Archive for June, 2012
Videos: Adult Education School Graduation
Proud graduates, family, friends and staff gathered on Tuesday [June 26] at City Hall in Hamilton for the 2012 Adult Education School Graduation. The crowd was welcomed by Gerald Simons, Chairman of the Board of Governors and the Invocation was delivered by Bishop Patrick White. Executive Director, Donna Daniels addressed the group before the Salutatorian’s... Read more of this article
Students Receive Prizes For Prius Poster Designs
Three Saltus Grammar School students have received an end-of-term bonus from Bermuda Motors for their creative poster designs for the new Toyota Prius c hybrid car. Mira Hartwig received a $100 Gibbons Company gift voucher for her winning design while her Year 9 colleagues Eva Frazzoni and Jamie Sayers both won $50 vouchers as runners-up. The posters... Read more of this article
Lars Haegg Resigns From Stratus Board
Lars C. Haegg has resigned from the Board of Directors at Stratus Technologies Bermuda Holdings Ltd. and from the Board of Directors of its indirect subsidiary, Stratus Technologies, Inc., effective June 26, 2012. Mr. Haegg’s departure is coincident with his resignation from the global investment management firm Investcorp International Inc.,... Read more of this article
2012 College Student Networking Evenings
For the past 13 years Business Bermuda has hosted the Annual College Student Networking Event [CSNE] with last year being the largest to date, boasting over 600 participants. This year, continuing in the effort to create events of the highest quality, Business Bermuda announce a major change to the event. The 2012 College Student Networking Evenings... Read more of this article
Public Encouraged To Ensure Passports Are Valid
The Department of Border Control said they want to encourage members of the public to check their passports are valid before they make travel plans as it is becoming difficult to accommodate requests for express passports due to an increase in passport applications. A Government spokesperson said, “With the summer travel period upon us, the Department... Read more of this article
Dwayne Caines To Return As Police Spokesman
Dwayne Caines will be returning to his role as Police Media Manager on July 1st 2012. In September 2011, Mr Caines was appointed Acting Director of the Department of Communication and Information Services for a three-month period, however he held the position for nine months. The Cabinet Secretary is expected to announce who will fill the Director’s... Read more of this article
New Pro-Gaming Group Aims To ‘Educate Public’
Earlier this week flyers were left in some areas of Hamilton, promoting a new “Bermuda Hospitality Gaming Training Centre.” The organization behind the flyers, headed up by Steve Simons, is aimed at educating the general public about the benefits of gaming, and also hopes to open a Training Centre to teach Bermudians the skills necessary... Read more of this article
Local ‘Celebrities’ To Play Hiscox Cricket Match
Local ‘celebrities’ including Minister Glenn Blakeney, Minister Michael Scott, Minister Kim Wilson, Minister Michael Weeks, Minister Marc Bean, Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock, radio personalities Power Girl and Nikita Robinson, comedian Nadanja Bailey, boxer Teresa Perozzi, runner Jay Donowa, cricketer Lionel Cann, and May 24th Champions Christopher... Read more of this article
Video: Swimmers Return Home With 34 Medals
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s swimmers returned to the island this evening [June 28] after a very successful international competition in Aruba which saw them claim 34 medals and a slew of new records. The ten-strong swimming team competed at the 2012 Caribbean Island Swimming Championships [CISC] in Aruba, with 12-year-old Jesse Washington leading... Read more of this article
Jason’s Barber Shop Reopens For Business
Jason’s Barbershop on North Shore has re-opened for business after the murder of 31-year-old Joshua Robinson inside the establishment this past Saturday. In a written statement owner Dean Fox said, “There are some of our clients, who are apprehensive about their safety, but this could have happened anywhere — any business which caters to the... Read more of this article
WEDCO Housing Project Pre-Bid Meeting
Members of the construction industry are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on WEDCO’s upcoming infrastructure expansion and housing project, on Monday, July 2, from 6pm – 8pm in the victualling yard [under the tent] in the Royal Naval Dockyard. A spokesperson said, “Detailed information for construction tenders for the new infrastructure... Read more of this article
Grand Opening Of B-Side Art Exhibition
Over 50 people attended the official Grand Opening of the B-Side Art Exhibition on Sunday [June 24]. Those who attended the opening were treated to the sounds of Chewstick and also indulged in refreshments provided by Fish & Tings and Goslings Ltd. Located on 43 Angle Street, the opening of the art gallery is a significant accomplishment for the... Read more of this article
