Archive for July 18th, 2011
Simon Boden: Director of Revenue Management
Bermudian Simon Boden has been appointed to the post of Director of Revenue Management at the Fairmont Southampton. In this role, Mr. Boden will be responsible for overseeing the processes associated with demand, revenue, forecasting, inventory and opportunity analysis as well as will participate in setting the Fairmont Southampton’s long term strategy. Fairmont... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Neil Burnie On Tiger Shark Project
At the recently held TEDxBermuda event, veterinarian Dr. Neil Burnie spoke about the Bermuda Shark Project, which swims freely with the sharks and tags them with GPS tracking units to discover some surprising facts about their migration patterns. Since 2005 the Bermuda Shark Project have sought to de-mystify – and de-stigmatise – the elegant animal... Read more of this article
Richards On Government Food Pricing Enquiry
[Written by Bob Richards, One Bermuda Alliance Shadow Finance Minister] The Government’s plan to study food pricing in Bermuda will not ease financial pressures on struggling families in the foreseeable future. Families need help now, but this appears to be more about political pandering than an action plan to help people today. The investigatory... Read more of this article
Donna Watson Elected To NACAC Council
The North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association [NACAC] held their elections last week, and Bermuda Track & Field [BTFA] President Donna Watson was elected to the Council. A BTFA spokesperson said, “We are sure Ms Watson will breathe new life and vigour into the Council, just as she has with the BTFA and will serve... Read more of this article
Local Sailors Compete in USA & Europe
Last week was a busy week for the island’s sailors with local representatives sailing in both Europe and the US. Youth Olympian Owen Siese represented Bermuda at the 41st ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships in Zadar, Croatia. The 49 boat Laser Radial Boys division completed 12 races in mainly light conditions. Siese struggled a bit in the... Read more of this article
Allied World Committed to Transatlantic Merger
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings today [July 18] affirmed that it remains fully committed to the terms of the merger with Transatlantic Holdings, Inc., which it believes provides the best value for all shareholders and the best prospects for long-term growth. Allied World Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Scott Carmilani, stated,... Read more of this article
Rider Hospitalized After Crashing Into Pole & Wall
A 26-year-old man was hospitalized after crashing his motorcycle into a wall and utility pole early yesterday [July 17] morning. A Police spokesman said, “Around 3:30am on Sunday, police responded to a reported serious single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Montpelier Road in Devonshire near the junction with First Avenue.” “It... Read more of this article
18-Yr-Old Attacked By Group Of Men
An 18-year-old man is recuperating in hospital after being assaulted by a group of men while walking on Washington Street this past Saturday [July 16]. The victim is said to have attended an event correlated with the Evolution fashion show, and is said to have had his jaw broken and underwent surgery. A Police spokesman said, “At 12:30pm on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Videos: NVCC Rams U-9′s Win At Disney Cup
[Updated with videos] Bermuda had two under 9 teams playing in the 2011 Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament, and the North Village Rams came home victorious as they won the Boys Under 9 International – Cup. The North Village Rams and the Somerset Trojans both had teams in the Division, with the rams in Bracket 1 and the Trojans in Bracket... Read more of this article
Bernews = Back in Bermuda, Alive & Well
After a non-fun filled week attempting to run Bernews from the waiting room of Johns Hopkins ICU, we are pleased to say we are all alive and well and enthused to return to work full steam. For those unaware, Bernews is staffed by a father-daughter duo along with an excellent photographer, and last week [my] father was flown abroad following a medical... Read more of this article
Five Videos: 2011 Evolution Fashion Show
This past weekend the City of Hamilton was taken over by fashion and style, as the Evolution Fashion Show was held, featuring almost 200 local models and clothes from over 20 local stores. The event was filmed by UK Top Model for cable television, and the show was directed by Bermuda’s own Dean Parris. Almost 1,000 people packed the streets to... Read more of this article
Second Storm of Season: Tropical Storm Bret
The National Hurricane Center yesterday [July 17] started issuing warnings on newly formed Tropical Storm Bret, and the Bermuda Weather Service said the closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 312 nm to the west at 6am this coming Thursday [July 21]. At 9:00am this morning the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near... Read more of this article
