Archive for July, 2013
Footy Force Hosts Youth Player Futsal Clinic
Footy Force partnered with Denison Cabral to host a Samba Futsal Clinic at The Bermuda College on the weekend for players from 8 – 15 years old. Mr. Cabral, President and Director of coaching at the Denison Cabral Futsal Academy [DCFA] says, “Impressed and amazed! That is the way to describe how I feel about the talent and skill level of the... Read more of this article
Rejected Wells Bid Reported To Be Over $1.6M
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony was prepared to break the club’s transfer record of $1.68 million to sign Bermudian striker Nahki Wells, according to a report from Peterboroughtoday.co.uk.. “MacAnthony revealed on his Twitter account today [July 29] that he bid more than the £1.1 [$1.68 million] paid to Crawley Town for Tyrone... Read more of this article
Crockwell: ‘Pleased To Pass Pink Beach Act’
Following the passing of the Pink Beach Concession Act, Transport & Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the facility will eventually employ 200 people, an increase of about 173 employees from what they have now. Pink Beach went into receivership in 2011, and is set to be sold, with the Minister saying they hope the facility will be “re-opened... Read more of this article
Finance Minister Releases SAGE Interim Report
[Updated with video] Minister of Finance Bob Richards released the SAGE Commission’s Interim Report to the public today [July 29], which contains the interim findings and recommendations from the SAGE Commissioners. The SAGE Commission’s primary objective is to streamline Government processes, including Quangos, improve delivery of services and... Read more of this article
Video: Dunkley Expands On Drug Testing MPs
[Updated with PLP + Independent response] Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley expanded on his recent announcement that Cabinet has approved a new policy whereby all Government Members of the Legislature will be subject to random, mandatory drug testing. The policy applies to Government Ministers, MPs and Senators, however Minister Dunkley said it... Read more of this article
Nike’s Bermuda Connection Highlighted
An annual profit report released recently by popular sneaker manufacturer Nike has been highlighted by the U.S. tax advocacy organization Citizens for Tax Justice, who report the company’s structure uses twelve companies in Bermuda. According to CTJ, “Nike reports that its cache of “permanently reinvested offshore profits” ballooned... Read more of this article
Video: MP Roban On 4.6% Government Pay Deal
Following the deal between the Unions and Government that will see workers take a 4.6% deduction, we need to look at the overall picture including workers facing rising costs and potential impacts elsewhere in the economy, said Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. Last week Premier Craig Cannonier announced that all six Unions and their memberships... Read more of this article
Google Announces New Nexus 7 Tablet
The Apple iPad may be the most popular tablet, but that isn’t stopping Google from continuing their successful foray into the niche. Alongside their innovative Chromecast television dongle the web giant announced on Thursday, the latest version of their Nexus 7 tablet, bringing high-end features expected from Google at a price far below that... Read more of this article
Hedge Fund Pleads Not Guilty To Insider Trading
Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen’s hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital’s Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re, Reuters reports. Ratings company, A.M. Best Co., and the Bermuda Monetary Authority said they were monitoring developments... Read more of this article
Lena Headey to Reprise Queen Gorgo Role
Lena Headey, the Bermuda-born actress who shot to international fame for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister in HBO’s popular Game of Thrones series, is set to reprise her role as Queen Gorgo of the Spartans in the upcoming sequel to the action film titled 300: Rise of an Empire. Like its predecessor, Rise of an Empire is based on a series of graphic... Read more of this article
Upcoming SharePoint And .Net Tech Conference
On Saturday, August 10, Bermuda SharePoint Users Group and the Bermuda .NET Users Group will co-host their first SharePoint and .NET conference to offer their technical community insights into the latest and greatest technical advancements at the Bermuda Insurance Institute from 8:30am to 6pm. The event is planned as an educational, informative and... Read more of this article
“Sea Dragon” Sailing Trip To Bermuda Offered
Another World Adventures is offering a 14 day sailing adventure on board a conservation sailing vessel in October 2013 from Halifax to Bermuda. Over the past 2 years the “Sea Dragon” has sailed 50,000 miles across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans carrying out research on the state of the marine environment. The voyage is designed for all... Read more of this article
