Archive for December 5th, 2011

Gymnasts Win Medals In U.S. Meet

The Bermuda Gymnastics team returned today [Dec.4] from after a successful showing at the annual “Holiday Classic” held at Yellow Jackets Gymnastics in Middleton, Massachusetts. The 13 gymnast squad competed on Sunday, December 4th in the “advanced” and “superior” divisions — the two highest levels of the competition — and... Read more of this article

Accident Victim: Dion Richardson

The Bermuda Police have identified the gentleman who died this morning [Dec.5] following an accident as 38 year old Dion Richardson. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 38 year old Dion Richardson of Warwick. “It appears that sometime prior to 1:55am Monday, December 5th Mr. Richardson was... Read more of this article

BIU: Work Permits Should Be On Hold

BIU President Chris Furbert hosted a press conference this afternoon [Dec.5], and spoke about the recent staff layoffs at The Reefs Hotel in Southampton, general unemployment numbers in Bermuda, and said he feels all work permits should be put on hold until Bermudians “get a fair share in the workplace.” On November 7th, Reefs General Manager... Read more of this article

SEC Charges Alleged Fund Fraudsters

The US Securities and Exchange Commission announced today [Dec.5] it filed a civil injunctive action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York charging two individuals with engaging in a fraudulent scheme which the Bermuda Monetary Authority and KPMG Bermuda helped to uncover. The men are charged with overvaluing illiquid... Read more of this article

Photos: BUEI’s ‘Christmas By The Harbour’

Santa Claus’ workshop temporarily changed locations yesterday [Dec.4], moving from the North Pole to the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] for the annual “Christmas By The Harbour” extravaganza. Featuring local arts and crafts, performances by school choirs and other singing groups and a personal appearance by the jolly... Read more of this article

Butterfield Named As HSBC Chairman

Businessman Philip Butterfield today [Dec.5] announced his plans to step down as HSBC Bermuda CEO in 2012 after eight years at the helm of the bank but he will be staying with the international financial institution in his new role as chairman of its board of directors. Richard Moseley, Deputy CEO, will be appointed CEO effective 10 May, 2012 following... Read more of this article

Newport Bermuda Notice of Race

[Written by John Rousmaniere] The Notice of Race for the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race has been posted on www.bermudarace.com. Among the changes are new requirements for crew training, satellite telephones, and life jackets and safety harnesses. The 48th Newport Bermuda Race will start on June 15, 2012 off Castle Hill, Newport, RI and finish 635 miles and... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Just For Laughs Bermuda

Annual comedy event Just For Laughs Bermuda once again brings the funny back to Bermuda in the New Year. This 6th annual incarnation brings us the comedy stylings of critically acclaimed Canadian comic Derek Edwards, wholesome American Ryan Hamilton and funny Brit Alun Cochrane, along with Bermuda’s perennial favourite Alonzo Bodden. A statement released... Read more of this article

Lazard To Hire CitiGroup’s Renton

Bermuda’s Lazard Ltd., the biggest non-bank merger adviser, hired energy investment banker Mark Renton from Citigroup Inc. to boost market share in oil and gas takeovers, “Business Week” reports today [Dec. 5]. Mr. Renton plans to join Lazard in the new year according to sources who spoke to the magazine on condition of anonymity. Mr.... Read more of this article

New York Enjoys A Taste Of Bermuda

Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert brought a taste of Bermuda -– literally — to New York City today [Dec. 5], as he teamed with award-winning chef Jean-Claude Garzia of Beau Rivage restaurant to showcase the island to more than 50 top media figures at the prestigious James Beard House. Chef Garzia and two members of his acclaimed culinary team,... Read more of this article

Video: Initiative To Save Our Skinks

The critically endangered Bermuda Skink — or Bermuda Rock Lizard — is one of the rarest lizards in the world. Adult males and females have shiny brown or black body scales, a pale belly and an orange throat patch. They can grow up to eight-inches long. Juveniles have coppery scales, a pale belly, and have black and cream coloured stripes... Read more of this article

Women’s Futsal League Results

The Women’s Futsal League continued at the Bermuda College Gym on Saturday [Dec.3], with three matches played and 34 goals scored. Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 4 – Dandy Stars One 7 K’sheala Burch-Waldron scored a hat-trick to lead Dandy Star One to victory, Rayni Maybury scored twice, while KyAhna Outerbridge and Tia Simpson both... Read more of this article