Archive for May 11th, 2011
Sailing: Atlantic Cup 2011 Awards Ceremony
After four days of 15-20 knot headwinds, the fleet of the Atlantic Cup arrived in Bermuda and celebrated at an Awards Ceremony at the St. George’s Sport and Dinghy Club on May 8. The Atlantic Cup is the World Cruising Club’s fun sailboat rally from the Caribbean to the US with a stop in Bermuda. The first leg of the rally form Nanny Cay... Read more of this article
Firm Founded by Dr. Martin Sold For $550M
Headstrong Corporation — the international provider of comprehensive consulting and IT services founded by long-time Bermuda resident Dr. James Martin [pictured] – has been sold to Genpact Limited for $550 million in cash. A global leader in business process and technology management, Genpact announced earlier this year it was in the... Read more of this article
May: Foster Care Month in Bermuda
Minister of Youth, Families, Sports, and Community Development Glenn Blakeney today announced that May is Foster Care Month in Bermuda with the aim of raising public awareness on the topic of foster care and foster parenting. “All children deserve a safe and happy life and foster parenting is a significant and rewarding opportunity that helps shape... Read more of this article
Amnesty International Bermuda 50th Anniversary.
On May 28th, 2011 Amnesty International Bermuda will, along with 3 million Amnesty International members and supporters world-wide, mark the international organization’s 50th Anniversary. The organization, itself, began with one man, Peter Benenson. A barrister in London, he was outraged when he heard of two Portuguese students who were imprisoned... Read more of this article
St. David’s Primary Students Tour Hotel
Wrapping up a week that saw students from Cedarbridge Academy and Sandy’s Secondary Middle School touring the property at the Fairmont Southampton, on Friday students from St. David’s Primary were given the opportunity to be hosted by the South Shore hotel. Director of Learning Greg Meszoly said, “This has been a busy week at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
