Archive for November, 2013
BHI Accepting Applications For START Program
The Bermuda Hospitality Institute announced applications are now being accepted for the START Program; an internationally recognized Hospitality Industry Certification program for high school students ages 16-18 years. Running January 14th through April 26th, this free program provides a career based educational experience that prepares high school... Read more of this article
‘Tessi Terceira’ Releases His Autobiography
Tessi’s Highway has been a long and winding road, from his roots in the Azores to Bermuda, North America and Scotland. Now the life story of dentist, Government Minister and campaigner Dr. Clarence ‘Tessi’ Terceira has been recalled in his autobiography, to be launched at a special invitation event at the National Museum in Dockyard on Saturday... Read more of this article
Day #2 Results: Squash Club Championships
Day 2 of the 2013 BCS Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club Championships got underway in Devonshire. Micah Franklin defeated Dylan Pratt in straight sets 11-3, 11-6, 11-6 in Men’s Open Division action. Alex Adelsberg defeated Tom Grindley in Men’s Consolation 12-10, 11-6, 11-6. In the Junior Girls division Leah Wright defeated Abigail Brewer... Read more of this article
Caron Bermuda Welcomes New Board Members
The alcohol and drug treatment centre, Caron Bermuda, has welcomed four new board members: Caroline Desmarais, Jocene Wade-Harmon, Michelle Jackson, and George Jones. Ms. Desmarais is currently the Chief Development Officer of Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd. Previously, She was the Chief Executive Officer of Praized Media Inc., in her hometown, Montreal,... Read more of this article
Typhoon Victims: St. George’s Prep Raise $1620
The children and staff of St. George’s Preparatory school recently took part in several fundraisers for the Philippines, raising a total of $1,620 to go towards relief efforts in that country following the destruction wrought by Typhoon Haiyan. The devastation in the Philippines directly impacted one of the students’ families and the school... Read more of this article
MPs To Debate SAGE Report On December 13th
Minister of Finance Bob Richards said the SAGE report will be debated in the House of Assembly on Friday, December 13th. Minister Richards said: “Since the SAGE Report has been tabled and made available to the public there has been widespread comment and debate in various circles including within the Government, unions and the general community. This... Read more of this article
Maiden Holdings Closes Senior Notes Offering
Bermuda-based Maiden Holdings, Ltd. wholly owned U.S. holding company, Maiden Holdings North America, Ltd. has closed its offering of $152.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due December 1, 2043, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Maiden. The offering was priced on November 18, 2013. Total net proceeds from the... Read more of this article
Western Community Action Team Police Clinics
The second and third community clinics for residents of the western parishes [Sandys, Southampton and Warwick] hosted by the Bermuda Police Service Western Community Action Team will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Wednesday, November 27th Warwick Esso Tigermarket parking lot, #66 Middle Road, Warwick from 2pm to 6pm. Thursday, November... Read more of this article
Bermuda Container Line Announces Port Move
Neptune Group Limited announced the decision to move Bermuda Container Line’s terminal location from New York to Philadelphia. The terminal move is anticipated to be accomplished in late February 2014. In separate information sessions hosted in Bermuda for shareholders and importers the company explained that BCL is currently the smallest operator... Read more of this article
131 Cruise Visits On 2014 Cruise Ship Schedule
The 2014 Cruise Ship Schedule has been released by the Department of Marine and Ports Services with 131 total cruise ship visits anticipated for the upcoming year. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the Ministry projects that the cruise industry will contribute over $90 million to Bermuda’s economy in... Read more of this article
Results: Freisenbruch-Meyer League Bowling
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw New Hope defeat The Invaders 21.5 – 8.5, the Odd Balls defeated the Nifty Rollers 27 – 3, Quickie Lickie Laundry defeated the Cubs 26 – 4, while the Pinjammers defeated the Spicenix 25 – 5 and the Pinsplitters defeated the Bermuda Pest Control 27 – 3. High... Read more of this article
East End Telecom Appoints General Manager
The Board of Directors of East End Telecom [Telecom] announced the appointment of Lt Col [Ret] Brian Gonsalves [pictured], former Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment as General Manager. Lt/Col Gonsalves has recently joined the Telecom team and brings with him significant leadership and organizational experience which will compliment Telecom’s... Read more of this article
