Archive for January 6th, 2011

Bermuda Exile’s Reputation Restored

Sir Terence Rattigan was a cultural exile in Bermuda as well as a tax exile, The Daily Telegraph” is reporting. The British playwright’s critical fall from grace in the 1960s was every bit as much a deciding factor in making the island his home in 1967 as tax savings he could make on fees for the screenplays he turned his hand... Read more of this article

BASA 2010 Swimming Christmas Camp

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] had 45 swimmers sign up to do the 2010 Christmas Camp, with some swimmers doing the whole ten days of training while some did half of the camp and others did half days. Swimmers ranging from 9 years old and developmental level all the way up to BASA’s reigning athlete of the Year Kiera.Aitken took part... Read more of this article

2011 Public Holidays

In light of several inquiries regarding 2011 Public Holidays, the Government reissued an advisory listing all the dates. With one public holiday down, locals have a three month wait to the next holiday on April 22 – Good Friday. New Year’s Day Saturday 1st January Good Friday Friday 22nd April Bermuda Day Tuesday 24th May National... Read more of this article

New “Heights” For Bermuda-born Singer

Bermuda-born actor/singer Nick Christopher — who has already appeared on stage at Carnegie Hall – is receiving positive reviews for his musical theatre debute as the love interest in the US national tour of the Broadway musical hit “In The Heights.” Mr. Christopher, who attended Walnut Hill School For the Arts in Massachussetts... Read more of this article

Enstar Group In Reinsurance Transaction

The Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited announced that on December 31, 2010, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a 100 percent reinsurance agreement, administrative services agreement, and related transaction documents with three affiliates of CIGNA Corporation pursuant to which the Enstar subsidiary has reinsured all of the run-off workers... Read more of this article

Last Day For Community Education Registration

Registration for the Community Education and Development Programme [CEDP] winter term ends tomorrow [Jan 7]. Courses prices range from free up to $180, with most costing around $70. A credit/debit card and an active e-mail address are required to register on-line, and off-line registration is also available. CEDP offers a wide range of courses including... Read more of this article

Applications Accepted: Miss Bermuda Pageant

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant, which is making a comeback after being in hiatus for many years. The application deadline is February 1st. Young women who will be between the ages of 18 – 25 by June 30, 2011, who have never been married or had children are eligible to enter. Organizers say applicants... Read more of this article