Archive for October, 2013

Bank Of Butterfield Reports Third Quarter Profit

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Oct 30] reported core earnings for the third quarter ended 30 September 2013 of $24.5 million [$0.04 per Share on a fully diluted basis], an improvement of $13.0 million over the $11.5 million earned in the same quarter a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $21.6 million, including non-core... Read more of this article

Shadow Health Minister On Diabetes Awareness

November marks the beginning of Diabetes Awareness Month and Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva is encouraging Bermudians to be aware of their blood sugar level, make healthier food choices and in consultation with a physician, introduce a regular exercise regimen to help prevent or minimize the effects of Diabetes. The Shadow Health Minister said,... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Revises XL To Positive From Stable

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook for the issuer credit rating [ICR] to positive from stable as well as affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and ICRs of “a” of the property/casualty subsidiaries of XL Group plc, led by XL Insurance [Bermuda] Ltd [Hamilton, Bermuda]. The outlook for the FSR is stable. Concurrently, A.M.... Read more of this article

CARE Learning Centre Readies For Walk-A-Thon

C.A.R.E. Learning Centre is getting set to hold its annual Fun Run and Walk-a-thon on Sunday, November 3. Called “Running and Walking with Care,” all funds raised by the event will go towards supporting C.A.R.E.’s work in education. Beginning on Underhill Lane near Arnold’s Market, the event will take participants on a winding... Read more of this article

31 Yr Old Receives 3 Year Sentence For Burglary

Andre Tucker, 31, who had earlier pleaded guilty to burglarizing a house in Cavendish Heights in Pembroke on 13th September 2013, was this morning [Oct 30] sentenced to three years in prison to be followed by two years probation. The victim impact statements from the nine year-old girl and her mother who were both in the house at the time were read... Read more of this article

Conditional Discharge: Stealing $18 Of Codfish

A 60 year old man was given a Conditional Discharge in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 30] after he pleaded guilty to stealing $17.98 worth of codfish from the Marketplace. Stephen Pitt pleaded guilty to stealing two packages of codfish on 7th March 2013. Replying to Senior Magistrate Archie Warner’s question, Mr Pitt said that he had taken... Read more of this article

Teachers Explore Secret Lives Of Fish At BIOS

For two days this week, Bermuda’s teachers got an insider’s glimpse into the secret lives of fish at the annual Bermuda Union of Teachers professional development days at BIOS. A total of 57 teachers from primary, middle, and secondary schools around the island spent a full day learning about the ecology of fish, marine ecosystems, and the technology... Read more of this article

Diabetes Awareness Month To Be Celebrated

The Bermuda Diabetes Association invites the public to join them on City Hall’s steps this Friday November 1st, 2013 at 12:30pm for the official opening ceremony of Diabetes Awareness Month. Observed each year in November, this is the official month for communities across the world to talk about diabetes and encourage education and action to improve... Read more of this article

Local Futsal Coach Participates In USYF Event

The United States Youth Futsal Association [USYF] conducted their first Futsal coaching academy this month in Massachusetts. The invitation only group included Futsal coaches from across the United States, and also participating in the inaugural class was local coach Peter Rickards. Also attending from his current residence overseas was fellow Bermudian... Read more of this article

Drunk Driver Thanks Police For Arresting Her

37 year old Lori Rye pleaded guilty to driving whilst impaired in Magistrates Court yesterday [Oct 29] and was fined $1,500 and was disqualified from driving. Before receiving her sentence, she told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that she wanted to thank the officer for arresting her that night and went on to say that after the event she realized how... Read more of this article

Course: Kwanzaa: Philosophy, Values and Praxis

Africalogist Melodye Micëre Van Putten — through her Ashay University — will be hosting ‘Kwanzaa: Philosophy, Values and Praxis’ at the Bermuda National Library on November 14, 21, 28, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Mrs Van Putten said, “Kwanzaa: Philosophy, Values and Praxis explores the philosophy behind a unique cultural... Read more of this article

SPCA Launches New ‘E-Card’ Website Feature

The Bermuda SPCA has launched its new website and online E-card application, which allows people to send online cards while making a donation to support the SPCA in their charitable works. “The new website is a vast improvement over the previous site and has been designed to provide our supporters and donors with a seamless, user-friendly online experience,... Read more of this article