Archive for February 7th, 2012
CARIFTA Preparations ‘On Schedule’
The preparations for the 2012 CARIFTA Games are on schedule, Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney said yesterday. The Games are expected to attract over 500 athletes and over 100 officials from some 26 countries. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, I am most elated to be here today as Bermuda looks forward with anticipation... Read more of this article
Catastrophes Take Toll On PartnerRe
Bermuda reinsurer PartnerRe Ltd. today [Feb.7] reported a net loss of $17.6 million, or $0.49 per share for the fourth quarter of 2011. This net loss includes net after-tax realized and unrealized gains on investments of $56.4 million, or $0.85 per share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $57.0 million, or $0.65 per share, including net... Read more of this article
February: Oral Health Month
The Department of Health announced that February is Oral Health Month and that the theme this year is “Gateway to Health”. Throughout February the Department of Health has organized several events to communicate with both professionals and the public regarding the role that oral health plays in the outcome of certain systemic diseases. Research... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Comedy & Magic Show
The SYA Charity 679 & Bermuda Magic present the ‘Comedy & Magic’ show featuring two Canadian artists – Comedy Magician Matt Disero and Comedy Juggler Johnny Toronto on March 11, 2012 at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Performing alongside the overseas guests are two of Bermuda’s busiest artists Magician Smooth Lew... Read more of this article
Aspen Suffers $106M Net Loss In 2011
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited yesterday [Feb.6] reported net income after tax of $13.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2011, net loss after tax was $105.8 million, or $1.82 per diluted share. Performance in Aspen’s insurance segment was strong, a result of significant growth... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gymnasts Win Medals In New York
The Bermuda Gymnastics team traveled to New York City this past weekend for their second appearance at the “Manhattan Classic Invitational”. The meet was an important one for the team, as it served as one of two competitions within the 2012 season where the gymnasts could earn the qualifying score necessary to compete at the USAIGC International... Read more of this article
Video: Reggie Lambe Toronto FC Interview
In an interview with the Toronto FC website, Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe said “I just want to get out there and play and show everyone what I can do.” The 21-year-old Bermuda international was released by English second-division team Ipswich Town at the end of last season, and was signed by Toronto FC on Dec. 7. Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Nichols Named New AXIS Re CEO
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited yesterday [Feb. 6] announced that, John [Jay] Nichols will join the Bermuda company as the Chief Executive Officer of AXIS Re effective April 2, 2012. He will report to the Chief Executive Officer and President of AXIS Capital, and will assume responsibility for the leadership and management of all reinsurance business... Read more of this article
Cadets To Participate In Diamond Jubilee In UK
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps have been selected to take part in the celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in London on 3 June. The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps has been honoured with an invitation to participate in one of the major events commemorating the historic Diamond Jubilee year of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. A total of five... Read more of this article
New Deputy Mayor: John Harvey
The City of Hamilton announced that Alderman John Harvey has accepted the position of Deputy Mayor. Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling, who stated, “I am pleased to announce Alderman John Harvey, has agreed to step into the position of Deputy Mayor, following Mr. Glen Smith’s resignation last week. John will fill this... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Valentine Read Dating Event
The Bermuda National Library [BNL] will be hosting a pre-Valentine’s event called Read Dating on February 9, 2012. According to the BNL, one of the main purposes of putting on this event is to bring about a wider awareness of the adult library’s services to the public, against the backdrop of a fun, social and interactive initiative. Read Dating... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: C Travel Mart Show
On Saturday [Feb.4] C Travel hosted their Travel Mart Show at the Hamilton Fairmont. On hand were many vendors representing different services and aspects of travel. Airlines serving the island had stalls with agents sharing information, as did different travel tour companies. Many company representatives were offering discounted show specials. - Bermuda... Read more of this article
