Archive for August 3rd, 2011
Min. Wilson: Unemployment Registration Drive
In the Senate this morning [Aug.3] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson shared the results of the recently conducted Unemployment Registration Drive, and also said the Government is preparing to launch a series of short and medium term job initiatives. 1,081 persons registered as a part of the Unemployment Registration Drive, with the... Read more of this article
Tennis: Chris Rego Ranked COTECC #1
Teenage tennis player Christopher Rego is now ranked #1 in the Confederation of Tennis Central America and the Caribbean [COTECC] Junior Circuit Region in the Under 14 Boys Division. The talented teen ranks among the island’s best tennis players of any age, and competes throughout the circuit overseas, consistently placing well. Bermuda Lawn Tennis... Read more of this article
Alterra Q2 Net Income Declines To $32.6M
Alterra Capital Holdings Limited reported net income of $32.6 million for the second quarter of 2011, a drop from the net income of $103.4 million for the same quarter of 2010. Net operating income for the second quarter of 2011 was $39.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to net operating income of $58.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share,... Read more of this article
Miss Teen Bermuda To Be Crowned This Sunday
The 2011 Miss Teen Bermuda Pageant will be held this coming Sunday [Aug.7] at the Fairmont Southampton, and almost ten young ladies will compete for the crown, and the chance to represent Bermuda in the Miss Talented Teen Contest in St. Kitts. Pictured below from left: Miss St George’s West Kayla Furbert, Miss St. George’s East Tabia Butterfield,... Read more of this article
Alterra Reinsurance Leadership Changes
Alterra Capital Holdings Limited announced that John Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Reinsurance and a member of Alterra’s Board of Directors, is leaving in order to pursue a new opportunity. Alterra also announced that Thomas C. Wafer, formerly the President of Alterra Reinsurance USA, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Reinsurance.... Read more of this article
Conservation Efforts: Bermuda Turtle Project
Four international representatives are learning how to better protect marine turtles through a long-running Bermuda project that’s leading the way towards stronger conservation efforts throughout the Atlantic region. The visiting participants will join local students and scientists over the next fortnight for the annual course of the Bermuda Turtle... Read more of this article
Kirkland Brothers To Sail Around Bermuda
Jesse and Zander Kirkland, in a bid to raise public awareness of their Olympic dreams and help fundraise their sailing campaign, are set to sail around Bermuda this week. They envisage it being a two-fold challenge, one for themselves to sail the “bronco” around the 36-mile circumference of the island in good time and lastly, for the public to try... Read more of this article
