Archive for February, 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

Weekend Updates: Track & Field Athletes

Dage Minors home for his spring break qualified for the Carifta Games with a time of 4:14.40 reaching the “A” standard in the U17 1500m boys. Juma Mouchette just missed the qualifying standard by .79 in the U20 mens 1500m in a time of 4:15.79. Jasmine Brunson competing in the long jump at the ACC Championships, and placed 4th with a personal... Read more of this article

Cougars Advance to FA Cup Finals

This afternoon (Feb. 27) at Lords in St Davids, the Devonshire Cougars met up with the PHC Zebras in the FA Cup Semi-Final.Cougars took the lead in the 6th minute when Tumaini Steede beat Raymond Glasford in goal for the PHC Zebras. Kwame Steede doubled the lead in the 77th minute, before Tumaini Steede scored his second goal and his team’s third... Read more of this article

OneBeacon Declares First Quarter Dividend

At its regular meeting held on February 23, 2011, the OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Board of Directors declared a $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, payable in cash on March 31, 2011, to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on March 17, 2011. OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that is... Read more of this article

UBP’s Cole Simons: Upcoming Budget Debate

[By Cole Simons, United Bermuda Party] The Premier in her Budget Statement committed her Government to an “open Budget process” to develop opportunities for greater public feedback and engagement in decisions on spending and taxation. The United Bermuda Party wholeheartedly supports this commitment to transparency and we look forward to the two-week... Read more of this article

Photos, Videos & Results: Junior & Senior Netball

Yesterday afternoon [Feb. 27] the NVCC Lady Rams defeated the Young’uns 11 – 9, Jordyn Morris scored 9 goals to lead NVCC Lady Rams to victory, while Deja Harvey added 2 goals. Demiqua Daniels scored all 9 goals for the Young’uns. Deanne Hart scored 15 goals for the Devonshire Colts as they defeated the Cougar Cubs 15 – 5, Jahilika Berkeley... Read more of this article

OECD Conference To Be Held in Bermuda

Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox announced today [Feb 27] that the OECD has officially issued its broadcast email to the Worlds financial center jurisdictions, the full membership of the OECD Global Forum of approximately 97 countries, inviting them to Bermuda for the May 31st to June 1st event. Premier Cox commenting on the development said:... Read more of this article

Photos: Pee Wee Cricket Training

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has begun holding the Pee Wee “Have-a-go” Children’s Cricket Programme. The sessions are held at Berkeley Institute Gym and will take place every Saturday, until March 26, 2011. During the session, the children, aged 5-7, were introduced to the basics of cricket with the main aim of having fun. Utilizing... Read more of this article