Archive for March 30th, 2011
BASE Autism Workshop: Dr. Paula Kluth
As part of Autism Awareness Month, BASE is bringing in leading autism teacher, consultant and author Dr. Paula Kluth for a special one-day workshop. The workshop – “You’re Going To Love This Kid: Educating Students with Autism In Inclusive Schools” – will be held at Mount St Agnes Academy on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Paula Kluth... Read more of this article
2011 Forecast: 8 Hurricanes, 3 Major
Accuweather.com Hurricane Center meteorologists, led by Meteorologist and Hurricane Forecaster Paul Pastelok, are predicting a busy Hurricane Season in 2011. The forecasters are predicting an active season for 2011 with more impact on the U.S. coastline than last year.with a total of fifteen named tropical storms, eight of which will attain hurricane... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Online Scams & Phishing Emails
The Bermuda Police Service issued an advisory today [Mar.30] warning the public about online scams and phishing e-mails as “apparently some members of the public are still being deceived.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service continues to remind members of the public about online scams and phishing e-mails as apparently... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank: 25 Employees Made Redundant
Butterfield Bank has confirmed that 25 staff members were made redundant today [Mar.30], with the Bank saying it was due to “internal reorganization.” A spokesperson said, “Butterfield confirms that 25 employees in Bermuda were advised today that their positions were made redundant as a consequence of internal reorganization. Roles... Read more of this article
Flagstone Japan Estimate: $80 – $130 million
Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings today [Mar.30] announced that its preliminary estimate for losses related to the March 2011, earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan is expected to be between $80 to $130 million net of reinstatement premiums and retrocession. The Company’s estimated loss is based on an estimated industry loss of between... Read more of this article
Argus Malta Agency Relocates to New Offices
The Argus Group today announces the relocation in Malta of the company it acquired in June 2010, Fogg Insurance Agencies Limited (Fogg). The relocation of Fogg to new offices at La Concorde in Ta’Xbiex demonstrates the Argus Group’s commitment to investing in and developing Fogg’s business operations. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the... Read more of this article
Research Boat Returns: Possible Stroke Victim
On Monday [Mar 28] morning at approximately 12:50am, the captain of the German registered research vessel Walther Herig III contacted Bermuda Harbour Radio to report a crew member showing symptoms of having had a stroke. A Harbour Radio spokesperson said “Under medical advisement the Walther Herwig III, which was reported to be 540 nautical miles... Read more of this article
Weekend Hockey Match Report March 25-27
[Hockey match reports from the weekend March 25-27, 2011, written by Kaywell Outerbridge] Women’s B League Swallows B vs Cardinals B, Final score: 3-2 An unmarked Swallows’ Jennifer Chisnall scored the first field goal in the 2nd minute of the game before Cardinals field players had a chance to touch the ball. Even with this quick goal by Swallows,... Read more of this article
ACE Forum: Spotlight on Women Leaders
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the ACE Women’s Forum (AWF) hosted a forum entitled: Spotlight on Women Leaders: Past, Present and Visions for the Future. The Forum took place on Thursday 24 March at the ACE Building, Hamilton. A distinguished panel of Bermuda’s women leaders shared their personal experiences... Read more of this article
Hiscox Japan Estimate: $60 – $150 Million
Bermuda based Hiscox Ltd, has undertaken a first estimate of the impact of the 2011 New Zealand earthquake and the 2011 Queensland floods. The Group also makes an early comment on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March. Based on an insured market loss of US$10 billion for the New Zealand earthquake, and US$2.4 billion for the floods in Queensland,... Read more of this article
Neal Towlson Wins in Guadeloupe
Bermudian tennis player Neal Towlson is currently playing in the Open Junior du Counsel General 2011 Junior ITF Tournament in Guadeloupe, which concludes on April 3rd. He had to win the three qualifying matches in order to qualify for the main draw. In his Main Draw First Round match Towlson took on David Mathieu from Guadeloupe winning in straight... Read more of this article
Butterfield & Duffy Awarded Scholarships
A total of 16 triathletes including Bermuda’s own Tyler Butterfield and Flora Duffy have been awarded London 2012 Olympic Scholarships by the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity’s World Programme Fund. This is the largest number of awards in ITU’s history as an Olympic sport. The recipients include eight men and eight women from National... Read more of this article
