Archive for May, 2014
PwC Report Focuses On Underserved Markets
Revitalising the life insurance sector starts with creating new opportunities with underserved markets, particularly young and lower-income consumers, according to PwC’s latest insurance report, “Forcing the pace: The fast way to becoming a digital front-runner.” The report highlights that lower-income policy holders, tech-savvy millennials,... Read more of this article
Brave Local Girl Plans Medical Support Group
An 11-year-old Bermudian girl with a history of bravely battling a series of medical conditions is drawing upon her unique experience in order to offer support to children and families who are coping with medical challenges of their own. Olivia Burgess was diagnosed with a severe case of Systemic Onset Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis [SoJRA] at the age... Read more of this article
Signet Completes Zale Corporation Acquisition
Bermuda-based Signet Jewelers Ltd — the largest specialty retail jeweler in the US and the UK — has completed its acquisition of Zale Corporation for $21 per share in cash and a total consideration of $1.46 billion following the approval of the transaction by a majority of Zale’s stockholders at the Zale special meeting held earlier... Read more of this article
Dr Heatley Back In Contention For Orleans Job
According to a report from Lousiana’s Times Picayune, Bermuda’s former Commissioner of Education Dr. Edmond Heatley is back in the running for the Orleans Parish schools superintendent job in the United States. The American educator served as Bermuda’s Education Commissioner for 8 months and resigned effective April 30th. Bermudian educator... Read more of this article
Youth Olympics: Scraders, Perinchief Confirmed
BNNA President Donna Watson said, “As you may or may not be aware the Carifta Games that were held in Martinique April 19th – 21st served as one of the qualifiers for the Youth Olympic Games for the Americas region. The age of the athletes are 16 and 17 years old. “The qualifier at Carifta served as the qualifier for the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Youth Orchestra To Host ‘School’s Out’ Concert
On Sunday, June 1 beginning at 4.00pm, the Bermuda Youth Orchestra will present its second annual School’s Out Concert, marking the end of the school year and the conclusion of another period of concentrated musical development. The concert will be held at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. The Bermuda Youth Orchestra [BYO] has several branches... Read more of this article
Tiki-Taka Futsal Clinic Concludes In Bermuda
The Tiki-Taka Futsal Clinic, hosted by Nacho Garrido from Spain, concluded on Sunday [May 25] at the Bermuda College Gymnasium. Over 50 players, both boys and girls, took part in the Futsal Clinic, which focused on passing, possession, and movement. A spokesperson said, “The Futsal Clinic was under the direction of Nacho Garrido, an ex-professional... Read more of this article
Argo Re Summer Series Triathlon Results
The third race of the 2014 Argo Re Summer Series took place at Clearwater Beach in challenging conditions, with Megan Berry crossing the line first overall in a time of 27:41, Ben Lau finishing second with a time of 27:54 and Rebecca Harrison finishing third in 30:22. 200m Swim/8km Bike/2km Run 27:41 Megan Berry 27:54 Ben Lau 30:22 Rebecca Harrison 30:40... Read more of this article
Photos: Bascome/Lowe Charity Football Classic
The third Annual Bascome/Lowe Charity Football Classic took place at the Bernard Park last night [May 29], with the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity remaining undefeated in four years as they defeated the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 2 – 1. The Alphas took the lead in the first half when PHC Zebras Club President Jonathan Ball found the back of the... Read more of this article
ABIR Hosts Workshop For BFIS Summer Interns
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) hosted six Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies (BFIS) summer interns for a 2-hour workshop on the overview and historical development of the (re)insurance industry in Bermuda and its major role in the global insurance and reinsurance industry today. BFIS offers ‘Intro-to-Insurance’ summer... Read more of this article
ABIC Education Awards Highlights Alumni
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] celebrated the success of its 35+ year scholarship programme by highlighting some of its past awardees. ACE Bermuda President and CEO, Mr. Rees Fletcher, was a 1980’s scholar and had this to say about the Award, “As a past recipient of an ABIC Education Award, I know firsthand how helpful... Read more of this article
Netball League: Teachers & Lady Zebras Win
The Bermuda Netball Summer League Season continued at the Bernard Park with a double header that produced 113 goals. The BUT Teachers defeated the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 34 – 25. Kimale Evans led the BUT Teachers to victory with 28 goals, while Tanika White and Camille Masters both added 3 goals each. Fredricka Samuels scored 24 goals... Read more of this article
