Archive for February 14th, 2011
Bermuda Firm Part of Uganda Oil Boom
A Bermuda firm is expected to reap part of the bonanza if an anticipated oil boom transforms the Ugandan economy in the coming months. Petroleum geologists working for oil and gas exploration companies recently confirmed the East African country has untapped national reserves of 2.5 billion barrels of oil. The northwestern Lake Albert region... Read more of this article
Canadian Swimmers to Visit Bermuda
Over the past two years Bermuda has experienced a Canadian invasion of visiting Mount Allison University Soccer “Mounties” from Sackville, New Brunswick — thanks to the efforts of several Bermudians. This year for spring break the Canadian university from Atlantic Canada will be sending its men’s and women’s swim teams to enjoy... Read more of this article
Military Planes Depart Bermuda
Bermudians stopped and watched this morning [Feb 14], as a number of visiting military planes took off from LF Wade International Airport. There appeared to be two larger aircraft carrying the markings of the Royal Air Force, and six smaller fighter jets, all of which stopped over this weekend for an approximately 36 hour layover. Loud, vibrating roars... Read more of this article
Upcoming Science Seminar on “Fishy Sex”
The Bermuda Zoological Society has invited the public to a celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun and informative event ‘For the Love of Fish”, in which one can learn “intriguing facts about Fishy Sex” from scientist Dr Wolfgang Sterrer, and also sample organic wines from Burrows and Lightbourne. The event will be held... Read more of this article
No Dogs In Botanical Gardens Main Ring
Effective tomorrow [Feb 15], Botanical Gardens Main Ring will be closed to dogs, and dog handlers who fail to comply will be prosecuted in accordance with provisions of the Bermuda National Park Regulations 1988. The Department of Parks said “several handlers and owners have failed to collect or have blatantly refused to collect their dogs’... Read more of this article
Top Alumni Honour For Bermuda Specialist
New Zealander Dr. Greg Brick, the internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon who regularly travels to Bermuda to perform complex reconstructive surgery, is one of six recipients of the University of Auckland’s Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2011. The awards, announced today [Feb. 14], are bestowed on graduates who have made outstanding contributions... Read more of this article
No Hidden Agenda – Stand on Principles
When discussing last week’s strike action, BIU President Chris Furbert said he took “great offense” to an implication made by a member of the public that he had an “hidden agenda” as he was somehow upset over the PLP’s selection of Marc Bean to stand in the bye-election last year. The BIU President, who has been involved... Read more of this article
Seadrill Ponders Restructuring Plan
Bermuda based Seadrill is currently evaluating the structure of the Company’s harsh environment activities which include the six drilling rigs contracted in the North Sea area. In order to maximise the value of Seadrill’s harsh environment operations, and to create a basis for further strengthening of this segment, the company today [Feb.... Read more of this article
US Denies Man Passport For Bermuda Trip
An American who has been trying to have his passport renewed since June so he can visit his 19-year-old son in Bermuda says he has become entangled in US State Department red tape because he’s a black man who looks “Iranian”, claiming he’s a victim of profiling and telling Washington authorities: “You gave Obama... Read more of this article
StyleBermuda’s Lingerie Fashion Shoot
Bermuda’s top fashion resource StyleBermuda.com put together a special photoshoot for Valentine’s Day, which they labeled ‘Lust, Love…And a Little Lingerie’. Saying: “Slip into something silk; layer on the lace; try something new and book the babysitter – Cupid’s Calling.” The online magazine consistently... Read more of this article
Records Reveal Mayor’s Bermuda Flights
Private aircraft belonging to billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg flew to Bermuda 16 times last year and 54 times in all from 2007 through 2010. On 41 trips, the aircraft left New York and spent all or part of the weekend in Bermuda — with one overnight trip to the island coinciding with the city’s December “Snowpocalypse”. Mr.... Read more of this article
Photos: Weekend Sports Round Up
A number of sporting events took place this past weekend [Feb 12/13], with a photo gallery below featuring sailing, hockey, football, golf, motocross, tennis and track & field. In addition to our local sporting action, Bermuda had international achievements this past weekend in the sporting arena; our U/19 cricket squad beat Argentina, runner Aaron... Read more of this article
