Archive for September 13th, 2011
Photos: 2011 Motorcycle National Championships
The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club held their 7th Round of the Championship at the Southside Motorsports Park this past weekend [Sept.11]. Coleridge Fubler walked away with the Mini Bike Open Division, Fubler won the first of three races in the class for the day, before finishing 3rd in the second race, Fubler then won the third and final race of the... Read more of this article
Tourism Department Wins Gold Service Award
Subscribers of Meetings & Conventions, one of one America’s most influential magazines for meeting planners and professionals, recently voted the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] as one of the world’s best at accommodating corporate and association meetings, trade shows and incentive travel programs. Through an annual survey, the meeting... Read more of this article
Digicel Premier Division Officially Launched
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] and Digicel officially launched the new Digicel Premier Division 2011/12 season. The announcement was made by BFA President Larry Mussenden and Digicel CEO Wayne Caines during the Charity Cup double header at BAA field this past weekend. Joining them to making the announcement were BFA Executive Council members... Read more of this article
Capital G’s Joel Schaefer: CEO To Director
Capital G Limited announced today [Sept. 13] that following a 10 year career as President and CEO of Capital G Investments Limited, Mr. Joel Schaefer will be leaving the company to accept a position as President and Chief Investment Officer for a family office registered in Bermuda. Mr. Schaefer will continue to serve as a Director of Capital G Investments... Read more of this article
Nurse Association Awards Education Grants
The Bermuda Nurse Association [BNA] offers annual education grants to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This year, the BNA was pleased to award funding to four students enrolled in accredited nursing programs. A spokesperson said, “These exceptional students were selected as they demonstrated an interest in ‘caring for our community’... Read more of this article
Fairmont Salutes Their “Memory Makers”
The Fairmont Southampton has recognized nine employees for their outstanding performance during the month of July. In a special ceremony held during the hotel’s All Colleague Luncheon last Thursday, Fairmont Southampton employees nominated by guests and coworkers for going above and beyond in their duties were recognized as “Memory Makers.” George... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Stealing Cash & Liquor
“Good morning Mr Smith, I haven’t seen you in a long time.” “Not under these circumstances, Your Honour.” With Magistrate Archie Warner presiding, that’s how the case of 56-year-old Mervyn Smith commenced in this morning’s Plea Court. Mr Smith was charged with a 26th August burglary at the Somerset Cricket Club in which it is alleged that... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Sex Crime Receives Bail
The 38-year-old Sandy’s man who was yesterday [Sept.12] charged with the sexual exploitation of two young girls, and who was remanded into custody overnight, reappeared this morning in Magistrates Court. At the end of this morning’s continuation of his bail hearing, he was released on $10,000 bail with one like Surety. As part of his bail conditions,... Read more of this article
BF&M Net Earnings: $11.4 Million
BF&M Limited today announced net earnings for the 6 month period ended 30th June 2011 of $11,352,382, resulting in a return on shareholders equity of 12%. These results compared with net earnings of $10,707,811 for the comparable 6 month period in 2010. President & CEO, John Wight stated that “we were satisfied overall with the company’s... Read more of this article
