Archive for September, 2013
Ian Cook Appointed CEO Of Aviation Services
Bermuda Aviation Services Limited has promoted Ian Cook to BAS Group Chief Executive Officer. The Company stated, “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Bermudian, Mr. Ian Cook, to the position of President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd. effective 1 November, 2013. Ian will replace the current BAS CEO,... Read more of this article
10th Named Storm Of Season Forms In Atlantic
Tropical Storm Jerry — the tenth named storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season — has formed in the Atlantic, however is not a threat to Bermuda at this time. The Bermuda Weather Service said that its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 836 nm to the ESE at 9am on Thursday [Oct 3]. The U.S. National Hurricane... Read more of this article
Tariqah Walikraam Wins Women’s Golf Title
Bermudian Tariqah Walikraam has garnered more accolades for her efforts in the first Canadian ACAA golf event of the season this past weekend, winning the women’s individual championship by posting an 85 in representing Holland College, the Prince Edward Island school she currently attends. Walikraam’s score came in five strokes better than... Read more of this article
Local Business Women Start Consultancy Firm
Priscilla Murray Brown, Melanie Simons and Karen J. McPhee Johnson have partnered to leverage over 25 years of skills and experience in multiple disciplines to form a multi-service consultancy firm called Concordance Ltd. Having previously worked together as part of the executive and senior management teams of CACEIS Bermuda Limited [formerly Olympia... Read more of this article
Video: Philippe Cousteau On Marine Reserve
In a video spot for the Bermuda Blue Halo project, an effort to see our island take a leading role in establishing new marine reserves in order to help preserve ocean life in the face of its destruction due to environmental damage, Philippe Cousteau urges everyone in Bermuda to get involved and take part in helping his vision come to fruition. In the... Read more of this article
Zoological Society To Host Halloween “Zoo Boo”
Combining learning with the celebration of Halloween, the Bermuda Zoological Society will be hosting its annual “Zoo Boo” event on Friday, October 25, giving BZS members the opportunity to take part in education and scary fun. Children will be treated to ghostly games, a bouncy castle, magical story time, animal encounters, and other entertainment,... Read more of this article
‘Internal Investigation’ After Police Car Gets Stuck
[Updated: An internal police investigation has commenced into this morning's incident, which saw a police car get stuck on a flooded road after what a police spokesperson termed "an error in judgement by the police officers involved."] This morning [Sept 30] a police car was brought to a crawl on Bakery Lane in Pembroke as the street — which is... Read more of this article
Real Estate Securities Fund Delisted From BSX
The Bermuda Stock Exchange today [Sept 30] announced the immediate delisting of Real Estate Securities Fund – Class B shares from the BSX for failing to meet on-going obligations under the BSX Listing Regulations, Sec I, Chapter 2, Regulation 2.24, namely, failing to file audited financial reports. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Upcoming: PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk
The 16th Annual PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk will be held on Sunday, October 6 at the Botanical Gardens. One of the few all female event on Bermuda’s sporting calendar, it includes a 5K race for women, a 5K walk and a 2K run for girls under 15. The goal is female fitness, health, safety and self-esteem—and all proceeds go annually to a... Read more of this article
Drug Testing MPs, Decriminalization Discussion
In the early hours of Saturday morning, a motion was brought forward in the House of Assembly for MPs to be subjected to random drug testing policy. Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said: “In an era when we speak about personal responsibility and at every turn encourage young people in particular to make positive lifestyle choices, the implementation... Read more of this article
“South Pacific” Show Set To Hit City Hall Stage
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda is inviting all fans of the stage to take in the team’s production of South Pacific in October, providing all in attendance with a taste of World War II romance and intrigue. South Pacific follows the exploits of an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during the second World War as she... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells To Have Scan Today On Injured Foot
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells will have a scan on his injured foot this Monday afternoon [Sept 30] as Bradford City aim to find out the exact nature of the 23-year-old’s injury. Wells was forced to limp off midway through the first period of Saturday’s victory over Shrewsbury Town after taking a kick from Shrews defender Dave Winfield as... Read more of this article
