Archive for February, 2014
BTOA President Responds To Minister Richards
Following his recent public plea to the Bermuda government and an appearance by Minister Bob Richards on the television show Let’s Talk on Monday night, Derek Young, president of the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators [BTOA], has responded to the Minister’s comments. Mr. Young said, “On behalf of the taxi industry I would like to respond... Read more of this article
Men’s & Ladies Weekend Rugby Match Results
This past weekend a few rugby matches took place in both the Ladies and Men’s division, with the Mariners, Teachers, Renegades and Police all in action. Ladies Rugby Mariners and Teachers played to a competitive 1-1 draw with Gilliam Smith scoring for the Reds and Denika Borden striking back for the Mariners. In the other game League Champions... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tapes App Nominated For Award
The Bermuda Tapes App, depicting John Lennon’s last Bermudian adventure and created for Yoko Ono by director Michael Epstein and Bermudian producer Andrew Banks, has been nominated for two awards at the upcoming South By Southwest Music Festival [SXSW], including in the lofty category of “Best Music App.” The app is also eligible for... Read more of this article
Bermuda Captive Conference To Be Held In June
Almost 250 registrants have been confirmed for the 10th Annual Bermuda Captive Conference [BCC] which will take place from Sunday, June 1st through to Wednesday, June 4th at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. “We are very pleased about the momentum around the conference at this stage,” said Tom McMahon [pictured], Chairman of the BCC. “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Former Enron CFO To Speak In Bermuda
[Updated] yCompliance will host the 2nd Annual Financial Crime & Compliance Seminar at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda on October 9, 2014, and a former Enron CFO who spent years in prison will be the guest speaker. Keynote addresses will be made by former Enron CFO Andrew S. Fastow [pictured], former Turks and Caicos Attorney General Huw Shepheard... Read more of this article
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer To Lecture
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] and the Honorary Consul of France in Bermuda is getting set to host a remarkable presentation by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley on Tuesday, March 4, starting at 7.00am at Earl Cameron Theatre in City Hall. A spokesperson said, “Entitled Exposing Humanity, Mr. Turnley’s presentation will take... Read more of this article
Male Gymnast Team To Compete In Maryland
The Bermuda Gymnastics Association announced that eleven members of their boy’s competitive gymnastics team will attend the Mid Atlantic Gymnastics Invitational in College Park, Maryland over the upcoming weekend of March 1st and 2nd, 2014. The meet is hosted at the University of Maryland and is one of the area’s top annual competitions. The boys... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment And Firefighters Team Up
Soldiers will soon be given the opportunity to swap combat gear for firefighters’ kit in a unique partnership aimed at boosting both services. The Bermuda Regiment and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] teamed up to promote firefighting as a career for soldiers finishing their time in the Regiment – with credit given for successful completion... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tennis Team Win In Santo Domingo
Bermuda tasted victory in their Final Preliminary Round Robin match on Day Three of the 2014 JDC and JFC Tennis Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Bermuda won all three matches against Jamaica and finished 3rd in the Boys 16 Group C Division. The first match saw Tanner Boyle go up against Daniel Hill, Boyle had a much better day playing... Read more of this article
Full Report: Ombudsman Brock’s “A Grave Error”
Ombudsman Arlene Brock’s full report — “A Grave Error” – is now available online, with the 60 page report covering the 2012 demolition of tombs at the Marsden Methodist Memorial Cemetery within the Tucker’s Point golf course. Ms. Brock previously said, “The tombstones were demolished by an agreement of Marsden First United Church [institutional... Read more of this article
Thunderstorm Advisory Issued For Today
The recent spate of inclement weather continues, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for today [Feb 27]. A Small Craft Warning is also in effect until tonight. The BWS said, “A frontal system will approach from the northwest today, passing late at night and stalling to our South. Expect strong winds, rain and... Read more of this article
BEF Hunter/Equitation Champions & Full Results
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] held the BEF Hunter & Equitation Show under the watchful eye of judge Robyn Baechler from Canada this weekend. 47 horses and ponies and 59 riders competed on a course designed by Ian Truran. Casey Truran was named the Overall Junior Champion, while Hannah Simmons was named the Reserve Champion, Sarah Tomlinson... Read more of this article
