Archive for January, 2013

OCIL Launches New Property Insurance

Bermuda-based Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd. [OCIL] announces the introduction of a new line of insurance. Beginning in December, the Company began writing all risk property insurance on a direct and facultative reinsurance basis for energy companies. OCIL’s diversification into property insurance is being led by Rolf Fischer; previously underwriting... Read more of this article

Workers Voice Withdraws From Media Council

[Updated with BIU response] The Workers Voice – which is published by the BIU — has decided to withdraw from the Media Council. A statement issued by the Media Council today [Jan 29] said this was “in response to a letter from us to the BIU, reminding the Workers Voice of its obligation to publish a ruling by the Media Council.” “We... Read more of this article

Appleby Wins “Caribbean Law Firm Of The Year”

Appleby, for the second consecutive year, has been awarded “Caribbean Law Firm of the Year” and “Caribbean Trust Company of the Year” at the prestigious Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2013. The awards were accepted by Tim Faries, Bermuda-based partner, at a presentation dinner held at the London Landmark Hotel on Thursday 24... Read more of this article

Police Manhunt For Chris Duerr Continues [Over]

[Updated - Duerr now in custody] The search for Christopher Duerr continues, with the police again seen in massive numbers in the West End late this morning [Jan 29]. A number of armed police officers are focusing on the area of Lagoon Bay Park in Sandys. Duerr has been the subject of a massive manhunt in the West End, which involved dozens of officers... Read more of this article

Commercial Softball League To Host AGM

The Commercial Softball League [CSL] will be holding its AGM at the offices of Lombard Odier [3rd Floor,Victoria Place, 31 Victoria Place] on Tuesday 29th January 2013 at 5:30pm. All members should be in attendance, and any queries can be directed to Danny Cook at 333-1587 or Dean Williams at 333-136. Dean Williams is running for president. Other candidates... Read more of this article

47-Yr-Old Man Injured In Warwick Collision

A 47-year-old Southampton man is recovering on a general ward after being injured in a two vehicle collision in Warwick last night [Jan 28]. A police spokesperson said: “Around 8:30pm on Monday, January 28th police and first responders attended a reported serious two vehicle collision at the junction of Middle Road and Longford Road in Warwick. “It... Read more of this article

Secrets To Host Evening Of Intrigue On Feb. 9

Secrets is hosting a special evening event called ”Intrigued” on Saturday February 9 at the Inferno Lounge. The event starts at 8:30pm and will include seminars on pole dancing, tantra, erotic massage and more. Tickets are $55 and groups of 10 or more are $50. A $20 deposit required to hold your space, and you can call 295-0651 to... Read more of this article

Kamila Burgess Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

Heritage Education Funds International announced Bermudian Kamila Burgess as the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship for Heritage’s 2012 International Graduate Award. This is the first time a Bermudian has won the award, which recognises the achievements and contributions of students who are pursuing education beyond the under-graduate level. At a... Read more of this article

Four Day Cricket Clinic For Senior & U19 Players

The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed that Andy Pick, ICC Americas High Performance Officer, will be in Bermuda February 11 14 to conduct a four-day training camp for the National Team, Under 19 team and BCB National Academy [BCBNA] squad members. He will be accompanied by Chris Brown, former first class cricketer, England Cricket Board [ECB] Level 4... Read more of this article

Argus: Three Management Team Appointments

Bermuda based Argus Group today announces three new appointments to its senior management team. Lynne Woolridge joins the company as Head of International Life, Beverley Bentley-Webb has been appointed Head of Human Resources and Alex Cabe takes on the role of Investment Manager. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, says: “We are... Read more of this article

BHS Celebrates Sports Centre’s 10th Anniversary

The Bermuda High School celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Jessie Vesey Sports Centre last week with an Open House, unveiling of a Sports Captain and Deputy Sports Captain plaque and a ceremony recognising donors to the JVSC. Jessie Vesey was Head Girl of BHS in 1918, graduating in 1919 and she kept in touch with and enjoyed being engaged with the... Read more of this article

Photos: World’s Largest Yacht Docks In Bermuda

[Updated with video] The world’s largest super yacht – which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars — arrived in Bermuda this morning [Jan 29] and is presently docked in St George’s. The ‘Eclipse’ is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and features a staggering array of luxurious on-board amenities. Mr... Read more of this article