Archive for June, 2011
Tyrone Smith Qualifies For 2012 Olympics
Long jumper Tyrone Smith qualified for the 2012 Olympics this evening [June 30] BTFA President Donna Watson said, “Tyrone has just qualified for World Championships and the Olympics with a leap of 8.16m in the Long Jump.” “Tyrone was competing at a track meet at Rice University in Texas. We are very excited and proud of him. We knew... Read more of this article
Rego & Lines Are ITF Junior Champions
Christopher Rego has won the Bahamas ITF/COTECC Junior Tournament 2011. Rego defeated Jorge Nunez of Mexico in straight sets 7-5, 6-0. Rego broke Nunez in the first game then held to go up 2-0 in the first set. Each player then held for the next 3 games before Nunez broke Rego and held to go up 4-3. Both players won held their serves for Nunez to lead... Read more of this article
Turtle Tale Has Happy Ending For “Hooks”
Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and the Department of Conservation Services, within the Ministry of Public Works, are urging boaters and fishermen to take extra care this summer to avoid harming endangered sea turtles. Bermuda’s marine turtles are a protected species under both the Fisheries Protection Order and the Protected Species Act, says BZS... Read more of this article
Appleby Converts To Limited Liability Company
Appleby has announced that it has converted its legal practice in Bermuda from a general partnership to a Limited Liability Company (LLC). From tomorrow [July 1] the Appleby legal practices currently carried on by partnerships in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Isle of Man and Zurich will be transferred to limited liability companies. Appleby’s Fiduciary... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Attends Monaco Conference
A delegation of Bermuda international business executives, led by the Business Bermuda today highlighted their attendance at the GAIM International 2011 and Fund Forum 2011 Conferences in Monaco. A spokesperson said, “Two of the leading events in the alternative investment market in Europe, the GAIM and Fund Forum Conferences provide Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Letter of Intent: Stellwagen Marine Sanctuary
Today [June 30] a Letter of Intent between the U.S Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the Government of Bermuda was signed, with both parties pledging cooperation on future marine mammal sanctuary discussions. Pictured below are: Southeast Regional Director of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Senior Science Advisory... Read more of this article
Island Games: Six More Medals, First Gold
[Updated] Bermuda’s medals at the 2011 Island Games continue to pile up, with six more medals confirmed – including Bermuda’s first Gold. In the Sailboarding Individual Event Scott Mello won a Bronze, in the Laser Radial Rig event Jason Saints won a Bronze, in the Sailing Team event Bermuda won a Bronze and Bermuda’s Sailboarders... Read more of this article
2011 BF&M U17 All Star East v West Game
On Saturday 25 June the Bermuda Cricket Board hosted the All Star East vs West game to celebrate the end of the League. This year the West were the champions with a final score of: West 143 for 8, East 74 all out. The ‘Play of the Game’ went to William White for his diving catch, and the MVP was Donte Wellman. In the BF&M U17 League,... Read more of this article
Minister: Summer Employment Programme
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson delivered a Ministerial Statement in the Senate yesterday morning [June 29], about the Summer Employment Programme. Minister Wilson’s full statement follows below: Madam President, on 6th June, the Department of Labour and Training’s Summer Employment Programme commenced. The programme has been... Read more of this article
Bermuda ‘Ambassadors’ Interview: CBS Radio
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted CBS Radio with the support of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess June 27-29, 2011. While on-Island, a representative from the network conducted interviews with more than a dozen Bermudian ambassadors, from hoteliers to taxi drivers and tour guides. The Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors... Read more of this article
Bermuda Glee Workshop Kicks Off Tomorrow
Bermuda Glee, the 10-day performing arts intensive for students sponsored by The Argo Foundation, starts tomorrow with a three day workshop conducted by Florida-based master teacher Daniel Bonnett. 85 students between the ages of 14 and 18 who auditioned in April for the intensive will receive a crash course from Mr. Bonnett this weekend in how to put... Read more of this article
KPMG: Ken O’Neill & Theo Evangelakos To Retire
KPMG in Bermuda has announced the upcoming retirement of two of its partners: Mr. Kenneth O’Neill and Mr. Theo Evangelakos. Managing Partner Mr. Neil Patterson praised the two gentlemen for their combined service of over 50 years. “Ken and Theo have made tremendous contributions to KPMG and Bermuda as a whole. They have built enviable reputations... Read more of this article
