Archive for July, 2012
Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club Results
Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club action at the Southside Motor Sports Park this past weekend saw some high speed action on the Track. D’Nico Durrant won all three GP 70 Class races, while Ryan Resendes won all three GP 80 Class races. Ricky Wade won the first two races in the Scooter Class, while Dean Jones won the third race. Cyril Whitter III... Read more of this article
Extra Ferry Service For Both Days Of Cup Match
The Department of Marine and Ports announced today [July 31] that in addition to regular Monday to Friday service which will be running during the Cup Match holiday there will also be a special Cup Match Ferry at the following times: Thursday Leaving St. George’s 7:45 am Arriving Watford Bridge 8:20am PM Service Leaving Watford Bridge 5:20pm Arriving... Read more of this article
Drug Smuggling Charges: Two Bermudians Arrested
Two Bermudian men were arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal drugs from New Jersey to Bermuda, after an investigation which involved the U.S Department of Homeland Security and the Bermuda Police. A police spokesperson said: “An extensive investigation involving the Department of Homeland Security and the Bermuda Police Service resulted... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Reports Second Quarter Profit
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [July 31] reported second quarter net income of $16.2 million [$0.02 per share on a fully diluted basis], up 37.7% compared to $11.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 and up $1.5 million over the $14.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2012. Cash earnings [before amortisation of intangibles]... Read more of this article
Photos: HSBC Pre-Cup Match Celebrations
HSBC Bank is getting into the Cup Match spirit with free snowballs in the team colours being served at various branches today [July 31] as well as mini-cricket game taking place in the Bank’s lobby. HSBC CFO Michael Schrum and Senior Product Manager Mitch Barker moved into another role for the day, and could be found outside serving snowballs... Read more of this article
Toronto FC Signs Goalkeeper Freddy Hall
Toronto Football Club officially confirmed today [July 31] that they have signed Bermudian goalkeeper Freddy Hall. As per team and league policies terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Freddy brings depth to our goalkeeping position and has many qualities that we like to see at this position,” said Toronto FC Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Concludes Seminar Series
Business Bermuda concluded the summer seminar series, part of the 2012 College Student Networking Evenings, on a high note with the Networking Skills seminar, presented by Ms. Jenny Smatt Adkins of Ontru Limited. In previous weeks, students learned how to better their resumes and to sharpen their interview techniques. This week’s seminar focused on... Read more of this article
Students Work With Elite Musicians In Atlanta
What does a Grammy Award winning songwriter, a current young rap artist, the group that pioneered Funk and an accomplished videographer/director have in common? They all shared their talents, experience and time with six young Bermudian artists during PlayList Management, LLC’s Developing Artists Program [DAP] held July 9-16 in Atlanta, GA. DAP offers... Read more of this article
Premier & Ombudsman To Meet Periodically
Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda announced a new protocol following a meeting with Premier Paula Cox. She noted: “Further to our 2011 Annual Report, Madam Premier requested to meet with me to discuss my concerns about the Constitutional independence of our office. We agreed to meet from time to time in future to ensure frank, cordial communication... Read more of this article
Seven Local Models Selected By Wilhelmina
The City of Hamilton today [July 31] announced the seven local models who have been selected by Wilhelmina Models to potentially sign modeling contracts. The City of Hamilton had arranged for Wilhelmina to Bermuda for this year’s Evolution fashion show, with the modeling scouts watching the fashion extravaganza with an eye to selecting local models. Ava... Read more of this article
Cedar Park Group Hosts ‘Seniors Tea Party’
The Cedar Park Community Board hosted a ‘Seniors Tea Party’ a few weeks ago at Christ Church in Devonshire between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Special guests at this event were Premier Paula Cox and the Central Community Action Team. Entertainment was provided by Gene Steede, North Village Band, Shine Hayward and a senior who modeled the latest fashion... Read more of this article
45-Year-Old Man Charged With Sexual Assault
In Magistrates Court this morning [July 31] a 45-year-old man — who cannot be named for legal reasons — faced two charges of sexual assault. Both charges alleged that between January 2011 and December 2011 he had touched two schoolgirls in a sexual manner. The man pleaded not guilty to each charge and was granted bail of $5,000, required... Read more of this article
OBA Expresses Concern Over Health Costs
[Updated with video] The last released Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] statements were from 2009/10 and as the BHB is one of the largest operations funded by the Government, this year receiving $142.5 million, it is unacceptable that the public cannot see how the BHB is spending the people’s money, Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said this... Read more of this article
Governor Appoints Two Assistant Justices
Governor George Fergusson has appointed two Assistant Justices who will sit from time to time in civil and commercial cases over an initial period of one year. A statement from Government House said: “The new Assistant Justices are John E Riihiluoma, an Appleby partner, and Narinder K Hargun, a Conyers, Dill and Pearman partner. They have both... Read more of this article
29-Yr-Old Man In Critical Condition After Collision
[Updated] As of 12.00 midnight [July 31] the police have an area by Watford Bridge in Sandys blocked off while they investigate a serious collision. One person, believed to be riding a motorcycle, has been transported to hospital and while the extent of their injuries is not clear at this time, they are thought to be somewhat serious in nature. Police... Read more of this article
Two Volleyball Players Win Tournament Awards
The 2014 FIVB World Championship Qualification Women’s Round I Group D competition ended with Team St. Kitts and Nevis finishing on top with a perfect record. Victory in three straight sets [25-20, 25 -8 and 25-20] gave Bermuda third place over St. Maarten. In addition, two Bermuda players also won individual awards with Lisa Leblanc winning the award... Read more of this article
