Archive for March 9th, 2011
Public Assists Police With DUI Arrest
The Bermuda Police received an interesting call yesterday evening [Mar.8] – from a member of the public who took matters into their own hands to stop a case of drunk driving. A member of the public caused an impaired driver on North Shore Road to pull over, then called Police to have them pick her up. A Police spokesman said, “Around 5:55... Read more of this article
Minister Launches Tour Of Bermuda Hotels
Tourism & Business Development Minister Patrice Minors will be getting a visitor’s-eye view of the Bermuda hospitality product in the coming weeks as she embarks on a tour of island hotels to underscore Government resolve to revive the industry. Two weeks ago, the Minister launched the “Hotel Tour” initiative, which has Minister Minors... Read more of this article
Aspen US Names Toppi To Head Surety Unit
Aspen US Insurance — a subsidiary of Bermuda-based re/insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited — today [Mar.9] announced the establishment of its new Surety insurance unit to be led by its industry veteran Michael Toppi. Joining Mr. Toppi will be Mathew Raino, vice president, Commercial Surety, and Ryan Field, assistant vice president, Commercial... Read more of this article
ABIR Backs US Flood Insurance Draft Bill
Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers president Bradley Kading has told the National Underwriter Online News Service the local industry backs proposed Congressional legislation which could partially privatise the US Federal flood insurance programme. “Reinsurers want to write some risk in the programme, and we think policymakers... Read more of this article
Capital G Awards Home Show Prizes
As a follow‐up reward to the 9th Annual Coldwell Banker/Bermuda Realty Home Show in February, Capital G Bank has awarded a $250 savings account prize to two of the many hundreds of people who visited their booth at the event which was held at CedarBridge Academy. Carrolldon Benjamin [left] of Pembroke and Sue-Ann Smith [right] of Devonshire were... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Riddell’s Bay Post-Fire Smoke
Although 20 firefighters took approximately five hours and more than 3,000 gallons of water to extinguish the brush fire at the Riddell’s Bay Golf Club, the smouldering remains of the blaze continued to pour out smoke this morning [Mar.9]. The Bermuda Fire Service responded at around 8pm last night, and worked till past midnight to control the... Read more of this article
Vershon Simmons Tribute Video
Bermuda songstress Heather Nova’s “Together As One” — an anthem dedicated to both sailing and voyages of personal discovery — provides the musical accompaniment to a new video memorialising Vershon Simmons, the 18-year-old “Spirit of Bermuda” crew member who died in a road traffic accident on March 5. A friend... Read more of this article
National Academy U/13 & U/14 Cricket Squads
The Bermuda Cricket Board National Academy (BCBNA) structure will commence in the 2011 season. Within the new structure the BCBNA will have intakes in the Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 boys age groups as well as the National Women’s team and the Under 16 Girls. Under the reviewed structure of the BCBNA players will be educated in... Read more of this article
Chef Spicing Up Reefs’ Dining Experience
The Reefs, one of the top Bermuda properties on “Travel + Leisure’s” T+L 500 list , this week welcomed Jason Koppinger as its new executive chef – promising he’d spice things up at the the resort’s three restaurants by infusing a multicultural style into new menus and offering interactive culinary experiences. Overseeing... Read more of this article
Weekend Film Series BUEI Double Feature
A documentary about the Greenpeace environmental movement focusing on the iconic “Rainbow Warrior” ship, and a French feel-good dramedy starring Oscar winner Kevin Kline, are the featured films at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday March 13. The documentary, “The Rainbow Warriors of Waiheke Island”, screens at 3 p.m. while “Queen... Read more of this article
Island Puzzles Pieces Together Comic Deal
Bermuda’s Island Puzzles yesterday announced [Mar. 7] it had pieced together a deal with US publisher Bluewater Productions Ltd. to render many of their popular comic book covers into limited edition jigsaw puzzles. Starting with a commemorative puzzle taken from the cover illustration of the upcoming comic book featuring the April royal... Read more of this article
Panthers Beat Stars: Women’s FA Cup 1st Round
Last night [Mar.8] the Women’s Football FA Cup first round got underway at the BFA Field, with the Panthers beating United Stars 4-1. The United Stars went in front in the 2nd minute when Keisha Smith outpaced the Panthers defense and slipped the ball pass and advancing Terry-Lynn Paynter in goal. Five minutes later the scores were level, Rickelle... Read more of this article
