Archive for May, 2013
Weather Forecast For Saturday June 1
Saturday June 1st is expected to have sunny breaks, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F, and the low to be 20°C/68°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Saturday says: “Winds east-southeasterly light, light and variable at times, becoming southeasterly light to moderate later”. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. There... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fire On Island In St George’s
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rushed to the east end this evening [May 31], after a fire broke out on an island in St George’s. Members of the public were using initially buckets to collect water to pour on the fire, as smoke could be seen pouring out in the air. The fire is still blazing at this time, and we will... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings Of Wilton Re Holdings
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Ltd. (Hamilton, Bermuda), Wilton Reassurance Company (Minneapolis, MN), Texas Life Insurance Company (Waco, TX), Heritage Union Life Insurance Company (headquartered in Wilton, CT) and Wilton Reassurance... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cannonier On Private Jet Travel
[Updated with video] The private jet trip by Premier Craig Cannonier and two Cabinet Ministers was discussed in the House of Assembly today [May 31], with the Opposition questioning the Premier about the circumstances, and the Premier delivering a personal explanation. In a statement earlier this week, Premier Cannonier said that he was contacted by... Read more of this article
Man Arrested, Questioned About Double Murder
A 24 year old male Sandys man was arrested on Wednesday [May 29] in connection with the murder of Haile Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert at Belvin’s Variety store in January 2013. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is continuing its investigations into a shooting which occurred at Belvin’s Variety store on Happy Valley Road,... Read more of this article
EasyPark Will Continue To Be Accepted At Airport
A few weeks after saying that EasyPark would no longer be accepted at the L.F. Wade International Airport car parks, the Department of Airport Operations announced today [May 31] that EasyPark will continue to be accepted at the airport car parks. They advised that EasyPark executives had met with them to devise a proposal featuring a paperless product... Read more of this article
Minister: Gaming Referendum In Summer Or Fall
After attending a Caribbean Tourism conference, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said it became clear we “are no longer considered players in the hotel investment arena” and “we must decide if we want to be in the tourism business or not.” The Minister also said the Government expects to hold a gaming referendum at the end of... Read more of this article
CATCo On Latest PCS Sandy Loss Estimates
Bermuda-based CATCo Reinsurance Opportunities Fund Ltd. released an update with regard to the latest Hurricane Sandy loss estimate issued by Property Claim Services [PCS]. PCS — an independent company which investigates reported disasters and determines the extent and type of damage –has issued a third re-survey loss estimate based... Read more of this article
Minister Dunkley On Overseas Regiment Training
The lessons learnt and practiced at Camp Lejeune were deliberately developed to best serve the Regiment when it is called to support our island and people, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said in the House of Assembly today [May 31]. The Bermuda Regiment conducted its annual overseas exercise at the U.S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina... Read more of this article
Students Step Back In Time For Heritage Month
Students at St. George’s Prep School stepped back in time during Heritage Month by donning period costumes and learning about different aspects of Bermuda’s history. An entire day was given over to celebrating Bermuda’s culture, beginning with visits to historic sites and museums in and around St. George’s. Students from first... Read more of this article
Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award Launched
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] and Chivas Regal announced the launch of the Chivas Cricket Sportsman Award [CCSA]. This award is designed to recognize the adult cricketer who best exemplifies the true meaning of sportsmanship during each Logic Premier Division League weekly match. The purpose of this award is to support and encourage the development... Read more of this article
Minister: “Key Step To Develop Space Industry”
Bermuda’s planned satellite network, called “BermudaSat-1,” commenced operations in April after the EchoStar-6 satellite was moved into Bermuda’s orbital position – a “key step” to develop Bermuda’s space industry, said Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons Speaking in the House of Assembly this morning... Read more of this article
