Archive for October, 2012
PLP & OBA On Report Of GDP Falling 3.5%
The Government was not thinking about the long-term security of the people when it “spent lavishly during the fat years” and their “waste, excess and arrogance” drove us into debt, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. Mr Richards was responding to a report released by the Department of Statistics which stated that Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Ferry Services Cancelled Due To Weather
[Updated] Due to the current inclement weather being experienced due to Hurricane Sandy all ferry services on Green, Blue and Orange Routes have been suspended. The Transport Ministry also noted that the Pink Route may have some interruptions. The Bermuda Weather Service has said that strong winds with gale force gusts will continue today [Oct 29]. Update... Read more of this article
Strong To Gale Force Gusts To Continue Today
Strong winds with gale force gusts will continue today the Bermuda Weather Service said. The Bermuda Weather Service said Hurricane Sandy’s closest point of approach to the island has passed, however the Hurricane remains a threat. The full forecast for today said: “A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect early this morning, as Hurricane... Read more of this article
BIOS Celebrating 110 Years Of Excellence
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences will be marking “110 years of excellence in marine science and education” with a gala celebration. The event will also serve to welcome their new President and Director, Dr. William Curry and will be hosted by Mr. Brian Duperreault, Chairman, and the Board of Trustees of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2012 Bermuda Corporate Games
The 2012 Corporate Games took place this weekend, with over 85 participating companies and close to 1500 athletes competing in 15 different sports. According to the Corporate Games, athletes not only represented Bermuda, it also attracted up to 70 athletes who travelled from Toronto, Orlando, Bucharest, Istanbul, New York, Colorado, the United Kingdom,... Read more of this article
Pedestrian Injured In Devonshire Collision
A 61-year-old pedestrian was injured after a motorcycle collided into him on Friday. A police statement said: “Around 12 noon on Friday, October 26th police and first responders attended a reported collision in the area of Palmetto Road and Roberts Avenue in Devonshire. “It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Palmetto Road... Read more of this article
Another Shooting In Sandys, No Injuries
48 hours after a confirmed shooting in Sandys, another one occurred in the Greenfield Lane area of Sandys parish. A police statement said: “Around 1:30am on Saturday, October 27th police officers responded to reports of gun shots in the Greenfield Lane, Long Bay Lane Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence found at the scene confirmed that a firearm... Read more of this article
Aspen: Q3 Operating Income Of $106.5M
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited have reported net income after tax of $115.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.45 for the third quarter of 2012. Diluted book value per share increased by 3.8% from June 30, 2012 to $41.53. Trading highlights in the quarter included low catastrophe levels, areas of pricing improvement, and net... Read more of this article
Fire Safety Bill 2012 To Be Introduced
With this week designated Fire Safety Awareness Week, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief announced that the Government would introduce the Fire Safety Bill 2012 in the coming legislative Session. “The Bill will strengthen the powers of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service to promote fire safety in premises in Bermuda at every stage of... Read more of this article
Day #1: B.H.P.A. Fall Show Round Up
The first day of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s B.H.P.A. Fall Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Riding Army Boy, Lily Barboza won the Puddle Jumper 0.70m Class, while Khaleb Tota riding Hey Dude won the Horse Jumping 1.10m Class. The Horse Jumping 1.00m Class was won by Bailey’s Bay ridden by Tyler Lopes,... Read more of this article
Flight Cancellations Due To Hurricane Sandy
[Updated] Flight cancellations due to Hurricane Sandy have started, with American Airlines cancelling their arriving flights from Miami and New York this evening [Oct 28] and their departing flights for tomorrow morning. United Airlines have also cancelled their departing flight to Newark scheduled for this afternoon. Additional cancellations may occur,... Read more of this article
Photos: Tornado Causes Damage In Somerset
[Updated: BWS confirms it was a tornado] Unofficial reports coming in suggest that what appeared to be a tornado hit the Somerset Village area this morning [Oct 28] at approximately 9.15am. There are reports of damage in the area, with the photos being sent in showing damaged vehicles, walls, and more. Bermuda is presently under a Tropical Storm Warning,... Read more of this article
