Archive for February 2nd, 2011
A.M. Best Revises Arch’s Outlook to Positive
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings [ICR] of “A+” of Bermuda based Arch Reinsurance Ltd. and its strategic affiliates. A.M. Best also has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the ICRs of “bbb” and “bbb+” of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Arts Centre: Garbage In, Art Out
Garbage in, art out. That’s what the Bermuda Arts Centre hopes to achieve by encouraging artists to use beachfront trash for a unique found object show aimed at heightening awareness of pollution in the island’s waters. “We are hoping that you might help us make a difference,” said an Arts Centre spokesman. “Next Saturday,... Read more of this article
Rugby Match Reports: Ladies & Mens
[Written by Ian Henderson] Ladies: In the ladies action, Renegades ladies secured their 4th consecutive league title with 3 games remaining and extended their impressive unbeaten run in the meantime with victory over a stuffy Mariner’s side. After a nervy start, scores from Melissa Field and Nicky Jones settled the defending champions into their... Read more of this article
Police Report: 12 DUI Arrests Last Week
The Bermuda Police Service reported that during the week of Monday, January 24th – Monday, January 31st 2011 there were 38 accidents, with 10 resulting in injury. In addition there were 12 people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. During the same week nine vehicles were reported stolen; 1 each in Hamilton parish, Pembroke, Paget, Devonshire;... Read more of this article
Bacardi Donates To Flood Relief
In response to the devastating floods in Australia and Brazil, Bermuda headquartered Bacardi Ltd. has donated $100,000 for immediate relief to aid victims in these countries. Bacardi donated $50,000 to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal fund to provide immediate emergency relief supplies and to aid recovery efforts after the Queensland floods... Read more of this article
Cinema Museum’s Earl Cameron Tribute
London’s Cinema Museum will pay special tribute to Bermudian actor Earl Cameron when the “Thunderball” and “Inception” star appears there in April to discuss his barrier-breaking career. Britain’s first prominent black film actor, Mr.Earl Cameron — who left Bermuda for the UK shortly before the outbreak of World... Read more of this article
Argo Financial Now A Lloyd’s Consortium
Nexus Underwriting Management Ltd. has converted Argo Financial Products Ltd. into a consortium at Lloyd’s of London called Nexus Financial Products. Partners in the consortium are professional liability and medical malpractice syndicate 2526, which is managed by A.G. Doré & Others, and property engineering and marine syndicate 5151, which is... Read more of this article
Bermudian Umpires Get Top Exam Marks
Three Bermudian cricket umpires passed their 2010 WICUA Exams with top marks, with James McKirdy receiving a score of 99%, Oscar Andrade passing with a score of 95% and Sean ‘Bobby’ Smith receiving 90%. Mr. Reginald Pearman, President of the Bermuda Cricket Board stated, “On behalf of the BCB I would like to congratulate James McKirdy... Read more of this article
