Archive for February, 2012
White Mountains Declares Dividend
At its regular meeting held on Thursday [Feb. 23], the board of directors of Bermuda’s White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. declared a $1.00 per share annual dividend, payable in cash on April 4, 2012, to holders of record of common shares as of the close of business on March 26, 2012. White Mountains is a Bermuda-domiciled financial services... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile
Hundreds of children took part in Saturday’s [Feb.25] annual Telford Electric Magic Mile Races at the National Stadium. 4/5 year old age division winners included Makaylie Smith, Kari Virgil, Daqaio Stewart, Sebastian Smith, Sebastian Pukk, Shemya Deshields, I’Aura Golding, Rajae Whitter, Zano Tucker, Keiaron Bean. Winners in the 6/7 year old... Read more of this article
Woman Uninjured After Car Overturns
A 36-year-old woman walked away without any injuries after being involved in an accident which saw her car overturn on St. David’s Road early Saturday [Feb.25] morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:55am on Saturday, February 25th police attended a reported damage only single vehicle road traffic collision on St. David’s Road, St.... Read more of this article
OBA ‘Alarmed’ By Fishing Proposal
The One Bermuda Alliance is “alarmed” by Government’s proposal to allow foreign fishing boats to catch fish in Bermuda’s 200-mile maritime exclusive economic zone for two main reasons, Shadow Minister of the Environment Michael Fahy said last night [Feb.26]. Senator Fahy said the proposal “would appear to fly in the face”... Read more of this article
23-Yr-Old Man In ICU After ATV Crash
[Updated - he has now been moved to a general ward] A 23-year-old man is in the Intensive Care Unit after an accident which saw the four wheeled ATV he was traveling in smash into a utility pole on North Shore yesterday [Feb.25]. The other car occupant — also a 23-year-old man — was injured as well, and is presently on a general ward at... Read more of this article
Football: Corona & First Division Results
Football games in the Corona League and First Division took place yesterday [Feb.25], with Tomiko Flood the big scorer of the day, finding the back of the net 5 times to lead Lock N Key to a 11 – 1 win over St. David’s. West End United 2 Lobster Pot 2 Dwight Basden scored twice for West End United, while Lobster Pot got goals from Khanai Fray and... Read more of this article
British Airways Offers Seat Sale
British Airways is offering a seat sale for residents of Bermuda travelling to the UK between February 28th and May 21st 2012, with an average saving of $200 on the cost of a ticket to London. Bermuda Manager Marianne Wilcox said “We know that many of our customers have been waiting for this and we are delighted to announce a seat sale that can be... Read more of this article
$39.8 Million For Financial Assistance
The budget for financial assistance this coming year is $39.8 million, Minister Glenn Blakeney said at the press conference following the Budget on Friday [Feb.24]. Minister Blakeney said, “The government recognizes that there is a continuing need to provide assistance to members of our community who find themselves in a financial deficit in... Read more of this article
Two Motorcycles Collide In Devonshire
Just after 1pm today [Feb.26] there was an accident involving two motorbikes at the junction of Middle Road and Montpelier Road in Devonshire. Police officers, the fire service and ambulance all attended the scene, which resulted in one of the motorcyclists being taken to hospital via ambulance with what is unofficially understood to be non-serious... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile
Hundreds of children turned out yesterday afternoon [Feb.25] for the 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile Races which were held at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. The popular annual event is open to children from ages 4 and up, and always draws a strong crowd. You can read the full results here, and watch 15 minutes of the ‘action’... Read more of this article
BASA Qualification Time Trial Results
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association held a Qualification Time Trial Meet at the BASA Pool yesterday [Feb.25]. Jesse Washington recorded the fastest time in the Mixed 50 Short Course Meter Freestyle clocking a time of 26.98, while Nicholas Patterson was second with a time of 27.07 and Vaughn Rowse finished third in 27.84. In the Mixed 100 Short... Read more of this article
Women’s Futsal League Results
Women’s Futsal League action continued yesterday [Feb.25] at the Bermuda College, with Dandy Stars Two and North Village Lady Rams walked away with wins, and PHC Lady Zebras and Somerset Hurricanes drew 2 – 2. Dandy Stars Two 4 Hamilton Parish 2 Although Dandy Stars Two controlled most of the game, Hamilton Parish made it interesting especially... Read more of this article
