Archive for September 16th, 2010

Commonwealth Team Named: 14 Athletes

Fourteen of the island’s top athletes will fly the flag for Bermuda at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India next month. The Bermuda Olympic Committee just announced the Commonwealth Games Bermuda team this evening [Sept 16], selecting 11 men and 3 women who will participate in 5 of the 17 sports at the Games. Bermuda’s Commonwealth... Read more of this article

Attempt on Yankee: Anthony Swan Found Guilty

22-year-old Anthony Swan was found guilty this afternoon [Sept 16] in Supreme Court in relation to the December 16th 2009 attempted shooting of Troy “Yankee” Rawlins outside the C&R Discount Store on Court Street at approximately 10:30am that morning. Mr. Swan, of Cut Road in St. George’s, was found guilty of a number of charges... Read more of this article

Hamilton: Lights Off, Restrooms & Parks to Close

The City of Hamilton today [Sept 16] issued a release saying that due to the expected approach of Hurricane Igor this weekend they will be taking various measures including closing the road trench, turning off traffic lights, and closing all City parks & public restrooms. Their full statement follows below: Hamilton, Bermuda – September 16, 2010... Read more of this article

Cruise Ships Diverting, JetBlue Extra Flights

While cruise ships are making plans to avoid Bermuda, JetBlue Airways has added an extra flight between New York/BDA and another between Boston/BDA tomorrow [Sept 16]. Citing plans to close Bermuda’s ports over the weekend as Hurricane Igor approaches, Royal Caribbean today announced the Enchantment of the Seas’ voyage to Bermuda scheduled... Read more of this article

Hurricane Watch: Thurs Sept 16th

[Updating] After previously having three storms spare us we seem to have lost our luck as the island appears poised to take a battering this weekend. Official confirmation came from Government last night, who urged residents to prepare saying that “Hurricane Igor is on path to hit Island” and “the current forecast is for a direct hit.” NASA... Read more of this article

High School Students Offering Hurricane Help

For all our ups and downs Bermudians have been known to stick together during hurricanes, and it looks like Hurricane Igor will be no different, with word coming that Warwick Academy IB high school students are offering their help to assist anyone in the Warwick area that needs help putting away outdoor furniture and securing the outside of their home.... Read more of this article

Supplies & Equipment: Digicel To Fly in Private Jet

Telecommunications company Digicel Bermuda is in a heightened state of readiness as Hurricane Igor approaches and said “a private jet equipped with emergency supplies, vital telecommunications equipment and expert riggers is due to land in Bermuda tomorrow. The private jet will remain available to Digicel Bermuda in the event that more human... Read more of this article

DeGroote To Sell $48 Million of CBIZ Stock

Bermuda resident Michael G. DeGroote has entered into a transaction to sell almost $50 million worth of stock in a company he founded saying “at age 77 I am looking to realign assets and this transaction will assist me to accomplish this.” The Canadian billionaire will sell about 7.7 million shares of CBIZ stock for approximately $48.1 million.... Read more of this article

Police Issue Hurricane Igor Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service has issued a hurricane advisory due to the impending approach of Hurricane Igor this weekend. The Government stated yesterday that the Police, as well as the Bermuda Regiment and Fire Service “are all in a state of readiness.” The statement follows in full below: Hurricane Igor Advisory With the impending arrival... Read more of this article

Purnell Scores Winner In Double Overtime

Bermudian footballer Ryan Purnell clinched the golden goal in a 1-0 double-overtime sudden death victory for his Philadelphia University soccer team on September 14th. Mr. Purnell’s dramatic goal gave his team the win over the West Chester University Golden Rams on Tuesday evening at Ravenhill Field. It came on a long assist from defender Travis... Read more of this article

Hiscox Sells Animal Insurance Business

Hiscox Ltd announced on September 14th that it has agreed to sell its US animal mortality business to Markel Service, Incorporated. The business operates under the American Live Stock name and provides both equine and livestock cover, will be transitioned to Markel subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements.... Read more of this article