Archive for December 10th, 2010
Richards: “Disastrous Might Be Understating”
Yesterday [Dec 9] Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards spoke on national finances, and also addressed comments made by a Government Senator earlier this week saying “One of the things that is most amazing is in spite of this evidence of economic weakness we have Government Senators declaring we are better off than we have been. This represents... Read more of this article
Firefighters Respond: Small Closet Fire
Last night [Dec 9] a small closet fire in a lower apartment caused some minor damage to the Bailey’s Bay residence, fortunately there were no reported injuries. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 6:38 pm from 180 North Shore Rd/Bay View Drive. Firefighters from the Clearwater Fire Station responded six minutes later with one... Read more of this article
Modeling Opportunity: Salon Magazine
Bermuda`s newest magazine – Salon – is seeking both male and female models to participate in a January photo shoot for the next issue of the magazine. They say that no prior modeling experience is required but models should be “comfortable in front of the camera, able to take instruction, between the ages of 15 – 25 and preferably... Read more of this article
Minister & Chef Promote Bermuda in NY
Yesterday (Dec 9) in New York, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors addressed close to 50 members of the city’s tourism media, travel agents and business planners at a special luncheon aimed at promoting Bermuda as a business and leisure destination. On hand to compliment Minister Minors’ presentation was acclaimed local chef... Read more of this article
AXIS: Quarterly Dividends on Preferred Shares
Bermuda based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per common share, payable on January 18, 2011 to the shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2010. In addition, the Board declared a dividend of $0.453125 per Series A 7.25% Preferred Share and a dividend of $1.875 per Series B 7.5% Preferred... Read more of this article
Butterfield to Compete in Japan, China, US, UK
Top local triathlete Tyler Butterfield has announced his competitive schedule for 2011. His 2011 season will get underway in March when he heads off to Australia for the Mooloolaba a World Cup Event, he then heads to Japan, USA, UK, Canada, China, Mexico and Colombia for additional competions through the year. Mr Butterfield‘s 2011 season will... Read more of this article
Fahy: Do You Believe The Government?
(Written by Michael M. Fahy – Chairman and finance spokesperson of the BDA) “Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is opposed. Third, it is regarded as self-evident.” Arthur Schopenhaur For some time columnists like Larry Burchall and Bob Stewart, on-line bloggers like Vexed Bermoothes,... Read more of this article
Police Arrest Man: Suspicion Drunk Driving
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing his motorbike on Crow Lane early yesterday morning. Around 3:45am yesterday [Dec 9] Police and first responders attended a single vehicle collision on Crow Lane in Pembroke near the junction with Corkscrew Hill. The rider, a 24-year-old Devonshire man, was injured in the... Read more of this article
