Archive for November 3rd, 2011

Braille Programme Launched In Schools

[Updated with photos] Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith this morning [Nov.3] inaugurated the new Braille Programme which will see Braille books provided at each level, and will serve to assist the 30 visually-impaired students in the Government School system. Based out of Prospect Primary School, the programme was supported by private sector firms... Read more of this article

Video/Text: OBA Leader’s Political Broadcast

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance’s Craig Cannonier made his first political broadcast to Bermuda as Opposition Leader his evening [Oct.3]. In his speech – which is being carried as a paid political broadcast on TV – Mr Cannonier speaks on various matters including the economy, crime, education, future plans and more. Mr Cannonier... Read more of this article

Police Release Crime Statistics

10 guns and $48.85 million worth of drugs have been seized so far this year according to statistics released today [Nov.3] by the Bermuda Police Service. In addition to the 10 gun, there has also been 2 stun guns and 1 imitation firearm seized. So far this year, there has been 7 convictions for gun related crime and a further 16 people have been indicted... Read more of this article

Police: Imitation Firearm Handed In

This morning [Nov.3] a member of the public handed in an imitation firearm. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15am on Thursday, November 3rd a member of the public attended Somerset Police Station and handed in an imitation firearm. The item was discovered during a cleanup of the Malabar Road, Sandys parish area.” “The imitation... Read more of this article

Endurance Launches New US Bond Operation

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today announced that it has launched a new US bond operation, initially offering primary surety contract bond obligations to small construction contractors as well as court, license and permit bonds. This new business unit enhances... Read more of this article

Bexel Partnered On Grand Slam For Fifth Time

For the fifth consecutive year, Bexel provided on-site engineering support, portable solutions and fiber for the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf played at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course last month. California-based Bexel is the preeminent, world-wide provider of broadcast services to the television production industry. Turner Sports relied on Bexel’s... Read more of this article

New OBA Senators: Michael Fahy & Toni Daniels

[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance has named Michael Fahy and Toni Daniels as their new Senators this afternoon [Nov.3] to replace party leader Craig Cannonier and Dr. Kathy Michelmore. From left to right: Toni Daniels, Michael Fahy, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, OBA Deputy Leader Sen. Michael Dunkley and OBA Chairman Thad Hollis: Mr. Cannonier... Read more of this article

XL Names Head Of Excess Casualty Business

To expand its Excess Casualty business globally, the XL Group’s North America Property & Casualty insurance unit announced the arrival of Lorraine Seib as President of its Excess Casualty team. Reporting to Seraina Maag, Chief Executive of XL’s North America Property & Casualty insurance group and based in New York, Ms Seib will... Read more of this article

Furbert/Shakir Replaced By Rabain/Ingham

[Updated with videos] Government Senators Laverne Furbert and Cromwell Shakir have been dropped from the Upper House, and replaced by political newcomers Diallo Rabain and A.L. Vince Ingham. Mr Ingham is the President and CEO of Ascendant Group Limited, the parent company of operating companies BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited, PureNERGY,... Read more of this article

Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series Schedule

Every Bermuda child is a winner who participates in the popular Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series. The free seven race series, sponsored by Tokio Millenium Re Ltd. and Bicycle Works, is sanctioned by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, returns for a sixth year on November 19th. Its aim is to introduce primary school aged children to cycling as a way to... Read more of this article

BSX Approves Listing Of $100M Issuance

The listing committee of the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] today [Nov.3] announced the approval of the listing of the Queen Street IV Capital Limited Principal At-Risk Variable Notes due April 9th, 2015 that constitutes a $100 million dollar issuance under the Exchange’s Restricted Marketing provisions for Qualified Investors and Section V of the BSX... Read more of this article

St. Paul’s AME Remembrance Day Service

St. Paul AME Church in Hamilton will mark its Remembrance Sunday this Sunday [Nov. 6] at the 10:55am service and war veterans and their families are invited to attend the service which will recognise their sacrifice in the name of freedom. “We want the community to join us in saluting these men and women of courage and determination whose struggle... Read more of this article