Archive for April 4th, 2011
Photos: Old Boy’s Football Game
This past weekend [Apr.2] the clocks turned back as some of Bermuda’s old school football players took to the field at the Somerset Cricket Club for the R.O. Smith Veterans Over 40 Match. The host Somerset Trojans went in front early on when Jerry Webb scored, however this was canceled out in the second half when Charles Wade equalized for St.... Read more of this article
XL on Japan Losses: $190 – $290 Million
XL Group plc today [Apr.4] announced a preliminary net loss estimates for the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan of approximately $190 million to $290 million, with approximately 70 percent attributable to XL’s reinsurance segment. The Company’s estimates are based on a combination of commercial model outputs and its review... Read more of this article
Carlton Simmons: Bermuda Has Been Mute
Carlton Simmons from ‘Youth on the Move’ spoke at the vigil held this past weekend at Victor Scott School in memory of murder victim Kimwandae Walker, saying “It bothers me that Bermuda has been so mute about this issue and I said that, you know, Bermuda found a spider that existed in Bermuda that bit 10 people a year and they die,... Read more of this article
Minister Announces Public Health Week
The Minister of Health Zane DeSilva announced that today [Apr 4] is the start of Public Health Week. This year Public Health Week will be celebrated from April 4th to 8th, with World Health Day being recognized on April 7th. Pictured below is the Minister together with Department of Health mascot ‘Bermy Germy’ and members of the Department of Health. Minister... Read more of this article
Fact Sheets: Reduce Energy Consumption
The Department of Energy said that “Various sources suggest Bermuda’s per-capita electricity consumption ranks among the top 20 in the world and is the highest in the Caribbean region. This is particularly high considering the island has no manufacturing industry.” “Much of this energy is consumed within our homes and according to... Read more of this article
Police Make 27 Arrests: Warrants & Drugs
The Police have made 27 arrests recently for various offences ranging from warrants to possession of drugs. A Police spokesman said, “Under the authority of Section 315F of the Criminal Code, the Police conducted Stop and Search checks in anticipation of violence on King/Union Street, Middle Road/Stadium Lane (Warwick Bowl), Court/Elliott Street,... Read more of this article
Global Finance: HSBC Best Bermuda Bank
Global Finance magazine has named HSBC Bank Bermuda as the Best Bank in Bermuda for 2011. “We recognise these banks for their outstanding accomplishments,” says Global Finance’s publisher, Joseph D. Giarraputo. “Global financial markets are extremely difficult and conditions in each market may have differed but the winning banks were all noteworthy... Read more of this article
Premier’s Keynote Address: Sustainable Tourism
Earlier today [Apr.4] Premier Paula Cox delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development being held at the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Premier’s full speech follow below: Good Morning. Mr. Chairman, Minister Minors, Ministers of the Government, Director-General of the Caribbean... Read more of this article
CADA Launches Streets Smarts Campaign
CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior, today announced the launch of their Street Smarts campaign as part of the April is Alcohol Awareness Month observations. In making the announcement, CADA Chairman, Mr. Anthony Santucci stated, “CADA board members and staff, over the weekend, have placed signs and banners around the island as a reminder... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Lose to Namibia
Earlier today [Apr.4] the Bermuda National Cricket Team lost to Namibia in a practice game in Dubai as part of their Training Camp prior to the start of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 Tournament. Final score: Namibia 208/5 Bermuda 108 Bermuda won the toss and sent Namibia to bat. Namibia scored 208/5 in their allotted 50 overs with Saurel... Read more of this article
Official Opening of XL Chinese Operations
XL Group plc announced that its new Property & Casualty (non-life) subsidiary in Shanghai, China, is open for business effective April 1st. XL Insurance (China) Company Limited offers products and services in Property, Casualty, Specialty and Professional Lines and is led by Zheqiang (Al) Xie, as Chairman and CEO of this subsidiary. Mike McGavick,... Read more of this article
Colonel Burch Replaced By Smith & Perinchief
[Updated] It appears that Colonel David Burch has stepped down from his Government position. Government issued a release yesterday evening saying there will be a swearing-in ceremony for Members of the Legislature at Government House this morning [Apr.4], however did not confirm which individual[s] would be stepping down. Upon Bernews sending an email... Read more of this article
