Category: Photos
Photos/Video: Visiting Motorcycle Cruising Club
The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island today [June 10] as a group of Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean for motorcycle enthusiasts, and have been... Read more of this article
Photos: Father Daughter Dinner & Dance Evening
On Saturday night [June 8] fathers and their daughters enjoyed a special night out, as the first ever “Princess for a Day” father and daughter dinner was held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The event was hosted by Kings & Queens Production, with the concept behind the evening to strengthen father/daughter relationships and to honour... Read more of this article
Photos: Swimming Championships Final Day
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Bermuda National Swimming Championships came to an end at the National Aquatics Center on Sunday [June 9]. Ashley Irby won the Girls 12 & Under 200m Freestyle A Final touching the wall in a time of 2:18.18, Emma Harvey finished second in 2:25.57 and Alyssa Paynter finished third with a time of 2:28.35. During... Read more of this article
Photos: Blessing Of The Boats, Held Since 1849
A Bermudian tradition that dates back to the mid 1800s took place this morning [June 9], with Reverend David Raths being rowed from St George’s to St David’s to bless boats that had gathered. The “Blessing of the Boats” arises from the long established connection of the people of St David’s Island with the fishing and boat-pilot occupations... Read more of this article
Photos: Elliot Primary Hosts Men’s Reading Day
Elliot Primary School held their fifth annual 250 Men’s Reading Challenge on Friday [June 7] with fathers, uncles, grandfathers and volunteers spending part of their day reading with the students. Men and children could be seen all over the school property, with some taking their books and sitting outside to enjoy the day’s weather, while others... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Change Of Command Parade
In a ceremony held on Saturday [June 8] at Warwick Camp, former Commanding Officer Lt/Col Brian Gonsalves formally handed over command of the Bermuda Regiment to Lt/Col Michael Foster-Brown. The new Commanding Officer is the first British soldier to command the Bermuda Regiment, which was formed in 1965 when the Bermuda Militia Artillery and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Onboard The HMS Lancaster Ship
Making her first stop since leaving the UK, the Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster is presently visiting Bermuda, and opened up her upper deck to members of the public this afternoon [June 8]. The ship forms part of the North Atlantic Patrol Taskforce which will provide humanitarian aid and disaster relief support to the British Overseas Territories and... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: National Swim Championships
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Bermuda National Swimming Championships continues at the newly opened National Aquatics Center in Devonshire this weekend [June 8-9]. In early finals held Friday [June 7] Lisa Blackburn won the Girls 13 & Over 400m IM with a time of 5:09.35, Jessie Thomas finished second clocking 5:50.80, Paige Bruton... Read more of this article
Photos: Comet Sailing Race In St George’s
Stephen Dickinson and Pat Young sailed away with the Edna Foggo-Pitcher Memorial Trophy during Comet Racing in the St. George’s Harbour this weekend. Dickinson and Young won three of the four races sailed on the day, taking the title with 3 points, while Gladwin Lambert & Lorenzo Lambert finished second with 5 points and Maxwell Curtis & Stefan... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: England C vs Bermuda Game
The Bermuda National Football team went up against the England C side on Tuesday night [June 4] at the National Stadium with hundreds of fans attending to support their favorite players. England C came out firing, scoring in the 5th minute to give them a 1 – 0 lead. When the two teams went into the half time break, England C were leading 2 – 1 after... Read more of this article
Photos: England C vs Bermuda Football Game
The Bermuda National Football team met up with the England C side on Tuesday night [June 4] at the National Stadium. England C came out firing, with Antoni Sarcevic beating the Bermuda goalkeeper Stefan Dill in the 5th minute to give them a 1 – 0 lead. In the 21st minute England C doubled their lead, when Damon Ming committed a foul in the box that... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Ceremony Held For Boston Runners
[Updated with slideshow & video] In a gesture of compassion, support and good will, Governor George Fergusson today [June 3] hosted a medal presentation for six Bermuda runners who competed in the recent Boston Marathon but who were unable to complete the event due to the bombings. Also on hand at this afternoon’s event were the Premier Craig... Read more of this article
