Archive for January, 2011
Pearman: ‘Dangerous, Relentless & Controlling’
In the process of sentencing confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman today [Jan 31], Justice Carlisle Greaves referred to him as “controlling”, a “relentless abuser” and a “dangerous man.” Justice Greaves reviewed points of law and points of contention between Mr Pearman’s defence attorneys and the Crown prosecutors. In his lengthy judgment,... Read more of this article
2011 Budget Date Set: February 18
[Updated w/UBP response to delay] The Ministry of Finance announced that this year’s National Budget will be presented on Friday, 18 February 2011 at 10am in the House of Assembly, one week from previously announced. Members of the Opposition have 14 additional hours for the debate, increasing the total to 56 hours compared to 42 hours in previous... Read more of this article
Swiss Rules Tougher Than Solvency II
Switzerland is continuing efforts to blunt the island’s competitive edge as the leading catastrophe re/insurance domicile by rolling out new regulatations even more stringent than the European Union’s Solvency II rules the Bermuda Monetary Authority is working to gain equivalence with. Bloomberg reports today [Jan. 31] the new solvency... Read more of this article
Wingate & Furbert Made Honorary Fellows
Two new Honorary Fellows – conservationist Dr. David Wingate and educator Mr. Dean Furbert – were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College on Saturday, January 29 at the Coco Reefs Resort. Dr. Wingate was born in Bermuda and soon manifested a strong interest in nature. At 16 years of age he was invited to join the... Read more of this article
Confessed Killer Gets Life Sentence
Today [Jan 31] confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman, who admitted killing his former girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza, was sentenced to life in prison. Mr Pearman must serve a minimum of 25 years before being considered eligible for parole. Earlier this week Mr Pearman, 37, pleaded guilty to killing 23-year-old Sandys resident Shakeya DeRoza but denied a charge... Read more of this article
Ages 5-7: Pee Wee Cricket Registration Open
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB], with the support of the Western Counties Cricket Association and Ironshore Insurance Ltd., will be holding the Pee Wee “Have-a-go” Cricket Programme for children ages 5 – 7. The workshop will be held at Berkeley Institute Gym and will take place every Saturday, starting on February 26 and finishing... Read more of this article
Maycock Named Dartmouth Athlete of Week
Bermudian squash player Robbie Maycock has been named the Dartmouth Male Athlete of the Week. Dartmouth said: “Robbie Maycock helped Dartmouth to its third straight victory with a 7-2 win over Williams last weekend. With a 3-0 shutout of his opponent, Maycock improved to 7-3 on the season. The win is Maycock’s third straight as the sophomore... Read more of this article
New Salvation Army Leader’s Bermuda Ties
The Salvation Army today [Jan. 31] announced its new world leader and the 19th General will be Commissioner Linda Bond — a former leader of the church in Canada and Bermuda. Commissioner Bond becomes the third woman and the fourth Canadian to hold the post of General of The Salvation Army since the international church and charitable organisation... Read more of this article
Environmental Dept: Recreational Fishing Talk
The Department of Environmental Protection last week hosted fishermen at the Blue Waters Anglers Club for a presentation entitled, “Managing Recreational Fishing”. Senior Marine Resources Officer at the Department of Environmental Protection Dr. Tammy Trott, who addressed the room of more than a dozen fishermen at the talk on Wednesday, explained... Read more of this article
Video: Aaron Evans Wins 800 Metres
Bermuda’s 800m national record holder Aaron Evans won his season starter at the Texas A&M Challenge held this past weekend at Gilliam Stadium in Texas. Mr Evans, competing for the University of Georgia, came from behind late in the race to take the victory. The son of Dr. Freddie Evans and Gina Evans, he attended Warwick Academy till he... Read more of this article
Football FA Cup Mens & Women’s Draws
The Bermuda Football Association held the Men’s FA Cup Semi-final Draw and the Women’s Elimination FA Cup Draw today [Jan 31]. In the Women’s FA Cup Elimination Draw Panthers and the United Stars were drawn to face each other on Friday February 11th. In the Men’s FA Cup Semi-Final Draw, the winner of St. George’s Colts and Devonshire Cougars... Read more of this article
Ace A Good Bet Despite Egyptian Chaos
Ace Ltd., which has its global headquarters in Bermuda, has more than sufficient capital to withstand claims emerging from current turmoil in Egypt [pictured] – and investors are being encouraged to buy the insurer’s shares by analysts at Credit Suisse. Bloomberg reports today [Jan. 31] that Credit Suisse is recommending Ace to investors because because... Read more of this article
