Archive for September, 2011

Fencer To Compete At World Championships

Marking the first time Bermuda will send a fencer to the World Championships, Travis Stevens will represent the island at the 2011 World Fencing Championships next month in Italy. A sport which literally spans centuries, the earliest evidence of fencing is said to comes from a carving in Egypt, dating back to about 1200 B.C., which shows a sport fencing... Read more of this article

Limited Reintroduction Of Parking Vouchers

The City of Hamilton today [Sept.29] announced a reduction in the cost to park on the top level of Bulls Head Car Park and the limited reintroduction of parking vouchers. In making the announcement, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides revealed, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that as of... Read more of this article

CITI Moving 100 Jobs Out Of Bermuda

[Updated] Approximately 100 jobs will relocated from Bermuda to North America, with one of the island’s international businesses seeking to move staff to consolidate support functions, create operating efficiencies, and reduce overall expenses. “After due consideration, Citi has decided to relocate some of its functions currently being performed... Read more of this article

PLP Donate To Miss Bermuda

[Updated] This afternoon [Sept.29] the PLP presented Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge with a cheque for $1,500 to assist her in representing Bermuda at the upcoming Miss World Pageant in London. Miss Outerbridge has been raising money to fund her expenses for the Pageant in recent days. On September 21st she hosted a “Rag Mannequin” event, standing... Read more of this article

City of Hamilton Donates To CADA

The City of Hamilton today announced a $5,000.00 donation to CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior. During the presentation in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall, Deputy Mayor, Glen Smith said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to make a $5,000.00 donation to CADA’s Let Us Drive program. We believe this is an important initiative that is... Read more of this article

Gorhams First Solar Phase Complete

To cut down on initial investment costs, Gorham’s chose to implement their new solar system in phases and will continue to build upon the system until it is a total of 160 kilowatts. Upon completion, the 160 kilowatt system will save Gorham’s approximately $105,0001 a year on electricity bills based on the current cost of electricity. In addition,... Read more of this article

Videos: Rangers Beat Cougars 4-1

Last night [Sept.28] at the BAA field, Devonshire Cougars met up with the Southampton Rangers, with Rangers winning 4-1. The Southampton Rangers went ahead in the 17th minute when Adrian Burrows scored, but the Devonshire Cougars drew level at 1 – 1 in the 31st minute when Kwame Steede scored. The teams went into the half-time break 1 – 1. ... Read more of this article

Willowbank To Close, 46 Jobs Lost

Willowbank Hotel in Sandys Parish will be closing its doors after 51 years in business, and 46 employees both part-time and full time will lose their jobs at the end of November 2011. Fernance Perry, Chairman for the hotel’s board of trustees, said: “We as trustees of Willowbank regret very much the circumstances that necessitated the decision... Read more of this article

Ian Kawaley To Replace Richard Ground

Ian Kawaley will be the next Chief Justice of Bermuda, replacing Richard Ground who will be retiring in March 2012. Governor Sir Richard Gozney said, “As has long been publicly known, the Hon Chief Justice, Richard Ground, will be retiring on 31 March 2012.” “I would like to pay a very warm tribute to the Chief Justice’s work over... Read more of this article

Bellingham Pays Respects To Sharples

Following the tour of St George’s on Monday [Sept.28] Henry Bellingham, U.K. Minister for Overseas Territories, went into the eastern part of St Peter’s graveyard. He, alongside Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Mayor of St. George’s Kenneth Bascome, UBP Leader Kim Swan, and others, went there to visit the grave of Governor Sir.Richard Sharples,... Read more of this article

Second ‘Drug Sub’ Caught In Caribbean

The U.S. Coast Guard says it believes “drug subs” are becoming more commonplace in the Caribbean Sea after it intercepted a second vessel in the area. Officials interdicted a cocaine smuggling, self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel, commonly referred to as a “drug sub”, in the western Caribbean Sea on September 17. Used... Read more of this article

Dwyer Resigns From Montpelier Re Board

Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. announced that Clement S. Dwyer, Jr. has advised the Company of his decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors effective September 30, 2011. Mr. Dwyer has served on the Board since 2006. Montpelier also announced that the Board has appointed Michael R. Eisenson to fill the vacancy resulting from... Read more of this article