Archive for February 5th, 2011
Container Ship Diverts: Injured Man
This evening [Feb 5] a doctor was transported out to the ‘Kasif Kalkavan’ container ship anchored off St George’s in order to treat an injured crewmember. Bermuda Harbour Radio confirms there is a 32 year old Turkish crew member on board that suffered what is believed to be a deep laceration in his facial area. The doctor is rendering... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 BSSF Primary School Races
The Bermuda School Sports Federation held the ‘Primary School Cross Country Meet’ at the National Sports Center in Devonshire this past Thursday [Feb 3]. Jesse Marshall from Saltus won the Under/9 Girls Race, while Ryan Outerbridge from St. David’s Primary won the U/9 Boys Race. Messiah Greaves from Harrington Sound won the Over/9 Girls... Read more of this article
Aspen Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced yesterday [Feb 4] that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its ordinary shares of US$0.15 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 4 March, 2011 to the holders of record as of the close of trading on 18 February, 2011. The Company’s Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Colford Ferguson
The Bermuda Police have officially named yesterday’s murder victim as Colford Ferguson. Mr Ferguson leaves behind many friends and family to mourn him, including a four year old daughter. Around 2pm yesterday [Feb 4], Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the area of Somerset Road and East Shore Road in Sandys parish. Mr Ferguson,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Ties ‘Irreparably Damaged’ Dodd
Ethics charges which prompted Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd not to seek re-election — particularly ties he and his wife had to American International Group operations in Bermuda – illustrate why the US political response to the need for market regulatory reform has been so lacklustre, said a leading global economics commentator. Writing... Read more of this article
Live Theatre To Be Broadcast In Cinema
Higher Visions is proud to announce the launch of the National Theatre Live Series during Valentine’s Weekend at the Neptune Cinema in Dockyard. Between February through June Bermudians will have the opportunity to view four professionally produced performances on screen live from the UK. National Theatre Live is an initiative to broadcast live performances... Read more of this article
Auditor General: Disappointed By Delay
Auditor General, Heather A. Jacobs Matthews [pictured] commented yesterday [Feb. 4] on the tabling of the audited financial statements of the Bermuda Government’s Consolidated Fund for the year ended March 31, 2010, stating that she was disappointed that it had taken so long for the financial statements to be tabled. “The Consolidated Fund financial... Read more of this article
Videos: Tucker’s Point SDO Press Conference
Yesterday [Feb 4] a press conference was held to discuss the possibility of granting a special development order for development at the Tucker’s Point Hotel. Speakers included Environment Minister Walter Roban, CEO Rosewood Resorts and Hotels Robert Boulogne, Tuckers Point President Ed Trippe, and Tourism and Business Minister Patrice Minors.... Read more of this article
WikiLeaks: ‘Stronger Interest’ in US
The head of the British Treasury’s asset freezing unit urged the US to deal with Bermuda directly over the question of blocking Iran’s state fleet from obtaining coverage on the island’s insurance market, says a cable released by WikiLeaks today [Feb.5]. Patrick Guthrie, who helped to coordinate British sanctions against Iran resulting... Read more of this article
