Archive for April, 2013
Man Charged With Handling Firearm & Ammo
A 55-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 29] charged with handling a firearm and ammunition. The charges alleged that between 01 and 24 April 2013, Terry Thomas from Sandys handled a .38 cal firearm and handled .38 cal ammunition. Mr Thomas was remanded in custody and will reappear at a later date. Related Stories Court:... Read more of this article
Six Tips On Avoiding Real Estate Scams
Following a news story about a young mother being scammed of more than $2,000 for a real estate transaction, local real estate agent Tamika Todd of Platinum Realty gave some advice about avoiding fraudulent tactics. The six tips follow below. TIP #1 – Beware of any heavily under-priced (discounted) rentals. The property in question was a 2-bedroom... Read more of this article
Weekend Motocross Racing Results
An action packed afternoon of racing took place as the Bermuda Motocross season continued on Sunday [Apr 28]. Kijun Simons won the 65cc Class for the day, while Keon Glasford finished second and Lazai Outerbridge finished third. Senoj Mitchell won the 85cc Class and he was followed by Zamair Darrell who finished in second. Jyire Mitchell won the C... Read more of this article
Video: Cahow Cam Project Soars In First Week
The “Cahow Cam Project” has soared since being officially launched on Earth Day [Apr. 22], attracting hundreds of viewers to its video posts on Bermuda’s critically endangered national bird. A joint initiative between Ascendant Group Limited, the Ministry of Environment & Planning, LookBermuda/LookFilms and North Rock Communications... Read more of this article
White Mountains Group: “Great Start To Year”
Bermuda-based White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. today [Apr. 29] reported adjusted book value per share of $606 at March 31, 2013, up 3.3% for the first quarter of 2013, including dividends. White Mountains is a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company with business interests in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Ray Barrette,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Sports Expo & Fashion Show
The Women in Sports weekend came to a close yesterday [Apr 28], with an Expo held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. It began with a Banquet on Friday night, continued with a run on Sunday morning, and concluded with an Expo on Sunday afternoon. The Expo was spread between two rooms with sporting organizations and sport related merchandise suppliers... Read more of this article
Industry Journal: Bermuda Firms’ Coverage Vital
The latest flare-up in the long-running conflict between domestic US insurers and companies that write reinsurance in the American market from off-shore jurisdictions like Bermuda once again highlights the “vital” Property & Causualty coverage provided by overseas entities, “The Insurance Journal” reports today [Apr. 29]. The... Read more of this article
Clyde Roper’s Quest For The Giant Squid
One of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s most eminent international advisors, Dr. Clyde Roper has been called the Ahab of the squid world. Like the whale-obsessed captain of the “Pequod” in Herman Melville’s 1851 novel “Moby-Dick”, Dr. Roper’s pursuit of another legendary leviathan has taken him... Read more of this article
OneBeacon: $11.15 Book Value Per Share
Bermuda-domiciled OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. today [Apr. 29] reported book value per share of $11.15, an increase of 6.9 percent for the first quarter, including dividends. OneBeacon CEO Mike Miller said, “I am very pleased with our strong start to the year. Our loss ratio continues to reflect our underwriting discipline, and our expense... Read more of this article
Assured Guaranty Results Out On May 9
Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013 will be available on after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 9. Assured Guaranty Ltd.’s financial supplement for March 31 will be available in the investor information section of the company’s website located at www.assuredguaranty.com. The... Read more of this article
Man Injured Falling Off Front Street Balcony
A 39-year-old Pembroke man was rushed to hospital after falling off a balcony on Front Street at 1am on Sunday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am on Sunday, April 28th police and first responders attended a report of a man injured in a fall along Front Street in the City of Hamilton. “The victim, a 39 year old Pembroke man,... Read more of this article
BEPRO Hosts First Lunch N’ Learn Of The Year
Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals [BEPRO] hosted its first Lunch N’ Learn of the year last week at the Chamber of Commerce, and the event proved to be quite a topic of interest for those in attendance. The event, titled “Know Your Rights – Tips From the Pros”, featured a well rounded selection of expert guest speakers from Amnesty International... Read more of this article
