Archive for March, 2011

Argus Malta Agency Relocates to New Offices

The Argus Group today announces the relocation in Malta of the company it acquired in June 2010, Fogg Insurance Agencies Limited (Fogg). The relocation of Fogg to new offices at La Concorde in Ta’Xbiex demonstrates the Argus Group’s commitment to investing in and developing Fogg’s business operations. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the... Read more of this article

Research Boat Returns: Possible Stroke Victim

On Monday [Mar 28] morning at approximately 12:50am, the captain of the German registered research vessel Walther Herig III contacted Bermuda Harbour Radio to report a crew member showing symptoms of having had a stroke. A Harbour Radio spokesperson said “Under medical advisement the Walther Herwig III, which was reported to be 540 nautical miles... Read more of this article

Weekend Hockey Match Report March 25-27

[Hockey match reports from the weekend March 25-27, 2011, written by Kaywell Outerbridge] Women’s B League Swallows B vs Cardinals B, Final score: 3-2 An unmarked Swallows’ Jennifer Chisnall scored the first field goal in the 2nd minute of the game before Cardinals field players had a chance to touch the ball. Even with this quick goal by Swallows,... Read more of this article

ACE Forum: Spotlight on Women Leaders

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the ACE Women’s Forum (AWF) hosted a forum entitled: Spotlight on Women Leaders: Past, Present and Visions for the Future. The Forum took place on Thursday 24 March at the ACE Building, Hamilton. A distinguished panel of Bermuda’s women leaders shared their personal experiences... Read more of this article

Hiscox Japan Estimate: $60 – $150 Million

Bermuda based Hiscox Ltd, has undertaken a first estimate of the impact of the 2011 New Zealand earthquake and the 2011 Queensland floods. The Group also makes an early comment on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 11 March. Based on an insured market loss of US$10 billion for the New Zealand earthquake, and US$2.4 billion for the floods in Queensland,... Read more of this article

Neal Towlson Wins in Guadeloupe

Bermudian tennis player Neal Towlson is currently playing in the Open Junior du Counsel General 2011 Junior ITF Tournament in Guadeloupe, which concludes on April 3rd. He had to win the three qualifying matches in order to qualify for the main draw. In his Main Draw First Round match Towlson took on David Mathieu from Guadeloupe winning in straight... Read more of this article

Butterfield & Duffy Awarded Scholarships

A total of 16 triathletes including Bermuda’s own Tyler Butterfield and Flora Duffy have been awarded London 2012 Olympic Scholarships by the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity’s World Programme Fund. This is the largest number of awards in ITU’s history as an Olympic sport. The recipients include eight men and eight women from National... Read more of this article

Drug Case: Alleged Gang Members Charged

[Updated] This morning [Mar.30] in Magistrates Court four men, alleged to be members of the Parkside gang, appeared on charges of conspiring to import cannabis worth over $100,000. Dahlano Simons, 24; Jahkio Williams, 23, Psanto Eve, 20; and Royunde Stevens- Cyrus; were charged with between a a date unknown and December 21, 2010, conspiring with Shandae... Read more of this article

1,259 Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches

Hotel Interactive Charities, a U.S. based organization, hosted the Great Peanut Butter and Jelly Team Competition on March 28th to benefit the Eliza DoLittle Society’s Daily Bread program. The teams, volunteers attending the Luxury 2011 Conference, competed in assembling the most peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in thirty minutes. The event had... Read more of this article

2011 Earth Hour Student Essay Winners

This year BELCO, Greenrock and Bermuda National Library, Youth Services, joined together to develop a new project for 2011 Earth Hour. The 2011 Earth Hour Student Essay Competition, for students ages 9-18, was introduced to help raise awareness amongst young people and to encourage research and writing. They received 119 essays and the judges were:... Read more of this article

38 Athletes Chosen For Carifta 2011

The Bermuda Track & Field Association have announced that 38 athletes have been chosen for the 2011 Carifta games, which will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from April 23rd – 25th. The 2010 Carifta Games were held in the Cayman Islands, and saw Bermuda’s team finishing in a very impressive 5th spot overall out of the 25 nations competing,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bill Ming’s Sculpture Unveiled

This afternoon [Mar.29] saw the unveiling of the sculpture titled “Against ‘da tide”, the work of Bermudian sculptor Bill Ming and sponsored by HSBC (Bermuda). Mayor Charles Gosling spoke briefly, thanking HSBC and Bill Ming for adding to the public art that is steadily appearing throughout the City of Hamilton. Philip Butterfield,... Read more of this article