Archive for April, 2012
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
Business Bermuda Delegations To China & Europe
Business Bermuda is leading a trade delegation comprised of the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert and members of the business community to international conferences in both China and Europe this April. The delegation will start in Shanghai where Business Bermuda will host a media briefing and Financial Services reception as... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Motocross Season Gets Underway
The Bermuda motocross season began at the Southside Moto Sports Park yesterday [Apr.15], with an Opening Ceremony which saw riders thank Dennis and Jane Correia for their assistance in getting racing back on the track. Spectators were treated to an option of sports as the Bermuda Karting Association also held races on the same day. The motocross season... Read more of this article
Minister Thanks New York TV Weatherman
Emmy award winning Irv Gikofsky — also known as Mr. G, the “PIX News at Ten” weather expert — has been delivering forecasts on New York television for almost 30 years, and recently made his way to Bermuda for a vacation. At the invite of the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT], Mr. G recently spent a relaxing vacation in Bermuda at... Read more of this article
UBP’s Kim Swan Calls For Equal Time On CITV
With the island now in election mode the United Bermuda Party is renewing their call for equal time for both Opposition Parties on CITV, UBP Leader Kim Swan said. Mr Swan said, “Following the appointment of a new Chairman (Mr. Fanon Khaldun) and Deputy Chairman (Hon. Phillip Perinchief), see official Gazette on Wednesday April 11th, 2012), the... Read more of this article
