Archive for October 9th, 2011

Sailing: Mirsky Wins Argo Gold Cup

Sailing: Mirsky Wins Argo Gold Cup

[Written by Talbot Wilson] The new name on the King Edward VII Gold Cup Trophy is Australia’s Torvar Mirsky. Mirsky and his team The Wave Muscat won the 2011 Argo Group Gold Cup three races to two over 2006 Gold Cup champion Johnie Berntsson (SWE) Berntsson Sailing Team. Entering the Gold Cup, Mirsky was #3 on the World Match Racing Tour. His... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Cloud Computing Discussion

Upcoming: Cloud Computing Discussion

The Business Technology Division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is set to host a C-Level discussion on cloud computing this Wednesday [Oct.12], with various  top-level executives from Bermuda and overseas scheduled as panelists. Mrs Marisa Stones, Chair of the Business Technology Division, states, “I am excited by this forthcoming roundtable discussion.” “Cloud... Read more of this article

Swimming: Sharks Sprint Meet Results

Swimming: Sharks Sprint Meet Results

The first swim meet of the 2011/12 season took place at the BASA Pool yesterday [Oct.8], and the Sharks Sprint Meet saw three new records set in early action. In the Girls 8 and under 200 Short Course Freestyle Relay, the Sharks team of Jessica Bruyon, Logan Watson-Brown, Holly Bruton and Brynn Telenko set a new record of 2:55.58. Emma Harvey, Lizzie... Read more of this article

Thieves Steal Bag From Canadian Tourist

Thieves Steal Bag From Canadian Tourist

Yesterday evening [Oct.8] a 51-year-old Canadian tourist was riding her rental cycle in Southampton when two men rode past on a motorcycle and snatched her bag, stealing a digital camera and other items. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Saturday, police responded to a reported handbag snatch on South Road in Southampton near the junction... Read more of this article

17-Yr-Old Female Airlifted After Accident

17-Yr-Old Female Airlifted After Accident

A 17-year-old female has been airlifted overseas for medical treatment after being involved in an accident last night [Oct.8]. She was the passenger on a motorcycle which collided with a car on Verdmont Road in Smith’s parish near the junction with Sayle Road. The bike rider [24-yr-old St. George’s man] was injured and taken to hospital via ambulance... Read more of this article

Hamilton Police Station Officially Opened

Hamilton Police Station Officially Opened

On Friday [Oct.7] the Hamilton Police Station was officially opened by Governor Sir Richard Gozney and National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief. Also present were Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, Deputy Commissioner Mike Jackman, Assistant Commissioners Paul Wright and David Mirfield, and other senior police officers. Following the official... Read more of this article

ACE Tempest Re Appoints Tim Mardon

ACE Tempest Re Appoints Tim Mardon

ACE Tempest Re Group announced the appointment of Tim Mardon as Division President of ACE Tempest Re Bermuda. Mr Mardon will have responsibility for all operating aspects of the company’s Bermuda-based property and casualty reinsurance business, including underwriting, finance, claims and administration. He will report to Jacques Bonneau, Chairman,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 TechShowcase

Photos: 2011 TechShowcase

TechWeek 2011 is being held October 7th – October 15th. Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, TechWeek helps promote and showcase technology in Bermuda that is used by everyone, everywhere every day. Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors said, “Technology is such an integral and natural part of our lives these days, so much... Read more of this article

Sailing: Mirsky & Berntsson Into Finals

Sailing: Mirsky & Berntsson Into Finals

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Torvar Mirsky (AUS) The Wave Muscat was the first team to reach the finals at the 2011 Argo Group Gold Cup. The #3 skipper on the World Match Racing Tour met Phil Robertson (NZL) WAKA Racing in the semi-finals and put the Kiwis away three nil. Earlier in the day Mirsky had a three nil win over 2010 Gold Cup runner-up Jesper... Read more of this article

Video: Music School Faculty Concert

Video: Music School Faculty Concert

At noon on Friday [Oct.7], the Bermuda School of Music Faculty held a free lunchtime concert at the Wesley Methodist Church on Church Street. The concert featured Jeremiah Smith on guitar, Lionel Thomas on violin, Oliver Grant playing the piano and Charles Callahan on the organ. The Bermuda School of Music has been providing music education to the... Read more of this article