Archive for May 3rd, 2010
New Capital G CEO: Bermudian Ian Truran
Capital G has appointed Mr. Ian Truran, to the position of President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Capital G Bank Limited and Capital G Trust Limited, with all functions of the bank reporting to him, effective May 3rd. Mr. Truran, a Bermudian, will replace John Kephart who has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital... Read more of this article
Pics: Pink Carpet & Gombeys Greet Westjet Flight
The Gombeys, a pink carpet and a Canadian executive in bright yellow Bermuda shorts marked the arrival of the inaugural WestJet flight between Toronto and Bermuda. Getting into the spirit of the event, Westjet executive John MacLeod exited the plane in bright yellow Bermuda shorts, later explaining he caused quite a stir in Toronto wearing them. In... Read more of this article
A Living Link: Canadian Hotel Lion’s Deck
[Written by Larry Burchall] You probably rush by this Living Link several times a week. Perhaps you didn’t even know it was there. In the 1920’s, in the city of Hamilton, there was an establishment that catered to Bermudians who sought high class entertainment. Or as high class as could be achieved within the social strictures of that era. The place... Read more of this article
69% Of Locals Say Don’t Ban Dark Visors
In a wildly unscientific poll comprised of answers left on our website, Facebook and Twitter – it appears that approximately 69% of locals do not agree with any possibility of banning dark visors on helmets. Bermuda has had instances of crimes being committed by persons wearing helmets with dark/tinted visors which conceal their identity, with... Read more of this article
Platinum Announce New CFO: Allan Decleir
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. announced that Allan C. Decleir has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2010, subject to the approval of the Bermuda Department of Immigration. Mr. Decleir will succeed James A. Krantz, who will be retiring from Platinum on August 10, 2010. Mr. Decleir, 45, joined Platinum... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Leap Into History
Two Bermudian gymnasts literally leapt into history on this weekend, performing death defying vaults that have never before been performed by a Bermudian gymnast. Not only did they cement their place in local gymnastic history, they have become one of the few elite gymnasts in the world capable of performing the awe inspiring moves. The Bermuda Gymnastic... Read more of this article
Entering BDA: Canadians Now Require Passports
Effective May 1, 2010, Bermuda’s Department of Immigration started requiring Canadian citizens to present a passport when entering Bermuda. Historically, Canadians were the only nationals permitted to enter Bermuda by presenting a long-form birth certificate with valid photo identification as proof of their citizenship in lieu of a valid passport. The... Read more of this article
True Story of One Man’s Death & 4 Survivors
A true story about five sailors who experienced distress while sailing to Bermuda is now in print. Four of them survived the harrowing experience, with one succumbing after 10 hours in the water. Michael Tougias’ recently released nonfiction book “Overboard! A True Blue-Water Odyssey of Disaster and Survival,” was published by Simon and Schuster... Read more of this article
Additional Bermuda Reinsurers Hit By Oil Spill
According to Business Insurance, additional Bermuda based reinsurers will be affected by the Gulf of Mexico explosion and oil spill, with Lancashire, AXIS and Catlin all said to have exposure from the event. AXIS President and CEO John Charman confirmed in a conference call that it writes a $150 million layer of liability coverage in excess of $50 million... Read more of this article
