Archive for May 19th, 2011
Photos & Videos: First Harbour Nights Of Season
The first Harbour Nights of 2011 kicked off last night [May 18], as Front Street was closed to vehicular traffic, and the street came alive with crowds, street vendors, entertainment and more. Dozens of vendors and entertainment was on offer; food vendors, face painting, live music, gombeys and more. This year Harbour Nights will run every Wednesday... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Announces Quarterly Dividend
Yesterday [May 18] the Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2011 Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. is a global provider of reinsurance and insurance. Related Stories RenaissanceRe... Read more of this article
Lindo’s Installs Solar Energy System
Bermuda’s first commercial installation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy system has been completed, at Lindo’s Market in Devonshire. This system will produce approximately 11,340 kilowatts of energy per month, enough to handle between 40 and 60% of Lindo’s load requirements at any given time. “It’s extremely gratifying to bring solar energy... Read more of this article
Eight UK Radio Stations To Broadcast From BDA
A Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] initiative will see eight UK radio stations broadcast live from the island next week. Beginning on Monday, May 23 – Friday May 27, an estimated UK audience of 4.5 million loyal listeners will get a flavour of the island as their favorite radio stations take to the airwaves to showcase Bermuda. Minister of Business... Read more of this article
Endurance Estimates US Tornadoes: $55 Million
Bermuda based re/insurer Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. yesterday [May 18] announced its initial loss estimate related to the tornadoes in April 2011 that impacted Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and Virginia to be between $45 million and $55 million. The losses were predominantly driven by Endurance’s catastrophe reinsurance book of business and... Read more of this article
“Home is Where the Hatred Is”
A Facebook event Home is Where the Hatred Is launched, which is calling for residents to join a protest at City Hall on May 25th to raise awareness about discrimination against gay people on the island. The event page text is prefaced by a story by Kyrs Assan about an experience she alleges occurred at a local guest house. The page says, “On... Read more of this article
