Archive for October 7th, 2011

Sharpe Finishes 2nd in Canada

Bermudian swimmer Rebecca Sharpe – swimming for the Toronto University Women’s Swimming Team – competed against the Guelph Gryphons, Waterloo Warriors and York Lions in Waterloo, Ontario. Sharpe took part in two events, she finished 5th in the Women’s 50 Yard Backstroke clocking a time of 30.85, and finished 2nd in the Women’s 200... Read more of this article

Ming Named Sesame Workshop CEO

Bermudian H Melvin Ming has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Sesame Workshop, which is the organization behind TV shows including ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘The Electric Company.’ “Mel is a tireless champion of our work here and around the world, and he will continue to bring his passion and leadership... Read more of this article

Day #3: Argo Gold Cup Racing

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Following Wednesday’s 44-race marathon, Thursday was a little less hectic with only 36 matches sailed to conclude Stage 1 of the 2011 Argo Group Gold Cup. World Match Racing Tour leader and #1 ranked open match race sailor Ian Williams (GBR) Team GAC Pindar/Argo Group had one of the best performances in any Stage 1 group,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Docs To Screen 10 Films In October

Five award-winning films from the Sundance Film Festival, an Oscar®-nominated film, and a film tipped as an Oscar® contender for 2012, are among 10 feature length documentary films selected for screening at the Bermuda Documentary Film Festival (Bermuda Docs), October 21-23. The warm and sweet-natured film, Buck – which won the Audience Choice Award... Read more of this article

PLP Respond: OBA’s Economic Plan

The PLP responded to the press conference the OBA held yesterday saying, “they read economic policies that were lifted directly from the UBPs 2011 Budget Reply and produced Fairy Tale Statistics. These UBP/OBA economic policies would result in fewer jobs for Bermudians and put more of our land in the hands of foreigners.” Yesterday [Oct.6]... Read more of this article

Alex Scott’s Son Selected In C#24

Lawrence Scott – the son of Alex Scott -was selected as the Progressive Labour Party candidate for Constituency #24 Warwick South East last night [Oct.7]. He was chosen over former senator Neville Tyrrell by the branch. The seat is presently held by his father – former Premier Alex Scott – who previously confirmed he will retire. In... Read more of this article