Archive for May 17th, 2011
Global Crossing Adds New Security Features
Bermuda-domiciled Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider, today [May 17] announced the launch of Global Crossing Security Solutions, an enhanced portfolio of security capabilities that allow customers to more easily and thoroughly protect, manage and monitor enterprise networks. The new suite of security features includes a firewall,... Read more of this article
Videos: Barritt Sworn In As Opposition Leader
[Updated with videos] One Bermuda Alliance interim leader John Barritt will be sworn-in as Bermuda’s new Opposition Leader at a Government House ceremony this morning [May 17]. It is expected to begin in a few minutes and you can tune in live below. While St. George’s Parliamentarian Kim Swan remains leader of the UBP, he announced yesterday... Read more of this article
Premier Hails Benefits Of OECD/G20 Meeting
Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox has reminded residents of the importance of the upcoming OECD/G20 Global Forum on Transparency & Exchange of Information which convenes in Bermuda on May 30. The high level meeting of the Global Forum Steering Group, of which Bermuda is one of three vice chairs, takes place at the Fairmont Southampton and... Read more of this article
Videos: BELCO Cricket Cup Rangers v PHC
This past weekend the 2011 BELCO Cup was held, with Southampton Rangers beating PHC to win the title. Southampton Rangers and PHC met in the finals on May 15th after besting Willow Cuts and Bailey’s Bay in the semi finals held on May 14th. You can view photos and a match report here, and three videos from the finals below: Video #1: Video #2: ... Read more of this article
Videos: Ascot Garden Party & Horse Show
The Royal Bermuda Ascot Garden Party & Horse Show was held on May 15 at the Ocean View Farm, serving as a fundraiser raiser for the island’s equestrians to compete in the 2011 Pan Am Games. The event included Show Jumping competitions, St George’s Towne Crier, the Bermuda Pipe Band, the Somerset Brigade Band, soloist Toni Robinson and more.... Read more of this article
Kiera Aitken Wins Gold & Bronze Medal
Kiera Aitken has won a Gold and Bronze Medal on the final day in the Open Championship of Catalonia Absolute Swimming Trophy in Spain. Ms Aitken recorded the fastest qualifying time in the Women’s 50 Long Course Meter Backstroke Preliminaries with a time of 30.54, she then lowered that mark competing in the Women’s 50 Long Course Meter Backstroke... Read more of this article
May 19th: BIFF To Screen ‘Love Etc.’
Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] has secured the documentary, Love Etc., as the next film in its monthly screenings series, BIFFlix. Love Etc. is a witty, poignant and humorous exploration about the universal stages of love, depicted through five real stories over the course of one year in New York City. Young, old, gay, straight – everyone... Read more of this article
