Archive for September 13th, 2010
Videos & Charts: Hurricane Igor
The video and images below show the projected path as well as satellite views of the powerful Category 4 Hurricane Igor. The US National Hurricane Center said this morning that Igor had weakened some, with maximum sustained winds dropping from 150mph to 135mph, and that more fluctuations are expected. As of 6am today [Sept 14] the Bermuda Weather Service... Read more of this article
Devonshire Junction: Bike and Bus Collide
As of 5:45pm today [Sept 13] traffic is being diverted from the Montpelier and Middle Road junction in Devonshire due to an accident involving a bus and a motorbike. The bike is laying on the ground in front of the bus, with two helmets scattered around and well as small amounts of blood visible on the road. The rental bike and helmets appear to indicate... Read more of this article
Bacardi Staff: “Back to School Friday”
Bermuda’s school students weren’t the only ones getting dressed in school clothes last week, as the staff of Bacardi International Limited also joined in. The company employees took a stroll down memory lane as they came to work dressed in their old high school uniforms on “Back to School Friday” celebrating the end of summer and the... Read more of this article
Southlands Land Swap Agreement Signed
This afternoon [Sept 13] another step was made in the much discussed ‘land swap’, with the principals of Southlands and the Bermuda Government meeting, and signing a formal agreement. The agreement will see a luxury resort built at Morgan’s Point, while Southlands will become a park. A bill is expected to go before the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Rugby Weekend Tournament Report
(Written by Ian Henderson) This weekend saw the start of the 2010/2011 Bermuda Rugby season, with Renegades men & ladies teams hoping to regain the silver wear they won last season. The first game of the men’s tournament saw the defending league champions Teachers take on defending tournament champions Renegades. After making it to half time... Read more of this article
Photos: Kuwaiti Prime Minister Lands In Bermuda
At approximately 12pm today (Sept 13) the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and various other dignitaries from Kuwait arrived in Bermuda aboard a private jet. The Bermuda-version of the red carpet was rolled out. His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister; His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah,... Read more of this article
Argus Group Buys Malta Insurance Agency
Argus has expanded their international holdings with the acquisition of a Maltese insurance agency. Argus Insurance Company (Europe) has bought its long-time Malta agent Fogg Insurance Agencies, which employs 22 staff, for an undisclosed sum. “Small communities, small markets need to look outside themselves for opportunities,” said Gerald Simons,... Read more of this article
Photo Report: 2010 Round the Island Crashes
The Around the Island Powerboat Race took place yesterday (Sept 12), and saw dozens of boats and jetskis zoom around the island at rapid speeds, with the top time of 37.31 minutes achieved by Andy and Anthony Stoneham in S-22. The race was not without accidents, which saw multiple racers being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. FB-111 driven... Read more of this article
11-Year-Old Added To Music Festival Line-Up
In addition to the expected appearances of Ziggy Marley, Angie Stone, Estelle and Toni Braxton at the Bermuda Music Festival, another star has been added to the line-up – Bermuda’s own 11-year-old Malcolm Hollis. Malcolm will take the stage on the same night as six-time Grammy award wining singer Toni Braxton, who herself is the mother of... Read more of this article
Report: Premier’s Farewell Gala Dinner
The Premier’s Gala Dinner held at the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday night saw hundreds of locals and overseas guests turn out decked in their finest gear. From short cocktail dresses, dramatic full length evening gowns and flowing African garb, the ladies in attendance showed off their best looks, while the men were decked out in their finest... Read more of this article
