Archive for March 13th, 2010
Shooting at Bermuda College: 16 Year Old Shot
Police are reporting that gunshots were fired at Bermuda College in the early hours [1:40am] of Saturday March 13. There was a function taking place, and an altercation occurred between several young men. The incident occurred in the area of the East Parking Lot near the College gymnasium. A 16 year old Warwick teenager was shot and also received a... Read more of this article
Flagstone: $50 Million in Losses from Chile Quake
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. said on Friday March 12 its estimated losses from claims related to the recent earthquake in Chile will be $50 million. In addition, the claims from Windstorm Xynthia, which hit Western Europe on Feb. 27, are estimated at $3 million to $6 million. The estimates are preliminary,... Read more of this article
Videos: Violence, Anger and the Legacy of Racism
The “Violence, Anger and the Legacy of Racism” seminar was held on Friday, March 12. The CURB sponsored event focused on problems with young black males and featured presentations from Charles Richardson, Dennis Burgess and Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Lambe. Statistician Cordell Riley served as moderator. The multiracial audience of approximately... Read more of this article
Tyrone Smith: 25th at 2010 World Championships
One of Bermuda’s top track and field athletes recently competed at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, Qatar. Tyrone Smith competed in the men’s long jump, placing 25th in the preliminary session. Only the top eight advance to the finals. Mr. Smith has previously competed at the World Indoor Championships, and also represented... Read more of this article
NBC To Film Golf TV Show in Bermuda
NBC Sports will be in Bermuda later this month to film their brand new TV show “Global Golf Adventure” at the Port Royal Golf Course from March 27-30, 2010. Global Golf Adventure is a 30-minute fast-paced golf and travel show hosted by Mark Rolfing of NBC sports. NBC Host Mark Rolfing Each show highlights a unique destination and its adventures... Read more of this article
Validus: Estimate Losses of $170 – $270 Million
Bermuda based reinsurer Validus Holdings Ltd provided an initial estimate of losses from the recent Chilean Earthquake and European Windstorm Xynthia of $170 million to $270 million, net of reinstatement premiums and reinsurance, retrocessional and other recoveries. Validus Chairman and CEO Ed Noonan said: Based on current estimates, the Chilean Earthquake... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Admiralty House Park
Located in Spanish Point off the North Shore, Admiralty House Park is a myriad of things; beautiful, historic as well as a popular local hangout. Two centuries ago the park was the Headquarters for Atlantic division of the British Royal Navy, and once housed a navy hospital as well as the residence of a British Admiral. The beach area is called Clarence... Read more of this article
