Archive for March 11th, 2011
Photos: BAA v Hamilton Parish Shield Semi-Final
On Wednesday [Mar.9] the Shield Semi-Final took place, with BAA going down to Hamilton Parish 3-0. Hamilton Parish took the lead in the 33rd minute when Dejon Simmons found the back of the net, Lorenzo Simmons doubled the lead in the 43rd minute as Hamilton Parish went to the break with a 2 – 0 lead. The second half produced one goal that coming... Read more of this article
Sandy’s Seven’s Tournament Rugby Report
[Written by Ian Henderson] The U12 team started the tournament very well with a very convincing win against the Somersfield B team. Tenacious tackling by Jacob Robb, Johnny Page and Jonathan Hodgkins resulted in frequent turnovers by the other team that was capitalized on by our outside backs Logan Ball and Sam Mckittrick In the second game against... Read more of this article
Video: Alpha Phi Alpha Leadership Seminar
Last night [Mar.10] the Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter (Bermuda) of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity [AΦA] hosted a seminar to explore the topic of leadership and its relevance in Bermuda. Panellists included former Premier Sir John Swan, former Premier and present MP Alex Scott, former Bermuda Police Commissioner Jonathan Smith, Bermuda Democratic Alliance... Read more of this article
U.S. TV Report Features Two Local Athletes
Two young Bermudians were featured on a U.S. television report, which focused on the success of the American high school football team they are a part of. It has been a season of many “firsts” for the Montverde Academy Boys varsity soccer program, which features three young Bermudian football players – Donte Brangman, Marco Warren and Triston... Read more of this article
Alterra: Bermuda’s Company Of The Decade
Bermuda speciality re/insurer Alterra is both a trailblazing company — and in extremely good company. Along with such global industry powerhouses as Finland’s Nokia, Japan’s Toyota and America’s Apple, the firm has today [Mar. 11] been named as Bermuda’s Company of the Decade by a leading business magazine. “World... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Rethink Ferry Decision
[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] As a Member of Parliament for St. George’s West, I am deeply disappointed to hear from the Minister of Transport during the budget debate that the morning commuter ferry service from St. George’s to Hamilton has been axed. Unfortunately, this comes at a time when we need to encourage more locals... Read more of this article
Two Accidents, Two Men Injured
Two men were taken to hospital after being injured in two separate accidents. A Police spokesman said, “Around 8:30am on Friday, Police responded to a reported road traffic collision resulting in injury at the junction of North Shore Road and Fractious Street in Hamilton parish, apparently involving a motorcycle and a car. Details about how the... Read more of this article
BIFF: Competitive Films Most Diverse Yet
The Bermuda International Film Festival has unveiled the slates for both features and full-length documentaries competing for awards at the upcoming 2011 celebration of global cinema. And the line-ups include everything from a gritty Russian police procedural to a subversive take on the frustrations of Iranian youth to an intimate portrait... Read more of this article
HSBC Bermuda Sells Insurance Unit To Kane
HSBC Bank Bermuda announced today [Mar. 11] it has sold its insurance management business to Kane Group, a provider of specialist risk and insurance management services. Kane is buying HSBC Insurance Holdings (Bermuda) Limited, HSBC Insurance SPC Limited and the insurance management business and assets of HSBC Bank (Cayman) Limited and HSBC Insurance... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer: New School Transfer Rules
The procedure for transferring students within Government’s primary school system will now be subject to more stringent oversight to safeguard potentially at-risk children, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith told the House of Assembly this morning [Mar. 11]. Dame Jennifer said while the Ministry did not want to obstruct the right of parents... Read more of this article
Opinion: Tucker’s Point Is “Developer’s Mistake”
[Written by Larry Burchall] I’m glad I went on the “SDO” walk around the Tucker’s Point project. I saw and learned a lot and came to a surprising conclusion. I was curious about the whole development because for some years, I had seen the advertising for those beautiful units up on Ships Hill. I confess that my Bermudian heart hankered after... Read more of this article
Japanese Quake Hits Bermuda Reinsurers
Damage caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan’s north-eastern coast last night [Mar. 10] could cost $10 billion according to early re/insurance industry estimates. The temblor was the most powerful to hit Japan in 100 years. The subsequent 23-foot tidal wave tore through coastal areas and towns including Sendai... Read more of this article
