Archive for May 18th, 2012
Minister: Reform Of Telecommunications Industry
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean held a press conference yesterday [May 17] regarding the ongoing reform of the telecommunications industry. Minister Bean’s full statement follows below: Good Morning, The purpose of today’s press conference is to update the public on the status of work with respect to... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Bermuda College Graduation
Over 100 students graduated from Bermuda College yesterday [May 17], achieving a variety of Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in the divisions of Applied Science & Technology, Business Administration & Hospitality, and Liberal Arts. In addition to the Bermuda College graduates, 16 students were awarded after taking part in the College’s... Read more of this article
BASA Confirm New Swimming Records
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association have confirmed the latest Long and Short Course Swimming Records recently set. Long Course Records Kiera Aitken now holds the Women’s Open 50m Backstroke Record after clocking a time of 29.31 on April 1st, 2012 at the 13th Spanish Open, Malaga in Spain, while Lisa Blackburn set a new Women’s Open 100m Breaststroke... Read more of this article
La Serena Spa Honoured By Condé Nast
La Serena Spa at The Reefs, Bermuda’s exclusive Elemis spa, has been honoured as the top spa in Bermuda and among the top spas in the world in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Top Spas List. The Reefs is ranked No. 7 among the Top 25 Spas in the Atlantic and Caribbean. With a score of 94.1, The Reefs is the top-ranked spa in Bermuda on the list. Rosewood... Read more of this article
2012 Argo Re Triathlon Summer Series Results
The 2012 Argo Re Summer Series got underway yesterday [May 18] at Clearwater, with Justin Ferreira winning the 200m Swim/8K Bike/2K Run distance clocking 23.18, while Andrew Davis finished second with a time of 24.38. Tony Hall was the third finisher at the distance with a time of 26.26, while Alex Pilgrim clocked 26.42 finishing 4th and Ian Morrison... Read more of this article
Video Contest: Best Bermuda You Can Imagine
In conjunction with the Masterworks Museum’s “Tribute to John Lennon”, a variety of organizations have come together to spark the imaginations of our island’s young people. In the spirit of Lennon’s most famous song, “Imagine” – a call to live in peace as one – Imagine Bermuda is sponsoring a Cell Phone Video Competition. The production,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gas Officially Opens New Building
Bermuda Gas celebrated the 100th anniversary of the introduction of propane gas yesterday [May 17], with the Official Opening of its custom-built facility at 25 Serpentine Road. Inviting staff, building contractors, major vendors, Company directors and the media, the official opening event heralds a new phase for Bermuda Gas. For the first time ever... Read more of this article
Bermuda CultureFest “Unity in the Community”
In its continuing commitment to bring the entire country together through music, culture and the arts, Spanish Town Entertainment is producing the Bermuda CultureFest, “Unity in the Community,” sponsored by the Department of Tourism with endorsements from His Excellency the Governor, the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition. CultureFest also... Read more of this article
Flagstone Declares $0.04 Quarterly Dividend
Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, S.A. announced today [May 18] that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.04 per Common Share. The dividend is payable on June 15th, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1st, 2012. Related Stories Compre Redomiciles To Bermuda LOM Financial Share Repurchase Update Distinguished... Read more of this article
Fifteen Police Recruits Undergoing Training
15 new Bermuda Police Service recruits are currently undergoing an intensive 12 week training course in preparation to become police officers. Recruit Foundation Course #74 commenced on Monday May 7th, 2012 with the recruits being sworn in as Police Constables on Thursday May 10th, 2012. They are now on their second week of the 12 week programme. A... Read more of this article
XL Names Eileen Whelley As Executive VP
XL Group plc announced the appointment of Eileen Whelley as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Whelley succeeds Elizabeth L. Reeves, who is retiring. Since 2006, Ms. Whelley has been Executive Vice President, Human Resources for The Hartford Financial Services Group, a diversified financial services company with approximately... Read more of this article
