Archive for March 14th, 2011

Aspen Insurance Appoints Kerry Calaiaro

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited today [Mar.14] announced that they have appointed Kerry Calaiaro as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations with immediate effect. Ms. Calaiaro will report to Chris O’Kane, Chief Executive, and will be based in New York. Ms. Calaiaro has extensive experience in the financial services industry, encompassing... Read more of this article

Bromby & White Finish 8th in Miami

For the 472 sailors from 25 countries, conditions on Biscayne Bay were ideal as temperatures in the low 70s and sunny weather combined with shifty breeze to challenge them on the final day of racing at BACARDI Miami Sailing Week where champions were decided in five one-design classes. Bermuda’s Peter Bromby and Lee White finished 8th overall... Read more of this article

Upcoming Chewstick Weekend Retreat

The Chewstick Foundation is planning a creative Retreat weekend from Saturday, March 19 until Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Paget Island. The purpose for the retreat is to isolate creatives in an intense, artistic and spiritual environment that encourages personal growth and collaboration. The weekend will comprise of workshops taught by passionate artists... Read more of this article

Kinte Smith Charged: 2009 Southside Shooting

[Update - charges were dropped against Mr Smith in June 2011] In Magistrates Court this morning [Mar.14] a 25-year-old man was charged in connection with the 2009 Southside shooting. Kinte Smith charged with four offences relating to the Southside Movie Theatre shooting in November 2009. Mr Smith left the island two days after the shootings, and he... Read more of this article

The Loss of Dr Barbara Ball

Bermuda has lost a legendary figure with the passing of Dr Barbara Ball last night [Mar.13] at age 86. The pioneering trailblazer was the first female doctor to practice medicine in Bermuda, and was integral in the trade union and civil rights movements in the 1950s and 60s. Dr. Ball was born in Bermuda on 13 June 1924. She was educated at the then... Read more of this article

Police Address Job Layoff Reports

The Bermuda Police responded to reports that they have lost nine of their staff, specifically specialists who investigate murders and shootings, with Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman saying “The departure of the overseas investigators was anticipated as their contracts were set to expire this month. Their last 2 engagements over 12 months... Read more of this article

Governor Visits Sandys 360 Facility

His Excellency Sir Richard Gozney, Governor of Bermuda paid a courtesy visit to the Sandys 360 facility on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. This was Sir Richardʼs first visit to the new facility, although he mentioned that he had been following the progress of the project through the media and reports he had been receiving from individuals who had visited... Read more of this article

Tucker’s Point President: 25 Economic Points

Tucker’s Point President Ed Trippe has responded to the various points made by the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] in reference to the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order [SDO]. Over the weekend, BEST had called for residents to contact Senators to speak out against the SDO, and provided over 70 points from their... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Weekend Sports Photos

This past weekend a number of sporting events took place across the island. The 2011 National Squash Championships got underway with over 100 players participating, the BTFA held a track meet which saw Shuntae Hendrickson qualify for the Carifta Games, Renegades held their Founders Day rugby matches, the Bermuda Amatuer Match Play Golf Championships... Read more of this article

Queen’s 2011 Commonwealth Day Message

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated the role of women across the world in a message marking Commonwealth Day, which is being celebrated today [Mar.14]. The Queen and Prince Philip will join singer Annie Lennox and Zambian-born economist Dambisa Moyo at a service to commemorate the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey today. The Queen’s full statement follows... Read more of this article