Archive for November 8th, 2011
CEA Dressage Challenge Results
This past weekend Bermuda’s Dressage riders competed in the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s (CEA) Dressage Challenge at the National Equestrian Center at Vesey Street in Devonshire. The local equestrians competed against riders from Jamaica, Cayman, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago with the judge, Susan Kolstad of the USA, traveling to the different... Read more of this article
Primus Declares GAAP Net Loss For Q/3 2011
Bermuda’s Primus Guaranty, Ltd. today [Nov.8] announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. GAAP net loss available to common shares for the third quarter 2011 was $283.1 million, or $7.76 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income available to common shares of $229.0 million, or $5.72 per diluted share,... Read more of this article
Hiscox Partnership With TechInsurance
Bermuda-headquartered Hiscox, the first insurer offering US small businesses the ability to purchase business insurance direct, online and in real time, today [Nov.8] announced a partnership with TechInsurance to meet the needs of their small IT services customers. Businesses visiting TechInsurance’s website for insurance coverage can now get... Read more of this article
Aquarium To Hold Winter Camps For Kids
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] has an early Christmas present for Bermudian children and their parents — two one-day Winter Camps to be held next month. The camps for children aged five through 10 will be held on December 19 and December 20 from 9 am to 5 pm. “The fee is $65 per child and the camps are only open to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Revised National Health Plan Released
Following the release of the Consultation Feedback Report on the National Health Plan 2011 in October, the Ministry of Health has today [Nov.8] released the final version of the initiative which incorporates the consultation feedback, entitled “National Health Plan: Bermuda Health System Reform Strategy.” Minister of Health Zane Desilva... Read more of this article
ABIR: Politicians Must Avoid Policy Disasters
In a technologically advanced and interconnected world, protectionist leaders in the US and other countries need to recognise that in order to cover the costs of calamities they require international risk-spreading and reinsurance, the head of the Association of Bermuda Insurers [ABIR] argued recently. Bradley Kading is president and executive director... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Compete in NY Marathon
Several athletes from Bermuda took part in the New York Marathon this past weekend, joining the tens of thousands of runners from around the world. Andrew Hunt crossed the line in a time of 3:02:05 finishing 1,314th overall, Geoffrey Blee finished 1,730th overall clocking a time of 3:06:41. Manuel Lopes finished with a time of 3:19:48 crossing the line... Read more of this article
Groups Applaud Government DUI Initiative
In a joint statement issued by CADA and the DUI Education School, the organisations applauded the measures to eliminate drinking and driving as outlined in the Throne Speech. The Government pledged additional efforts to stem drunk driving saying, “However, there will be less tolerance for impaired driving offences. The Government will table legislation... Read more of this article
Validus Appeal To Transatlantic Shareholders
Bermuda re/insurer Validus today [Nov.8] mailed a letter to stockholders of Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. urging them to preserve their right to obtain greater value for their Transatlantic shares and make their views known to the Transatlantic board. Validus has been embroiled in a long-running effort o buy New York insurer Transatlantic, with chairman... Read more of this article
Barbadians Marking Independence Anniversary
The Barbados Association of Bermuda is marking this month’s 45th anniversary of Bajan Independence with a gala dinner and dance at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on November 26 among other observances. Barbados’ Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Christopher Sinckler [pictured] will be the featured speaker at the black-tie event. Barbados... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda’s Relative ‘Whacked’ At Finals
It’s not just the Miss World competitors who were knockouts. Karen Reoch, the mother of Miss Scotland Jennifer Reoch told the “Scottish Sun” newspaper today [Nov.8] she almost clobbered a relative of Miss Bermuda during the finals at London’s Earls Court on Sunday. “Proud Karen accidentally smacked a relative of Miss Bermuda,... Read more of this article
BTFA Arboretum Cross Country Results
The Bermuda Track and Field Association’s Cross Country Series continued at the Arboretum this past Saturday [Nov.5]. Juma Mouchette ran away with the Under 20 Boy’s title clocking 18.05, with Kameron Creighton finishing second in 18.51 and Dominique Mayno finished third in 21.01. Tamika Williams won the Open Women’s race with a time of 20.37,... Read more of this article
