Archive for November 15th, 2011
Chamber Names Joanne MacPhee As EVP
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has appointed Joanne MacPhee to the position of executive vice president. In making the announcement today [Nov.15], the Chamber’s interim president Buddy Rego noted: “We are delighted to welcome Joanne to our team. “Joanne has over 28 years of experience in the local market and will bring a wealth of knowledge... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Equestrian Annual Fall Show
The Bermuda Horse & Pony Association will be holding their annual Fall Show on Saturday [Nov. 19] and Sunday [Nvember 20th at the National Equestrian Centre, Vesey Street in Devonshire. The judge this year will be Susan Hawes from Calgary, Canada and judging the jumping classes will be Bermuda’s Pamela Mahoney. The course designer for the... Read more of this article
Screening of ‘Where the Whales Sing’
Documentarian Andrew Stevenson has a whale of a tale to tell about the migratory humpbacks which visit the island every year — and this week the award-winning naturalist and author will be screening his film “Where the Whales Sing” at the Bermuda College. The screening is on Thursday [Nov.17] from 6.30-8.30 at North Hall G301. Tickets are... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda Top Legal Rankings
Appleby, the largest offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services provider, continues to strengthen its market leading position as reflected in the latest Legal 500 rankings, Caribbean 2012 edition. The Bermuda office achieved top rankings across its core practice groups, with 17 Appleby lawyers recommended as ‘leading individuals’ in their... Read more of this article
Youth Drug Treatment Programme Unveiled
The opening of an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programme [AIOP] was announced at a joint press conference at HSBC in Hamilton today [Nov. 15], by Caron Bermuda, Bermuda Youth Counseling Services [BYCS], Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney and bank CEO Philip Butterfield. Mr. Blakeney said, “I am very pleased with the development... Read more of this article
Martin Ordered To Pay $500 Per Week
As ordered by Senior Magistrate, fraudster Dana Martin, who had yesterday been convicted of defrauding two Guesthouses of $9,175, returned to Court this morning [Nov.15] and had his prospective employer, construction company owner Gilbert Lopes, with him. In wrapping up the now two-day old case, Mr Martin was sentenced to two twelve month periods of... Read more of this article
Top UK Bird Watcher Here To See Cahow
One of the world’s foremost bird watchers — whose discoveries have helped to spark eco-tourism booms in his native Isles of Scilly and New Zealand — is in Bermuda this week getting a close-up look at the Cahow and other local species. Bob Flood’s summer sightings of rare seabirds on the British islands of Scilly has made it a... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton Hosts Events Planners
Bermuda’s Department of Tourism, in conjunction with the Fairmont Southampton, is currently hosting a prominent group of hospitality industry professionals for Successful Meetings’ annual buyer event. The meeting began on Sunday [Nov. 13] and concludes today [Nov.15]. The US-based Successful Meetings organisation offers the ideal chance for... Read more of this article
Insurance Hall Of Fame Shortlists Kramer
The International Insurance Society [IIS] has released its list of industry heavyweights for inclusion on the shortlist for its annual induction into the Insurance Hall of Fame and veteran Bermuda re/insurance entrepreneur Don Kramer [pictured] is one of five names on the list With more than 44 years experience in the insurance industry, Mr. Kramer’s... Read more of this article
The Search For Bermuda’s Deep Water Caves
The world’s sea level has fluctuated more than 328 feet up and down over the course of the Ice Ages. We are currently in a period of high sea level, with the potential for sea level to go even higher in response to the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming. However, we know relatively little about the opposite extremes of climate and sea level... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Friends & Family Circle Walk
The Argus Group, in association with Bermuda Diabetes Association, is hosting a Friends & Family Circle Walk, in recognition of Diabetes Month 2011. The walk will take place this Saturday (November 19), starting from Bulls Head Car Park in Hamilton at 8.45am and will follow a route that circles back to Bulls Head Car Park. The expected walking time... Read more of this article
Assured Will Reconsider Public Bonds Policy
Bermuda’s Assured Guaranty Ltd., the only active municipal bond insurer in the US, said it will reconsider guaranteeing public bonds in states without procedures for reviewing and approving local bankruptcy petitions after filings by Alabama’s Jefferson County and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “Local governments must recognise their responsibilities... Read more of this article
