Archive for October 6th, 2011
Business Bermuda Attends Qatar Conference
Business Bermuda represented Bermuda’s fund industry at the MENA Investment Management Conference, formerly Fund Forum Middle East, on 3 October 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Business Bermuda chaired the Rethinking Business Models & Strategies session at the event, ending with “The Onshore/Offshore Debate” panel and a discussion about how the offshore... Read more of this article
Day #1: RenRe Junior Gold Cup
[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Day one of the RenRe Junior Gold Cup started with winds gusting to nearly 30 knots in the Great Sound favoring the heavier sailors on the course. The winds were so strong and variable that the 38-strong fleet of sailors were only able to complete two full races today putting 14-year old American Wade Waddell in first place... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For Paget Shooting
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the shooting that occurred in Paget yesterday [Oct.5]. A police spokesman said, “A Pembroke man in his 20s is currently in custody in connection with the confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 2:20pm on Wednesday, October 5th at South Round-a-bout in Paget. “Detectives are reviewing... Read more of this article
New Cruise Ship To Visit Bermuda
Transport Minister Terry Lister announced today [Oct.6] that there will be a new cruise ship visiting Bermuda in 2013. Departing on Sundays, the Norwegian Breakaway will spend three full days in Bermuda, along with three days at sea Mr Lister said, “Currently under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, and with a carrying capacity of... Read more of this article
17-Yr-Old Faces Drug Charges
In Plea Court this morning, a seventeen year-old male pleaded not guilty to three charges involving illegal drugs. The first charge alleged that on 19th May 2011, at the Bus Terminal in Hamilton, he was in possession of a quantity of cannabis that was intended for supply. The second was that on the same day, but this time at “Allspice Gardens”... Read more of this article
Brazilian Football School Mid-Term Camp
Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] today [Oct.6] announced they will be holding a mid-term training camp starting on October 24 with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Youth Academy training. The camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8-15. The venue is at BAA Field with camp running from 9:00am until 3:30pm. Children can be dropped off... Read more of this article
XL To Host Insurance Seminar
XL Group plc today [Oct.6] announced that, as part of its 25th anniversary, its subsidiary XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd [XLIB] will host a seminar in Bermuda on October 10 featuring a number of insurance experts, including Thorn Rosenthal, the author of the XL-004 casualty policy. This policy, versions of which have been offered by XL since its founding... Read more of this article
Upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair
Earlier today [Oct.6] Minister of the Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson hosted a press conference to highlight the upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair, which will be held next Thursday and Friday at the Bermuda College. The event will bring together more than 70 exhibitors who will be profiling career opportunities. Minister Wilson said, “Together... Read more of this article
Chewstick Fundraiser For Dancer
Krystal Smith, one of Bermuda’s premier dancers will be featured at The Chewstick Foundation’s next Griot Session, as Chewstick continues to expand its popular series to support the educational endeavours of Bermuda’s young artists. Krystal, who has been accepted into the Associates Programme at the Welsh Ballet in Wales, will perform on Friday,... Read more of this article
AWAC Europe Launches Healthcare Liability
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today Allied World Assurance Company (Europe) Limited’s formal launch of its UK and London Market Healthcare Liability line of business led by Rob Wendin, Vice President, European Healthcare. As part of the launch, Allied World Healthcare hosted a half day seminar to inform healthcare liability... Read more of this article
Video: Car Pulled Out Of Water With Crane
A car was pulled from the waters off North Shore this morning [Oct.6] after plunging into the water following an accident. Island Construction workers were seen using a crane to remove the vehicle from the water onto the Penhurst Park dock. We unofficially understand that no one was injured in the mishap, however will update with official information... Read more of this article
OBA Ideas To Fix The Economy
The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference this morning [Oct.6] to speak on the economy. OBA Leader Senator Craig Cannonier, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards and Miguel DaPonte – a member of the OBA’s Shadow Board on the Economy – all made brief presentations. Mr Richards suggested a raft of measures to improve the economy including:... Read more of this article
