Archive for April 12th, 2011
Japan Loss: Omega Estimates $23.6 Million
Omega Group said its preliminary loss estimate from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan is US$23.6 million. The London-listed, Bermuda-based property reinsurer said its preliminary loss estimate for the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan at US$23.6 million, based on an estimated insured market loss of US$25 billion. “There is still... Read more of this article
Live Video Stream: Police Town Hall Meeting
Watch below as the Bermuda Police Service hosts a Town Hall Meeting this evening [Apr.12] at the Port Royal Primary School in Southampton. Hosted by Western Commanding Officer, Acting Chief Inspector Mark Clarke and members of the Western Division, officers will be addressing the western community specifically on what they have accomplished during the... Read more of this article
Perinchief & Dunkley on Guns & Crime
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief has spoken about a “bounty” for the retrieval of a firearm, with Shadow Minister Michael Dunkley responding by saying that studies show that law breakers rarely surrender their guns to buy back programs. The new National Security Minister brings extensive Policing experience to the position,... Read more of this article
Coach David Moore: “Tomorrow Is Do Or Die”
Bermuda is presently taking part in the ICC World Cricket League Division Two Tournament now underway in Dubai. The team has played four games, winning one and losing three. They beat Hong Kong, and lost to Papua New Guinea,Uganda and Namibia. If Bermuda loses their next match, which takes against the United Arab Emirates, they will likely be relegated... Read more of this article
Six Burglaries Reported Yesterday
Yesterday [Apr.11] there were six reported burglaries in the Paget/Warwick area, with of cash, jewelry and electronic items taken. A Police spokesman said, “During the day on Monday, April 11th there were 6 reported burglaries and 1 report of an attempted burglary. These incidents took place in the Moongate Lane Paget area, the Marl Lane Warwick... Read more of this article
Allied World Officially Launches Syndicate 2232
Allied World officially launches Syndicate 2232; names after British Airways Flight 2232 This past Thursday [Apr.7] Allied World Assurance Company celebrated its recently announced syndicate, Syndicate 2232, at the Gherkin building in London, England. The Syndicate, which officially started trading during the summer of 2010, was named after local... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Junior Service League Gala Ball
The Bermuda Junior Service League announced its 75th anniversary of serving the community. The League invites the community to join its 75th anniversary celebrations at its Polynesian themed Gala Ball on Saturday 30 April on the Great Sound View Lawn at the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Bermuda Junior Service League celebrates its anniversary... Read more of this article
2011 Lindo’s ISL Football Schedule
The Lindo’s Island Soccer League has released their 2011 schedule, with all games in the league’s fifth season to be played at National Stadium. The league consists of two divisions. The Ace Insurance Blue Division, and the G.E.T. Security Red Division. All teams will play a six game regular season schedule, and the top three teams in each division... Read more of this article
Budgeting Constraints: Ferry Schedule Reduced
[Updated with audio/video] This afternoon [Apr.12] Government announced the summer ferry schedule which commenced yesterday. Various routes have been reduced due to “budgeting constraints”. Acting Minister of Transport Michael Weeks hosted a press conference to discuss the new Ferry Schedule. He said that the Department of Marine &... Read more of this article
2011 Rubber Duck Derby: June 5th
The date for the 2011 Rubber Duck Derby has been set for June 5, and Ordnance Island in St. George’s will once again play host to both the rubber ducks and humans. Friends of Hospice together with BELCO today [Apr.12] launched the 15th Annual Rubber Duck Derby, with the goal of raising $145,000 in 2011. The Rubber Duck Derby will start at 2pm... Read more of this article
Robbery Attempt: Assailants Flee Empty Handed
Yesterday morning [Apr.11] a passing motorist came to the aid of a 16-year-old who had been accosted by two men on a motorcycle in Middle Road in Warwick. The assailants fled the scene empty handed, and the Bermuda Police have commended the actions of the motorist who came to the aid of the victim. A Police spokesman said, “Around 10:45am on Monday,... Read more of this article
Burgess Brothers: Virginia School Sailing Win
Bermudians Blake and Kyle Burgess helped propel their school to victory in the 2011 Spring MASSA District Fleet Racing Championship and Mallory National Qualifier, which was hosted by the Coast Guard Academy. Blake is pictured below on the left, Kyle on the right: Blake and Kyle Burgess represented Virginia’s Christchurch School in the Regatta.... Read more of this article
