Archive for December 6th, 2011
Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail
Decorated with dazzling arrays of holiday lights and equipped with sound systems playing seasonal favourites, Bermuda’s Christmas Boat Parade will set Hamilton Harbour ablaze this weekend. Vessels ranging from multi-million dollar yachts to Boston whalers will wind their way across the water in what is expected to be of the island’s largest... Read more of this article
Christmas Carols With The Dolphins
Yuletide carols being sung by a Bermuda choir will be heard along with the songs of the dolphins at the West End later this month. On December 18 Dockyard’s Dolphin Quest will be hosting a candlelit carol-singing event in the grounds of the Bermuda National Museum. “Bring your chairs and blankets and come out to Dockyard to listen to and... Read more of this article
Stitzer To Replace Signet’s Sir Malcolm
Bermuda-domiciled Signet Jewelers Limited today [Dec. 6] appointed H. Todd Stitzer as an independent director, effective January 9, 2012. Mr. Stitzer was, until its acquisition by Kraft, Inc. in 2010, the Chief Executive Officer of Cadbury PLC, having joined that company in 1983 as Assistant General Counsel for North America, before moving into strategic... Read more of this article
Marico Bassett Jailed For 25 Years
This morning [Dec.6] Marico Bassett, who was convicted of shooting a man in broad daylight outside a West End bar, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, and must serve half the sentence before being considered for parole. During the sentencing, Chief Justice Richard Ground said that Mr Bassett had “shown no remorse,” and had a number of past... Read more of this article
Video: Surprise Proposal At Santa Parade
Chicago visitor Bob Kauffman didn’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree — all he wanted for Christmas this year was for Bermuda girlfriend Heather Turini to accept his wedding proposal. Mr. Kauffman took the opportunity to propose to Ms Turini, who now works as a dental hygienist in the US, at the St. George’s Santa... Read more of this article
Beach Clean-Up At Church Bay
Bermuda Ocean Explorers and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] are hosting a marine debris clean-up at Church Bay, Southampton on Sunday [Dec. 11] from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. A short presentation by KBB will begin at 2:00 p.m. sharp, with the clean-up following after. “Church Bay is small, but this will be a perfect opportunity to collect bottles... Read more of this article
Preschool Stages ‘Slave Girl’s Christmas’
Seasons Learning Centre, the Rosemont Avenue nursery/preschool, is bringing Bermuda a Christmas story drawn from the island’s history on Friday [Dec. 9] when they stage ”A Slave Girl’s Christmas”. The performance will be held at the Whitney Institute at 5.30pm and the young actors will interpret this story through drama, singing,... Read more of this article
Photos: Santa Visits St. George’s
Santa Claus came to the Old Town at the weekend. Large crowds gathered in Town Square on Saturday [Dec.3] to catch a glimpse of the big man in red as he made his highly anticipated arrival in the East End. Spectators arrived early for the St. George’s Santa Claus Parade, with youngsters anxiously craning their necks to spot the special visitor... Read more of this article
Videos: St. George’s Santa Parade
St. George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome welcomed a large crowd to the town square on Saturday night [Dec.3] as they gathered for the St. George’s Santa Claus Parade. There was a full line up of entertainment through the evening, with DJ Gerard Regis providing music between performers. The night began with The Rhythm Lab and The Tiny Tots Drum... Read more of this article
Major Frontline Restructuring Pending
Bermuda’s Ship Finance International Limited today [Dec.6] announced it has agreed, subject to final board and bank financing approvals, to amend the terms of the long-term chartering agreements with Frontline Ltd. Ship Finance International is engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of vessels and offshore related assets and is closely... Read more of this article
UK Gay Magazine Spotlights Bermuda
Bermuda is celebrated as “the Queen’s pearl in the sea” in the latest issue of “G-Life”, a British publication aimed at young gay professionals. In a six-page full colour spread written and photographed by Francko Harris — who grew up on the island — Bermuda’s beauty and tranquility is discussed along... Read more of this article
