Archive for July, 2012
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Alleged Assault
Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with any information regarding an alleged assault around 10:55pm on Thursday [July 26] in the Horseshoe Road, Horseshoe Lane Southampton area, the police said. “At last check the victim, a 46 year old Southampton man, was recovering on a general ward at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital... Read more of this article
Cup Match Ferry Schedule: August 2/3
The ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday [August 2nd and 3rd] is below. Blue Route Operating the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard as of 8:30am from Hamilton, last departure at 8:30pm There are no services to or from Watford Bridge and Cavello Bay Orange Route Operating the weekday schedule between Hamilton, Dockyard & St. George’s... Read more of this article
7-Yr-Old Boy In ICU After Car/Pedal Cycle Accident
[Updated] A 7-year-old boy is listed in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit after he was involved in an accident yesterday which saw a car collide with him as he was riding his pedal cycle on St. John’s Road in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said: “Around 7:15pm on Sunday, July 29th police and first responders attended a reported serious... Read more of this article
BDOT Retains Eyes2market For European Market
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] has retained Eyes2market, based in Rellingen Germany, for full-service sales, marketing and public relations representation for Germany, Austria and Switzerland for 12 months, effective July 2012. According to Director of Tourism William Griffith, Europe’s German-speaking markets show “good growth potential”... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Facilities: Multimillion Dollar Upgrade
[Updated] A public private partnership will be formed to effect a “major multimillion dollar infrastructure upgrade” to the toilets, shower facilities and concession shop at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott said on Friday [July 27]. Minister Scott said the upgrades will include... Read more of this article
Ironshore Launches Commercial Crime Coverage
Bermuda-based Ironshore has launched a specialty Commercial Crime product to be offered by its Lloyd’s Pembroke Syndicate 4000, based in London. Offering coverage limits up to GBP 20 million, Ironshore’s Commercial Crime coverage indemnifies an organization for losses resulting from both internal and external crimerelated activities. “A company’s... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Declares Quarterly Dividend Of $0.62
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd.announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.62 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 31, 2012, to common shareholders of record on August 20, 2012, with the stock trading ex-dividend commencing August 16, 2012. Related Stories AXIS & PartnerRe To Combine In $11B Merger Oct... Read more of this article
Olympics: Kirkland Brothers Finish Race #2 In 19th
[Updated – Jesse and Zander Kirkland started the week-long competition in the Olympic 49er class at 8am this morning. They recorded a DNF in the first race, but came back to finish 19th in the second race. The Kirkland brothers will race again tomorrow.] Jesse and Zander Kirkland are set to see action this morning [July 30] with the first race... Read more of this article
Spotlight Offering Cup Match Camp For Kids
Spotlight Performing Art Camp/CKC Cares Charity will run a Cup Match week camp for kids 4-15 yrs which they said will offer swimming, movies, games and lots of fun. The fee is $100 for Monday – Wednesday and includes activity costs. A spokesperson said: “We will also host a Cup Match Fun Camp for children 4-15 yrs during the two days of... Read more of this article
Zharrin Simmons Returns To Court For Speeding
20-year-old Zharrin Simmons — who is currently in custody awaiting sentencing after being convicted of participating in the robbery and assault on a couple in August 2011 — appeared in Magistrates Court on Friday morning [July 27] for traffic offences. Ms Simmons was charged with speeding at 65kph on 19th June 2012; and with failing to give... Read more of this article
PLP Accuse Bob Richards Of ‘Flip Flopping’
[Updated] The PLP have accused Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards of a “flip flop” following his comments about the Cayman Islands decision to implement a special tax on ex-pats. Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush said he did not want to impose the tax, but he had no choice because the United Kingdom was demanding a sustainable budget. The new... Read more of this article
Photos: PowerBoat Round-The-Island Qualifiers
The Bermuda PowerBoat Association held two more qualifying races for the upcoming Round-The-Island at Ferry Reach yesterday [July 29]. Darius Zuill and his co-pilot Victor Fishington won the Stock B Class, while Ryan and Steven Davidge won the Stock D Class, with Shaun Butterfield and Jermal Woolridge finishing second. Henry Talbot and his crew Howard... Read more of this article
Bermuda U/20 Football Team Defeat Barbados
The Bermuda Under/20 football team ended their run at the CONCACAF Under/20 Championships in Puerto Rico on a high note, defeating Barbados 2 – 0 this evening [July 29]. At the half the score was 0 – 0, with Bermuda coming out strong in the second half and scoring two goals. Jordan Darrell raced down the left hand side in the 83rd minute... Read more of this article
Photos: Colt Cup Match Ends In A Draw
[Updated] Colt Cup Match was held at the Somerset Cricket Club today [July 29] with St George’s going up to bat first. The St George’s team scored 152 before all were bowled out. Somerset are currently at the wicket and have scored 75 with four men out so far. The game continues and we will bring the final results when they are available. Update... Read more of this article
Ex-Bermuda Resident Found Dead In UK Prison
A former Bermuda resident who was jailed in the UK after he stabbed his stepfather to death was found dead in an East Sussex prison, the British media are reporting [1] [2]. Various reports quote a UK Prison Service spokesperson as saying: “HMP Lewes prisoner Nathan Vaughan-Jones was found hanging in a cell at approximately 8.30pm on Friday July... Read more of this article
Montpelier Re Reports Q2 Financial Results
Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Fully converted tangible book value per common share was $25.36, an increase of 4.8% for the quarter and 12.6% year-to-date, after taking into account common share dividends declared during such periods. Gross premiums written increased... Read more of this article
