Archive for March 9th, 2010
Win a Free Bermuda Seascape Print
Professional photographer Gavin Howarth is running a contest in which you can win a free 8×10 matted print of a Bermuda seascape. In order to win, you have to guess the location of the two images he has posted [one is below]. Your guess has to be specific, obviously the image is of Bermuda, and naming the parish only won’t win you the print,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Insurers File Opposition to American Bill
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has filed an opposition to a proposed new American regulation now in Congress. The Bill HR 2555: Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2009 is described as “To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners’ insurance coverage for catastrophic events”. The ABIR President... Read more of this article
Seminar: Social Media for Bermuda Business
On Monday March 15th, there will be a seminar at BUEI on ‘Social Media for Bermuda’s International Business’ The seminar cover various aspects of using social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn as well as blogging in the global corporate world. The speakers are Mairi Mallon, managing director of specialist re/insurance... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Squad for African Tour Announced
The Bermuda Cricket Board have announced the squad which will take part in the ICC I-shield Tournament Tour, Bermuda vs. Namibia. The tour will take place from March 23 to April 12 2010. The final decision on Bermuda’s 14 strong squad was made post Saturday’s trial match at Warren Simmons Field in Somerset. St. David’s all-rounder... Read more of this article
2010 Martonmere Cup Football Schedule
The BFA’s Program Developing League Martonmere Cup Competition will begin on Friday, March 12th, with a double header at the BFA Field. A total of eight local football teams will compete in the tournament, with the finals taking place in April at the National Sports Centre. The list of regular and semifinal games is below, and the finals will... Read more of this article
Swan Unhappy With 30 Second Speaking Time
Opposition Leader Kim Swan called the 30 seconds he was left to speak in the House the “politics of distraction”. During the morning sitting of the House of Assembly yesterday, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown spoke in depth on the 2010/11 Budget, sitting down with only 30 seconds of debate time remaining. Mr. Swan rose to speak but was quickly... Read more of this article
Chile: PartnerRe Expect Claims of Over $220 Million
Bermuda based reinsurance company PartnerRe expect to receive claims of $220-$320 million after the severe damage caused by the devastating earthquake in Chile last month. The earthquake occurred off the coast of the Maule Region of Chile on February 27, 2010, at 3:34 local time. Rated a magnitude of 8.8 on the magnitude scale, it lasted approximately... Read more of this article
New Jersey: Gang Member’s Sentencing Delayed
The sentencing for the role Bermudian Andre Trott played in an American’s murder has been postponed till March 24. The sentencing was delayed after the victim’s relatives requested a review of the previously recommended eight-year prison term. Andre Trott, of Sandys, was arrested after the May 2009 shooting of Shakir McCray outside of an apartment... Read more of this article
‘To Haiti With Love’ Telethon Closes with $82,372
The locally produced telethon to assist earthquake ravaged Haiti entitled “To Haiti with Love” ended just after 11pm tonight with a final amount of $82,372.00 raised. As was expected, Bermudians were very generous with money pouring in through the whole event. Premier Dr. Ewart Brown and his wife Wanda Henton-Brown, generously matched the... Read more of this article
Alshante’s Father: Satisfied with Findings
We spoke extensively with Al “Sprucey” DeGraff Sr, the father of Alshante Brangman. He was extremely clear that he was fully satisfied with the police findings that Ms. Brangman died of natural causes. He stated he never suspected the young man whom the police initially had in custody “assisting them” of killing his daughter. He... Read more of this article
