Archive for January 23rd, 2012

Bermuda Trust Named In Lawsuit

An Ontario Superior Court judge has certified a massive class-action lawsuit over a “scheme” involving a Bermuda trust which resulted in thousands of Canadians submitting inflated charitable donation receipts that the Ottawa taxman refused to accept. “When Michael Cannon heard about the Donations for Canada Gift Program — an opportunity... Read more of this article

Hunting Nazi Submarines Out Of Bermuda

A former New York state legislator recalls his days duelling with Nazi U-Boats off Bermuda during the Second World War in a profile published in the “Buffalo News” today [Jan. 23]. Inspired by a family tradition of military service, engineering student Walter J. Floss Jr. enlisted in the US Naval Reserve on his 17th birthday, February... Read more of this article

Festival Review: Jon Faddis Unbridled

[Review of Jon Faddis and the Jazz Orchestra of New York, who appeared the Fairmont Southampton as part of the Bermuda Festival on Friday 20th January. Written by Kensley McDowall] Unbridled indeed was trumpet virtuoso Jon Faddis and his Jazz Orchestra of New York at the Southampton Princess theatre last Friday evening. From the opening set, Frank Foster’s... Read more of this article

Brazil ‘Protectionism’ Could Hurt Economy

Brazil’s booming economy could be severely affected if a catastrophe occurs due to “protectionist” reinsurance regulation, industry trade groups including the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] have warned. In a statement released, earlier this month, representatives from ABIR, the European insurance and reinsurance federation... Read more of this article

Videos/Results: Saturday’s Rugby Games

Bermuda Rugby Football Union action at the Warwick Academy on Saturday [Jan.21] saw Ladies and Men’s Division action played. In the Ladies Division the Teachers got two Try’s from Katy Wright and Marie Pierre Beaudoin as they defeated the Police 6 – 2. The Teachers also got Try’s from Sophie Laganière and Sally Pile. In the second Ladies game... Read more of this article

Damaged Bermuda Tanker Finally Docks

A damaged, Bermuda-registered oil tanker, which had been sheltering off the Copeland Islands near the Northern Ireland city of Belfast since mid-December, has finally docked for repairs. The Bermuda-flagged “Genmar Companion” had been carrying 54,000 tonnes of gas oil. The vessel had been en route from Rotterdam to New York in December when... Read more of this article

XL Group Appoints Jason Harris

The insurance segment of Bermuda-based XL Group today [Jan.23] announced the appointment of Jason Harris as Chief Executive of its International P&C Insurance business. Mr. Harris will be based in London and report to Greg Hendrick, CEO of XL’s insurance segment. Upon joining XL, Mr. Harris will become a member of the insurance segment’s... Read more of this article

Smith Wins Long Jump in Missouri

Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith competed at Missouri Southern State University in the MSSU Invitational this past weekend. Smith won the Men’s Long Jump with a top leap of 7.73m, Jaron Criswell finished second leaping 7.31m and Orlando Ezell finished third leaping 7.29m. Smith’s winning leap came on his final attempt where he had two Fouls to start... Read more of this article

Bermuda Wins Top Destination Award

Bermuda won the 2011 Top Destination of the Year Award from Expedia Inc at at a marketing event held at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas on Saturday night [Jan.21]. Expedia is one of the world’s largest and foremost online travel sites. On hand to accept the award on behalf of Bermuda was the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert,... Read more of this article

Videos/Results: Junior & Senior Netball

In Junior Netball action at the Bernard Park on Saturday [Jan.21], IAS defeated the North Village lady Rams 26 – 17. Taahira Butterfield scored 17 goals for IAS, while Jaqueena Harvey added 9 goals, while Chenzira Lightbourne added 14 goals, while T’yanna Hayward scored 3 times. In Senior League Netball action at the Bernard Park the Young... Read more of this article

UK Police Probe Cunard Abuse Claims

Cunard cruise bosses have spoken of their “deep shock” at a British police probe into alleged child abuse onboard two of their luxury Bermuda-flagged liners. The “Liverpool Echo” newspaper reports today [Jan.23] that detectives are investigating claims of sexual abuse against children alleged to have been committed by a crew member... Read more of this article

BBA MTB Ferry Reach Race Results

The second mountain bike race of The Latter Rain Water Service Race Series took place yesterday [Jan.22] at Ferry Reach Park. It was another record turn out as 54 riders showed up to race on the 2 mile course in perfect weather conditions. The Ferry Reach course, which favors the technical rider, did not fail to disappoint the participants. With a combination... Read more of this article