Archive for July, 2013

Allied World Supports BFIS Intern programme

At a meeting with participants in the BFIS Bermuda Intern Programme and their hosts at Allied World, Michael Fisher, BFIS Chairman took the opportunity to thank Frank D’Orazio, President, Bermuda and International Insurance, Allied World, for the support Allied World has given the Foundation over the past 11 years. Mr. Fisher said, “Allied World... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Reported Theft Of Two Punts

The police are conducting inquiries into the reported theft of two punts from the St. George’s area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit is conducting inquiries into the reported theft of two punts from the Scott’s Harbour, St. George’s area, near the Swing Bridge. “The first, ‘BB Gun’, is... Read more of this article

Appleby: “Bermuda Bucked A Global Trend”

Bermuda “bucked a global trend” for offshore incorporation activity during the second half of 2012, according to Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. A statement from Appleby said, “Despite new incorporation activity in major offshore jurisdictions generally being... Read more of this article

Women’s Football: Bermuda Win In Jamaica

In their final game in the Caribbean Football Union Qualifying Tournament being held in Jamaica, Bermuda defeated Curacao 3-0. After a scoreless first half, Bermuda got an impressive hat-trick from Aaliyah Nolan in the second half pick up the win. Nolan found the back of the net first in the 51st minute. Nolan struck again eight minutes later, before... Read more of this article

Bermudian Writer To Stage Her First Play In UK

While Bermudians on island prepare for the annual Cup Match event, Bermudians located in London and surrounding areas are heading to Central London to support Bermudian writer, Cha’Von Clarke, who will see her first play on stage in the UK. On Wednesday [July 31] Cha’Von K. Clarke’s play, “A Moment of Innocence”, will meet the London stage... Read more of this article

CADA Applauds Drunk Driving Amendment

Following the passage of an amendment in the House of Assembly which will serve to reinstate the driving ban for those convicted of drunk driving, CADA stated they were pleased that actions were taken to correct the technical error. In recent weeks, Magistrates allowed quite a few people convicted of driving while impaired to keep their driving licence... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield Qualifies For Ironman In Hawaii

[Updated] Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield has finished 3rd in the Ironman 70.3 Calgary AB challenge. The Calgary AB course has been voted one of the top ten most scenic triathlons in the world by Triathlete Magazine. Butterfield clocked a time of 3:43.38, he finished one minute and seventeen seconds behind Tim Don from Great Britain who crossed... Read more of this article

Optimist Sailors Return From Worlds In Italy

Team Bermuda returned this weekend from The 51st Optimist World Championships which concluded in Italy. The regatta was sailed on beautiful Lake Garda with 58 nations present and 259 sailors, aged between 11 and 15 years. The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association[BODA] team of Chase Cooper, Campbell Patton, Benn Smith, Ceci Wollmann and Mikey Wollmann... Read more of this article

Khaleb Tota Continues To Compete In Germany

Bermuda’s Khaleb Tota continued taking part in an International Horse Jumping competition in Germany. Tota is taking part in the “The German Friendships” International Dressage and Jumping Competitions. Competing in the Prize of Sparkasse Jumping International 1.15m Class Tota was teaming up with Isabell Zierleyn, the pair finished 12th with... Read more of this article

BCB Premier Cricket Division Weekend Results

A number of cricket games took place this past weekend [July 27/28], with St. George’s Cricket Club, PHC, Cleveland County, Willow Cuts, and St. David’s Cricket Club all recording wins. St. George’s Win by 185 Runs: St. George’s Cricket Club 354/6 Devonshire Recreation Club 169 At the Wellington Oval, St. George’s Cricket Club batted first... Read more of this article

PartnerRe: $0.64 Dividend Per Common Share

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. has declared a dividend of $0.64 per common share. The dividend will be payable on August 30, 2013, to common shareholders of record on August 19, 2013. PartnerRe is a global reinsurer providing multi-line reinsurance to insurance companies. For the year ended December 31, 2012, total revenues were $5.6 billion. At March... Read more of this article

BJGA To Host Two Junior Golf Tournaments

The Bermuda Junior Golf Association [BJGA] in partnership with HSBC Bermuda is hosting a week of junior golf comprising two junior golf events back to back. The first is the BJGA International Classic, a three day event held over three courses, Tucker’s Point, Mid-Ocean and Port Royal, followed by The HSBC Junior National Par 3 Championship held at... Read more of this article