Archive for March 5th, 2011
More Local Athletes Qualify For Carifta
Five additional Bermudian track and field athletes have qualified for the upcoming 2011 Carifta Games, which will be held Jamaica from April 23-25. Victoria Clarke, Shuntae Hendrickson, Zakiyyah Showers, Kyle Webb, and Chas Smith all reached the required marks in their specific disciplines during a BTFA track and field meet: Victoria Clarke 100m U17... Read more of this article
Raleigh Hosts Graduation & Launch Reception
Last night [Mar.4] Raleigh International Bermuda held their Graduation Ceremony and Launch Reception at the Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall. The event served as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2010 participants, and introduce the 2011 participants who are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Proud parents, families... Read more of this article
CEO: 2010 ‘A Good Year For HSBC Bermuda’
HSBC Bermuda reported its net pre-tax profit surged by 15 percent to $254 million in 2010, aided by the sale of an insurance subsidiary. Underlying profit — which does not take into the account the sale of subsidiary HSBC Insurance (Bermuda) Limited to another HSBC affiliated entity –also increased three percent to $182 million. Customer... Read more of this article
Police React to Verdict in Bribery Case
The Bermuda Police Service acknowledged the acquittal of a man charged with trying to bribe a Police officer, and said, “Integrity is one of the core values of the BPS and Detective Sergeant Christopher’s conduct throughout the investigation demonstrates such integrity.” The Police spokesman salso said “It should also be a warning... Read more of this article
Golar LNG: ‘Different Growth Strategies’
Bermuda registered Golar LNG — an operator of liquid natural gas carriers – this week [Mar.1] reported decreased fourth-quarter earnings, with a year-over-year drop in revenues and higher financial expenses blamed for the showing. LNG Shipping company was formed in May 10, 2001 from its predecessor, Osprey Maritime. It is engaged in... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Completes Sale to QBE
Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has completed the sale of its U.S.-based admitted insurance operations to QBE Holdings, Inc. Mr. Neill A. Currie, CEO of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., said: “I am pleased to report the closing of the sale of our U.S.-based admitted insurance operations. I am particularly pleased that our clients were served... Read more of this article
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition
Yesterday evening [Mar.4] a Duke of Edinburgh pre-expedition event was held at the BHS School Gymnasium. “On Friday March 4 about 200 of our island’s youth will unite to prepare for what could very well be their most exciting adventure yet,” said a spokesman for organisers the Bermuda Award National Expedition [BANX]. “They will engage in non-competitive... Read more of this article
Tribute Sheet For 26-Yr-Old Murder Victim
On March 1st Jahkimo Leshore was fatally shot while in the Boundary Crescent, Devonshire area, marking the second murder of 2011. The 26-year-old leaves many devastated family and friends, including a pregnant girlfriend who is due to give birth to their first child in the very near future. Shortly after the unfortunate death of Mr Leshore, a tribute... Read more of this article
