flocked to the east end yesterday [Aug.13] to witness the Eastern County Cricket Match between Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club and Flatt’s Victoria. The field was lined with people resting under canopies enjoying the game. Many had coolers filled with iced drinks and hot food to satisfy the appetite. For those who didn’t bring... Read more of this article
Photos: Bailey’s Bay Win Eastern County
Flatt’s Victoria captain Kijuan Franks won the toss and sent the defending champions Bailey’s Bay to bat in their Eastern County match today [August 13] at the Sea Breeze Oval. Bailey’s Bay declared with the score on 448/6. Glenn Blakeney was their top scorer with 218 while Tre Manders added 106 and Stephen Outerbridge chipped in with 80. Blakeney’s... Read more of this article
StyleBermuda ‘Photoshoot War’: Swimsuits
Three local photographers put their talents to the test for Style Bermuda’s latest fashion segment: Photoshoot Wars. “We chose three of our favorite local photographers – Alex Masters, Anthony Francis and Kageaki Smith, and asked them for their own take on one of our favorite parts of summer, the Swimsuit,” said Melissa Fox, Style Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: Harbour Nights
Tourists and locals alike turned out this evening [Aug.10] for Harbour Nights, which saw numerous vendors and live entertainment take over Front Street. The weekly event is scheduled to run every Wednesday night until August 31st, with three more Harbour Nights left in the 2011 season. Some of the vendors said although there were a fair amount of visitors... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: HWP Post-Fire
[Updated] The start of a large task is now underway – the work on the HWP Group Body & Paint Centre on St. John’s Road. Yesterday [Aug.8] flames tore through the building causing extensive damage to the property and automobiles, with the fire burning for over three hours. The road was opened late last night, and this morning the true extent... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: HWP Building After The Fire
[Updated with video] The morning after the massive blaze at HWP, locals are driving by slowly, many getting out of their cars for a better look at the building. Much of the roof has collapsed, with the interior of the car showroom decimated, showing burned cars lined up in front of the shattered windows. Small amounts of smoke can still be seen emanating... Read more of this article
Photos: 60 Firefighters Battle Blaze At HWP
[Updated - all staff are out and safe] At approximately 2pm this afternoon [Aug.8] a fire broke out at the HWP Paint shop on St Johns Road in Pembroke, with locals reporting hearing what sounded like an explosion just before the fire, and staff running out of the building. The Bermuda Fire Service has responded and are presently working to put out the... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Miss Teen Bermuda Islands
Last night [Aug.7] hundreds of friends and family members packed the audience for the 2011 Miss Teen Bermuda Islands contest, which saw Miss Devonshire Shaunte Simons win the crown. The 17-year-old Saltus Grammar School graduate and aspiring lawyer said she was excited to win, and looks forward to being a role model to young girls. The first runner... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’
The weekly ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’ took place yesterday [Aug.6], and saw both tourists and locals stop by Par-la-Ville Park for a welcome by the City of Hamilton’s Town Crier, live entertainment followed by the Gombeys. ‘Gombey Saturdays in the Park’ takes place every Saturday until October 29, with live entertainment... Read more of this article
Photos: Moonlight Movie Series
The Moonlight Movie Series was held yesterday [Aug.6] at the Shelly Bay Field. The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation sponsored “Movies in the Park” featured Camparama, with a pre-movie performance showcasing several young entertainers from summer camps throughout the island as well as ‘kiddie land’ and local food vendors. The... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Celebrate Cup Match Victory
Hundreds of St George’s supporters turned out this past Friday to celebrate their team’s victory in the 2011 Cup Match Classic. The traditional post-Cup Match victory march saw team captain Oronde Bascome lead the procession from King’s Square to St George’s Cricket Club on horseback. Once they arrived at the Club, they were greeted... Read more of this article
