Archive for February 28th, 2011
Opinion: Diversification – What Is That?
[Written by Larry Burchall] During the lead-up to this Budget Debate and with all the talk about Bermuda’s economic present and future, one concept keeps popping up – diversification. The principle thought behind diversification is that Bermuda needs to have another one or two legs to support or even supplant Tourism and International Business.... Read more of this article
Videos: Pee Wee Cricket Training
Bermuda’s next generation of cricket players are participating in the Pee Wee “Have-a-go” Children’s Cricket Programme, which sees children aged 5-7 introduced to the basics of cricket with the main aim of having fun. During the session, the coaches work with the children on learning the basics skills of catching, bowling and batting with... Read more of this article
Bermudian Student Safe & Sound in UK
[Updated! Student is unofficially reported as fine!] A Bermudian college student is reported as missing in the United Kingdom, having last been seen two weeks ago in a bar and restaurant in Oxford. The British Police have issued an appeal for help in locating 22-year-old Andrew Stout, saying they are “appealing for witnesses to help locate a... Read more of this article
Argo Appoints Ritchie to Paris Branch
Ago Group International Holdings, Ltd announced that Bruno Ritchie has joined the company to lead Argo Assurances, Argo Group’s new Paris-based underwriting platform for large specialty risks. Argo Assurances will initially focus on insurance solutions for space and aviation clients worldwide. “We continue to expand our international footprint and... Read more of this article
Videos: Athletes of The Year Announced
On Saturday night [Feb.26], the Annual Sports Awards were presented with long jumper Tyrone Smith and basketball player Jenaya Wade-Fray named the Male and Female Athletes of the Year, and sprinter Jeneko Place and swimmer Emma Franklin winning the inaugural Male and Female Junior Athletes of the Year. Tyrone Smith being announced as the Male Athlete... Read more of this article
