Category: Photos
Photos: “Anthem Of The Seas” In Dockyard
Bermuda welcomed a notable cruise ship visit today [May 2] as the 1,141-foot Quantum Class “Anthem of the Seas” arrived, marking the largest ever cruise ship Bermuda has hosted. A Transport Ministry spokesperson previously said, “Accommodating the mega ship for a Dockyard berth – the vessel is 136 feet wide and 1,141 feet long with... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
The Portuguese community came together yesterday [May 1] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles]. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees a solemn procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: “Anthem Of The Seas” Arrives
[Updated] In what marks the largest ever cruise ship to visit the island, the Royal Caribbean Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas arrived in Bermuda this morning [May 2] carrying nearly 4500 cruise visitors. The Royal Caribbean ship – just a year after its maiden voyage – is due to dock at Heritage Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard later this morning. Update:... Read more of this article
Photos: First Annual St. George’s Marine Expo
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with a Committee of St. George’s Stakeholders hosted their first Annual Marine Expo today [May 1] on Ordnance Island and Kings Square. The area was transformed into a festive setting of flags, tents and boats while featuring an array of marine related products, services, sports, and seminars. A... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 1] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/Results: BNAA Track & Field Meet
Sixteen year old Sakari Famous set a new Bermuda National Junior Record today [April 30] when she competed in the U18 Girls High Jump at the BNAA Track & Field Meet hosted by DASH Track Club at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. The 1.80m leap edged over the previous 1.79m record held by LaTroya Darrell and Zindzi Swan for over ten years.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BIOS ROV Regional Challenge
Up to twenty-eight teams from nine Bermudian schools and educational organizations converged on the National Sports Center in Devonshire this morning [April 30] for the 2016 MATE Bermuda Regional ROV Challenge. The program, sponsored by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], is part of the Mid Atlantic Robotics IN Education Program [MARINE],... Read more of this article
Photos: Ascendant Group Employee Health Fair
Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] celebrated their third annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Week [OHS&E] this week, April 25 – April 29. OHS&E Week, which demonstrates the Company’s commitment to promoting a healthy, safe and environmentally conscious work environment, coincided with the International Labor Organization’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Luxury Yacht ‘Mustang Sally’ In East End
The 161-foot luxury yacht ‘Mustang Sally’ is today [April 29] on its way to the US after stopping by in St. George’s this week. Yachtcharterfleet.com describes the vessel — which is available for charter at a weekly cost of $175,000 – by saying, “Mustang Sally’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in... Read more of this article
Photos: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze
A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Karate Open Championships
The 34th Bermuda Open Karate Championships took place at the Hamilton Princess this weekend, with martial arts skills on display from age groups ranging from under 10 to adult. The event saw a number of winners emerge in a wide range of categories, with competition segments including black belt men and women, novice and intermediate boys and girls under... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda 3rd Best Of Best Swim Meet
The Bermuda 3rd Best of Best 2016 Swim Meet took place at the BASA Pool, with two records broken. Sam Williamson from Sharks Swim Club set a new record in the 11-12 Boys 50m Breaststroke. He lowered the record of Keagan Woolley set in December 2015 from 35.35 to 34.56. Madelyn Moore from Sharks Swim Club broke her own record in the 50m Backstroke, Moore... Read more of this article
