Archive for April 13th, 2010

XL Capital Seen As Possible Acquisition Target

One of Bermuda’s biggest reinsurance companies has takeover rumours swirling around it, as investors and analysts said today [Apr 13] that XL Capital may be an acquisition target as weak prices in the business fuel more deals. One of the main names being put forward as a possible acquirer is Germany’s Munich Re, one of the world’s... Read more of this article

Videos: UBP Anti-Crime Platform Press Conference

Oppositon Leader Kim Swan, Shadow Minister of Public Safety Senator Michael Dunkley and Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz held a press conference earlier this month to unveil the UBP crime platform. Among their concepts was Operation Ceasefire, a programme used in American cities to stop gang violence. Another aspect of the crime reduction platform... Read more of this article

Ag Show: Metal Detectors, CCTV & Security

In what could be seen as unspoken nod to the recent issues in Bermuda, the Department of Parks has advised on security measures that will be taken at the popular Agricultural Exhibition [Ag Show] this year. Measures that will be taken include having visitors passing through metal detectors, closed circuit television cameras, police stationed at all... Read more of this article

New Date of April 18: Good Friday Part II

The rescheduled date of Apr 18 for the “Good Friday Part II” has been announced, with the original date of Apr 11 being cancelled as it coincided with Kimwandae Walker’s funeral. The event is an initiative by the community action group ‘Rise Above Bermuda’, and will be held this coming Sunday April 18, from 2pm – 7pm at the... Read more of this article

15 Yr Plan for Sustainable Fisheries & Marine

The Marine Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Protection released a 15 year strategic plan for the management of Bermuda’s fisheries and wider marine environment today [Apr 13]. You can download the entire 29 page Fisheries Strategy here [PDF] They say the strategic plan builds on the principles outlined in the 2005 White Paper on... Read more of this article

Meeting Leads to Criticism of Lesbian Bishop

A group of high level international Anglican leaders have issued a communique following a meeting in Bermuda last week, criticizing the Episcopal Church for the election of a lesbian bishop in Los Angeles. At the center of the controversy is Rev. Mary Glasspool, who has been termed “a partnered lesbian”. Rev Glasspool has received the... Read more of this article

$12,000 in Prizes for Student Mural Contest

Middle school students are painting Bermuda’s longest urban public art exhibit on Pitts Bay Road for a chance to win $12,000 in school prizes. The work is the result of a painting challenge conducted this spring in all middle schools by The Green Family and Berco Ltd, with coordination from the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. A grand prize... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess: Free Drinks to Facebook Fans

Despite being 125 years old, the Fairmont Hamilton Princess is showing they are “with the times”, by offering a free Happy Hour drink ticket on April 23 and 30 to anyone who can show that they are a fan of he Hamilton Princess Facebook page. If you are one of the few locals not on Facebook, don’t panic… the hotel will also be... Read more of this article

Hijackers: Crew No Longer Get Food & Water

Following an official decision to cut supplies to the ship, Somali pirates holding the Bermuda flagged MV Talca have threatened to deny the crew members food and water. The MV Talca was hijacked 3 weeks ago, and has 25 crew members on board: 23 Sri Lankans, 1 Filipino and 1 Syrian. The ship is now being held off the semi-autonomous region of Puntland,... Read more of this article

Police Hosting Town Hall Meeting For West End

The Bermuda Police Service will host a town hall meeting place at Port Royal Primary School this coming Thursday [April 15] starting at 7pm. Residents of the western parishes [Warwick, Southampton and Sandys parish] are invited to attend this forum to discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and to hear the attending Police officers... Read more of this article

Three Free Reggae MP3′s: Mikey Wild

Scroll down for three free reggae MP3′s from veteran Bermudian reggae singer Mikey Wild. Two are solos, and one is alongside up and coming performer C’Daynger. Mikey Wild is a true veteran of the Bermuda reggae scene with decades of experience. Born in 1968, he first developed his passion for reggae in the early 1980′s while attending... Read more of this article

AGM: Amputee Association of Bermuda

April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month and the Amputee Association of Bermuda is encouraging every amputee or friend/loved one of an amputee to come to our AGM meeting on April 21st, 2010 at Dr. Ronald Lightbourne’s office [under 7th day Adventist Church] on King Street and be part of this very important support group. In addition to reports... Read more of this article