Archive for February 10th, 2011
Five Arrests Made: Colford Ferguson Murder
The Bermuda Police confirm that “Five persons have been arrested in connection with the enquiry so far, with three persons remaining in custody. They have been arrested for Conspiracy to Murder & Murder.” 29-year-old Colford Ferguson was fatally shot on Friday, February 4th in Sandys parish. Police are still appealing for assistance,... Read more of this article
Mississippi Insurance Board To Visit
Members of the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association will be in Bermuda this month after visiting London first to seek out low reinsurance rates to try and keep down policyholder premiums in that hurricane-prone Gulf Coast state. Board members travel to Bermuda and the UK annually to foster ties with major re/insurance players and answer questions... Read more of this article
Bermuda Defeats Mexico in Rugby
Bermuda’s population of 65,000 pales in comparison to Mexico’s 110 million, but that did not stop the Bermuda Select Rugby Team from picking up the win today [Feb 10]. The Bermuda Select got their 2011 Las Vegas Invitational 7’s Tournament off to a winning start when they defeated Mexico 19 – 17. Bermuda started the game looking for... Read more of this article
Minister: Taxi Authority To Be Created
Transport Minister Terry Lister this morning [Feb. 10] announced the formation of a new committee to review all aspects of Bermuda’s taxi industry preparatory to the creation of a Taxi Authority which will supervise its affairs. The Taxi Authority Review Committee — which will include taxi industry representatives, politicians and... Read more of this article
Ousted CEO Wants Case Heard in Bermuda
Former Omega Insurance CEO Richard Tolliday has filed a suit with the UK High Court to have his compensation case against his former employer heard in Bermuda, industry journal “The Insurance Insider” reports today [Feb. 10] Mr. Tolliday resigned from Omega in March last year days after the company’s shareholders succeeded in unseating... Read more of this article
Two Remanded: Conspiring With Prince Edness
This morning [Feb 10] in Magistrates Court two men were charged with obstructing the course of justice and conspiring with Prince Edness and others not before the court to prevent the course the justice. Jari Fischbacher and K’Wonde Lathan were both denied bail and remanded in custody. In asking that both men be remanded, the DPP Prosecutor offered... Read more of this article
Bermuda Rejuvenated Gymnastics Coach
Former University of Maryland coach Bob (Duke) Nelligan says although he “wasn’t ready for the rocking chair” when he retired from the college, putting Bermuda’s young gymnasts through their paces for the last two years has rejuvenated him. Mr. Nelligan, who spent 30-year running Maryland’s NCAA gymnastics programme,... Read more of this article
Videos, Photos, Updates: Bus Strike Day #2
[Updated – strike now on third day today, see updates here] It unofficially appears that buses may not be running as of yet this morning [Feb 10]. There has been no official statement issued, however Bernews visited the Bus Depot on Palmetto Road at 6am to find no sign of life. We eventually found one person, who told us they do not believe buses... Read more of this article
Ministry: “Stringent Conditions” Attached To SDO
Government says it has gone “to great lengths to ensure the protection of Bermuda’s environment through the stringent conditions” attached to the Special Development Order for Tucker’s Point. The Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy also reiterated the proposed SDO for the East End hotel provided in-principal... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda’s Enslaved Black Capitalists
The contradictory experiences of Bermuda’s enslaved black capitalists in the 17th and early 18th centuries will be discussed on Tuesday 15th February 2011, as Business Bermuda will host the fourth free luncheon seminar in the series of six. Organized by Business Bermuda’s Local Awareness Committee and held at Conyers Dill & Pearman, the subject... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Attends Bahrain Forum
Business Bermuda continues efforts in the Middle East region by attending the 7th Annual Middle East Insurance Forum [MEIF]. MEIF, run in strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain, was held on the 7 – 8 February 2011 at the Ritz Carlton, Kingdom of Bahrain. The conference set the stage for critical discussions that will chart a... Read more of this article
Democratic Alliance Responds to Health Plan
The Bermuda Democratic Alliance has responded to the proposed National Health Plan, with MP Shawn Crockwell asking a number of questions. Yesterday Health Minister Zane DeSilva unveiled the Plan, which would provide universal access to basic health coverage for all residents, including hospitalization, as well and primary care and prevention. You can... Read more of this article
