Archive for June 14th, 2011
BEPRO Summer Kick Off Party at Newstead
Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals (BEPRO) are holding a summer Kick Off party to relaunch the newly re-branded organization and introduce the newly elected Board members, as well as offering an opportunity for individuals to renew their membership or to sign up as a new member. A division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, BEPRO is aimed specifically... Read more of this article
Boldens: Guilty On 1 Count, Not Guilty On 18
At approximately 5pm today [June 14] the jury returned a verdict in the trial of David and Antoinette Bolden. They were found guilty on one count of misleading the Bermuda Monetary Authority, and acquitted on 18 charges of theft and money laundering. The verdict was a majority verdict with 10 – 2 split on the guilty finding, while on the other... Read more of this article
‘Adopt-a-School’: Gilbert Institute Kitchen
Yesterday [June 13] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith joined Gilbert Institute PTA President Suzanne DeCouto, and Alex DeCouto of Greymane Contracting to formally unveil Gilbert Institute’s new kitchen which was renovated as part of the “Adopt-A-School” programme. Gilbert Principal Coralita Dill, Dame Jennifer and Alex DeCouto are... Read more of this article
Video: Brannon Dismissed From Tourism Board
[Updated with video] Veteran entertainer Tony Brannon was ‘dismissed’ from the Bermuda Tourism Board today [June 14]. Mr Brannon was named to the Tourism Board in December 2010 along with Malcolm Butterfield [Chairman], Jonathan Crellin [Deputy Chairman], Brian Duperrault, Wendell “Shine” Hayward, Kelly Francis, Quinton Bean, Vincent... Read more of this article
Golf: Pairings For 2011 Bermuda Open
A total of 88 golfers have registered for the 2011 Bermuda Open Championships, which will take place over the next four days at the Port Royal Golf Club in Southampton. The Bermuda Golf Association’s website says the “notables in the field are Brennan Webb from the NationWide Tour, Nick Jones, Daniel Augustus, Jarryd Dillas, Hav Trott, Terry... Read more of this article
Driveway Opens: From Point Finger Rd
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today advised motorists that a new driveway from Point Finger Road to the Botanical Gardens is now open near the mobile construction site offices. This access driveway does not serve King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A spokesperson said, “Paget Health Services made a commitment to replace the former entrance road... Read more of this article
Photos: ILTT Fishing Tournament Underway
The 46th International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT], one of Bermuda’s oldest and most well established fishing tournaments, had its first day of competition on the 12th of June. Tournament honors will be fiercely contested with anglers representing Bermuda, the United States and the Bahamas. The Bermuda Anglers Club, the Island’s oldest fishing... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Financial Offer Scam Email
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit have issued an advisory of another online scam which is circulating locally. A spokesman said, “The public is reminded to remain vigilant regarding any unsolicited correspondence. Also, we urge those receiving similar e-mail messages from unknown individuals not to give out any personal information... Read more of this article
Video Trailers: Weekend Film Series
An award-winning documentary about the worldwide bee crisis, and a French action thriller that was nominated for a 2011 Academy Award® are the featured films at the ‘Weekend Film Series’ this coming Sunday, June 19. Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? has won awards at festivals in Maui, Memphis, Syracuse, Nashville, Rhode Island –... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Fashion Collective Show
The Bermuda Fashion Collective Show featured local models showcasing the work of local designers Shay Ford, Edith Rookes, Dana Cooper, Dean Williams, Ashley Aitken, Nicole Iris, Consuelo Verde and Rene Hill. Videos of each designer’s portion of the show are below, and you can view the set #1 of photos from the show here, set #2 here, and watch... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Ultimate Drivers Challenge
Scores of spectators turned out at the Southside Motosports Park to watch TORC’s Ultimate Drivers Challenge this past Saturday [June 11]. Team Oni Racing Club [TORC], a custom tuner car, truck & motorcycle club, hosted TORC’s Ultimate Drivers Challenge. The afternoon involved five category time trial driving competitions for local drivers and... Read more of this article
CNN: Bermuda Top 5 Honeymoon Destination
[Updated] A CNN travel article entitled ‘Five hot honeymoon destinations’ listed Bermuda, along with Fiji, French Polynesia, Italy and Bali. The article describes Bermuda as a small island that “gives off a close-knit community feel while providing an exotic flavor. Pastel-colored buildings and crystal blue waters give the scenic impression... Read more of this article
