Archive for June, 2013
Photos: CedarBridge Academy Prom
Glitz and glamour were the order of the day on Saturday [June 22] when the Cedarbridge Academy Class of 2013 held their prom at the Fairmont Southampton. Family, friends and school staff gathered on the lawn overlooking the Great Sound to watch the students walk the red carpet and have their photos taken by those in attendance. The night continued for... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bailey Outerbridge City Hall Concert
Bermudian singer-songwriter Bailey Outerbridge returns to the island from the US to perform original songs at her first solo concert at The Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall in Hamilton on July 19. Accompanied by The Crossing Band, a group of seasoned musicians who have worked with the likes of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Spin Doctors, and Bonnie... Read more of this article
Geneva Association’s Report On Ocean Warming
In some high-risk areas, ocean warming and climate change threaten the insurability of catastrophe risk. This is one of the conclusions of a research report issued today by the Climate Risks and Insurance working group of international insurance think tank, The Geneva Association. “There is new, robust evidence that the global oceans have warmed significantly,”... Read more of this article
BF&M Announces Earnings Of $4.4 Million
BF&M Limited today [June 27] announced shareholders’ net income for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 of $4.4 million, resulting in an annualized return on shareholders’ equity of 8%. Shareholders’ net income for the comparative three month period of 2012 was $4.5 million. President & CEO, John Wight [pictured] stated that “financial... Read more of this article
Walton Brown In Guardian: “We’re No Tax Haven”
Pembroke Central Member of Parliament Walton Brown says British Prime Minister David Cameron “extended the reach of the UK beyond its constitutional powers” by asking Bermuda to attend this month’s pre-G8 London meeting on international tax avoidance. In a column published on the UK’s “Guardian” website today [June... Read more of this article
Club Extends Condolences, Suspends Parties
The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club has suspended the Tuesday night “Dreamteam” events, are reviewing their security measures, and said they join in with the Bailey’s Bay/Hamilton Parish community in “grieving the loss of one of its young sons with all love and respect.” At around 1.20am yesterday morning [June 26], 21-year-old... Read more of this article
Mindmaps Now Hiring Telephone Interviewer
Mindmaps — a local Market Research company — is inviting applications for the post of Professional Telephone Interviewer. The company said, “The ideal applicant should have a pleasant and professional manner, be fluid and articulate in reading and following an interview script, be attentive to detail and be computer literate. “All... Read more of this article
Lefroy House To Host Open House On June 29
Lefroy House invited interested members of the public to their Open House this Saturday [June 29] from 10.30am to 2pm on Heydon Road in Sandys. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the Open House is to raise awareness about long term care in Bermuda as well as to highlight the positive attributes of the Lefroy House facility itself.” Related... Read more of this article
Fitch Lowers Nabors Rating Outlook To Negative
Fitch Ratings has lowered its rating outlook on Nabors Industries Inc. to negative from stable, citing the oil driller’s long-term trend of declining market share in the US and low utilisation on older equipment. The credit rater also noted the Bermuda-based company is poised to record a lower average US rig count this year and faces risks to... Read more of this article
WindReach To Host Archery Competition
WindReach Bermuda will be hosting its 4th Annual Archery Competition on Saturday [June 29] at WindReach Bermuda on Spice Hill in Warwick from 10am – 3pm. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take part in this fun event. Archery is currently one of the sports offered through WindReach’s Adaptive Sports Program which provides opportunities... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday June 27
Thursday June 27th is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F, and the low to be 24°C/75°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Thursday says: “Mostly sunny. Winds southwesterly light to moderate, backing southerly light to moderate later”. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. There are no... Read more of this article
Swimming Team For CCCAN Swim Announced
Today [June 26] National Swimming Coach Ben Smith announced the Bermuda’s team for the XXVIII Central American and Caribbean Championships. The Games will be held from July 1 – 5 at the Maria Del Milagro Paris pool at Sabana in San Jose Costa Rica. The team will be travelling to Costa Rica on Saturday June 29th, and returning on Sunday July... Read more of this article
