Archive for August 23rd, 2010

Interim Results: Hiscox Profits Down 31%

Bermuda-headquartered Hiscox released its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2010, with natural disasters causing the company to a report a fall in half-year profits. Hiscox’s interim pretax profit fell 31% from last year to 97.2 million pounds. Chairman Robert Hiscox said “Hiscox is defensively placed for these market conditions... Read more of this article

Premier’s Seat: PLP Shortlists Four

With a bye-election anticipated in Constituency 26 this year, the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has short-listed four individuals to fill the seat held by Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who is expected to step down from both the PLP Leadership as well as his elected position in October of this year. The four that made the shortlist are Senator Marc Bean,... Read more of this article

Teens Return From Science At Sea Program

Yesterday found Kebir Gadio and Shaunte Young returned to land at Woods Hole after 10 exciting days aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Both young Bermudians successfully completed the Science at SEA program in Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts yesterday after spending an intensive 20-day program for high school students studying marine science and maritime... Read more of this article

BIOS To Host Marine Science Day

On Saturday, September 25, locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the ocean that surrounds our tiny mid-Atlantic island. The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) will hold its annual open house, Marine Science Day, at its Ferry Reach campus in St. George’s. Bermuda’s students are heading back... Read more of this article

Photos: Fitted Dinghy & Comet Races

Scroll down for a photo gallery showing a mixed collection of fitted dinghy races, comet races and spectator boats from yesterday [Aug 22] in St George’s Harbour. Contest III with skipper Somers Kempe was the only boat to finish the first race after both Challenger II with Peter Bromby at the Helm and Victory IV with captain Mark Soares sank,... Read more of this article

Video: Teen Shot Outside Maximart

In a case of yet another broad daylight shooting, a 19-year-old man was shot outside Maximart in Sandy’s Parish just before 4pm today [Aug 23]. The Police have confirmed that the victim was shot while traveling on a motorcycle at the junction of Middle Road in Sandys and Woodlawn Road, and was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital were he is... Read more of this article

19 Year Old Shot Outside of Maximart

[Updated] Bernews understands there has been a firearm incident in Sandy’s Parish this afternoon [Aug 23], with early reports saying it occurred in the area of the Maximart store. We have limited reliable information at this early juncture but will update as able through the day. Update 4:40pm: Police blocking traffic, traffic blocked to Port... Read more of this article

Premier On Abolition of Slavery Day

The following article was written by Premier Dr Ewart Brown on the occasion of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Today, people of conscience gather around the world in recognition of UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. While slavery, the most evil, vicious and despicable system of... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Danielle Strengthening [Updated]

[Update: it has now turned into a hurricane] Tropical Storm Danielle formed in the central Atlantic and forecasters are predicting it could strengthen into a hurricane within the next 24 hours. At 11am today, the US National Hurricane center said that Tropical Storm Danielle’s maximum sustained winds were 60 mph (100 kph), and additional strengthening... Read more of this article

16 Year Old Robbed By Men On Bike

Just after midnight this morning [Aug 23], a 16-year-old was forced to stop by two weapon-carrying men on a bike who robbed him of items including his helmet and ipod. The Police say that it appears that the victim was traveling on South Road in Smiths when he was forced to stop by 2 males on a motorcycle. After he was threatened by the males with a... Read more of this article