Archive for March, 2012

Aspen To ReIease First Quarter Results

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited will release its first quarter 2012 financial results on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, following the close of the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Please call to register at least 10 minutes before the... Read more of this article

Soldiers Prepare For Hurricane Season

Soldiers of the Guns and Assault Pioneers, a specialised sub-unit of the Regiment’s Support Company, cut their way through the final phase of their chainsaw authorization course this past Friday and Saturday. The course – under command of Major Dwight Robinson – qualifies the participants for three-years as safe handlers of the equipment in... Read more of this article

Herbert Action-Comedy Playing In Bermuda

It’s a case of Spy Versus Spy for Bermudian actor Daren Herbert who is featured in the new Reese Witherspoon action-comedy “This Means War”, the comic tale of two top CIA operatives who wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman. Playing this week at the Liberty Theatre, Chris Pine... Read more of this article

Video: Prison Officers March On Cabinet

[Updated with video] Prison officers marched on Cabinet this morning [Mar.27] and presented a list of grievances to Premier Paula Cox and Attorney General Kim Wilson. A press statement from the Prison Officers Association said they “continue to carry out their duties in the most professional manner despite not having the tools and resources to... Read more of this article

Minister To Host “East End Discussion”

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief will host an “East End Discussion” on Thursday, 29 March at 7pm at Penno’s Wharf terminal in St George’s The Minister will be supported by senior officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as The Bermuda Police Service. Updates will be provided on all aspects of... Read more of this article

NASA Launches Wind Study Rockets

There was a spectacular light show in the skies between the US East Coast and Bermuda early this morning [Mar.27] as NASA launched five rockets to measure a high-altitude jet stream some 65 miles above the Earth’s surface. The National Aeronautics & Space Administration rockets, known as the Anomalous Transport Rocket Experiment [ATREX] released... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Retirement Roast For Walter Lister

Constituency 34, Sandys South Central, of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party invites the public to attend “A Retirement Roast for Walter Lister to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Fairmont Southampton Mid Ocean Amphitheatre. Mr. Lister, a 36 year veteran of the House of Assembly, will be retiring at the next general election, and the members... Read more of this article

Scots To Stage Island Fling In Bermuda

Think of the event as an island fling — this June, as the world prepares for the Olympic Games in London, Bermuda will be hosting games of a different origin. At the Sandys 360 complex in the West End, there will be a competition to see who can toss a long heavy wooden pole as accurately as possible, to see who can complete a 5K obstacle course... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Affirms Transmonde Ratings

A.M. Best Co. today [Mar. 27] affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-’ [Excellent] and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Transmonde Services Insurance Company, Limited, both with stable outlooks. Best analysts said the ratings of Transmonde “reflect its minimal underwriting leverage, strong level of capitalization and profitable... Read more of this article

BBA National Mountain Bike Championships

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Winners Edge Bermuda National Mountain Bike Championships took place this weekend [Mar.25] at Ferry Reach. Dominique Mayho and Karen Smith are the 2012 National Mountain Bike Senior Male and Female Champions while Daniel Oatley and Gabriella Arnold are the 2012 National Mountain Bike Junior Male and Female Champions. Men’s... Read more of this article

Boats And Moorings Renewal Advisory

The Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine and Ports, Ministry of Transport, are reminding boat and mooring owners of the changes to the annual license renewals. Annual re-licensing used to be done before March 31st every year. A spokesperson said, “However, re-licensing for 2012-2013 will commence as of April 1st, 2012. Licenses... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 Annual Outstanding Teen Awards

Teen Services held their 29th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards Saturday [Mar.24] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. The Harborview Ballroom was filled with anticipation as 104 nominees were joined by dignitaries, family and friends to hear the winners of the night. The evening was hosted by funny man Nadanja Bailey with awards being presented... Read more of this article