Archive for October 21st, 2011
Fred Ming Judges Museum’s Chili Contest
The Masterworks Museum has some genuinely hot news to announce – renowned Bermuda chef Fred Ming has agreed to be a judge at its Chili Cook Off this evening [Oct. 21]. With over 12 entries already, it’s shaping up to be a great night at the Botanical Gardens museum of Bermuda art. “If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, call... Read more of this article
CellOne Applauds Government Legal Move
[Updated] CellOne said today [Oct. 21] it applauds the Ministry of Environment, Planning & Infrastructure’s decision to begin a Supreme Court action opposing Digicel-Transact’s recent application for an injunction mandating the provision of long distance interconnection to CellOne customers. The company views the Ministry’s decision... Read more of this article
Former Resident Dies “Mysteriously” In TCI
A Canadian businessman, sailor and athlete who lived in Bermuda in the 1990s has died in what are being described as “mysterious circumstances” in the Turks & Caicos Islands, a local newspaper is reporting. Mark Glusing, 41, [pictured at far right aboard his boat] was found in the ocean in the Leeward area of Provo on Monday morning,... Read more of this article
Mixed Views On “Bermuda” Tax Bill
Proposed legislation denying tax deductions for US reinsurance premiums paid to offshore affiliates will likely pass through Congress, a Bermuda executive predicted last year — but he criticized the measure as a restriction of free trade. Speaking at the 2010 Standard & Poor’s Insurance Conference, Edward Noonan, chair and chief executive... Read more of this article
Bermuda Firm Won Major Gaddafi Contracts
A Bermuda registered firm headed by a former Downing Street adviser to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher and John Major faces an uncertain future in Libya where it had signed a string of lucrative contracts with the toppled Gaddafi regime. Magna Holdings had been charged with building hotels and office blocks in Tripoli and was poised... Read more of this article
Hiscox Eyes Booming UK Vintage Market
In the midst of a British vintage love affair, a Bermuda insurer has warned consumers are at risk of being underinsured with 57 percent of people admitting they don’t know the monetary value of their own collectibles despite thinking they may have increased in price. The research by Bermuda-headquartered home insurance specialist Hiscox also found... Read more of this article
PRIDE Bermuda Red Ribbon Campaign
PRIDE Bermuda today [Oct.21] announces that their fourteenth annual Red Ribbon Campaign will take place next week, with a focus on supporting students and community coalition-building. “Our goal with this year’s Red Ribbon Campaign is to raise awareness of our Student Assistance Programmes and to call on the community to work more closely with Prevention... Read more of this article
RAM Holdings Ltd.’s Reverse Stock Split
Bermuda’s RAM Holdings Ltd. today [Oct. 21] announced that the effective time of the reverse stock split of the company’s issued common shares will occur at the close of business in Bermuda on November 8, 2011. As previously announced, on 28 September, 2011, at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders, the company’s shareholders approved... Read more of this article
Pan Ams: Smith Sitting In 9th Place
As of today [Oct.21] Malcolm Smith is currently in 9th place in the Sunfish Class at the XVIth Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. After six races, Smith has recorded finishes of 9th, 6th, 4th, 11th, 5th and 11th for 46 points. Smith has dropped his 11 points for the fourth race and has 35 net points. Matheus Dellagnello from Brazil is the current... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Kennel Club Dog Shows
The Bermuda Kennel Club will be holding their Annual Dog Shows on Saturday and Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2011 at Somersfield Academy, Middle Road, Devonshire. Judging starts each day at 8.30am and admission is free. There will be four International All Breed Championship Dog Shows Conformation shows, also referred to as Breed Shows, are where each... Read more of this article
Sir John: Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis
[Written by Sir John Swan] Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis “Tourism contributing less to Bermuda’s economy” “Don’t expect food prices to fall any time soon” “Government to allow access to pension funds for tenants in rental arrears“ “Immigration policy threatens recovery” “Lost dividends cut off income stream in Bermuda economy” “If... Read more of this article
Videos: Speakers At PLP Rally
On Wednesday night [Oct.19] hundreds of PLP supporters turned out to the PLP Rally at Elliott Primary School, which saw by-election candidate Anthony Richardson as well as Premier Paula Cox address the crowd. The rally marked the start of the party’s Annual Delegates’ Conference, and also saw performances by local entertainment including Sheila... Read more of this article
