Archive for August 15th, 2010

Bermuda Tourism Steps Up Presence In Canada

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) hosted a luncheon for members of the Canadian media this week to promote the Island as a vacation destination. Last Thursday (August 12), BDOT Director, William Griffith and members of the overseas Tourism office hosted 28 media representatives in Toronto. The media stemmed from a range of outlets which included... Read more of this article

Home Broken Into & Dog Stolen

Yesterday [Aug 14] the Police responded to a report of a breaking and entering that took place on Blue Hole Hill in Hamilton Parish at 3:30pm. The police said that upon their arrival it was ascertained that the complainant left her home at 10am and returned at 2pm. When she returned home, she discovered that someone had gained entry to her home and... Read more of this article

16th Annual Sand Sculpture Competition

Next month Bermuda will welcome back Team Sandtastic from the USA. This team of professional sand sculptors will work their magic with Bermuda’s pink sand to create stunning works of art that will provide buzz and excitement for our visitors and residents. The photo below, courtesy of Team Sandtastic, depicts one of the sand sculptures created by... Read more of this article

XL 2010 Second Quarter Results

XL Group reported its results for the second quarter of 2010. Commenting on the Company’s performance, Chief Executive Officer Mike McGavick said “We are pleased to report another quarter of solid operating results. Our P&C operations delivered a healthy combined ratio of 92.2% which includes 6.8 points of favorable prior period development.... Read more of this article

Argo: Net Income $26.1 Million

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. Argo Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark E. Watson III, said, “Our results reflect the impact of several large loss events that occurred in the first half of the year, none of which have led to improved pricing.... Read more of this article

Photos: Car Over Wall By Ice Queen

Visible this morning [Aug 15] is a four door Suzuki Jeep crashed headfirst over the wall on Middle Road in Paget, opposite Ice Queen. The front fender is broken off and laying underneath part of the jeep, and what appears to be a road sign is suspended in the trees a few feet away. We understand the accident occurred last night, however at this time... Read more of this article

Historical Videos: Bermuda In The 1930s

Take a step back in time with the videos below of Bermuda in the 1930s. As to be expected of video footage that is eighty years old, the videos are fairly grainy, but nevertheless provide an interesting viewing experience of a Bermuda from days past. Areas and aspects shown include Front Street, Hamilton Harbour, the Bermuda Railway, horse & buggies,... Read more of this article