Archive for November 16th, 2011
‘Strong Objections’ Raised To Bermuda Bill
The Coalition for Competitive Insurance Rates [CCIR]– the Washington lobby group backed by the island’s re/insurance industry — has strongly objected to legislation aimed at closing what’s been called “The Bermuda Loophole” in the US tax code. Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal has described the loophole that... Read more of this article
ABIR Praises NAIC Action On Collateral
The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] — the public policy organisation for the island’s industry — has praised a US decision which could result in more states rolling back collateral requirements for overseas firms. After a 12 year effort, on November 6 the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) unanimously... Read more of this article
Health Minister Applauds LCCA’s Work
Echoing sentiments expressed by the Governor in the recent Throne Speech, Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday [Nov. 15] encouraged Bermudians to support the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA] Overseas Medical Care Fund when they are reaching into their pockets to make charitable donations. The Health Minister said his Ministry works closely... Read more of this article
Bermudian Novelist Profiled At US Website
Bermuda author Cathy West is the subject of a glowing pen-portrait this week at a US website specialising in Christian fiction. Mrs. West’s debut novel “Yesterday’s Tomorrow” – a love story set against the sound and fury of the Vietnam War — was published earlier this year. Described as ”beautifully crafted... Read more of this article
New Records Set At Sharks Swim Meet
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association have confirmed the following New Short Course Records were set at the Sharks Sprint Meet on October 08th, 2011. Jessica Bruton, Holly Bruton, Brynn Telenko and Logan Watson-Brown are the Female 8 and under – 4 x 50m Medley Relay Record Holders after clocking 3:22.61, the previous record of 3:45.97 was set on... Read more of this article
Ingham Selected As PLP Candidate
[Updated with video] This morning [Nov.16] the Progressive Labour Party announced that Senator A.L Vince Ingham will be their candidate for Constituency #19 Pembroke West. The former BELCO boss said, “Let me say that I have a lot to learn and I will be a keen student. The world of Government and Business unfortunately are not the same but I think... Read more of this article
BSX: Utilico Emerging Markets Delists
Yesterday [Nov.15] the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced the voluntary cancellation of listing, effective from November 16th, from the BSX, of Utilico Emerging Markets Limited. The Company has also, this date, delisted the related ‘C’ shares and warrants from the BSX. Related Stories Global Specialised Directorate Changes Bermuda Stock Exchange... Read more of this article
Guilty: DUI, No Seatbelt, Resisting Arrest
Yesterday morning [Nov.15] 36-year-old Brian Gibbons pleaded guilty to five charges. One of driving whilst impaired, two counts of having no driver’s license, one count of failing to wear a seatbelt, and one of violently resisting arrest. Initially Mr Gibbons pleaded not guilty to the charge of violently resisting arrest. However after he had heard... Read more of this article
Police Mobile Unit to Visit Different Areas
The police have said that the Police Mobile Command vehicle will be located in various areas to provide a visible police presence while also being accessible to area residents during its hours of operation. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to remind the public that the Police Mobile Command vehicle, manned by... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Terceira Competes In Austra
Jillian Terceira has concluded competing at an International Horse Jumping CSI 4* Event in Vienna, Austria. During the Award of the Vienna Holding Company International Points Competition with Joker 1.45m Class, Terceira and Ursula finished 25th with a time of 48.84, the pair also had 4 Penalty Fault Points. In the Grand Prize of Vienna Price of the... Read more of this article
Swan Pays Tribute To Golfer Eric Parker
A memorial service for the late Mr. Eric Norman Parker, former president of the Bermuda Golf Association, will be held at Christ Church, Warwick today [Nov.16] at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Parker died recently at the age of 89. “My condolences to the family of the late Eric N. Parker from Warwick,” said former Bermuda professional golfer Kim Swan. “The... Read more of this article
Videos: 2011 World Rugby Classic
Always a popular event on the social calendar, the 2011 World Rugby Classic was held last week, and saw Argentina win the title after beating the Classic Lions 25-19 in the World Rugby Classic Finals on November 12th. The start of the five-day event was initially postponed due to wind-damage to their National Sports Centre facilities caused by the gale-force... Read more of this article
