Archive for February, 2014
Bermuda Ball Hockey Double Header Results
A total of seventeen goals were scored in a Bermuda Ball Hockey League double header at the PCC Hockey Rink. Minnesota North Stars 3 Atlanta Flames 4 In the opening game of the night the Atlanta Flames came from 3 – 0 down to defeat the Minnesota North Stars 4 – 3. Greg Vandermade gave the Minnesota North Stars a 1 – 0 lead in the first minute... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Announces Management Changes
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced several executive management changes. Marvin Pestcoe, currently CEO Life & Health, Investments has advised the Company of his decision to retire, effective April 15, 2014. Mr. Pestcoe will continue to work with the Company in a consulting capacity. Marvin Pestcoe, CEO Life & Health, Investments to retire... Read more of this article
XL Acquires Global Ag Insurance Services
XL Reinsurance America Inc., a subsidiary of XL Group plc, has acquired Global Ag Insurance Services, a crop insurance provider based in the western United States. The two companies initially partnered in 2011 to deliver crop insurance solutions to western specialty crop producers and growers through the USDA multi-peril crop insurance program. Recognizing... Read more of this article
BBA Premier Basketball League Play-Off Results
It was win or go home night for two teams in Bermuda Basketball Association’s Premier Basketball League Play-off action inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. Hamilton Parish Chargers sent the Southampton Titans packing following their 62 – 53 win. Jaren Haley led the Chargers to victory wth a a game high 19 points, while Hussein Durham scored... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Elliot Primary School Science Fair
[Updated with video] For several months, there has been a buzz around Elliot Primary School about the Science Fair. Despite the inclement weather, approximately 135 students from P3-P6 braced the torrential rainfall to display their projects on Monday, February 24, 2014. The students anticipated showcasing their discoveries on what they researched.... Read more of this article
Activist Questions Speaker’s Cannabis “Bias”
Activist Alan Gordon has raised concerns about the “sharp bias” of a medical cannabis speaker, Dr. Andrea Barthwell, that the Department of National Drug Control has booked to address medical professionals at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gordon says the speaker has a “long history of credible accusations” made against... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 27
[Updated] Thursday, February 27 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SW at 40 to 55 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.48am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2014
Today [Feb 26] saw a volume of 136,008 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $242,770.50 BD. 135,866 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at $1.85 per share, a jump of 6.3% on the day. An additional 25 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, which closed at $6.50 per share, even on the day. 66 shares... Read more of this article
Govt. Release Population Projections Report
The Cabinet Office announced today [Feb 26] the release of Bermuda’s Population Projections 2010-2020 Report by the Department of Statistics. In commenting on the report’s findings, the Premier Craig Cannonier said, “Key findings of the report indicate that Bermuda’s population is projected to decline for the first time with a 4% decrease... Read more of this article
Almost 200 People Attend Hospitality Career Fair
[Updated with video + slideshow] The Ministry of Home Affairs in partnership with the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] hosted the 2014 Hospitality Career Fair at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess today [Feb 26], which saw almost 200 people attend. The aim of the Hospitality Career Fair was to encourage suitably qualified Bermudians to apply for job opportunities... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Bermudian Trio Back In Action
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 31st in the Classic Tour A Class after recording a time of 49.16 with 4 Penalty Fault Points. Burch competed in the Classic Tour C Class were he finished... Read more of this article
Photos: Philippine Embassy Team Visit Bermuda
The Philippine Embassy team led by Consul Arlene Magno and Labour Attache Luz Padilla has had a very busy and successful consular and labour outreach mission over the weekend. On Friday, February 21st, the team met with Immigration Minister Michael Fahy, Permanent Secretary Randolph Rochester, Chief Immigration Officer Danette Ming, and Deputy Governor... Read more of this article
