Archive for June 28th, 2011
Business Bermuda Attend Geneva Conference
Business Bermuda represented Bermuda’s fund industry at the Geneva Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation conference for Managers & Funds on 28th June at the Starling Geneva Hotel. Business Bermuda attended the day-long event to talk about how non-EU offshore jurisdictions, in particular Bermuda, will accommodate the Alternative Fund Managers Directive [AIFMD]... Read more of this article
Snorkel Park Fight: Police Arrest 22 Year Old
A Police spokesman said that the Police have arrested another man in connection with the disturbance at Snorkel Park in Dockyard that occurred on Tuesday June 7th, injuring two male cruise ship employees and a member of Snorkel Park’s security staff. The crew member was admitted to hospital for treatment of his injuries and then released. On June... Read more of this article
Photos Released: Police Rescue Boaters
As already reported, yesterday [June 27] the Police Marine Unit rescued a couple from on top the submerged vessel after their 13’ vessel fishing began taking on water. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre has released photos of the event. A spokesperson said, “At 2:20pm local time Monday 27th June, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Three More Medals
Bermuda’s overall medal count at the 2011 Island Games being held in the Isle of Wight is now up to five, thanks to medal winning performances from Shianne Smith and Melissa Clarke. Ms Smith first won the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Shot Putt with a throw of 11.00m, and then won a Silver Medal in the Women’s 100m Hurdles with a time of 15.14. Not... Read more of this article
$6,000 Fine: Naming Alleged Sex Offenders
Bermuda Broadcasting Company was fined $6,000 in Magistrates Court today [June 28] after it named two people charged in connection with sex assaults during news broadcasts. The maximum fine possible was $5,000, and the BBC was fined $3,000 on each count. BBC’s CEO had originally appeared before Magistrate Archie Warner on June 14th to answer... Read more of this article
Bike/Car Accident On Front Street.
Shortly after 1:00pm today [June 28], Emergency Service personnel responded to a report of an accident near the junction of Spurling Hill and Front Street. We understand the accident involved a motorcycle and a car, with the rider of the cycle receiving injuries. Traffic flow was delayed while EMTs cared for the injured rider, until an ambulance transported... Read more of this article
AME Church Awards $40,000 In Scholarships
Fathers Day was marked in a unique way by St. Paul AME Church on Sunday, 19th June, with nine Bermudian students receiving scholarships totalling $40,000. St. Paul administers the Dame Marjorie Bean [postgraduate] and the Richard Eve [undergraduate] Scholarships awarded annually from generous legacies left for the support of education in Bermuda. Akilah... Read more of this article
Motocross Results, Photos & Video
The Bermuda Motocross Association held their final race day of the 2011 Motocross Race Season at the Southside Motor Sports Park this past weekend [June 25/26]. Moses Johnson took the day’s honors in the Pee Wee Class, while Lazai Outerbridge won the 50cc 4 – 6 Age Group Class and Logan Jones won the 50cc 7 – 9 Age Group Class. Zendai Ingham-Fubler... Read more of this article
ACE Receives Investors in People Silver Award
The ACE Group in Bermuda announced its successful recertification as an Investors in People organization with Silver status. Attainment of Investors in People Silver acknowledges that ACE consistently performs above and beyond the Investors in People Standard and demonstrates the company’s commitment to employee development and business improvement. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Nisbett Competes in the Netherlands
Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett has finished competing in Netherlands, where he was taking part in the 37th Geesteren Show riding his horses Quick Caporal and Cantaro 32. The event took place from June 22 to Sunday, June 26. Mr Nisbett and Quick Caporal Z finished 40th in the Roelofsen Raalte Prijs 1.45m Class with a time of 74.30 and 8 Penalty... Read more of this article
