Archive for April 16th, 2010
ACE Bermuda Appoints Two New Executives
ACE Bermuda today [Apr 16] announced the promotion of two executives: Judy Gonsalves and Allison Towlson. The ACE Group conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. ACE Bermuda is a Bermuda-based subsidiary of ACE Limited and offers high-level excess liability, property and professional lines insurance... Read more of this article
BA: Flights Cancelled Tomorrow for 3rd Day
For the third day in a row, British Airways has cancelled flights tomorrow [Apr 17], including the Bermuda inbound and outbound flights due safety concerns over ash clouds from the volcanic eruption. Passengers on cancelled flights can call 1-800-AIRWAYS, use their website BA.com and the local airport ticket office will open again on Saturday, April... Read more of this article
Reinsurance: Volcano Not Expected to Impact
With the obvious exception of travel insurance, it appears the effects of the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull on the insurance and reinsurance markets may be small, although as the volcano is still active it is too early to provide truly accurate estimates. According to the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], 15... Read more of this article
Bermuda Snail-Mail Stuck in Toronto
The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull has now grounded much of Bermuda’s intended mail deliveries. Mail and packages which were destined for Great Britain, European or Asian transits sent out today [Apr 16] and in the last 2 days are detained in Toronto “until further notice”. The volcano erupted on Wed Apr 14, and... Read more of this article
Travel Writer Throws His Support Behind Gaming
An experienced travel writer residing in Bermuda has stated his support for allowing gaming in Bermuda, saying “there’ll be job creation, economic stimulus and an added source of tourism revenue. Haven’t you ever heard the phrase the house always wins?” Mr David LaHuta has a 10 year travel and tourism writing career that has taken him... Read more of this article
Bling: Pembroke East Has Lighting Installed
Taking action to combat crime and anti-social behaviour, the Government has installed major street lighting all through the Pembroke East Central constituency. The area, which includes St Monica’s Mission [colloquially known as 42nd], has experienced a recent increase in crime, most notably shootings. Through a combined effort of the Bermuda Government,... Read more of this article
Football Association: $148,000 For CCTV Security
In an effort to combat violence at matches, the Bermuda Football Association budgeted $148,000 in their 2009/10 to install wireless closed-circuit television [CCTV] at six sites as well as at their BFA training field. They also budgeted $30,000 for extra security at high risk matches. In previous years the BFA have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more of this article
Volcano: British Airways Flights Remain Grounded
Flights in and out of Bermuda to the UK on British Airways remain grounded today [Apr 16], due to the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull. The decision to cancel all UK flights was been made for safety reasons, As volcanic ash is drifting over the UK. Numerous airports across the UK and Europe have cancelled flights, stranding literally... Read more of this article
