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Photos: Kings of Construction Challenge
There were no 97-pound weaklings in evidence on Sunday [Oct.9] for the Construction Association Of Bermuda’s Fun Day at Clearwater Beach. The featured event was the Kings of Construction Challenge — a strong-man type competition pitting teams of construction workers against each other in feats such as the Truck Pull, Block Load, Tire Flip... Read more of this article
Photos: Tree Crashes On St George’s Roof
At approximately 4:30pm this afternoon [Sept.15] a tree crashed into the roof of a beauty salon in the Tiger Bay, St George’s area. Cheveux nail technician Shakirah Brangman was inside the building when the tree fell. She described hearing a loud crashing sound that sounded like lightening had struck the building. She went outside to check and... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride
The 8th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held today [Sept 4], with riders starting from City Hall and making their way to Ferry Reach. The event serves to honour the memories of the four people who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian on September 5th 2003; Constable Stephen Symons, Constable Nicole O’Connor,... Read more of this article
Photos: St Paul AME Worship In New Sanctuary
St. Paul A.M.E. Church on the corner of Court and Victoria Street hosted its first service after transitioning from its Centennial Hall to the renovated sanctuary this morning [Sept.4]. Before the morning’s worship, a tree planting ceremony took place in the ‘Missionary Garden’, after which the service got underway. The Church’s... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2011 Bodybuilding Night of Champions
On Saturday night [Aug.20], as the Bermuda Bodybuilding Federation held the 2011 Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with Garwin “House” Phillips, Jackie Jackson, Carolina Erasmus and Ranae Cann all winning overall titles. Competitors for the night also included Kimberly Kerr, JaVaughn Dill, Marina Jn. Pierre, Jeftha Miller,... Read more of this article
Photos #1: 2011 Bodybuilding Night of Champions
Some of the buffest bodies in Bermuda took to the stage on Saturday night [Aug.20], as the Bermuda Body Building Federation held the 2011 Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Garwin “House” Phillips retained his Mr. Bermuda Title, Jackie Jackson was crowned Ms. Bermuda, Carolina Erasmus won the Fitness Title, and Ranae Cann won... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2011 Round The Island Race
[Updated] The Bermuda Powerboat Association hosted the annual Round the Island boat race this afternoon [Aug.14], and the day saw Bobby DeCosta and Chris Wells cross the line first in D13. We will update with official results as able. The top five finishers include Bobby DeCosta & Chris Wells in the time of 42:29, while Graham Sutherland &... 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
Photo Set #2: 2011 Non-Mariners Race
Numerous locals made their way west by both land and sea for the annual Non-Mariners Race took place at Mangrove Bay in Sandys Parish yesterday [July 31] There were three “boats” entered in this years event; the ‘Non-Government Bus’ sank at the very start of the race leaving the ‘sailors’ to scramble to bring the ‘boat’... Read more of this article
Photos: Spectators At 2011 Cup Match
Thousands of locals packed the Wellington Oval over the past two days [July 28/29] to enjoy the Annual Cup Match Classic, considered the premier local sporting event by most locals. Apart from the action packed cricket game, Cup Match always offers a high spirited atmosphere, with many locals dressed to impress and/or sporting team colours. Crowds... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay Beach is jammed with people as the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration is taking place at the South Shore beach today [July 28]. With live entertainment, football and volleyball tournaments, East vs West Tug-o-War, beach tennis and more – the event is a popular part of the annual Cup Match Holiday. Apart from a brief incident... Read more of this article
