Archive for October 14th, 2011
Shearwater May Be Returning To Bermuda
The age of discovery is never over says internationally acclaimed Bermuda ornithologist Dr. David Wingate — reporting the Audobon’s Shearwater may be returning to nest on the island after a decades-long absence. In the most recent “Bermuda Audobon Society” newsletter, the island’s former Chief Bermuda Conservation officer... Read more of this article
Smith to Carry Bermuda Flag
At the XVIth Pan American Games, Bermuda Chef-de-Mission Philip Guishard named Sailor Malcolm Smith to lead the Bermuda Team in the glittering Opening Ceremony by carrying the Bermuda Flag. The honor has been bestowed in recognition of his steadfast competitive nature in repeatedly dominating his event on a number of occasions. Smith has been crowned... Read more of this article
Jermal Woolridge Wins Bronze Medal In Turkey
Jermal Woolridge won Bermuda’s first medal at the World Wushu Championships in Turkey by earning a bronze in men’s +90kg Division. Woolridge had victories over opponents from Jordan and Germany to reach the Semi-Finals where he went down to his opponent from China 2 – 0 to settle for the Bronze Medal. This is the first time that Bermuda... Read more of this article
Dream Big Conference for Women
Dream Club Bermuda invites all women to attend its third annual Dream Big Conference for Women with all proceeds being donated to P.A.L.S. The fundraising event will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 10am until 4pm, at Thorburn Hall, Christ Church, Middle Road, Warwick. Throughout the day, guests will be inspired by speakers who will address a range... Read more of this article
Allied World Q3 Loss Estimate: $30/35M
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced it expects to record approximately $30 million to $35 million in catastrophe related losses and loss expenses in the third quarter of 2011. This includes an estimate for Hurricane Irene and a $5 million increase in estimates for second quarter 2011 weather-related events in the United States. Actual... Read more of this article
Catalina’s Completes New Acquisitions
Bermuda’s Catalina Holdings announced that following regulatory approval from the Colorado and Hawaii Departments of Insurance, it has completed the acquisition of Residential Loss Control Holdings, which owns two risk retention groups, National Home Insurance Company and Residential Insurance Company, based respectively in Colorado and Hawaii. “NHIC... Read more of this article
Minister Praises Whitney Students
Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney this week congratulated Whitney Institute students who successfully completed an intensive three-day Mirrors “Coaching For Success” programme at the Smith’s Parish school. The Minister said the almost 40 students who finished the initiative would benefit both academically and... Read more of this article
Centre Wants You To “Take Back The Night”
The Women’s Resource Centre is inviting Bermudians and Bermuda residents to slip into their walking shoes and help the island “Take Back The Night” tomorrow evening [Oct.14]. The event gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Victoria Park. “It’s a symbolic walk to remind us of women’s right to walk safely at night and... Read more of this article
PGA Gate Schedule & Parking Info
The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, at the Port Royal Golf Course will have gate hours different than years past. On Monday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, on Tuesday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, and on Wednesday gates will open to spectators from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A park and ride... Read more of this article
Montpelier Re Estimates Q3 Losses: $30M
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. announced a preliminary estimate of third quarter pretax catastrophe losses. The estimate comprises $30 million from US events including Hurricane Irene and the Texas wildfires, $20 million from US regional aggregate covers and $10 million from the July Danish floods. In addition, the Company now estimates it will incur $10... Read more of this article
Neal Reintroduces “Bermuda Loophole” Bill
Congressman Richard Neal yesterday [Oct.13] reintroduced long-stalled legislation targeting the so-called “Bermuda loophole” in American’s tax code — a technicality he says allows re/insurers to avoid paying US taxes by basing their companies on the island and in other off-shore financial centres. The Massachusetts Democrat —... Read more of this article
Minister Advises On Joint Services Exercise
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief advised the public that a Joint Services exercise will be staged today [Oct.14] and tomorrow. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Local Uniformed Services and Government Departments will act together in response to staged exercises on both days, specifically in the Dockyard and Hamilton areas.” “Police... Read more of this article
