Archive for November 10th, 2011
Tourism Department Launches Winter Promotion
As the weather in North America begins to cool down, the savings in Bermuda are heating up as The Bermuda Department of Tourism invites travellers to enjoy a free night stay with “Compliments of Bermuda.” Launched yesteray [Nov.9], this Tourism Departmnt promotion, which provides a free night at participating hotels for guests booking a... Read more of this article
Minister Minors On 10-Year Work Permits
Yesterday [Nov.9] in her first industry address as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors participated in the Bermuda Employer’s Council “Lunch and Learn” session which attracted around 70 people. The topic of discussion was Bermuda’s immigration regimen — particularly as it relates to the new ten-year work permit... Read more of this article
Bermuda Art Historian’s Preview Editions
Bermuda’s landscapes and seascapes have inspired artists ranging from Winslow Homer to Georgia O’Keefe. And now Bermudian art historian Jonathan Land Evans has just published the first two volumes of his art history trilogy “Bermuda in Painted Representation: A Survey Of How (And By Whom) Bermuda has been Depicted In Art” in... Read more of this article
Day #2: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The second night of the 24th World Rugby Classic was a special one for Argentina and Canada as they upset South Africa and Australia. Argentina 7 South Africa 5 In the first match of the evening saw more blood spilled than Try’s scored, Argentina got on the scoreboard first when Scrum Half Lucio Lopez Fleming went over for a Try and then Fly Half... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Masters Win In Barbados
In their second game of the Sir Garfield Sobers Masters Tournament in Barbados the Bermuda Masters Cricket Team showed they still have the touch — emerging with a six wicket victory over Yorkshire yesterday [Nov.9]. Yorkshire batted first and was bowled all out for 129, Herbie Bascome was the pick of the Bermuda Masters bowlers with figures of... Read more of this article
Rico Wells To Train With Hull City
Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy [RIASA] Head Coach Mark Ellis announced that three players have been asked to train with Hull City Football Club as part of their development process and after impressing in front of Hull City scouts at a RIASA game. Among the three players is Bermuda’s Rico Wells, the younger brother of professional... Read more of this article
Stolen Van Recovered In Pembroke
A van was recovered in the Controversy Lane, Pembroke area three days after it was reported stolen. Sometime between 10:30 pm on Friday November 4th and 10am on Saturday November 5th, the van was taken from outside a Naval Tanks Hill, St. George’s residence. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Get Steeped With Fairmont
Pinkies up! From San Francisco and Shanghai to our little island of Bermuda, Fairmont has a of serving some of the best afternoon tea in town, and has declared this Saturday [Nov.12] as an “official” day to pay tribute to all things tea. Get Steeped with Fairmont festivities will take place around the world including at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article
US-Bermuda Economic Ties Become Stronger
Bermuda and the United States expanded their overall economic relationship between 2008 and 2010 growing from $60 billion in two-way trade in 2008 to $80 billion by 2010, says a recently released Business Bermuda economic impact study. Although the economic recession has been difficult for both countries, recent Business Bermuda economic analyses by... Read more of this article
$1,000 Fine For Drunk Driving
In Magistrates Court yesterday morning [Nov.9] Hamilton Parish resident, 47-year-old Matthew Graham Taylor pleaded guilty to a charge of driving whilst his ability to drive was impaired by either alcohol or drugs. The charge came out of a single vehicle accident on Jennings Road in Hamilton Parish. The Prosecutor’s evidence was that Police attended... Read more of this article
Artist Captures ‘Rhythm’ Of Bermuda Life
He’s got rhythm, he’s got considerable artistic talent — along with some keen insights into Bermuda culture. Who could ask for anything more? Hamilton’s Select Palette Art will this month be featuring an exhibit of paintings by Bermuda College lecturer Edwin M.E. Smith. The show opens on Thursday [Nov.10]. Jazz buff Prof. Smith... Read more of this article
Bermuda Represented At IFC London Conference
Bermuda’s international business sector was represented at last month’s London conference on off-shore business domiciles organised by The Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Financial Centre Forum The event was staged on October 20 and 21 in London. The event examined the role of small international financial centres [IFCs] in... Read more of this article
