Archive for April, 2012
Bradford City Look To Sign Wells Long Term
According to a report in the UK’s Telegraph and Argus, Bradford City will “move to ward off predators” by signing Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells long term in the summer. “The Bermudian striker currently has another season to go at Valley Parade after the club took up an option to extend his initial one-year deal. But with... Read more of this article
Spelling Bee Champ Meets Washington Wizards
Bermuda’s 2011 Spelldown Champion Nasir Simmons was hosted by the NBA’s Washington Wizards during his family’s all expenses paid trip to Washington DC won as the grand prize in that competition. . Nasir and his family were invited to attend the team’s shoot around prior to the Wizard’s game on April 10 versus the Orlando... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks: Post Pembroke Fire Updates
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Apr.13], Minister of Public Weeks Michael Weeks addressed the recent dump fire saying he was “extremely proud” of the way the Public Works team, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment, coordinated their efforts to contain the fire. The Minister acknowledged... Read more of this article
Hiscox Bermuda 2012 Graduate Programme
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched its 2012 Bermuda Graduate Programme. Now in its third year, the 2012 graduate scheme offers a two year training programme for Bermudians graduating this summer, or who graduated in 2010 or 2011. The scheme runs on a rotational basis, allowing graduates to work in different areas of the Hiscox business in the UK,... Read more of this article
Results/Video: Harrington Sound Time Trials
The Bermuda Bicycle Association held their Harrington Sound Time Trial on Sunday [Apr.15], and Dominique Mahyo riding for Madison covered the 15 miles distance in a time of 33:39.34 to take the Male Open Title. Mark Hatherley from Winners Edge finished second with a time of 35:24.231 and Male Veterans winner Neil De Ste Croix from Fast Forward Bicycle... Read more of this article
Allen and Hoey Win Ludwig Cann 5K Race
The Ludwig Cann 5K Road Race took place on Sunday [Apr.15] with runners and walkers at the start line. Stephen Allen and Rose-anna Hoey came away with the male and female Ludwig Cann 5K Road Race titles. Allen was clocked across the line in a time of 16.40, Tucker Murphy finished second in a time of 17.25 and Gideon Kigotho rounded out the top three... Read more of this article
SKAL Travel/Tourism Congress Deemed A Success
The praises of Bermuda are being sung in various cities across Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States. Delegates and guests from those countries have now returned home following a congress in Bermuda. From all reports these visitors were so impressed with all that Bermuda has to offer that they look forward to return visits. The participants... Read more of this article
Teekay Tankers Ltd. Acquisition of 13 Vessels
Bermuda registered Teekay Tankers Ltd. has reached an agreement to acquire from Teekay Corporation, a fleet of 13 double-hull conventional oil and product tankers and related time-charter contracts, debt facilities and other assets and rights, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $455 million. Teekay Tankers will acquire a fleet of seven... Read more of this article
Upcoming: ISACA Lunch And Learn Seminar
ISACA, the Association of Information Systems Governance Professionals, in partnership with BCS – IBM Bermuda will be hosting its first seminar on Wednesday, April 25. This Lunch and Learn session on Cloud Computing security kicks off a series of educational seminars and workshops to be offered by the association throughout the year. The ISACA Bermuda... Read more of this article
Premier Attends RIMS Conference In Philadelphia
The Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula Cox is currently attending the 48th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Attendees from more than 50 countries including multinational corporations and international organizations will come together in Philadelphia at RIMS 2012 to learn... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Carifta Swimming Championships
Bermuda ended the recently concluded 2012 Carifta Swimming Championships with a very impressive 12 medals; six gold, three silver and three bronze. The nine strong Bermuda team had a very solid performance all around, with multiple records and personal bests set in the Bahamas. 12-year-old Sandys Middle School student Jesse Washington was the top Bermuda... Read more of this article
Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Smashing ATM
This morning [Apr.16] in Magistrates Court, 32-year-old Paul Clarence Williams pleaded guilty to smashing an HSBC cash machine at White’s Supermarket on Middle Road in Warwick, with Mr Williams saying he did it as the ATM took his card. The action happened 3:40am on Sunday 8th April 2012 and was recorded on the machine’s CCTV camera system. Police... Read more of this article
Accident Victim Flown Overseas For Treatment
A 53-year-old Smith’s parish man who was involved in a motorbike accident at the intersection of Roberts Avenue and Palmetto Road in Devonshire on Saturday [Apr.14], has been flown overseas for further medical treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses with regard to a reported serious single vehicle... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Karting Association Racing
Bermuda Karting Association Racing continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park yesterday [Apr.15], where spectators enjoyed a beautiful day at the track as karting fielded their biggest field of drivers ever at the Southside Facility. Three different drivers won a race in the day’s Senior TAG Class. Stephen Carrado won his first ever race when... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes New Class 4 Reinsurer
“Official incorporation statistics indicate that over the last five years, eight highly-capitalised reinsurers holding Class 4 licenses issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, have selected Bermuda as their domicile,” said a statement from Government. “These formations represent an aggregate of more than $8 billion in fresh capital... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Ranks #1 In Euromoney Survey
Euromoney has recognised The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited as providing Bermuda’s “Best Private Banking Services Overall” in its 2012 Global Private Banking Survey. Butterfield was also ranked number one in Bermuda for “Relationship Management” and its “Range of Investment Products”. In the Cayman Islands, Butterfield Bank... Read more of this article
