Archive for December 28th, 2010
Bermuda Was A “Life Raft” For Skinks
Bermuda served as an evolutionary “life raft” for the island’s unique species of skink when it became extinct in North America millions of years ago, researchers say. The Bermuda skink — or rock lizard — thrived here after specimens were carried to the island from the North American continent, presumably by storms or... Read more of this article
Still No News: Bermudians on Missing Boat
Days after the US Coast Guard called off the search for the 31-foot yacht “Carefree IV”, the boat has still not been located. Officials have confirmed that there are two Bermudians on board, however have declined to officially name them or provide further information on them. Bermuda’s Rescue Co-ordination Center confirmed this morning [Dec... Read more of this article
Photos: St. George’s Colts v St. David’s
Yesterday [Dec 27] St. George’s Colts beat St David’s 6-1 at the Wellington Oval in the Premier Development League Christmas Tournament. St. George’s Colts took the lead in the sixth minute when Marcus Anderson scored. Clay Darrell doubled the lead in the 14th minute when he outpaced the St. David’s defense and beat the advancing goalkeeper. St.... Read more of this article
Chartis: $450m In Catastrophe Coverage
Bermuda-based Chartis today (Dec.28) announced that it has entered into a reinsurance transaction with fellow local re/insurer Lodestone Re, which will provide $450 million of protection to Chartis against US hurricanes and earthquakes. Chartis, with headquarters on Richmond Road, Pembroke, is the former property casualty insurance division of AIG currently... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Lose to Long Island Team
[Updated] Bermuda’s U20 World Cup qualifying team lost their first of two matches against Long Island Rough Riders yesterday [Dec 27] at Wellington Oval. Under very windy conditions, the visiting Long Island Rough Riders took the lead early in the first half, as Shane Arikian’s right footed shot beat Corey Richardson to his right in the 6th... Read more of this article
Bermudian Actor’s Play Was A Black UK First
According to a British theatrical historian a musical play staged in 1909 by Bermudian actor/playwright Ernest Trimingham was the first entirely black-themed production ever staged in the United Kingdom. The Bermudian’s play debuted more than 25 years before legendary Trinidadian author, political activist and cricket historian C.L.R. James... Read more of this article
