Archive for September, 2014
Video: Interview With PWC’s Arthur Wightman
During an interview with AM BestTV at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre reinsurance conference in Monte Carlo, Arthur Wightman, PwC Bermuda managing director and insurance leader, said that insurers are risking their relevancy if they do not find ways cover uninsured risks and continue to play a key role in risk solutions. During the interview, Mr. Wightman... Read more of this article
Terceira Continues Competing In Portugal
Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira continued competing in the Vilamoura Champions Tour in Portugal, on Day Two she competed in two class. Terceira and Amarulla finished 31st competing in the Table A against the Clock 1.20m Class, they recorded a time of 54.66 and they had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira then mounted Lakvels and took part in the... Read more of this article
Allied World North America Launch ForceField
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that Allied World North America has added a new product to its ForceField® suite of professional liability products. This new directors & officers [D&O] and corporate liability policy will be available for U.S. based, publicly-traded companies and addresses a wide range of liability... Read more of this article
GirlfriendConnect 2014 Retreat & Conference
Girlfriend Connect, in collaboration with African Diaspora Heritage Trail Bermuda Foundation, is getting set to host the GirlfriendConnect 2014 Retreat and Conference, dubbed “Transition: Navigation Change and Embracing Life,” from October 9 to October 11, 2014 at the Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa. On October 9, a workshop entitled “Pieces... Read more of this article
Motorcycle Chase, Shots Fired, Car Crashes
[Updated with video. Police confirm that suspects on a motorcycle shot at a man driving a car in the Southampton area, resulting in the vehicle crashing into a wall. The incident started in the Tee Street, Devonshire area, with the suspects — described as two men on a motorcycle dressed in white — chasing the car until it crashed in Southampton.... Read more of this article
Cricket Postponed: ‘Heightened Security Risk’
The Bermuda Cricket Board has postponed tomorrow’s [Sept 28] T20 and U17 All-Star game, citing a “heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents.” In a statement sent out this evening, the BCB said, “Due to advice regarding a heightened security risk, subsequent to recent incidents, the Lindos T20 and the BF&M U17... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday September 28
[Updated] Sunday, September 28 is expected to see variable clouds and scattered thunderstorms, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the south at 10 to 15 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will... Read more of this article
St George’s: “Most Beautiful Coastal Towns”
St. George’s has been named as one of the “Most Beautiful Coastal Towns” in the October issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, which described the east end town by saying, “The Town of Saint George dates back to the early 17th century. “Today, you can visit St. Peter’s, the oldest Anglican church in the Western Hemisphere,... Read more of this article
Video: Wells Scores Twice In Huddersfield Win
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice today [Sept 27] as Huddersfield Town defeated Millwall 2-1 in the Championship League match-up at John Smith’s Stadium. Wells opened the scoring in the 36th minute to put Huddersfield up 1-0, and then Millwall scored in the 40th minute to pull even, and the two teams went into the half-time... Read more of this article
Reggie Lambe Makes First Start For Mansfield
Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe made his first start for English League Two side Mansfield Town as they took on Stevenage today [Sept 27] at the Lamex Stadium. The 23 year old midfielder signed with the club earlier this month, and made his debut for the team on September 20th, coming on in the 74th minute of their 3-2 victory over Carlisle United.... Read more of this article
OBA Respond To PLP’s Criticism On Travel
The trip to New York City was “part of the Government’s work to re-establish Bermuda’s profile in overseas tourism and business markets, a profile diminished in recent years because of the mishandling of Bermuda Tourism marketing and antagonistic government attitudes,” the One Bermuda Alliance said. The OBA was responding to criticism... Read more of this article
Whitney School Board Respond To Allegations
The Board of Trustees of Whitney Institute Middle School have responded to allegations contained in a report aired during a ZBM newscast, expressing “deep disappointment that a person or persons in the Whitney family has made these unproven allegations public.” The news report on Thursday focused on a 3-page document — titled “More... Read more of this article
