Archive for April, 2012
Photo Set #2: Agricultural Exhibition Floriculture
Thousands of locals are expected to make their way to the Botanical Gardens, as the 2012 Agricultural Exhibition gets underway this morning [Apr.19]. There will be a full array of equestrian events and performances by local school, dance, and musical groups over the three day event, which will also see a number of handmade and locally grown goods entered... Read more of this article
Three New Time Trial Course Records Set
During the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Harrington Sound 14.9 mile time trial race on Sunday [Apr.15], three new course records were set. Junior Male Athlete of the Year Dominique Mayho riding for Madison set a new course record when covered the distance in a time of 33:39.34. Daniel Oatley set a new record in the boy’s 15-16 age group with a time... Read more of this article
Catlin Receives Approval To Establish Beijing Office
Bermuda based Catlin Group Limited has been granted approval by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open and operate a wholly owned representative office in Beijing. Whilst no business will be underwritten from the Beijing representative office, its establishment will allow Catlin to liaise more closely with relevant departments of the Chinese... Read more of this article
Platinum Ltd. Net Income 2012 Q1: $53.3M
Bermuda based Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. reported net income of $53.3 million and diluted earnings per common share of $1.49 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The results for the quarter include net premiums earned of $138.2 million, net favorable development of $27.8 million, net investment income of $28.6 million and net realized gains... Read more of this article
Graeme Outerbridge To Run For Mayor
Graeme Outerbridge will run for Mayor of Hamilton in the upcoming municipal elections to be held in May 10th. Mr Outerbridge is running as part of “Team Hamilton”, which will also see Youth on the Move President Carlton Simmons, former UBP chairwoman Gwyneth Rawlins and Donal Smith run for Alderman; and lawyer Larry Scott, Troy Symonds,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Agricultural Exhibition Floriculture
The 2012 Agricultural Exhibition kicks off this morning [Apr.19], with thousands of locals expected to attend the popular event at the Botanical Gardens. The three day event will see numerous competitions in and out of the ring; including the Floriculture division which will see some of the island’s most talented gardeners putting their best work... Read more of this article
Historical Video: 1930s Trip To Bermuda
Step back in time with the video below from 80 years ago, with 16mm film footage posted online documenting a family trip to Bermuda in the 1930s aboard the SS Monarch of Bermuda. The seven minute video includes footage of the Bermudiana Hotel, Aquarium, Front Street, Elbow Beach and more. Related Stories Historical Video: Duke & Duchess In Bermuda Historical... Read more of this article
Programme: 2012 Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition
The 2012 Agricultural Exhibition will take place this weekend starting tomorrow [Apr.19] and finishing on Saturday 21st April with thousands of locals expected to attend the popular event, which is held annually at the Botanical Gardens. In addition to a full array of equestrian events, there will be a number of performances by local school, dance,... Read more of this article
Statistics Reveal 698 Jobs Lost In 2011
The 2012 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Brief was released today [Apr.18], and highlights the main findings of the 2011 Annual Employment Survey. In the 2011, Bermuda Employers reported a loss of 698 jobs in 2011 compared to 2010. There were 37,399 jobs counted in 2011 compared to 38,097 in 2010. Non-Bermudians comprised the majority... Read more of this article
Court: Devon Hewey’s Remand Continues
In Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr.17], Devon Hewey, currently on remand on indictable charges of attempted murder and unlawful use of a firearm, re-appeared before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner for a bail hearing. Crown Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney requested that Hewey should be kept on remand, while defence lawyer Shade Subair argued for Hewey’s... Read more of this article
Police Issue Warning: Secure Personal Items
As summer approaches, the Bermuda Police Service has advised the public and visitors to secure their personal items before leaving them unattended in a public place. “Recently there have been reported incidents where items such as handbags and personal property were left vulnerable and stolen as a result,” said a police spokesperson. “We... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Middle-To-End Cycle Charity Event
As a Gold Level Sponsor of this year’s 25th Anniversary Catlin End-To-End, Elbow Beach will, for the first time, be hosting the Middle-To-End Cycle Start at the main entrance of the resort property on May 5, 2012. In a “Tour de Bermuda” style start, all Middle-to-End Cyclists will line up on the resorts oval driveway, and will then have to pass... Read more of this article
International Sailing Race Week Kicks Off Sunday
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Bacardi’s Bermuda International Invitational Race Week action begins this Sunday in the waters of Bermuda’s Great Sound. The annual event organized by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and supported by the Spanish Point Boat Club will feature racing in four one-design classes — Comets, Lasers, International Etchells and International... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Chewstick Hosts A Poetic Showcase
Poetry will be taking over the Chewstick lounge on Friday [Apr.20], with “Poetic License II”, a poetry showcase, featuring Trinidadian Spoken New York Spoken Word artist, Samantha Thornhill , Joy T, ChewSLAM and more, starting at 8pm at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’. A Chewstick spokesperson said, “Samantha Thornhill has... Read more of this article
16-Year-Old Injured in Sandys Collision
A police spokesperson said, “Around 4pm on Tuesday April 17th, police and first responders attended a reported collision at the junction of Malabar Road and Runway Lane in Sandys. “It appears that a car and an auxiliary cycle were travelling along Malabar Road when they collided. The rider of the auxiliary cycle, a 16 year old Sandys male... Read more of this article
Audio: John Lennon Bermuda Tributes Previews
Bermuda will pay tribute to John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute with two events on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and Friday, September 21, 2012. In June 1980, John Lennon sailed to Bermuda on a yacht for an extended vacation. The experience sparked his musical genius and the resulting comeback... Read more of this article
