Archive for October 4th, 2011
Kiera Aitken Aims For Pan Am Finals
Kiera Aitken, one of Bermuda’s top international swimmers, is training intensely for the upcoming Pan Am Games, as well as her journey to the 2012 Olympics. Ms Aitken said, “Training has been going well since I came back from my break after the World Championships at the end of last season. I am feeling confident with my stroke technique and I have... Read more of this article
Burgess Chosen To Skipper In NY Regatta
Bermuda’s Blake Burgess, a freshman at Maine Maritime Academy, has been chosen to skipper one of the two boats heading down to the Storm Trysail Regatta this weekend in Larchmont, New York. The Storm Trysail Regatta is the biggest regatta on the east coast for college big-boat sailing. The boat Burgess is skippering is a J-Class 44, a 44′... Read more of this article
Sullivan To Run In By-Election
David Sullivan has confirmed he will contest the upcoming Devonshire South Central by-election. Mr Sullivan will stand as an Independent, and go up against the OBA’s Craig Cannonier and PLP’s Anthony Richardson on November 1st. In announcing his intentions Mr. Sullivan said, “After consulting widely with the constituents of Devonshire... Read more of this article
Police Display Cancelled Today
[Updated] Due to the inclement weather, today’s [Oct.4] Police Display Day will not be held, however the Seniors Tea is still on at Police Headquarters starting at 12noon. The Bermuda Weather Service issued both a Small Craft Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this morning A police spokesperson said, “Unfortunately due to the weather... Read more of this article
Regiment Recruit Intake Decreased
The Bermuda Regiment will be holding Enlistment Nights this evening [Oct.4] and tomorrow evening in preparation for Recruit Camp 2012. The upcoming Camp will have 80 recruits, half the 160 recruits there were the previous year. Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment, Lt. Col. Brian Gonsalves said that “economics play a significant part”,... Read more of this article
Start Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month officially kicked off yesterday [Oct.3] at City Hall, beginning a month long series of events designed to raise both awareness and funds. Acting Minister of Health Michael Weeks said, “Breast cancer continues to be a life-changing disease that presents enormous challenges to patients, their families, and friends.... Read more of this article
“Dollars for Hours” To Donate $240,000
Eight secondary schools will earn $30,000 each when their students team up with local charities again under the “Dollars for Hours” project led by PartnerRe Ltd. Berkeley and National Trust – Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve Project “Dollars For Hours: Youth and Community in Partnership” will distribute a total of $240,000 to public and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Lose To MCC
Bermuda played MCC on Sunday [Oct.2] at the Sea Breeze Oval, with the game reduced to a 30 over match because of intermittent rain. MCC batted first and scored 253/4 in their allotted 30 overs. Craig DeWeymarn was MCC’s top scorer with 77 while Josh Knapett was on 49 not out and Chris Thompson added 32. Former Bermuda Captain Irving Romaine bowled... Read more of this article
Butterfield Fulcrum Teams Up With LIS
Bermuda based Butterfield Fulcrum and Luxembourg Investment Solutions S.A. [LIS], a regulated [UCITS-licensed] management company, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to provide a complete suite of management company and fund administration services in Luxembourg. This relationship offers non-European fund initiators a quick and cost effective... Read more of this article
Catlin Named Entrepreneur Of The Year
Stephen Catlin, the founder and CEO of the Bermuda-based Catlin Group, has won the Ernst & Young’s 2011 ‘UK Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award. The UK Entrepreneur of the Year competition judges said that Mr Catlin’s drive and vision helped put the Catlin Group in a “premier position in a sector where the UK continues to lead... Read more of this article
Purnell Scores Both Goals In Philly Victory
Philadelphia University won their second straight soccer game with a 2 – 0 win over Nyack College at Ravenhill Field, with Bermudian footballer Ryan Purnell scoring both the goals. Senior midfielder Ryan Purnell scored the first goal in the 31st minute when he got on the end of a pass from senior forward Milos Racic, and then the second just six... Read more of this article
Willow Stream Spa ‘Gratitude Season’
The Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Southampton is celebrating its fourth annual Gratitude Season during the months of October and November. Gratitude Season marks the time of year when The Fairmont Southampton extends its gratitude to guests, their favorite charities and their friends with three special offers. “We are extremely grateful for the... Read more of this article
