Archive for December 16th, 2010
Bermuda: A Winter Wonderland
Bermuda experienced a record-breaking low temperature for December, 15 – 54.7F — and the low temperature of 50.4F today [Dec. 16] has tied records for all-time coldest December days which were set in 1955 and 1962. According to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], previous record lows for both days was 57F set in 1971 and 1973 respectively. The... Read more of this article
Arnolds Fined $1,200 For Veggie Swap
Arnolds Supermarkets Ltd. was fined $1200 in Magistrates’ Court today [Dec 16] for attempting to pass off imported vegetables as Bermuda-grown. Arnolds’ operations manager admitted importing broccoli and carrots to Bermuda between January 24 and March 9. Carrots are embargoed in Bermuda to prevent the introduction of rust disease. Other... Read more of this article
Lisa Blackburn Picks up Three Wins
Top local swimmer Lisa Blackburn picked up three wins at the recently held Buffalo Star Invitational, with her converted times from this meet showing improved times from last year’s National Championships. Ms Blackburn will now be preparing to shift her racing to the long course meter pool. She will be attending several competitions on the US Grand... Read more of this article
Mark Anderson on Crime, Students & More
Today [Dec 16], speaking as a concerned citizen of Bermuda, Mark “Sybil” Anderson appeared before the Joint Select Committee, made several pertinent points, and offered recommendations based on his life experience generally and his current work experience in Bermuda. Having spent fifteen years living in New York City, and since his return... Read more of this article
Early Morning Sailboat Rescue
Early this morning [Dec 16] the sailboat ‘Summer Delight’ was rescued after the person aboard made a distress call to the Bermuda Maritime Operation Centre at 4:30am, after the boat dragged her anchor and became grounded near Smith’s Island. The boat had one person aboard, and sustained heavy damage to the keel and rudder. Officials describe... Read more of this article
DC: “Bermuda On The Potomac”?
The chief financial officer of Washington, DC has made a call to transform the perpetually cash-strapped American capital into an on-shore business domicile — saying the city has the potential to become “Bermuda on the Potomac.” In an article on December 13th, “Washington Herald” columnist Harry Jaffe said that a number... Read more of this article
Capital G: Matching Donations for Holiday
Local bank Capital G is offering to match up to $5,000 in donations made during its ‘Holiday Giving Back Programme,’ and is supporting the local charity Meals On Wheels, which provides support to those who for reasons of age, disability or health rely on the charity to deliver a nourishing cooked meal to their home. Capital G and the iStore... Read more of this article
Bike Accident: 24-Yr-Old Woman in ICU
A 24-year-old woman is in the Intensive Care Unit following a motorcycle accident this morning [Dec 16] on Crow Lane in Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill. At 3:55am this morning, Police and first responders attended the scene, and Police say that it appears that a motorcycle was traveling along Crow Lane when the rider lost control. She... Read more of this article
Two Detained After Failing Alco-analyser Tests
Two men, who were involved in two separate accidents, were detained by Police yesterday [Dec 15] after failing the alco-analyser test. Around 4:30pm yesterday, there was an accident involving three vehicles [two cars/one bike] at the junction of North Shore Road and Clarke’s Lane in Pembroke. The drivers of the cars, a 25 year old Smith’s parish... Read more of this article
BMA Director Bell Honoured
Bermuda Monetary Authority Board member and chairman of the board of directors of Swiss Re America Holding Corporation Walter Bell was recently presented with the Distinguished Fellow Award by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). The Distinguished Fellow Award is an annual award established by the IAIS in 2004 to recognise... Read more of this article
XL To Open Shanghai Subsidiary
The Bermuda-headquartered XL Group today (Dec.16) announced that it has been granted a license by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to begin operating as a property and casualty company in Shanghai. XL Insurance (China) Company Limited will begin business operations after the completion of all the regulatory registrations. It will be led by... Read more of this article
Video: Injured Man Flown in By Coast Guard
[Updated] The US Coast Guard transported a crew member needing medical treatment from a cargo ship about 68 nautical miles off Bermuda this morning [Dec 16]. On Tuesday [Dec 14] evening, the Turkish registered general cargo ship M/V Askabat was 350 nautical miles north east of Bermuda and reported having a 31 year old crew member that had received... Read more of this article
