Archive for October 26th, 2010
Results: 2010 Kennel Club Dog Show
On October 24 and 25th The Bermuda Kennel Club held their Dog Show at Somersfield Academy. Full results are below, and you can view a photo gallery of the Dog Agility contest here, and photos of the All Breed competition here. The BKC Award – donated by Pedigree: For the dog owned or co-owned by a Bermuda resident who acquires the highest accumulated... Read more of this article
Charities Wanted: 2011 End-to-End
The Catlin End-to-End – Bermuda’s largest charity fundraiser – is looking for applicants from charities wishing to receive funds raised in its 2011 event, with a deadline set for Friday, November 5. “We have the sponsors to organize the event. We have the talent on the ground, working to raise money for local charities. What we need are deserving... Read more of this article
Kirkland Brothers 3rd in St Francis Regatta
Bermudian sailors Jesse and Zander Kirkland placed 3rd overall in the St. Francis Fall Dinghy Regatta held from October 23-24th in California. The brothers won the last race of the series, about which Zander Kirkland said “It could have come in more glorious circumstances, but at least we got it over with! We were winning the race off the line... Read more of this article
19 Property Cases: Possible Prosecutions
Yesterday [Oct 25] Minister David Burch hosted a press conference going over aspects of his Ministry. On the subject of the restriction for non-Bermudians with purchasing property he said there “are currently 19 cases being reviewed” with a “view to likely criminal prosecutions.” The Minister didn’t give specifics, however... Read more of this article
S&P Lowers Ratings for Assured Guaranty
Yesterday [Oct 25] Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services cut its credit and financial strength ratings on two subsidiaries of Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd., saying low demand for insurance among investors and bond issuers could hurt the company’s business. The ratings service lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength... Read more of this article
