Archive for July 20th, 2010
Platinum: 2nd Quarter Net Income $124 Million
Bermuda based Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd today [July 20] reported net income of $124.1 million and diluted earnings per common share of $2.68 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The results for the quarter include net premiums earned of $191.4 million, net favorable development of $40.1 million and net investment income and net realized gains... Read more of this article
2010 Music Festival Lineup: Ziggy, Toni & More
This evening the Premier, and Minister of Tourism and Transport, Dr Ewart Brown unveiled the local and overseas talent line up for the 2010 Bermuda Music Festival which includes Toni Braxton, Ziggy Marley, Angie Stone and Estelle. Ziggy Marley, the son of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley, is a four time Grammy award winner with his most recent being... Read more of this article
Bermuda Monetary Authority Appoints COO
The Bermuda Monetary Authority yesterday [July 19] announced the appointment of Mr. Brad Erickson to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. The creation of the COO position supports the Authority’s focus on maintaining a high level of efficiency and effectively deploying its growing resources. As COO, Mr.... Read more of this article
Video: Lacrosse Head Coach Steve Colfer
In the video below Michael Brand from Collegelax.us interviews Bermuda Lacrosse Head Coach Steve Colfer at the 2010 World Championships in Manchester England. Mr. Colfer, a US college coach, became involved with the Bermuda team in a consulting role before becoming club’s head coach in January 2009. The 2010 FIL World Championships are taking place... Read more of this article
Tech Leadership IT Student Networking Event
The Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and E Commerce Michael Scott hailed the Technology Leadership Forum IT Student Networking Event held on July 14th at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess a success, and said Bermuda was empowering a generation of IT professionals who will help drive Bermuda’s expertise and innovation in ICT. The second Technology... Read more of this article
Bermuda Wins First Medal in Puerto Rico
Bermuda has captured our first medal at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games [CAC] in Puerto Rico, courtesy of Damien Matthews [pictured] bronze medal win in bowling yesterday. Fellow bowler Delmont Tucker also put on an excellent performance, placing fourth. Swimmer Kiera Aitken made it to the finals in the 50m backstroke and placed 5th... Read more of this article
