Archive for June 2nd, 2011
Three Arrests After US/Bermuda Investigation
[Updated] Following a joint investigation between both Bermuda and U.S. agencies, three men were arrested yesterday afternoon [June 1] for offences relating to the importation of a significant quantity of controlled drugs. In addition, what the Police term a “substantial sum of cash” was recovered. The arrests came after a prolonged investigation... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Bermuda Kite Festival
The first annual Bermuda Kite Festival & Family Fun day will be held on June 20 at Fort St. Catherine’s in St. George’s. St. George’s Town Crier, David Frith will be opening the event, which kicks off at 11 a.m. and providing the bagpipe backup to Scottish Highland Dancers. The community event includes kite building workshops with Chris Maxwell,... Read more of this article
Colbert Report: Charleston to Bermuda Race
On the latest episode of ”The Colbert Report”, Comedy Central’s star Stephen Colbert talks about his experience in the most recent Charleston to Bermuda Yacht Race. Mr. Colbert arrived at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club aboard “Spirit of Juno” early Saturday morning after crossing the East End finish line at approximately 5am. The comedian... Read more of this article
Father Gets 18 Months: Abusing Daughter
A Bermudian man was today [June 2] sentenced to eighteen months in prison after having been convicted and found guilty of sexually interfering with his daughter. The man cannot be identified for legal reasons. The offence had occurred seven years ago when the victim was in her mid teens. Between then and now, the defendant, now convicted and sentenced,... Read more of this article
Hiscox U11 Celebrity Cricket Teams
The Bermuda Cricket Board today [June 2] announced the following players have been selected to take part in the 2011 Hiscox U11 Celebrity Cricket Festival on Saturday 4 June at the National Sports Centre, North Field. EAST Chemarl Henry – Harrington Sound Benjamin Estravit – Harrington Sound Zuhri Burgess – Cleveland County Darius... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty: Assaulting Family Members
20-year-old Keiron Spencer this morning [June 2] pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court to two charges of assault and one of threatening behavior stemming from a 31st May and 1st June incident at home that involved his sister, an aunt and his mother. The Prosecutor’s evidence was that Mr Spencer had been drunk and had demanded access to his mother’s... Read more of this article
BIU Negotiations Update: Pay & Overtime
BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference today [June 1] to report on the current state of negotiations between the BIU and the Bermuda Government. After meeting with almost 500 members this morning, BIU President Chris Furbert said they were willing to accept an increase of approximately 1.55% increase [around $16 a week for most workers],... Read more of this article
Standard & Poor’s Affirms Platinum Ratings
Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ‘A’ counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Platinum Underwriters Reinsurance Inc. and Platinum Underwriters Bermuda Ltd. S&P also affirmed its ‘BBB+’ counterparty credit rating on Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd. The outlook on all of these ratings remains stable. The announcement... Read more of this article
Results: Wednesday Night Sailing
Wednesday Night Sailing continued in the Hamilton Harbour with twenty-eight boats going to the starting line. Trumps crossed the line in sixth place with a time of 1:22.18 but they finished first overall with a corrected time of 1:13.42. Fat Tuesday recorded the fourth fastest time of the night clocking 1:21.19 but their corrected time of 1:15.11 saw... Read more of this article
Weeks: Minister of Community Development
Premier Paula Cox held a press conference today [June 2] announcing Minister Michael Weeks will be appointed Minister of Community Development, a portfolio which previously came under Minister Glenn Blakeney’s responsibilities. The Ministry of Community Development will also house the Bermuda National Library and the Department of Community and... Read more of this article
Counterfeit Cashiers & Travellers’ Cheques
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has noticed an increase in counterfeit cashier’s cheques and travellers’ cheques locally. The typical fake cashier’s cheque appears to be mailed from the U.K. and claims to be worth $2,750. The typical fake travellers’ cheque appears to be from American Express and claims to be worth U.S. $500. It... Read more of this article
ACE Appoints John Keogh To Position Of COO
ACE Limited announced today [June 2] that John Keogh, Vice Chairman, ACE Limited, and Chairman, ACE Overseas General, has been appointed to the additional position of Chief Operating Officer, ACE Limited. Mr. Keogh will be responsible for all property and casualty [P&C] insurance operations of the company globally, which includes the Insurance –... Read more of this article
