Archive for October 19th, 2010
Photos: 2010 PGA Grand Slam Day #1
Scroll down for photos of the first day of the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf that held today [Oct 19] at the Port Royal Golf Course. Four of the world’s top golfers are vying for over $1.3 million dollars prize money; Graeme McDowell, Martin Kaymer, Ernie Els and David Toms. 2001 PGA Champion David Toms, who received a late invitation this month... Read more of this article
Full Transcript: PGA Grand Slam Press Conference
Hundreds of locals came out today [Oct 19] for the first day’s play of the 28th PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. Graeme McDowell, Martin Kaymer, Ernie Els and David Toms are all vying for the $1.35 million prize purse. The winner earns $600,000, with $300,000 going to the second place finisher, $250,000 for... Read more of this article
Photos: Brian Lara Trains With Cricket Team
Bermuda’s cricket players experienced a coaching session of a lifetime this afternoon [Oct 19], as legendary cricketer Brian Lara spent time talking and training with the team at National Stadium. Mr Lara is in Bermuda as a guest player at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, having been invited by the Premier and the Department of Tourism Cricketers of... Read more of this article
U/20 Footballers Draw In Florida
Bermuda’s Under/20 National Football Team played their one and only practice match on Sunday, Octover 17 against a U-19 select team from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bermuda got on the score sheet first thanks to a goal from Donte Leverock during the first half. In the second-half, the Florida team scored a goal to even out the match, which then ended... Read more of this article
Upcoming Chewstick Session: Live Wires
This Friday October 22nd at 8:00p.m., The Chewstick Foundation will be hosting the second of its reintroduced “Griot Session” performance series, at the Chewstick Headquarters on the corner of Court Street and Elliot Street. Long time performer and supporter of the Chewstick Movement, Live Wires will be showcasing his reggae styling, and provocative... Read more of this article
CD&P Wants to Lure Canadian Captives
Bermuda law firm Conyers, Dill & Pearman has embarked on a sustained new effort to make Bermuda the preferred off-shore domicile for Canadian captive insurance companies, challenging Barbados’ traditional dominance in the lucrative market. CD&P partner Charles Collis said as a result of a recent Bermuda tax information exchange agreement... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rugby League Weekend Report
Round 3 of the Bermuda rugby league took place at a wind-swept Malabar on Saturday, Oct 16th. Ladies action got things under way, with Teachers and Police both looking to get their first win of the campaign. Teachers edged a tight first half with the only try coming from Katy Wright. Wright added another in the second half, as did Marie-Pierre Beaudoin... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Fall For 17th Straight Month
Retail sales have fallen to their lowest level in 18 years, according to statistics released by Government this morning [Oct 19]. During the month of August 2010, consumers spent an estimated $84.7 million on retail sales, which was a decrease of $8.8 million or 9.5% less than total sales recorded in the same month of last year. August marked the 17th... Read more of this article
Martial Arts Duo Place 1st & 2nd at Worlds
[Updated with video] Skipper and Kristina Ingham put on dominating performances at The World Karate Organization Championships held over the weekend in Brantford, Ontario, claiming 1st and 2nd place. 80-year-old Frederick “Skipper” Ingham, who was the oldest competitor in the entire event, placed second in forms for men fifth degree black... Read more of this article
Michael Douglas Narrates Martin Documentary
Michael Douglas is narrating Bermuda-based humanitarian Dr. James Martin’s documentary on our brave new world — or our doomed one. He’s the Prospero of Agar’s Island. Like the Magus in Shakespeare’s Bermuda-inspired play, Dr. James Martin is sequestered from the outside world on a lonely island. Also like “The Tempest’s”... Read more of this article
Day 1 of PGA Grand Slam Underway
This morning [Oct 19] some of the top golfers in the world are ready to contest for the PGA Grand Slam title. Fans and players alike have converged upon the Port Royal Golf Course. The Grand Slam was previously held in Hawaii to 2006, then moving to Bermuda. After the first time we hosted the event the President of the PGA said “The island of... Read more of this article
ACE Names Samantha Froud Chief Admin Officer
The ACE Group announced that Samantha Froud, Group Financial Controller, has been named Chief Administration Officer for the company’s Bermuda-based operations. Effective January 1, Ms. Froud will assume the responsibilities of Lori Samson, who has announced her retirement from ACE after 20 years of service. Ms. Froud’s new responsibilities... Read more of this article
