Archive for October 13th, 2011

OBA: “Curtis Affair Was Not An Accident”

Shadow Minister for Public Administration & Reform Shawn Crockwell and Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz released a statement about the Andre Curtis verdict saying, “While Mr. Curtis’s behaviour was reprehensible – spending tens of thousands of dollars of public money on personal matters rather than getting faith-based tourists to the... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 15-Yr-Old [Found]

[Updated - found] The Police have issued an appeal for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Daeshon Warner, who has not been seen since yesterday [Oct.12]. A Police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Daeshon Warner.” “The teenager was last seen... Read more of this article

Aspen Announces Third Quarter Losses

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited today [Oct. 13] announced an initial estimate of losses of $10 million for Hurricane Irene and $14 million for other natural catastrophe events which occurred in the third quarter of 2011 comprising US, Scandinavia and Asia weather-related events. In addition, there was an increase in the second quarter... Read more of this article

Paul Ray Wins Silver At PGA Golf Event

Bermuda’s Paul Ray brought home the silver medal from a Special Olympics event in Florida held by the US Professional Golfers Association. The 54-year-old, who has Down’s syndrome, is a volunteer at the WindReach Recreational Village in Warwick and has in the past competed in Special Olympics events for disabled horseback riders. But last... Read more of this article

Digicel To Offer Long Distance

Digicel, who recently acquired local internet service provider Transact, will now offer long distance service to its postpaid mobile customers. “Digicel Long Distance marks the next phase in our development as a telecommunications company,” stated Digicel Bermuda CEO, Wayne Caines. “Ultimately, we are always looking for ways to provide our customers... Read more of this article

Video: Hope 4 Life Book Launch

This morning [Oct.13] at the Coco Reef Hotel, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith joined Lt. Col. David Burch and David Bascome in the launch of Mr. Bascome’s new children’s book “Don’t Miss The Bus”. Minister Smith was presented with a copy of Mr. Bascome’s book, which is based on his Hope 4 Life programme. Tomorrow Mr. Bascome will... Read more of this article

Ironshore: Focus On Health Care Providers

Bermuda’s Ironshore Inc. said today [Oct. 13] its specialty health care unit, IronHealth, has expanded its government billing Errors & Omissions product suite to include a tailored policy form for US managed care organisations. Headquartered in Hamilton, Ironshore said its new product is similar to its health care provider policy form and... Read more of this article

Volunteers Receive CableVision Service Award

Bermuda CableVision today [Oct.13] recognized Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s most prolific volunteers, with Renee Carter, Jan Fraser and Audrey Morbey all honoured with a Bermuda Cablevision Community Service Award. In honour of the endeavours of the winners, Bermuda Cablevision has made a donation of $3,000 to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. Renee... Read more of this article

Swimming: Sharks Sprint Meet Report

The Sharks Sprint Meet, held on Saturday, October 8th; was highlighted with the setting of six new age group relay records. Honours were equally split between Harbour Swim Club and the hosts, the Sharks Swim Club, with 3 each. The opening event of the meet was the 4 x 50 freestyle relay and striking first was the 8 and under Sharks girls quartet of... Read more of this article

BMA Hails Jump In Insurance Registrations

Insurance company registrations in Bermuda have picked up dramatically, boosted primarily by a rise in special purpose insurers. The latest figures released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] show that 31 insurance companies have been registered in Bermuda so far this year. This represents a 30 percent increase year-on-year for the seven-month... Read more of this article

Animal Lover’s SPCA Cycle Marathon

Bermudian Clive Hook is letting himself go to the dogs — and the cats. Literally! This weekend animal lover Mr. Hook will embark on a 24-hour marathon cycle ride around the island to raise funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Keen bicyclist Mr. Hook, 47, says he hopes to raise $10,000 for the SPCA and cycle as much... Read more of this article

Men Charged: North Shore Shooting

Two men appeared in Magistrates’ Court today [Oct.13] charged in connection with the shooting outside Gravity Nightclub in Devonshire at 3:15 am this past Saturday [Oct.8] 22-year-old Pelealkhai Williams and 28-year-old Jonathan Dill were charged with conspiring with others to kill Rodney Grimes, 24. The pair did not enter pleas, as the matter can... Read more of this article