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Michael Sims Records Record-Setting 59

Bermuda’s Michael Sims entered the second round of the eGolf Tour’s eighth annual Southern Open in a tie for 91st place following a first-round 71 at tournament host The Club at Irish Creek on Wednesday, reported egolfprofessionaltour.com Sitting roughly four shots outside of the projected cut line, Sims birdied his first eight holes at co-host... Read more of this article

Dunne, James Receive Ace Foundation Scholarships

The ACE Foundation has awarded scholarships to two outstanding young people, with 17-year-old Julia Dunne and 20-year-old Isaac James both receiving the education awards. Since 1996, the ACE Foundation – Bermuda has invested in excess of $2 million in the education of young Bermudians to help them prepare for professional careers in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Comada Chooses QuoVadis For Secure Hosting

Comada, the provider of transaction-driven software solutions for investors in hedge funds, has migrated its servers to Bermuda’s QuoVadis’ new next-generation data centre. The new Infrastructure-As-A-Service [IaaS] platform will bring considerable advantages to Comada’s customer base, including users of Comada’s award-winning M.A.T.ware... Read more of this article

Sports Minister Speaks On NatWest Island Games

Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney spoke yesterday [July 12] about next year’s Island Games, which will be held in Bermuda. Minister Blakeney said: “Let me take this opportunity in warmly welcoming Chairman of the International Island Games Association, Mr. Jorgen Petterson to Bermuda and indeed thank Mr. Jon Beard, Chairman... Read more of this article

Sailboat Towed Into U.S. After Being Abandoned

After spending 13 days without a crew and adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, the 41-foot sloop Avenir was located and towed back into Rhode Island on Monday night, EastBayRI reports. The 41-foot sailboat was returning to the US after the recent Newport to Bermuda race when it was abandoned after suffering rudder damage, with the cruise ship ‘Norwegian... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Devonshire Council Scavenger Hunt

The Devonshire Parish Council will be kicking off the Cup Match Holiday with a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt is taking place on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. and will start and end at Christ Church on Middle Road in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “This fun-filled event has been planned to introduce you to your council members and... Read more of this article

Parliament Street To Close For Trenching

The City of Hamilton announced that on Saturday, July 14 at 7:00am through to Sunday July 15 at 7:00pm, Parliament Street between Front and Reid Streets will be closed while trenching takes place in the area. The City of Hamilton apologized for any inconvenience caused by this road closure. Related Stories BRSC: “Our Roads – National Health... Read more of this article

PAC Discusses Auditor General’s Special Report

[Updated] The Public Accounts Committee [PAC] Enquiry into the Special Report of the Auditor General on the Misuse of Public Funds got underway at 3:10pm yesterday [July 12] with ex-Minister Derrick Burgess called to answer questions. This part of the enquiry was into the financial affairs and financial management of the Bermuda Land Development Company... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locating 40-Year-Old Man

[Updated] The family of 40-year-old Rudy Smith are concerned for his welfare as he has not returned home since Monday [July 9], the police said. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has been contacted by the family of 40 year old Rudy Smith who is concerned for his welfare, as he has not returned home since Monday, July 9th. “However,... Read more of this article

Health Minister Visits Hands On Art Exhibit

Minister of Health Zane De Silva attended the Bermuda Society of Arts’ latest exhibit “Hands on Art” on Thursday [July 12] in the hopes of raising awareness of the exhibit. Hands on Art is a tactile exhibit especially for the visually impaired members of the community. Those visiting the exhibit are invited to view the art with their fingertips... Read more of this article

Photos: Firefighters Respond To Spill At KEMH

[Updated] At just before 11pm this evening [July 12] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service arrived at King Edward Memorial Hospital, with four fire trucks, two support fire vehicles and what appeared to be over a dozen firefighters. The situation is not fire related, with unofficial reports indicating the firefighters were called in due to some form... Read more of this article

Stephen Hellman Appointed Puisne Judge

Government House announced today that after consultation with the Chief Justice Ian Kawaley, Governor George Fergusson has appointed Mr Stephen Hellman to the Island’s Supreme Court as a Puisne Judge with effect from 4 September 2012 for a period of five years. Mr Hellman was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1988 and is a member of the... Read more of this article