110922 results returned for search: "" category ("Other" AND "News")
The launch of an Antares rocket from Virginia was called off yesterday due to a technical issue.
The rocket had been expected to be visible from Bermuda as it soared into the sky.
The scrubbing of the launch came just 12 minutes before the opening of...
DATE: Apr 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
The Bermuda National Gallery is determined to maintain free admission, despite steep operating costs and a plunge in sponsorship.
BNG director Lisa Howie told The Royal Gazette she was proud of the gallery’s commitment to keeping membership rates dow...
DATE: Apr 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The annual Agricultural Exhibition has been a Bermuda tradition for 75 years.
But while attending the event is enough for some, others have made entering the competition a tradition in itself.
For the last three decades, William Zuill has entered an ...
DATE: Apr 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The general consensus on the planned gun bounty rewards to help get guns off the streets of Bermuda is that something is better than doing nothing.
The public safety campaign begins next month to promote the reward offer by CrimeStoppers Bermuda for ...
DATE: Apr 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Hamilton Deputy Mayor Donal Smith last night hit back at continued accusations that he has a business stake in building a hotel on the Par-la-Ville site.
“I have nothing to hide,” he said.
Up until yesterday, the City’s website was still showing Mr ...
DATE: Apr 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Monday’s Boston Marathon marked a personal triumph for top long-distance runner Chris Estwanik, who came home in a Bermuda record time of two hours, 19 minutes and 55 seconds.
But all thoughts of success and celebration quickly evaporated for the 33-...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A Bermuda family in Boston for the city’s marathon race on Monday were lucky to escape with their lives after a terrorist bomb attack brought carnage to the event.
Cary Butterfield was one of 16 runners from the Island taking part in the event. She w...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A local investigation into allegations that a Bermuda-registered cruise ship ignored distress signals form a fishing boat has closed.
The Star Princess made international headlines last year after it was accused of ignoring distress signals from Fift...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A historic wreck may have been moved to allow work at Heritage Wharf, according to Shadow Public Works Minister Derrick Burgess.
Mr Burgess said yesterday: “It has come to my attention that a historic wreck has been removed from the ocean to facilita...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
After 18 years of running her own social assistance venue, Maryam Muhammad is moving on.
She started Help Incorporated in 1994, soliciting food donations and driving them to the needy in her white van.
However the recession, combined with the prolife...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
