Archive for January 12th, 2012

Literacy Advocate’s Bermuda Seminars

Although one of her most famous literary characters may be called Mrs. Wishy Washy, her seminars are anything but. The Bermuda Reading Association will be hosting a visit by acclaimed children’s author and literacy advocate Joy Cowley next month [the writer is pictured with Mrs. Wishy Washy here]. She will be conducting a two-session symposium... Read more of this article

Faulkenberry Show’s Broadway Records

Bermuda’s Rebecca Faulkenberry and the rest of the cast of “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” had plenty to celebrate over the holiday season — with the musical setting a record for the highest single-week gross of any show in Broadway history. “Spider-Man” rang in the New Year as the highest grossing show on Broadway,... Read more of this article

PLP Confirm Lt Col Burch As Candidate

[Updated with video] This morning [Jan.12] the Progressive Labour Party held a press conference at the Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick, and confirmed that Lt. Col David Burch will represent them in Constituency #27 Warwick North Central. Warwick North Central is presently held by the PLP’s Elvin James, who won with 56.14% [535-418] of the vote... Read more of this article

Goalkeeper Hall Aims To Keep Place

Bermudian international goalkeeper Freddy Hall wants to keep his place in Northampton Town’s starting line-up, he told the BBC Radio Northampton. The 26-year-old joined the UK team last summer and made his debut in last weekend’s 2-1 victory at Morecambe. He was handed his chance after Shane Higgs suffered a long-term achilles injury. “It’s... Read more of this article

Bradford Boss Hails Wells’ Work-Rate

UK football team Bradford City’s boss Phil Parkinson said he believes one of the main reasons behind Nahki Wells current impressive form in City’s attack is his “desire to listen and learn.” The 21-year-old Bermudian striker has started City’s last five matches – scoring in three of them. Mr Parkinson told the team’s... Read more of this article

Clarification: Cell Phone Driving Rules

Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess clarified the new laws surrounding cell phone use while driving, explaining that driving a car while using a phone via a hands-free kit is not prohibited. Bike riders can use a hands-free kit with the phone linked to the rider’s helmet via Bluetooth/technology, but having a phone inside of the helmet is an offence,... Read more of this article

US Ruling On $20M Secret Payment

A US Appeals Court yesterday [Jan. 11] threw out a lower court ruling favouring a former Tyco director in the latest chapter of a decade-long legal dispute involving a secret $20 million payment authorised by the one-time Bermuda firm’s disgraced CEO. Former director Frank Walsh was sued by Tyco in connection with the firm’s June, 2001 $9.2... Read more of this article

Videos: 2012 Fairmont to Fairmont Race

The Men’s winner of the Fairmont to Fairmont race Lamont Marshall held off a legendary Kenyan runner, beating Olympic medalist Douglas Wakiihuri to claim the top spot. Mr Wakiihuri has a string of world class victories; winning the marathon at the 1987 World Championships in Rome, the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, the London... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda Deadline: 3 Days Left

There are three days left to enter the 2012 Miss Bermuda Pageant, with the registration set to close this coming Sunday [Jan.15]. Applicants must be Bermudian, between the ages of 17-24 years old, never been married, must not have children and must be able to travel. The registration fee is $200, and application forms are available for download here... Read more of this article

19 Teachers Complete Training Course

[Updated] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith attended a ceremony to recognise 19 teachers who completed a University of Ontario Institute of Technology Special Education course. Dame Jennifer welcomed Dr. Nick Scarfo and Dr. Jim Greenlaw, Deans of the University of Ontario, Institute of Technology; Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Wendy McDonnell;... Read more of this article

XL Estimates Thai Floods Up To $185M

XL Group plc announced preliminary net loss estimates related to the widespread floods in Thailand that reached their highest point during the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The Company’s preliminary loss estimates, pretax and net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, range from approximately $135 million to $185 million. Approximately... Read more of this article

Arch Estimates Thai Floods: $35-65M

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that the Company’s 2011 fourth quarter results will be negatively impacted by the severe flooding in Thailand in the range of $35 million to $65 million, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums. This preliminary loss estimate is based on industry insured losses ranging from $10 billion to $20 billion. Related... Read more of this article