Author Archive: Bernews1
Upcoming: TechWeek 2011
TechWeek 2011 will be held October 7th – October 15th. Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, TechWeek helps promote and showcase technology in Bermuda that is used by everyone, everywhere every day. Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors said, “TechWeek is an exciting and important event for all ages in Bermuda. We use technology... Read more of this article
Channel Study Town Hall Meetings
The Ministry of Transport will be conducting a series of Town Hall meetings to solicit input from the public on the recently completed Study of Bermuda’s Shipping Channels. The purpose of the report was to examine options for safe transport of the cruise ships that dominate today’s cruise ship market. The Study examined improvements that may be... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Shooting In Paget
[Updated - Police confirm shooting, say no reported injuries] Police are diverting traffic in the South Road round-a-bout area in Paget this afternoon [Oct.5], and are conducting an investigation in the area. Officials have remain tightlipped at this point and are restricting access to the area, however unofficial reports indicate there may have been... Read more of this article
Five Jobs Lost At Bermuda Motors
Bermuda Motors has confirmed there will be 5 redundancies within the areas of Spare Parts and Sales. A statement released by the Company said, “The decision comes as part of the continued review of the Bermuda Motors business model, changes in the current economic environment and overall trends and best practices in the global automotive industry.... Read more of this article
Artists Invited to Perform In City
The City of Hamilton today [Oct.5] announced the start of their busking program and invited artists to apply to perform within the City over the coming months. Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Edward Benevides, commented, “We are looking for performers of all types to provide entertainment on the city streets over the next few months leading up to Christmas.... Read more of this article
Pan Am Games Team Named
The Bermuda Olympic Association today [Oct.5] officially announced the names of the 14 athletes who will represent Bermuda in six sports at the XVI Pan American Games, which are being held from 14 October through 30 October 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico Judy Simons, President of the BOA said, “Once again, Bermuda has assembled a strong team for the... Read more of this article
Mark Hatherly Wins BBA Road Race
Mark Hatherly of Team Winner’s Edge secured his third win of the season winning Sunday’s Fast Forward Bicycle Works Road Race at Southside. Brian Drea of Team Madison finished second and Dominique Mayho won the sprint for third. The 50-‐mile race started next to the Southside police station before... Read more of this article
Fighters Off To World Championships
Talia Iris, Garon Wilkinson, Jermal Woolridge and Sentwali Woolridge will be representing Bermuda at the 11th World Wushu Championships being held in Ankara, Turkey from October 6th-15th. Iris and both Woolridge fighters will be competing in San Shou and Wilkinson will be representing Bermuda for the first time in a world championship in Taolu (forms).... Read more of this article
Champions Meet Champions in Jr Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] The world’s best young Opti sailors, ages 11 to 15, set out in Bermuda’s Hamilton harbor for a first practice race before the start of the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup on Thursday. Meeting each other on the water and on the docks for the first time today, these youngsters come from all corners of the world – from... Read more of this article
Commercial Bank Completes Amalgamation
Bermuda Commercial Bank confirmed that the amalgamation of Paragon Trust Ltd and Charter Corporate Services Ltd was completed yesterday [Oct.4] The combined entities will operate as subsidiaries of BCB under the names of BCB Paragon Trust Ltd and BCB Charter Corporate Services Ltd. The current offices of Paragon and Charter at “Trinity Hall”,... Read more of this article
Cable and Wireless Renamed LinkBermuda
EastLink International Holdings Inc. announced the rebranding and renaming of its recent acquisition of Cable and Wireless (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd. to LinkBermuda Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiary companies. C&W Bermuda Ltd. is renamed LinkBermuda Ltd, while C&W eBusiness Ltd. is renamed SpheraLink Ltd. Quantum Communications Ltd., in which LinkBermuda... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Motorcycle Racing
The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club will be hosting its penaultimate round of the 2011 National Championship series on Sunday, October 9, 2011. A statement issued by the Club said, “As the 2011 season comes to a close racing actions is heating up as the GP125 Championship title battle tightens up between Jordan Fletcher and Bruce Degrilla Jr. Bruce... Read more of this article
