Archive for April, 2012
Photos: Netball Knock Out Championships
The Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds are the 2012 Bermuda Netball Association Knock Out Champions following play at the Bernard Park on Sunday [Apr.14]. The Knock Out final was between Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds and North Village Lady Rams with the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds coming out on top 44 – 24. In early action,... Read more of this article
Teekay Contemplates Norwegian Bond Issuance
Bermuda registered Teekay LNG Partners L.P. intends to issue 500-700 million NOK in new senior unsecured bonds in the Norwegian bond market that mature in May 2017 which, at current conversion rates, have an aggregate principal amount equivalent to approximately USD 85-120 million. The proceeds of the bonds are expected to be used for general partnership... Read more of this article
Swim Coach: ‘Energy Of The Meet Was Electric”
Following the 12 medal winning performance by Bermuda’s junior swimmers in the Carifta Games in the Bahamas, Bermuda’s National Swim Coach Ben Smith, said: “The way this week of swimming has gone I wished it would never end! “I must congratulate the Bahamas Swimming Federation for doing an amazing job hosting the meet and the pool... Read more of this article
New Twanée Music Video: “Lesson Learned”
Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield has released her latest music video “Lesson Learned,” which has been viewed almost 5,000 times in its first week online. The talented singer has been performing publicly from the age of seven, and has opened for international acts including Stephanie Mills, Faith Evans, Charlie Wilson, Kirk Franklin,... Read more of this article
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
