Archive for February, 2014

Bermuda Lose To Curacao In Santo Domingo

Bermuda was on the losing end of the battle with Curacao, going down 2 – 1 on Day Four of the 2014 JDC and JFC Tennis Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The one consolation was that Nick Lines won his second singles match of the event. In the opening singles match Tanner Boyle took on Aydan Gomez Osorio. He started strong with some... Read more of this article

Bermudian Student Publishes Second Book

With much success from his first book, Words from a Gentleman: From a Good Man to Great Women, Advice on Relationships, author Rodney A. Smith, Jr. is back with his second book, focusing on moving on after a break-up, an area many people struggle with. A spokesperson said, “If you read his first book, you will love this one. If this is your first... Read more of this article

“Tres Hombres” Ship Docked In St George’s

On its fifth consecutive journey between Europe and the Caribbean, the schooner brig Tres Hombres is visiting Bermuda this week, with the 32 meter vessel presently docked in St. George’s. The hold of the trans-Atlantic cargo vessel without an engine is fully loaded with ‘fair grown and produced’ goods, such as cacao-beans, coffee, rum and... Read more of this article

Woman Injured In Southampton Accident

[Updated] A road collision this morning [Feb 28] on Middle Road in Southampton has left a female motorcyclist with head and leg injuries. A police spokesperson said, “At 6.37am, police responded to a report of a road traffic collision that took place on Middle Road near the junction of Industrial Park Road in Southampton, involving a car and a... Read more of this article

Nisbett, Tucker & Burch Continue In Spain

Patrick Nisbett, Linda Tucker and Raishun Burch were all back in action competing in Spain. They are currently taking part in the Sunshine Tour’s XX CIRCUITO DEL SOL 2014. Tucker and Argento PM finished 23rd in the Classic Tour A Class after recording a time of 72.76 with 4 Penalty Fault Points. Burch competed in the Classic Tour C Class were he finished... Read more of this article

Triple Challenge Asks Are You Fit For Charity?

The organisers of Bermuda’s obstacle challenge are asking again: Are you fit for charity? After two successful years and raising over $100,000 to date for Bermudian charities, the Bermuda Triple Challenge is expanding into an international event, a three day weekend of healthy, fun activity and charitable fund raising. April 4th-6th will compress... Read more of this article

BASA Confirm New Short Course Swim Records

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association have updated their Short Course Meter records, following the Thornhill Swim Meet in Thornhill, Ontario Canada, the Ontario Winter Festival in Brantford, Ontario, Canada and the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships in Windsor, Ontario, Canada Thornhill Swim Meet– Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Elan Daley is now... Read more of this article

Primary School Tag Rugby Tournament Results

Saltus Grammar School won a thrilling sudden death overtime victory over Warwick Academy in the A Final of the Primary School Tag Rugby Tournament at the National Sports Center. Both teams were undefeated entering the final which ended 4-4 after regulation time. The overtime time was a see saw battle with both teams gaining territorial advantage before... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Holding Appoints Ross Curtis

Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced that effective July 1, 2014, Ross A. Curtis will become the Company’s Group Chief Underwriting Officer, a post currently held by President and Chief Executive Officer, Kevin J. O’Donnell. In his new role, Mr. Curtis will be responsible for directing RenaissanceRe’s underwriting strategy,... Read more of this article

Premier Cannonier’s Travel Expenses: $180,514

[Updated] Premier Craig Cannonier “racked up a travel bill of $180,514.92 in just over a year in office,” and he “needs to set the example and cut back on his expenses,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this evening [Feb 27]. The Premier has taken 17 overseas trips in an official capacity at the taxpayers’ expense from December... Read more of this article

ISIS Law Limited Expands Team, Three Lawyers

ISIS Law Limited announced the expansion of its litigation team with the arrival of Bermudian Litigator Allan Doughty. Allan Doughty qualified in Canada in 2002 after graduating from the Dalhousie Law School. After practicing in Halifax, Nova Scotia for two years Mr. Doughty returned to Bermuda and was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2004. Since that... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday February 28

Friday, February 28 is expected to see rain showers early, with steady rain developing later in the day, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the NNE at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and... Read more of this article