Archive for May 22nd, 2011
Photos, Videos & Results: KPMG Junior Races
Hundreds of people flocked to Botanical Gardens this afternoon [May 22], as KPMG hosted their annual ‘Round the Grounds’ Junior Running Race. Almost 200 youngsters took part in the event, competed in the various age divisions. You can view six videos of today’s races on Bernews TV, and photos and the full results below: Full results... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Strengthening Regulatory Regime’
In advance of the OECD Global Forum taking place in Bermuda later this month, Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox on Friday [May 20] tabled a special bill to further strengthen Bermuda’s regulatory environment. The legislation is designed to further strengthen our regulatory laws and ensure that we meet the highest possible international... Read more of this article
Palestinian Firm’s Appeal to UK Privy Council
A Palestinian construction firm that had its on-island assets frozen two years ago will appeal to the UK Privy Council on Thursday. Consolidated Contractors International Company SAL v Munib Masri will be the only appeal to be heard in the Privy Council on May 26th, 2011. According to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, “In this case from... Read more of this article
Video: Ralph Richardson On Charleston TV
Past Royal Bermuda Yacht Club commodore Ralph Richardson [pictured] told a South Carolina TV station the biennial Charleston Bermuda Race is poised to become a major money-spinner for both communities. Mr. Richardson was in Charleston along with Department of Tourism officials and other Bermudians for yesterday’s [May 21] start of the race. A... Read more of this article
GeoPark Sells Stake In Chilean Oil Fields
Korean corporate giant LG International has purchased a 10 percent stake in Chile’s Fell Block oil field from Bermuda-based GeoPark Holding Ltd’s enterprise for $70 million it was reported today [May 22]. Korea’s “JoongAng Daily’ says:, “The contract marks the first time that any Korean company has secured rights to an operational... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: IAAF World Athletics Day
Over 120 athletes turned out yesterday [May 21] for the IAAF World Athletics Day. BTFA President Donna Watson, “The BTFA had the IAAF World Athletics Day which was hosted by The Flyers Track club. It was a wonderful event with over 120 athletes participating.” “We had children from the age of 4 years old up to masters athletes. This... Read more of this article
Apocalypse When? Judgement Day Postponed
The end seemingly isn’t nigh. Despite widely publicised claims issued by the 89-year-old California evangelical broadcaster Harold Camping, the Biblical Judgement Day did not come to pass yesterday [May 21]. As part of a multi-million dollar publicity campaign sponsored by Mr. Camping and his followers, supporters of his End Times prediction... Read more of this article
The Charleston Bermuda Race Gets Underway
The 11 boats racing in the 777-mile Charleston Bermuda Race got under way yesterday [May 21] beneath bright blue skies with freshening breezes ranging from eight to 12 knots. Borne by an ebb tide, the boats all crossed the starting line on starboard tack, and headed upwind out of the harbor, chased by a 50-strong fleet of spectator boats. Shortly before,... Read more of this article
