Archive for April, 2014
RenaissanceRe Post Q1 Net Income Of $151M
Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to common shareholders of $151 million, compared to $190.5 million in the first quarter of 2013. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $136.1 million, or $3.20 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $176.2 million or $3.91,... Read more of this article
Photos: YAO Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League
The YAO Cal Ripken League continued at the YAO Ball Park on Kindley Field this weekend [Apr 26], with the opening match of the day seeing the Orioles defeat the Phillies 16 – 5. Caleb Ingham, newly installed in the leadoff spot, scored three runs for the Orioles. Liam McCue pitched three scoreless innings in relief, striking out 5 Phillies. For... Read more of this article
Cubs Win Freisenbruch-Meyer Bowling League
The Cubs were crowned the 2013-14 Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League Champions at the Warwick Lanes. The recorded a 18 – 12 win over the Quickie Lickie Laundry to end the season with the best record, the Pinjammers defeated the Pinsplitters 25 – 5. The Odd Balls edged The Invaders 16 – 14, while the Spicenix defeated the Nifty Rollers... Read more of this article
Elliott Primary To Host Summer Camps Forum
Elliott Primary School will be hosting a summer camps forum on Tuesday, April 29 from 5.30pm through 7.00pm at the Elliott Primary Assembly Hall, giving parents the opportunity to review and choose from the various summer camp opportunities available to their children in Bermuda this summer. The promotional flyer said, “Join us for an event where... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 29 2014
Today [Apr 29] saw a volume of 2,196 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,822.00 BD. 1,786 of those shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield, which closed at $2.00 per share, staying even on the day. Another 400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, which closed at $18.00 per share, up 0.01% on the day. The final 10 shares... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 30
Wednesday, April 30 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the NNE at 15 to 25 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 7.59pm. High tide will be at 10.03am... Read more of this article
BELCO Urges Dog Owners To Be Responsible
In the interest of worker safety, Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] is calling on dog owners to ensure that animals are properly controlled. The request is being made during the company’s observance of “Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Week.” A spokesperson, “For many of Bermuda’s workers, including BELCO meter readers... Read more of this article
Traffic Changes Due To March On Parliament
A march on Parliament on Thursday, May 1 will cause vehicle rerouting on several Bermuda streets, necessitating diversions until the event concludes. A police spokesperson, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the motoring public that during a scheduled march on Parliament starting at 1.00pm on Thursday, May 1, vehicular traffic will... Read more of this article
Mark Pettingill Meets With U.S. Attorney-General
Attorney-General Mark Pettingill had a sit down meeting with the United States Attorney-General Eric Holder today [Apr 29] in London at the Ukrainian Forum to discuss a number of issues including civil asset recovery as a result of corruption. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda discussion on the legalization and importation of medical marijuana... Read more of this article
Police Officer Injured In Motorcycle Collision
[Updated] A police officer was injured this afternoon [Apr 29] following a motorcycle collision in the East Broadway area at around 2.20pm. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 2.20pm, police responded to a report of a single road traffic collision that took place in the area of Berry Hill Road and East Broadway. “It appears that... Read more of this article
OBA Meeting To Elect Two Deputy Chairpersons
The One Bermuda Alliance will be holding a Special General Meeting tomorrow [Apr 30], at Party Headquarters on Reid Street, from 10 am to 6 pm, to elect two Deputy Chairpersons. Running on joint tickets for the positions are Sen. Lynne Woolridge and Pastor Sylvia Hayward-Harris as one team and Karen Magnum and MP Susan Jackson as the other. A statement... Read more of this article
Three Sub-Post Offices To Close On Nov 1st
[Updated with video] Three sub-post offices — St David’s, Harrington Sound and Somerset Bridge — will be closing effective November 1st 2014, Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today. The Minister said, “The public will recall that the SAGE Commission’s Final Report of October 2013 addressed the lack of... Read more of this article
