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Photos: PLP Seniors Tea Party In Southampton
Southampton East Central MP Zane DeSilva hosted his annual seniors tea party this weekend at the Bermuda Institute, with the event featuring live entertainment, as well as food, prizes, and games, with special seniors being honoured during the event. Minister DeSilva said that the event welcomed seniors not only from Southampton, but from the entire... Read more of this article
Photos: Students Decorate Grotto Bay Hotel Tree
At the invitation from the resort, Harrington Sound Primary School’s Visual Arts Class students have decorated Grotto Bay Hotel’s Christmas tree that sits in the hotel lobby. A spokesperson said, “Our Christmas committee are currently planning our holiday festivities for our visitors to the island, and part of our requirement is to have one... Read more of this article
Can You Help? 100 Kickz Drive Seeking Shoes
The 100 Kickz initiative is working again this year to gather sneakers/shoes to donate to those in need, with their shoe drive to kick off next month. A spokesperson said, “2018 will make the third annual sneaker drive for the 100 Kickz family. Starting in 2016, over 270 pairs were collected and dispersed; in 2017, over 700 pairs were collected and... Read more of this article
PwC Volunteers Help Clean Up At Southlands
PwC Bermuda volunteers teamed up with the Parks Department to help clean up and clear overgrown vegetation at Southlands Park. Craig Burt of the Parks Department, whose volunteers also included Nathan Trott and Neville Hassell, commented, “On behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Parks, I take this opportunity to once again... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Rugby Football Union
The 2018/19 rugby season resumed this Saturday at Somersfield with Renegades facing off against Teachers and Police taking on Mariners. The women’s league saw Renegades defeat Teachers 17-0 with tries from Amy Harvey, Melissa Fields and Jackie Oliver while Laura Mulligan kicked their single conversion. Mariners women continued their undefeated... Read more of this article
Clarien Employees Lend Helping Hand At BAMZ
Clarien Bank employees invested a morning’s hard work last Friday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] in Flatts for the Bank’s annual Clarien Cares Volunteer Day. Due to the inclement weather, staff were not able help with the Trunk Island Restoration Project in Harrington Sound as planned but the 18-strong team were still able to put... Read more of this article
‘Well Done To Bermuda’s Hometown Champion’
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo congratulated professional boxer Nikki Bascome on his win this weekend against David Martinez from Mexico. “I want to send out a huge congratulations to Nikki on claiming the International Boxing Association [IBA] Welterweight Championship Title,” said Minister Foggo. “He is an... Read more of this article
Photos: 2018 Christmas Parade In Hamilton
The streets of Hamilton were lined with people yesterday evening [Nov 25] as crowds came out to watch the always popular annual Marketplace Christmas Parade, which features a wide array of groups making their way through Hamilton, with the entertainment including a variety of floats, dance groups, the Gombeys and even Santa Claus himself. The 2-hour... Read more of this article
Whitney Institute School Hosts ‘Boys Night In’
[Written by Edmeiko Butterfield] During the 2016-2017 school year, The Whitney Institute Middle School held their first ‘Boys Night In’ event. This year,from 6pm on Friday, November 9th until Saturday, November 10th at 7am the school decided to host a similar event, due to popular demand. As we all know there are social challenges that our boys... Read more of this article
Results: Gold Point Archery League Week 9
The nine week of the Gold Point Archery outdoor shoot was once again an indoor shoot. Camerin Pickering held on to the top position this week with a score of 568, edging out Robert O’Connor who scored 526 and Top Junior archer is Jaydon Roberts with 485. The league is an indoor shoot with a target size of 40cm at a distance of 18m. Adult Archers Camerin... Read more of this article
Enthusiastic Response To OYHF Meal Offerings
[Written by Patrick Bean] They are the troupe that keeps on giving in the spirit of promoting community relationships and helpful, sincere and loving bonds among the varied area demographics and also fostering a general wellness in body, mind and soul through the provision of diverse initiatives. Open Your Heart Foundation [OYHF], a group based in... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Equestrian Competition
This weekend’s less than welcoming weather abated enough for the CEA Regional Jumping Challenge and Bermuda Equestrian Federation Jumper Show to be held at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street on Saturday [Nov 24], with local Judge Judy Hagen judging both events. The 2018 CEA RJC Bermuda team are: Tyler James riding You’ll Be Amazed Candyce... Read more of this article
