Archive for January, 2016
School All Star Football Matches Rescheduled
The Bermuda School Sports Federation will use two different dates to complete their football all star matches which were cancelled due to the inclement weather this past weekend. The BSSF said they “did not want to conflict with the BFA youth leagues on Saturdays. “The BFA have been gracious in suspending their leagues last week for the... Read more of this article
Airport Redevelopment Project Consultations
Aecon has retained LAS Int’l Consulting and Bermuda Environmental Consulting to undertake a Scoping Study as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process for the redevelopment of Bermuda’s airport, and the public is invited to consultation to seek feedback on the social and environmental issues that need to be considered. The... Read more of this article
Market Review Of Telecommunications Industry
The Bermuda Regulatory Authority will be undertaking another Market Review of the Telecommunications industry. “This will be the second market review of the industry undertaken by the Authority. The first was completed shortly after the Authority was launched in 2013 as a neutral and independent body, to help usher Bermuda into a new telecommunications... Read more of this article
Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Triathlete Flora Duffy
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2015″ series continues today with the seventh video release featuring triathlete Flora Duffy, who has been dominating the international circuit with a string of wins, including consecutive Xterra World Championships titles. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Ms. Duffy by saying, “Already versed in running,... Read more of this article
Fitch Ratings: Consolidation Will Continue
Consolidation in the Bermuda insurance market will continue in 2016, albeit at a slightly slower pace than 2015, according to a new Fitch Ratings report titled ‘Bermuda 2016 Market Update’. “Fragile conditions in the global re/insurance market characterized by falling prices and weakening terms and conditions are pressuring earnings... Read more of this article
IMPACT Mentoring Launch Athletic Program
IMPACT Mentoring Academy is starting the process of transforming its school into an educational institution of holistic development of young men in secondary education that can be considered as first class. Executive Director Chris Crumpler said, “To execute this task we need to partner with first class organizations and individuals. We reached... Read more of this article
Everest Insurance Appoints Bill Thygeson
Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Bill Thygeson to the position of Chief Administration Officer of Everest Insurance reporting directly to Jonathan Zaffino, President. He is responsible for several facets of the Company’s operational platform with a core focus on technology and its impact on our business processes for... Read more of this article
Polaris Appoints George Thomas As Director
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Polaris Holding Company Limited announced the appointment of a new director. The filing stated, “Polaris Holding Company Ltd., parent Company for Stevedoring Services Limited, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. George Thomas Jr. as its newest director.” Mr. Thomas, a Bermudian, brings... Read more of this article
Heron Bay Primary Set To Hold Family Fun Day
Heron Bay Primary is getting set to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 30, promising a day to be “filled with plenty of school spirit, food, and fun.” The free event will take place at Heron Bay Primary School from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and will feature fun castles, face painting. glitter tattoos, refreshments... Read more of this article
TBI Men’s Bowling League Week 18 Results
The TBI Men’s Classic Bowling League was in action recently, seeing Team Electric, Phones Plus, Team Metro, Gosling’s Black Seal, and New Mix Ups earning wins. High Games were had by David Maycock [255], LeVinc Samuels [240], and John Maycock [235], while High Series were had by David Maycock [674], LeVinc Samuels [608], and Carl Reid [579]. Team... Read more of this article
New Book Investigates Island’s Modern History
Local author Jonathan Land Evans has released his latest book, titled “Introduction to Bermuda’s Modern History,” the latest entry in his ongoing series covering the island’s history. As with the previous books in the series, which trace the island’s history from 1898 onward, this work covers many aspects of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Rugby: BRFU Ladies & Men’s Division Results
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union’s League Season resumed with matches taking place at the National Sports Center. In Women’s Touch League play the Police defeated the Renegades 4 – 1, the Police got tries from Jo Godfrey, Mika Tomita, Saphia Tonkin and Louise Matthews, while the lone Renegades try came from Sarah Maybury. In the other Women’s... Read more of this article
