Archive for September 10th, 2010
Photos: Premier’s Green & White Party
The Green & White Beach Party was held tonight [Sept 10] at Snorkel Park in Dockyard. The first event of the “Premier’s Gala Weekend”, the event featured overseas guests including Terrence J from BET’s 106 and Park, talk show host Star Jones, actor Duane Martin, PGA CEO Joe Steranka, as well as actresses Tisha Campbell-Martin... Read more of this article
Air & Cruise Arrivals Up, Employment Down
The Department of Statistics released the 2010 second quarter statistics, which show tourism numbers to be encouraging, while hotel employment numbers are down 3%. The statistics also show that locals are spending less, with overseas purchases down $1 million, and retail down 3%. Air arrivals during the second quarter of 2010 rebounded 3.4% compared... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda vs West Indies Cricket Highlights
Scroll down for a 5-minute highlight video of the Bermuda National Cricket Team in their first game at the Canada Cricket Summer Festival in Toronto on September 8th. Our national team lost to the West Indies High Performance Centre by 17 runs in their opening match, with Bermuda’s Captain David Hemp the top scorer with 78 from 62 balls, and Kieran... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death of Calvin Hansey
In very sad news that many had anticipated, the Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that the body found on Wed, Sept 8th was that of 75-year-old Calvin “Baldy” Hansey, who had been missing for almost two weeks. The Police today said “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 75 year old Calvin Hansey Sr. of Pembroke.... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2010 BBQ Cooking Contest
On Sunday September 5th Selena’s Tailgate BBQ Contest was held in St George’s, and locals converged upon the East End to earn trophies and barbeque bragging rights. By the end of the afternoon the winners were declared with Al-Rashid Ebbins winning Best Steak, Mark Tankard and Garth Bell winning best ribs, Cain Burchall winning 3 meat category,... Read more of this article
BDA Monetary Authority: Deposit Safety Net
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) published outlines of its key recommendations for establishing a Deposit Insurance Scheme (DIS) for Bermuda’s banking sector particularly designed to protect small depositors. Essentially, the scheme would offer deposit insurance for individuals, businesses, trusts, and charities that have deposits in local institutions.... Read more of this article
Endurance Acquires Renewal Rights for Glacier Re
Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. today [Sept 10] announced that it has acquired a portion of Glacier Reinsurance AG’s international and U.S. property catastrophe and global specialty reinsurance business through a quota share treaty and renewal rights purchase agreement. Effective immediately, Endurance will reinsure, on a quota... Read more of this article
iPads On Offer For Top Student Debaters
Students who are talented in debating can attend a casting call, with the top six debaters receiving a free Apple ipad, and the chance to debate at the opening of the Health Financing Summit. The Health Insurance Department is seeking Bermuda’s top student debaters to participate in a Health Financing Summit in November. High school students are... Read more of this article
Photos: Clearwater Students Back to School
Last but definitely not least, students at the Clearwater Middle School went back to school this morning [Sept 10]. While the rest of the island’s school students started back earlier this week, Clearwater’s opening was delayed by two days due to maintenance issues. Despite that, students and teachers Clearwater enthusiastically arrived... Read more of this article
Burchall: Loose Guns, Tight Lips
[Written by Larry Burchall] The trial of the three men charged in the RAA shooting incident shows that the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) are on the ball when it comes to doing their Police work. The incident happened around Easter this year, and four months later, three men were charged and one was convicted. Guilty, Not Guilty, or something in between.... Read more of this article
Videos: Weekend Film Series to Launch Sept 19
A ‘Weekend Film Series’ is set to launch September 19 at BUEI, with future dates for the Weekend Film Series scheduled on Nov 21, Jan 16 and Feb 20. The ‘Weekend Film Series’, to be held monthly, is a joint production of Bermuda Documentary Film Festival director Duncan Hall and the BUEI. The series will take a break in October for the... Read more of this article
