Archive for January 16th, 2012
Video: Bermuda Buddy Cop Film
It was a Bermuda-based “buddy movie” with a difference — two cops working on a complex case together on the island loathe one another at first sight before forming an unlikely professional partnership and friendship. The 1994 NBC TV movie “Bermuda Grace” starred William Sadler and David Harewood in a light comedy-adventure... Read more of this article
Upcoming: BASE Autism Workshop
To help parents and professionals increase their knowledge of how individuals on the autism spectrum learn; Bermuda Autism Support and Education Society (BASE) will offer a half day autism workshop. The autism workshop, entitled Learning Styles And Autism Spectrum Disorders will be held on Saturday January 21st at Prospect Primary School Auditorium... Read more of this article
Football: First & Premier Division Results
A number of football games took place this past weekend [Jan 14/15] across the island, the results follow below. Young Men Social Club 0 Wolves 2 At the Bernard Park, Wolves got two early strikes to defeat Young Men Social Club 2 – 0. Marcus Ming opened the scoring in the 5th minute before Sergio Richardson doubled the lead in the 15th minute. Devonshire... Read more of this article
ABIR: Florida Insurance Reform
The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] has weighed in on Florida’s ongoing debate about reforming the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. In a recent letter to the Gainesville “Sun” newspaper, ABIR president Bradley Kading [pictured] urged Floridians to... Read more of this article
Dube & Orlova Win Marathon
Ethiopia’s Tesfaye Dube followed up his win in the Mile Races to capture the International Race Weekend Marathon title yesterday [Jan.15] when he was crossed the line in a time of 2:24.17. Fikadu Lemma finished second clocking 2:25.59 and Dereje Hailegiorgis clocked 2:32.43 to finish in third place. Taking the International Race Weekend Women’s... Read more of this article
Newport Bermuda Race Entry Opens
[Written by John Rousmaniere] The entry process for the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race opened on January 16, when applications for entry were first accepted on the race website, www.BermudaRace.com, on the Official Materials menu tab. Entry forms may be found there along with the Notice of Race and other important documents. Applications for entry are accepted... Read more of this article
CableVision’s 2012 Salute To Service Banquet
Bermuda CableVision made charitable donations to 17 local youth performing arts groups at its seventh annual ‘Salute to Service’ Banquet held Saturday evening [Jan.14] at The Fairmont Southampton. Each organisation received a $1,000 donation from Bermuda CableVision to support their ongoing activities. The 17 organisations were: Bermuda Institute... Read more of this article
Lisa Blackburn Breaks Record…Twice
Bermudian swimmer Lisa Blackburn continues her record setting ways, breaking the Bermuda 200m Breaststroke record twice in a recent meet in Texas. Competing in the preliminaries of Women’s 200m Breaststroke on Day One of the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series, Ms Blackburn broke the Bermuda National Record when she clocked 2:38.70. This broke her own... Read more of this article
Teekay Offshore Norwegian Bond
Bermuda-based Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. intends to issue 500-700 million NOK in new senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market that mature in January 2017 which, at current conversion rates, have an aggregate principal amount equivalent to approximately USD 80-120 million. A statement from the Company said, “The proceeds of the bonds... Read more of this article
Queen Expresses ‘Good Wishes’
Yesterday [Jan.15] Government House announced that Governor Sir Richard Gozney received a letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II offering “good wishes for 2012 to everyone in Bermuda.” The Government House press release said “As every year the Governor sent good wishes for Christmas and the New Year from the People of Bermuda to Her Majesty... Read more of this article
Video/Results: Mountain Bike Race
The first mountain bike race of The Latter Rain Water Service Race Series took place yesterday [Jan.15] at the Aboretum. A record number of cyclist showed up to participate in the action on a course which was full of surprise turns. 48 mountain bikers came out to ‘strut their stuff’ in the first of seven point’s series races. In Men’s A Class,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gas/Age Concern Event
Age Concern Bermuda announced today [Jan.16] that it will be working with another local retailer, Bermuda Gas, to provide a special opportunity for its members during these difficult economic times. Claudette Fleming, the executive director of Age Concern is encouraging seniors to attend a special Bermuda Gas/Age Concern Members-Only Open House on Wednesday... Read more of this article
