Archive for January 27th, 2011
Free Public Bulky Waste Collection Suspended
Free collection of bulky waste by the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public works has been suspended until maintenance on the bulky waste shear at Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility has been completed on 14th February, 2011. A spokesperson said: “Truckers are reminded that bulky commercial waste such as furniture, lumber and pallets... Read more of this article
Dage Minors Wins: Overseas Track Meet
Bermudian runner Dage Minors competed in a track meet overseas, in which 24 schools were represented, and won the 1600 metres. Dage Minors and his St. Johnsbury Academy’s Boys Indoor Track teammates captured 3rd place overall in the meet, which was hosted by the University of Vermont in Burlington. The teenager was also a member of St. Johnsbury... Read more of this article
Upcoming: PRIDE Bermuda Three Day Event
PRIDE Bermuda is this weekend hosting a three day, Live Loud & Clear, youth leadership training experience for S1 – S4 high school students presented by R.E.A.C.H. Communication Inc. based in Columbus, Ohio. Founder Javier Sanchez is in Bermuda to host this 3 day retreat and states, “Teens are given the skills to stand up for what they believe... Read more of this article
2011/12: Bermuda to Host PGA Grand Slam
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors announced this morning [Jan 27] that Bermuda will host the PGA Grand Slam of Golf again in 2011 and 2012. Bermuda and Port Royal Golf Course will return as hosts for the 29th and 30th editions of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. The season-ending showcase event boasts the most difficult qualification... Read more of this article
St Paul’s Seminar on Black Males
Last night [Jan 26] concerned locals turned out to hear and take part in a panel discussion, which saw the Education Ministry’s Dr Llewellyn Simmons moderating while Family Centre’s Martha Dismont, Rev Bean of CARTEL, Digicel CEO Wayne Caines, and the Cabinet Office’s consultant Rolfe Commissiong were the panelists. The event was put on by a men’s... Read more of this article
US Storm Causes Fresh Travel Chaos
A winter storm which blanketed the East Coast with snow last night has caused fresh travel disruptions for Bermuda today [Jan.27]. The massive storm, which dumped 18 inches of snow in some areas of New York and New Jersey, has already led to the cancellation of Jet Blue’s flight from New York and Continental’s service from Newark. Other... Read more of this article
Pulsar Re Sues Lehman Over $450 Million
Pulsar Re Ltd., a Bermuda-based reinsurance company, has filed a lawsuit in New York claiming Lehman Brothers Holding Company “looted” $450 million which was meant to be held in a segregated account, Bloomberg and Reuter are reporting today [Jan. 27]. Lehman took the cash in a “one-sided repurchase transaction” intended to help salvage... Read more of this article
RMS Rejects Hurricane Model Criticisms
California-based modelling firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS) has rejected criticisms of its hurricane software — the industry standard among Bermuda reinsurers – made by consulting firm Karen Clark & Co. In a report released last week, Karen Clark & Co. said near-term computer models including RMS’ have consistently... Read more of this article
