Archive for August, 2011

Eqecat: Hurricane Irene Losses Up To $3.4B

Catastrophe modeling company Eqecat said the total insured losses from Hurricane Irene are estimated to range from $1.8 billion to $3.4 billion. The first major hurricane of the 2011 season, Irene caused widespread damage and approximately 40 deaths. A statement released by the company said, “Hurricane Irene made three landfalls as it moved north... Read more of this article

First Worship At New St Paul AME Church

“The vision has become reality” said an ecstatic Pastor Rev. Dr. Lanel D. Guyton of St. Paul AME Church. After a three year building and renovation programme, the Church will transition from its Centennial Hall to the renovated sanctuary for its morning worship services on Sunday 4th September 2011 at 1055am. “We feel truly blessed to worship... Read more of this article

“Charting Your Football Club’s Future”

The North Village Community Club will be hosting a Symposium for sports Club Executives, Club Administrators, Coaches and Players entitled “Charting Your Football Club’s Future” This symposium will feature local and international speakers, delivering information on the overall theme of developing the business at your club and strengthening... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: 2011 Seagull Boat Race

This past weekend a Seagull Race was held at the Spanish Point Boat Club, with a total of 13 boats turning out, and 11 finishing. In the Sport Class first place went to Longa Knots [Stephen Roberts & Kelsey Durham], and second place went to to Hewhoknows [Jason Whitecross & H.Henderson] Slippery [Micheal Bean & C.Bean] placed first... Read more of this article

BCB Corrects “Misleading & Untrue Reports”

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] issued a statement to “correct some misleading and untrue reported statements” about the behaviour of the under 15 cricket team during their recent tour of Canada, which claimed that the Bermuda players were guilty of bad behaviour and numerous breaches of Code of Conduct. The relevant portion of the report... Read more of this article

Minister: Sunshine League Model ‘Unsustainable’

[Updated] Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney held a press conference this morning [Aug.30], and said Government has concluded that the Sunshine League’s “operating model is unsustainable.” “Regrettably, despite considerable effort on the part of both Government and the Sunshine League, today I must inform the... Read more of this article

Burglary At Bermuda Air Conditioning

Bermuda Air Conditioning was broken into over the weekend, with the burglar[s] stealing a quantity of cash from the Mills Creek premises. Some of the staff at BAC were restricted from working on Monday morning while the police forensic unit continued their investigations. A Police spokesman said, “Around 7:20am on Monday, police attended a reported... Read more of this article

Bermuda Job Market Employment Report

Today [Aug.30] the Department of Statistics released the 2011 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs. The release highlights the main findings of the 2010 Annual Employment Survey. In 2010, Bermuda’s employers reported a decrease of 1,423 jobs. There were 38,097 jobs counted last year compared to 39,520 in 2009. The number of jobs held... Read more of this article

Malachi Simmons Fundraising Performance

The Chewstick Foundation Griot sessions will showcase the talents of dancer, actor and singer Malachi Simmons as a part of an innovative initiative to raise funds in support of the young performer’s university education. A special Griot Session will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at the Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Café on Elliot Street,... Read more of this article

Argus Donates $5,000 To Victor Scott Program

The Argus Group today announces details of its $5,000 donation to provide financial support for the Victor Scott Primary School’s summer programme. Donations from private entities and members of the public were required to allow the school to continue its structured summer programme for the second year at an affordable rate for parents facing financial... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Katia Forms In Atlantic

What was Tropical Depression 12 grew into Tropical Storm Katia early this morning [Aug.30]. The U.S National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph…65 km/h…with higher gusts.” “Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia is expected to be near hurricane... Read more of this article

Ministry of Education Moving To Southside

Over the course of this week the Ministry of Education Headquarters and the Department of Education will be moving from Dundonald Street to Southside. The Ministry’s new site will be located at 14 Wallers Point Road, Southside St. David’s. Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith announced the move during her Budget Statement earlier this year. At... Read more of this article