Archive for June, 2014

Applications Open: $10,000 Legal Scholarship

Sedgwick Chudleigh has invited applications for its Legal Education Award, which is for the academic year commencing in September/October 2014, and is in the amount of $10,000. The successful applicant will be enrolled in a law degree course [including the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course], and will be expected to demonstrate... Read more of this article

Actaea Takes St. David’s Lighthouse Division

[Written by John Rousmaniere] Actaea, skippered by Michael and Connie Cone from Philadelphia, PA and Shockwave, a 72-foot Mini-Maxi sloop owned by George Sakellaris from Framingham, MA, are the big winners in this year’s 49th Newport Bermuda Race. The 635-mile race across the Gulf Stream had 164 starters on June 20 at Newport, RI, in five divisions,... Read more of this article

Ashay Rites of Passage Summer Camp

Ashay: Rites of Passage is returning this summer as an independent initiative entitled Ashay Clubs, with two summer camps set to utilize the Ashay Club curriculum in their 2014 programs. A spokesperson said, “As you may recall, Ashay teaches global African history and culture from an empowered, African-centered perspective. The program relays... Read more of this article

Bacardi Promote Jon Grey, Mahesh Madhavan

Bacardi Limited announced the internal appointments of two new regional presidents. Effective immediately, Jon Grey, 52, assumes responsibility for leading all commercial operations in the Asia Pacific [APAC] region, while Mahesh Madhavan, 51, leads the commercial operations for the Middle East & Africa [MEA] region for the Company’s portfolio... Read more of this article

Photos: Fire Service Extinguishes Trailer Fire

At approximately 3.50pm on Friday afternoon [June 27], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Highwood Lane in Paget. Fire Service spokesperson Lt. Leonard Davis reported that “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident with one fire appliance staffed with 4 firefighters. The Fire Service... Read more of this article

Photos: Canada Day Celebrations In Bermuda

Hundreds of people, many wearing the red and white colours of the Canadian flag, gathered at Warwick Long Bay this afternoon [June 28] for the annual Canada Day Beach Party hosted by the Association of Canadians in Bermuda. Guests were treated to ideal weather conditions for the afternoon event with refreshments including Canadian Moosehead beer and... Read more of this article

ITF Junior Tennis Tournament Day #7 Results

Day 7 of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation ITF Junior Tennis Tournament at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium saw semi-final play in the Under 18 Divisions. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith could not repeat her performance in the Quarter-Final, when she fell in her Semi-Final match in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 to Felicity Maltby from the United States, while Gabriella Pollner... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday June 29

Sunday, June 29 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the NNE at 10 to 20 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.14am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at 10.37am and... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Rider Injured After Collision With Car

[Updated] A portion of North Shore Road in Devonshire was blocked off to traffic this morning [June 28] after a collision occurred near the Mid Atlantic Boat & Sports Club, involving a motorcycle and car. Emergency services responded to the scene where the injured rider was taken by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment to his... Read more of this article

Jayden Parker Awarded School’s Cambridge Cup

The St. George’s Preparatory School recently held their 2014 graduation with 88% of the graduating class scoring above three, which is the Grade Level standard and student Jayden Parker earning a perfect score of six in Math, English and Science. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s Prep is proud of all the 2014 P6 Graduates. The class... Read more of this article

Wehmeyer & Campbell Compete In Florida

Two Bermuda junior golfers — Sam Wehmeyer and Walker Campbell — have taken to the golf course in Florida for the first day of the Future Masters International Golfing Event. Campbell shot an opening round 4-over par 74 and is T96th. Campbell’s round included 3 Birdies, 10 Pars, 3 Bogey’s and 2 Double Bogey’s. Wehmeyer in his opening... Read more of this article

Bermuda Aquarium Receives AZA Accreditation

Following a rigorous process, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] recently received accreditation from the United States based Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA], Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 27], the Minister said that BAMZ continues to be one of the... Read more of this article