Archive for November 13th, 2010
Three Bermuda Reinsurers: Agreements with Florida
Three Bermuda-based reinsurers have reached agreements with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to participate in the state’s insurance market under modified regulatory terms, according to the National Underwriter. Ace Tempest Reinsurance Ltd., Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited, and Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd. will be allowed... Read more of this article
“Bermuda A” Win Squash Challenge
The Bermuda, New York, New England Challenge Squash Tournament went down to the wire at the BSRA squash courts in Devonshire on the final day of competition, with Bermuda “A” Team just edging out New York by a single point to win the overall competition, while Bermuda “B” placed third and New England took 4th place. Pictured below is Micah Franklin,... Read more of this article
Videos: Sea Venture Historical Re-enactment
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 11] a new memorial to the Sea Venture was unveiled in St. George’s. In 1609, the Sea Venture ran into a strong storm, and ran aground on Bermuda’s reefs, with the settlers becoming the first known inhabitants of the island. During the ceremony yesterday, a group of performers costumed in period clothing performed a historical... Read more of this article
Rankings: Bermuda Karate Organization
The Bermuda Karate Organization has ranked the top local competitors for 2010 based on their performance at the three events held by Bermuda Karate Institute this year, concluding with last Sunday’s Skippy KICK 23. For forms they are juniors Jasmyn Renfroe, Alexis Trott, Corey Outerbridge, Kent Bean, Kaelin Cox and Antonio Leader and adults Garon... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Regiment Trooping of Colours
This morning [Nov 13] Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, presented the Bermuda Regiment with new Colours during a special ceremony at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. The warm reception that the crowd gave them simply got warmer as the parade went on. There were several rounds of applause... Read more of this article
Frontline Buoyed by China’s Oil Demands
Bermuda-based Frontline Ltd., the world’s largest operator of oil-carrying supertankers, anticipates a rebound in charter demand in the coming months as China increases its demand for crude oil imports. Based in Hamilton and controlled by Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, the company has a fleet of 82 tankers with 18 more on order.... Read more of this article
Two Motorists Strike Walls
Just before 7:20am yesterday morning [Nov 12], a 36-year-old motorcyclist collided with a wall on Burnt House Hill in Warwick. The Sandys parish man sustained a leg injury and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. The motorcycle received front end damage. A 29-year-old car driver lost control and collided with... Read more of this article
Bermudian World Champ to Defend Title
Most Bermudians have probably never heard of the sport of ‘Rackets’ even though the current World Champion is a Bermudian, James Stout, who is best known on the Island as an outstanding squash player. Squash is probably the closest game to Rackets, which began in the 18th century in British Prisons, but is now played only at a few exclusive courts,... Read more of this article
Raleigh: Voyages of Self-Discovery for Youth
The local branch of Raleigh International is looking for a few good Bermudians to take part in its latest adventure expeditions. Founded in 2004 by Bermudian lawyer Michael Spurling, Raleigh International Bermuda is a branch of Raleigh International (UK). The programme’s structure and philosophy are intended to help Bermudians between the ages... Read more of this article
Duchess Plants Tree at Warwick Camp
Yesterday [Nov 14] Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, traveled to Warwick Camp and took part in a tree planting ceremony. She had previously done the same at Government House that same morning. Also yesterday, Her Royal Highness visited St. John Ambulance Brigade HQ, on Point Finger Road, Paget... Read more of this article
Squash Tournament: Day 2 Results
Day 2 of the Bermuda, New York, New England Challenge Squash Tournament being held at the BSRA courts in Devonshire, saw Bermuda “A” Team led by Micah Franklin win by the narrowest of margins 6-5 in encounter against Bermuda “B” Team, while New York and New England finished all square at 5 matches each. Micah Franklin led the way for Bermuda... Read more of this article
Opinion: Happy Anniversary BDA
[Written by Linda Down, Member of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance] Wow – how is it possible that a year has passed since a small group of very frustrated – yet hopeful people, gathered together to form a new party to try and get this ship turned around in a better direction! The Bermuda Democratic Alliance a year ago was perhaps considered by some... Read more of this article
