Archive for December 19th, 2010
Photos & Videos: Shades of White Fashion Show
JaKoMa Entertainment and the City of Hamilton hosted ‘Shades of White’ Fashion Show at City Hall this evening [Dec 19], after the original date and location last week were cancelled due to inclement weather. Ladies fashion: Men’s fashion: Fashions from 27th Century Boutique, Gibbons Company, The Edge, Upscale Fashions, Toxic Rose,... Read more of this article
Watson Attends NAN Anti-Violence Summit
Yesterday [Dec 18] Bermudian anti-gang campaigner Dennis Rahiim Watson attended the National Action Network [NAN] anti-violence summit at NAN’s national headquarters, the House of Justice. The event coincided with two “cash for guns” events at Harlem churches in partnership with the New York City Police Department. Mr Watson is pictured... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Karting Club Races
The Bermuda Karting Club’s Season got underway last weekend at the Motor Sports Park at Southside, and went into the second week of competition today [Dec 19]. Due to the inclement weather, only the TAG Class ended up racing a full race day. Jason North won all four races in the Class, with David Barbosa finishing second all four races. Christopher... Read more of this article
‘Review Must Include Ministerial Interference’
[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] The civil service review is prudent and the timing good given the recent change in Government. Any steps taken to improve its performance are welcome. We have been concerned with the leadership and operation of the civil service for quite some time. It is a fact that the civil service has been abused by... Read more of this article
Results: December Equestrian Jumper Series
The Bermuda Horse & Pony Association held their December Jumper Series yesterday [Dec 18] at the Vesey Street Equestrian Center.Lucas Bridges and You’ll Be Amazed won the Puddle Jumper 0.70m Horse & Pony Class, Jahdayna Samuels and Dream Catcher won the Speed Ponies 0.85m Class. Top local equestrian Patrick Nesbitt was in attendance, both... Read more of this article
Photos: Truck Tips After Structural Collapse
A small road in a residential Warwick neighborhood appears to have partially collapsed, causing a truck to crash down close to the side of a home. At this time we have been unable to obtain details on what exactly transpired and if anyone sustained any injuries, however we will update as able with official and/or further information. Update 9:30pm:... Read more of this article
Golf: Roberts to Attend Queens University
17 yr old Bermudian golfer, Ryan Roberts, will be playing his college golf at Queens University of Charlotte in the Fall of 2010. Ryan, the 2008 Bermuda National Junior Champion and 2010 recipient of the National Junior Athletic Sports Award, was lucky enough to have a choice of colleges. “I was very fortunate to have college coaches recruiting me.... Read more of this article
Football: FA Cup Round Up
[Updated with photos] This afternoon [Dec 19] the second round of the FA Cup was played, with First Division Prospect United defeating Premier Division Boulevard Blazers 3-1 the big upset of the day. Prospect United 3 Boulevard Blazers 1 At the BAA Field, Shaki Swan gave Prospect United the lead in the 5th minute, and then scored again ten minutes... Read more of this article
David Bascome: ‘Dedication is Unwavering’
“His dedication to the community is unwavering,” says The Baltimore Sun in an article about Bermudian football coach David Bascome’s program for at-risk youths in the Baltimore area. Mr Bascome, a former Bermuda international and professional football player, works as an assistant coach for the US professional indoor soccer team Baltimore... Read more of this article
“Cool Temperatures Once Again”
According to the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS], we may experience thunder, rain, gale force winds and possibly even some small hail over the next few days. Forecasters say “deepening low pressure to our west introduces increasingly unsettled conditions, with strengthening winds, periods of rain or showers and the risk of thunder later today... Read more of this article
A.M. Best To Hold Bermuda Webinar
The authors of a new ratings agency study on the Bermuda reinsurance and insurance markets will present a one-hour webinar exploring the state of North America’s highest-profile offshore insurance centre. The webinar is set for noon, Bermuda time, on January 11, 2011. The recently released A.M. Best report, “Favourable Results Conceal Looming... Read more of this article
Report: Challenges For (Re)Insurers
While total premiums written by Bermuda (re)insurers in 2010 amounted to $112 billion — meaning that Bermuda remains one of the largest and most important markets for insurance globally — the industry faced some unanticipated challenges this year and more trying times lie ahead, according to a newly published report. Business Monitor International’s... Read more of this article
