Archive for March 22nd, 2010
Burch to Dunkley on Meeting: “No You Can’t Come”
Controversy continues to swirl around the “Bermudian only meeting” for international business workers set by Minister of Immigration Lt. Col. David Burch. An email sent out by Colonel Burch had stated that proof of Bermudian status must be shown at the door. UBP Senator Michael Dunkley had previously told us he felt to “ask for proof of... Read more of this article
James Lawes Murder: 30 Yr Old Man Arrested
In a encouraging sign following the recent spate of gun incidents, the Bermuda Police have made an arrest in the case of the triple shooting on March 19. A 30 year old Smith’s Parish man is currently in custody. The drive by shooting on Friday night left 26 year old Jamaican national James “Junior” Lawes dead, with 49 year old Bermudian... Read more of this article
Hail of Gunfire: 2 More Gun Incidents Last Night
In a week the likes Bermuda has never seen before, there are two more reports of gunfire from last night in Smiths and Sandys. Marking the 7th and 8th gun incidents in only 9 days, Bermuda’s gun violence is now undeniably spiraling to levels unseen before. Last night [Mar 21] a gun was discharged in the Club Road area, located in Devils Hole,... Read more of this article
Plan to Reduce Gun Importation with Dock X-Ray
In an effort to stem the importation of guns into Bermuda, the Government hopes to have installed additional x-ray scanning equipment on the Hamilton docks by the end of this year. Bermuda was rocked by the shooting of three men this weekend, which resulted in the second murder of the year. Guns, while technically illegal, are reputed to be bought... Read more of this article
Flagstone Reinsurance Eyes Luxembourg Move
Stating they will continue to maintain underwriting and executive offices in Bermuda, Flagstone Re today [Mar 22] announced they may change their place of incorporation to Luxembourg. Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Limited say its Board of Directors is recommending to the shareholders a plan to change the Company’s place of incorporation from... Read more of this article
Police Maintaining Presence on Court Street
The Bermuda Police appear to have been maintaining a constant presence in the Court Street area since the Friday night [Mar 19] shooting of three men outside Place’s Place. The shooting injured Maurice Martin and Robin Stovell, and resulted in the death of 26 old Jamaican national James Lawes, the son-in-law of former UBP Senator Gina Spence Farmer. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Southlands Open Day In 2010
Scroll down for four videos from Southlands; BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward’s speech, musical entertainment, a cute video of children swinging on the vines of a Banyan Tree and one highlighting the park itself. On Mar 21, the much discussed Southlands Estate in Warwick was opened to the public through an initiative by the Bermuda Environmental and... Read more of this article
Argo Group: Loss Estimate $25 to $35 million
Bermuda based Argo Group International Holdings Ltd announced today [Mar 22] it expects its initial loss estimate from first quarter 2010 catastrophe events that have occurred to date will be $25 million to $35 million, net of reinstatement premium and tax benefits. Like most the other Bermuda based reinsurers, Argo’s initial loss estimate includes... Read more of this article
