Archive for August, 2011
Erin Smith Named BHA Marketing Manager
The Bermuda Hotel Association, which represents 35 of the island’s hotels, has named Erin Smith as its new Manager of Marketing, Sales & Research. Ms. Smith, who has worked in the Marketing & Advertising industry in both Bermuda and the US, will be in charge of marketing initiatives for the Hotel Association as well as serving as the Manager... Read more of this article
Capital G: 500th Iron Kids Account Opened
A lucky Capital G Bank customer received a surprise bonus of $500 from the bank this week when she became the 500th young person to open an Iron Kids Savings Account. Naomi Lightbourne, 16 years old, of Devonshire parish, was accompanied by her parents when she opened the account on Monday and was told that she was a winner. “It was a huge surprise,”... Read more of this article
Photos: International Beach Tennis Tournament
The much anticipated Finals for the 4th annual ITF International Beach Tennis Tournament at the Horseshoe Bay Beach will be decided today [Aug.29], due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Jose disrupting play yesterday. In the Men’s Semi-Finals, current World Number Three International Beach Tennis seeds Matteo Marighella & Alex Mingozzi... Read more of this article
Photos: Beach Volleyball Tournament
The Bermuda Volleyball Beach Spike Fest Tournament got underway yesterday [Aug. 27] at the Horseshoe Bay Beach. The tournament is part of Beach Smash, a weekend event being presented by the Department of Tourism along with the Bermuda Volleyball Association and the Beach Tennis Association. The tournament consisted of same sex teams and team divisions... Read more of this article
Accident in Paget: Cycle Rider Injured
[Updated] This afternoon [Aug.28] emergency services responded to an accident on South Shore Road in Paget in which a female rider crashed over the edge of the road into an area of brush. .– Passersby stopped to assist the injured female and comfort her until emergency services could attend. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service arrived on... Read more of this article
Robbery: Two People Injured, Two Arrested
Two people were hospitalized after being injured during a robbery last night [Aug.27] in the Hermitage Road area, and two men were arrested in connection with the incident. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:45pm on Saturday, police responded to a reported robbery in the Hermitage Road, Devonshire area. It appears that the victims, a man in... Read more of this article
Squash: Bermuda Lose To Namibia
Bermuda suffered their seventh defeat in the World Team Squash Championships in Paderborne, Germany – going down 2 – 0 to the Namibia. Micah Franklin went down to Marco Becker in straight sets 11 – 9, 11 – 4, 11 – 4, Christopher Stout also went down in straight sets 11 – 9, 12 – 10, 11 – 6 to Andrew Forrest and the match between... Read more of this article
Eastern County Win by 306 Runs
Western County Select won the toss and sent the Eastern county Select to bat. Tre Manders was the top scorer with 84 as the Eastern County Select scored 358/9 in their allotted 50 overs, Aaron Adams was on 60 not out when the innings closed, while opener Terryn Fray scored 58 runs. In the bowling department for the Western County Select, Deunte Darrell... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Warning Issued
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, as well as a Small Craft Warning, and Thunderstorm Advisory. The warning has been issued due to Tropical Storm Jose – the tenth named storm of the 2011 Atlantic Season. Jose’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 51 nm to the west at 3pm today... Read more of this article
Patton Wins Canadian Optimist Nationals
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club sailor 10 year old Campbell Patton sealed his victory in the White Fleet (Under 11s) of the Canadian Optimist Nationals. Campbell’s consistency across a range of conditions proved too good for his fellow competitors. After a top 10 finish in the last race, Matilda Nicholls finished 3rd, followed by George Buckley in 6th... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Back To School Fun Day
Fun castles, a giant slide, train rides, ice cream cones, snowballs, hot dogs and music took over the Victor Scott school field this afternoon [Aug.27], as scores of children turned out for a Back to School fun day. The event was hosted by Pembroke East Central MP Michael Weeks and his wife Cindy. Those supporting the Fun Day included local churches,... Read more of this article
Public Service Bursary Awards Presented
The Department of Human Resources recently held their Annual Public Service Bursary Awards Reception with students being presented their awards by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson. The Public Service Bursary Award Scheme [awarded by the Public Service Commission] is designed to assist Bermudian students with educational expenses.... Read more of this article
