Archive for April 27th, 2010

Collie Buddz: 20 City Tour This Summer

Bermudian reggae star Collie Buddz will embark on a 20 city tour of the USA this summer alongside the rap group ‘Cypress Hill’, reggae veterans ‘Steel Pulse’, along with the band ‘Slightly Stoopid’. Collie Buddz first shot to fame in 2007 with his debut single “Come Around“, and released his latest song... Read more of this article

Hector’s World Launched During Techweek

Hector’s World, a digital citizenship resource for 2-9 year olds, is being launched in Bermuda during the national TechWeek celebration. Minister Scott and Hector’s World Director Liz Butterfield are pictured below: Hector’s World is from New Zealand and has a wealth of resources for young children and their teachers and parents, with a particular... Read more of this article

12 Yr Old Struck By Car After Getting Off Bus

In yet another case of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle on North Shore, at around 4pm today [Apr 27] a 12 year old boy was hit by a car on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, near the junction with Aubrey Road. He was taken to hospital for treatment with non-life threatening head injuries and abrasions to his body, and later released. The... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank: 1st Quarter Loss of $176 Million

Bermuda oldest bank, the Bank of NT Butterfield have announced a first quarter net loss of $176.3 million for the three months ended March 31 2010, compared to a net loss of $20.8 million in the prior year. An approximate loss in this range was anticipated following the strategic restructuring and de-risking of the Bank’s balance sheet according to... Read more of this article

Should Dark Visors on Helmets Be Banned?

Yesterday, two tourists were the victim of a handbag snatch on Trimingham Road in Paget. The official description of the suspects from the Police is “two men wearing dark coloured clothing and dark coloured helmets with dark coloured visors.” That instance is far from the first time time suspects have been described as wearing visors, with... Read more of this article

Industrial Deaths: Bermuda To Remember

The last fatal workplace accident in Bermuda was in 2009, when 39 year old Jonathan Willis was tragically crushed to death after a fan belt of a forklift truck slipped. He, and many others who have lost their lives in industrial accidents, will be remembered tomorrow. The World Day for Safety and Health and the International Commemoration Day for the... Read more of this article

Axis Capital Posts $112 Million Q1 Net Income

Bermuda based re/insurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders of $112 million [$0.79 per diluted common share] for the first quarter of 2010, compared with net income of $116 million [$0.78 per diluted common share] for the first quarter of 2009. Operating income for the first quarter of 2010 was $96 million,... Read more of this article

Bermudian BBaller: Defensive Player of Year

Bermudian professional basketball player Sullivan Phillips has been named the ‘Defensive Player of the Year’ by Eurobasket.com. In addition, Mr. Phillips has been named to the ‘All-Defensive Team’, and received an Honorable Mention for the overall team. The awards are for the Cyprus League 2009/10 season. The basketballer,... Read more of this article

Childwatch Bermuda: Fun in the Park Pics

Childwatch Bermuda held a “Fun in the Park” event at Victoria Park on Sunday April 25, in recognition of Parental Alienation Awareness Day. The day is celebrated in numerous countries worldwide, and serves to raise awareness about parental alienation. The event was free, and the entertainment included fun castles, a puppet show, a magic... Read more of this article

Arch Capital 1st Quarter: 50% Above 2009

Bermuda based Arch Capital Group Ltd net income available to shareholders for the first quarter of 2010 rose 50% compared to 2009. Arch reports that net income available to common shareholders for the 2010 first quarter was $210.5 million [$3.79 per share] compared to $139.9 million [$2.24 per share] for the 2009 first quarter. Arch also reported after-tax... Read more of this article