Archive for December, 2012
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Christmas At Night
As is the long standing tradition for this time of year, some homes across the island have been decorated with various Christmas-themed decorations and lights. Some of the displays are known to attract a high level of visitors with traffic slowing to a crawl if the home is near the roadside and neighbourhoods see an increase in passing vehicles. One... Read more of this article
60/40 Exemption: Polaris/Stevedoring To Reapply
Polaris Holding Company Limited said it will reapply for 60/40 relief after being told the “criteria was not satisfied.” Polaris — the parent company of Stevedoring Services Ltd, Mill Reach Holding Ltd., and Equipment Sales & Rentals Ltd — originally applied for 60/40 relief last month. The Companies Act was recently amended... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Bermuda Christmas At Night
Some locals have decked their homes with holiday cheer during this festive season, with elaborately decorated homes visible from east to west featuring various Christmas-themed decorations such as bows, candy canes, elves, Nativity scenes, Santas, stars, gift-wrapped presents, reindeers and more. Some displays blended modern technology with traditional... Read more of this article
Couple Charged With Cultivating Marijuana
This morning [Dec 24] in Magistrates Court, Mark Daniels, 49, and Felicia Daniels, 53, both of Devonshire were together charged with cultivating marijuana plants on 17th August 2012 in Devonshire. The Court that 36 marijuana plants were seized by the police. Before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, each pleaded not guilty, and were bailed for $5,000... Read more of this article
53-Yr-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder
In Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 24] 53-year-old Alan Robinson was charged with the attempted murder of Vernica Tucker. Mr Robinson was also charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place. The allegations relate to an incident that took place in Hamilton Parish on December 11, which left Ms Tucker in the ICU after sustaining stab wounds. As... Read more of this article
Aspen Expects $175M Loss From Superstorm
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced an initial estimate of catastrophe losses from Superstorm Sandy. Aspen expects fourth quarter 2012 earnings to include approximately $175 million after-tax, and net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums related to the storm. The losses from the storm are currently estimated to arise approximately... Read more of this article
Road Safety Council: “Safety For Christmas”
During this holiday season, the Bermuda Road Safety Council wants to encourage the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road and issued the following statement: “Don’t drink & drive!”, “Slow down!”, “Fasten your helmet properly!”and “Don’t drive while talking on your cell phone!” – are phrases that have been repeated... Read more of this article
Governor George Fergusson: Holiday Message
Happy Christmas and good afternoon! This is my first Christmas message in Bermuda – in fact my first at all. It is for me an unusual privilege to speak to so many people on a day which is special for all Christians – and some others; and a day which is linked to families and friendship much more widely. This has been a year of anniversaries. It... Read more of this article
Premier Craig Cannonier: Holiday Message
Merry Christmas Bermuda! This is my first Christmas message to you as Premier and, on behalf of my wife Antoinette and my family I wish you all the best this holiday season. This is such a special time of year, a time to come together with the people who mean the most in our lives, to share with them the love that lies in each of us. It is a time of... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Marc Bean: Holiday Message
This Christmas for my family and me, will be much different than last year. Similarly, this Christmas, for our island, Bermuda, will be much different as well. Last week Monday, December 17, the people of Bermuda selected the One Bermuda Alliance as their new Government. I send my sincerest congratulations to them. On Friday night, the delegates... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Portuguese Presepio Nativity Scene
[Updated with video] The Presepio is a three dimensional representation of the birth of Jesus Christ, composed of figures arranged according to its designer and includes realistic elements such as houses, rocks, plants etc, which is prepared for Christmas. The creation of these works of art is a long standing tradition held by many Portuguese families... Read more of this article
Timeline For Misick Extradition Still Unknown
According to the Turks & Caicos media, the timeline for Michael Misick’s extradition from Brazil is still unknown. Mr Misick — the former TCI Premier — was arrested over two weeks ago at the Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. Following allegations of widespread corruption in 2009, the UK imposed direct rule on the Turks and... Read more of this article
