Archive for February, 2010
Win 20 Air Tickets, 10 Hotel Rooms & 1 Wedding!
This post isn’t quite relevant to our local readers, but for those off our shores there is a great contest running which offers a Bermuda wedding package of close to $50,000. The package includes 20 complimentary airline tickets from the US East Coast to Bermuda for you and your guests. Upon arrival you will receive 10 hotel rooms at the Fairmont... Read more of this article
Photos: Mount Hill House Post Fire
In the early hours of Saturday morning on February 20, a fire ripped through the Cedar Vale Apartments on Mount Hill, Pembroke. Multiple fire trucks and 16 firefighters battled the fire for two hours using over 10,000 gallons of water before the fire was finally under control. Fortunately there were no injuries sustained to any of the families that... Read more of this article
Ten Groups Awarded $100,000 in Grants
Ten Bermudian groups have received financial grants totaling $100,000 from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. This is the first year these specific grants have been awarded. In the 2010/11 budget, the amount allocated for this program rose to $200,000. The Cultural Legacy Fund was announced in October of last year, with $100,000 was allocated... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Ed Sherlock 5 Mile Run & Walk
The Ed Sherlock 5 Mile Run & Walk held on Sunday February 21 was dominated by the Estwanik family. Winning the overall men’s was Chris Estwanik, with his wife Ashley the first female across the finish line placing an impressive 3rd overall. Another Estwanik came along for the race and technically speaking crossed the line first; Chris Estwanik... Read more of this article
New York Times Profiles Bermuda Resident
Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, the first black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company, has been profiled in depth by the New York Times. The spouse of Bermudian Lloyd Bean, Ms. Burns is a truly inspirational figure. The first black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company with an estimated six million dollar a year income, she was raised in a single mother household... Read more of this article
Craig Cannonier Elected Leader of the BDA
Craig Cannonier has been elected as the first leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA]. This is the first time one of Bermuda’s political parties is not lead by a sitting Member of Parliament. The BDA was launched in 2009 becoming the island’s third active political party. Their first party conference was held on February 20th at the... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Thinking Day Parade
The 2010 Thinking Day Parade was held on Sunday February 21 at The Anglican Cathedral. The Parade is an annual event, with this year being more special then most as it coincides with the 100 year anniversary of the Girl Guide movement. With an excellent turnout of hundreds of Bermuda’s young people and a strong support from the community, the... Read more of this article
Photos: PALS Dockyard to Hamilton Walk
The 22nd annual PALS Sponsored Walk was held on Sunday February 21. Participants walked from Dockyard to Albouy’s Point in Hamilton. A very well respected Bermudian charity, PALS was founded in 1980 to provide services to assist cancer patients. Approximately 400 locals came out in support, making the trek from Dockyard. The walk was organized... Read more of this article
Videos: 12 Yr Old Vanessa and Melyssa James
Watch where it all began with a few videos showing Bermudian Olympic figure skater Vanessa James skating alongside her twin sister Melyssa James in 1998/9. Vanessa went on to compete in Olympic pairs skating in 2010 placing 14th. Along her climb to the top she achieved the honour of being not only the first black woman to win the British National Title,... Read more of this article
Sponsorship Galore for Triathlete Tyler Butterfield
Bermuda’s top triathlete Tyler Butterfield is the recipient of a multi year sponsorship deal by Bermuda’s Tokio Millennium Re and one of its associated companies Philadelphia Consolidated. The sponsorship will enable Mr. Butterfield to train full time for the 2012 London Olympics. He prior competed in the 2004 Olympics, where he was the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Passes “Hoodie” Law
The House of Assembly passed a law giving the police powers to confiscate hooded sweatshirts, disperse groups hanging out and send teenagers under 17 home who are in known “hang out” areas between 9pm and 6am without their parents The Royal Gazette reports that Police officers will have the right to seize clothing which conceals people’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Based Company to Mine in Africa
Bermuda based company Sahar Minerals was granted a mining exploration licence on Feb 17 by the African nation of Eritrea. The war and famine torn African nation, where average annual incomes are under $800 per person [1][2], is hoping for desperately needed additional revenue from the development of several international mining projects. The video below... Read more of this article
