Archive for December 6th, 2011
Mayor: We Are To Blame For Cuts
Bermuda’s failure to make its two major ports accessible to mega-ships is the real reason cruise lines are beginning to give the island a wide berth, Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling told the hospitality industry website “Travel Weekly” today [Dec. 6]. While industry columnist Phil Reimer has suggested Bermuda’s restrictions on gaming when... Read more of this article
Police Appeal: Missing 16-Yr-Old
[Updated] The Police have appealed for assistance in locating a 16-year-old who has not been seen since last week Thursday. A Police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Leshun Wolffe. The teenager was last seen on Thursday, December 1st and is described as dark skinned,... Read more of this article
Video: Jah-Yon’s ‘Unusual Love’
It’s not unusual to find Bermuda teen singing sensation Jahroy Richards all over the Internet these days — and his Bermudianised take on Welsh singer Tom Jones’ signature song is likely to keep him on local playlists. The aspiring rapper — who performs under the name Ja-Yon — released his version of the 1965 classic “It’s... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Screening Of ‘A Small Act’
In honour of Human Rights Day 2011, the Human Rights Commission is collaborating with the Chewstick Foundation to share an uplifting tale about the power we each have to change our world and the lives of others for the better one small act at a time. “A Small Act” will screen at 6:30pm on Thursday December 8, 2011 at the Chewstick, located... Read more of this article
Weekend Hockey Match Reports
The Bermuda Hockey League match reports from this past weekend [Dec.3/4] follow below: Women’s A Division Ravens 0 Budgies 0 The 0-0 score line did not reflect the excitement this game produced. With Ravens missing 4 of their usual players and no substitutes on the bench, they expected a tough, hard match against a full squad of very determined... Read more of this article
Roger Dill Renamed: ICC Umpire Panel
[Updated] The International Cricket Council [ICC] named their 2012 ICC Associate and Affiliate International Umpires’ Panel today [Dec.6], and Bermuda’s Roger Dill remains as one of the two representatives from the Americas region. The panel was named by the Associate and Affiliate Selection Committee which is made up of Vince van der Bijl, ICC... Read more of this article
Equivalence Decision In The New Year
The European Commission is drawing up a final list of countries that may qualify for equivalence with Solvency II and will decide on the equivalence of the regulatory regimes of Bermuda, Switzerland and Japan during the first half of 2012. Jonathan Faull, director-general, internal market and services at the Commission, said 16 countries had been identified... Read more of this article
BAS: Revenues Drop $5.5 Million
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [BAS] released its interim unaudited financial results to September 30, 2011. For the six-month period ending September 30th 2011, BAS posted net earnings of $830,000, which the Company said was “broadly attributable to Bermuda’s current economic climate.” The... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Affirms Bison’s Ratings
A.M. Best Co. today [Dec.6] affirmed the financial strength rating of A- [Excellent] and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda’s Bison Insurance Company Limited. The outlook for both ratings is stable. In its report, the international ratings agency said: “Bison’s ratings reflect the company’s historically adequate... Read more of this article
BTFA National Cross Country Champs
The BTFA National Cross Country Championships will take place this coming Saturday at the Botanical Gardens starting with the U10 and U12 at 8:30am. BTFA President Donna Watson said, “We are looking forward to an excellent turnout as we have had increased numbers in our cross country series this year. We are hoping that some of the top male and... Read more of this article
Six Burglaries Reported Yesterday
The Police said yesterday [Dec.5] there were six burglaries reported, the majority of which took place during the day. The burglaries took place in Hamilton parish, Southampton, Warwick, Pembroke and Devonshire, with two of the burglaries occurring in the Cloverdale Road, Devonshire area. A quantity of electronics, jewelry, cash and alcohol were stolen. A... Read more of this article
New NCL Ship For Bermuda Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line today [Dec.6] announced its 2013 itinerary, with two ships on the Bermuda route — including what will be the newest addition to its fleet. Sailing to Bermuda will be the first of NCL’s two newest ships, the “Norwegian Breakaway” sailing out of New York City, and also the “Norwegian Dawn” sailing... Read more of this article
