Archive for July, 2014

Houston Places 36th In Commonwealth Games

Bermuda’s athletes continue competing at 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with sprinter Tre Houston — who was recently ranked as one of the top 100 sprinters in the world — representing the island in the 100m dash. Houston — Bermuda’s first track athlete to begin the competition — finished 4th in Heat... Read more of this article

Four Teams Reiterate America’s Cup Support

Following the announcement that Team Australia will withdraw from the America’s Cup, four teams — Luna Rossa Challenge, Artemis Racing, Ben Ainslie Racing and Team France – confirmed their full support to the event, regardless from the host venue that will be selected. Bermuda, along with San Diego, is one of the final two venues shortlisted... Read more of this article

Somerset Retain Colts Cup Match Trophy

The defending champions Somerset Cricket Club batted first in a rain-affected match, they scored 123/8, with Jahnoi Wilson-Bean the top scorer with 41 runs. In reply the challengers St. George’s Cricket Club were bowled all out for 98, 25 runs short of their target, the match Most Valuable Player Justin Donawa grabbed 4 wickets for the Champions. Final... Read more of this article

Terceira Finishes Third In Austria Grand Prix

Following her victory in the CSI2* jumping competition held in Austria, Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira was back in action for the final time taking part at the Glock Horse Performance Center. During the fourth day of the International Show Jumping, Terceira and Tamerino finished 3rd in the 1.45m International Jumping Competition with a Jump Off Grand... Read more of this article

2014 Cup Match Classic Umpires Selected

The Somerset and St. George’s 2014 Cup Match teams have been selected, and now the officials who will officiate the Classic have been revealed. Oscar Andrade and Emmerson Carrington will stand in the middle, with James McKirdy the third Umpire. Roger Dill will stand as the Match Referee. Related Stories Somerset To Hold Cup Match Prize Event Somerset... Read more of this article

Blue Capital Reinsurance Ltd. 2014 Q2 Results

Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. — a Bermuda holding company that offers collateralized reinsurance in the property catastrophe market and invests in various insurance-linked securities — reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2014. The Company’s net income and operating income for the quarter was $1.2 million [$0.13... Read more of this article

Aspen Shareholders Reject Endurance Proposal

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited said that, based on preliminary voting results as of the close of business on July 25, 2014 – the target date for receiving consents set by Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. the “overwhelming majority of Aspen shareholders participating in the consent solicitation have rejected both of Endurance’s proposals. The... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Affirms Everest Reinsurance Ratings

A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ [Superior] and the issuer credit ratings of “aa-” of Everest Reinsurance [Bermuda] Ltd. and its reinsurance and insurance subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICRs of “a-” of Everest Re Group, Ltd. [Bermuda] and Everest Reinsurance Holdings Inc. [Delaware]. Additionally,... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw the Somerset and St George’s Cup Match cricket teams selected, equestrian Jillian Terceira claim victory in Austria, Bermuda’s athletes continue competing in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, Premier Michael Dunkley respond to the People’s Campaign’s seven-day deadline and more. Links to our weekend coverage are... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday July 28

Monday, July 28 is expected to see thunderstorms in the morning, with clouds later in the day, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSW at 25 to 40 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 6.30am and sunset will be... Read more of this article

Premier Dunkley: Seven-Day Deadline Request

[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley addressed the People’s Campaign’s seven-day deadline given for Government to formally respond to a letter presented to the Premier on Friday. A government spokesperson said, “Following Friday’s march, the People’s Campaign had indicated that if a Government response was not received seven... Read more of this article

Terceira Wins Jumping Competition In Austria

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira rode to victory in the CSI2* jumping competition held in Austria, defeating a group of international equestrians from Austria, Australia, Netherlands, Switzerland and Lebanon. According to a report from GHCT.com, “Anyone wanting to come first in this course over 1.45m had to really speed up their canter and ride... Read more of this article