Archive for March, 2010
Flagstone Reinsurance Eyes Luxembourg Move
Stating they will continue to maintain underwriting and executive offices in Bermuda, Flagstone Re today [Mar 22] announced they may change their place of incorporation to Luxembourg. Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Limited say its Board of Directors is recommending to the shareholders a plan to change the Company’s place of incorporation from... Read more of this article
Police Maintaining Presence on Court Street
The Bermuda Police appear to have been maintaining a constant presence in the Court Street area since the Friday night [Mar 19] shooting of three men outside Place’s Place. The shooting injured Maurice Martin and Robin Stovell, and resulted in the death of 26 old Jamaican national James Lawes, the son-in-law of former UBP Senator Gina Spence Farmer. The... Read more of this article
Videos: Southlands Open Day In 2010
Scroll down for four videos from Southlands; BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward’s speech, musical entertainment, a cute video of children swinging on the vines of a Banyan Tree and one highlighting the park itself. On Mar 21, the much discussed Southlands Estate in Warwick was opened to the public through an initiative by the Bermuda Environmental and... Read more of this article
Argo Group: Loss Estimate $25 to $35 million
Bermuda based Argo Group International Holdings Ltd announced today [Mar 22] it expects its initial loss estimate from first quarter 2010 catastrophe events that have occurred to date will be $25 million to $35 million, net of reinstatement premium and tax benefits. Like most the other Bermuda based reinsurers, Argo’s initial loss estimate includes... Read more of this article
Video: Chief Inspector Describes 3 Men Shooting
Three senior members of the Bermuda Police force held a press conference today in reference to the Friday March 19 shooting of three men, where 24 yr old Jamaican national James Lawes tragically lost his life, and Robin Stovell and Maurice Martin were also shot. The murder victim, James Lawes is the son in law of former UBP senator Gina Spence Farmer. Below... Read more of this article
Photo Gallery: Southlands
Scroll down for a photo gallery of Southlands; a place both renowned for its natural beauty and features, as well as the controversial hotel development plans. This afternoon [Mar 21] Southlands Estate in Warwick was opened to the public. Organized by the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST], there were tour guides, and presentations... Read more of this article
Body of Missing Man Martin Molinski Found
In a truly sad scenario, the body of Martin Molinski has been found. The 26 year old British guest worker had been missing since Wed/Thurs of this week. His body was discovered by two German tourists along the coastline of Anchorage Road in St. George’s at around noon today [Mar 21] He was pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician at 1pm... Read more of this article
Hockey: Bermuda Team wins Fair Play Award
Earning praise from the Premier, the Bermuda U/17 Girls Hockey Team has been awarded the ‘Fair Play’ award at the conclusion of the 2010 Pan-American Youth Championships in Uruguay. Bermuda concluded competition with their last match against Paraguay. The game finished with a tied score of 1 – 1 after regulation time. The match then... Read more of this article
Triple Shooting: Police Release Names
Bermuda has experienced the second murder of the year, with the death of 26 year old James Lawes following Friday night’s shooting of three men. The murder victim, James Lawes is the son in law of former UBP senator Gina Spence Farmer. The Jamaican national worked as a barber, and was married to Plush Salon owner Greashena Spence-Lawes. He died... Read more of this article
Cycling: Harrington Sound Time Trials
Some of Bermuda’s fittest people gathered at 7:30am this morning for the Bermuda Bicycle Association time trials at Harrington Sound. The approximately 15 miles long course is two laps in an anti-clockwise circuit around Harrington Sound. Garth Thomson was the fastest male finisher, Karen Bordage the fastest female with Daniel Oatley and Molly... Read more of this article
Murder: Man Dies from Friday Triple Shooting
Police spokesman Dwayne Caines has confirmed that 26 year old James Lawes, a Jamaican national, has died as a result of his injuries sustained in the Friday night triple shooting. Speaking with those that knew the victim, he is described as being a “quiet type of guy”, who just “worked and hung out”. The murder victim James... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Report: Inline Hockey Finals
The Bermuda Inline Hockey League held their end of year finals yesterday at the Pembroke Community Club. Scroll down to view match reports, photos and a video. Each team played all of the other teams in a round robin tournament, and then the 1st and 2nd place team played each other for the championship. The 3rd and 4th placed teams faced off in a consolation... Read more of this article
