Archive for April, 2015
Bermuda CableVision To Host Family Fest 2015
On Sunday, May 31, CableVision will be hosting “Family Fest 2015 – a Children’s Festival of the Performing Arts,” to be held at the Bermuda National Sports Centre, starting at 3pm. CableVision is partnering with Bermuda schools on this initiative, which encourages student participation between now andMay 31 in the “Open Hands... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fairmont Hamilton Renovations
The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club is getting set to unveil a slew of renovations and new additions to its guests, with the opening of Marcus’, a new restaurant to be run by well-known celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, one of the crown jewels of the hotel’s efforts. The renovations were announced in 2013 by the Green family – the... Read more of this article
Resident & MP Remove Trees Hanging In Road
After seeing a vehicle drive over the line to avoid overhanging trees on St David’s Road, area resident and business owner David Roque made calls to express his safety concerns, and after he was unsuccessful in getting the trees cut, Mr Roque took matters into his own hands and went out yesterday [April 29] and cut the trees himself. Mr Roque... Read more of this article
Clinical Guidelines Symposium On May 9th
On Saturday May 9th local healthcare professionals will gather together at the BUEI for the Clinical Guidelines Symposium to discuss the topic of evidence based ‘health screenings’. A spokesperson said, “The aim of the symposium is to inform the healthcare community, particularly the physicians, on the importance of screening appropriately;... Read more of this article
Bus Cancellations For Thursday, April 30th
The cancellations of bus runs continues, with a number of bus runs being cancelled again today [April 30], with the Ministry of Transport providing a list of the specific runs that have been affected. The list of cancellations for today, as provided by Government, is below Route 7 From Hamilton to Dockyard at 11.00am and 3.30pm Route 7 From Dockyard... Read more of this article
Over 150 People Attend Anzac Day Celebrations
More than 150 people gathered at 6.00am on April 25 for the 2015 Anzac Day dawn service on Coral Beach, with the crowd including Australian and New Zealanders, Governor George Ferguson, military officers, dignitaries, local residents, and some visitors to the island. Readings and messages from the Prime Ministers and Governor-Generals of both countries... Read more of this article
Regulatory Compliance: Opportunity, Not Burden
Asset managers continue to face regulatory and compliance challenges from around the world, and keeping up with the new regulations and ensuring effective implementation is daunting. But PwC Bermuda Asset Management leader Scott Watson-Brown says rather than being seen as a burden, implementation of the post-crisis flood of regulation can enhance a... Read more of this article
SoftBank Team Japan Enter The America’s Cup
The America’s Cup have confirmed that a Japanese team will enter the race, with SoftBank Team Japan set to compete in the 2015 America’s Cup World Series events and challenge for the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda. The statement said, “SoftBank Corp. and the Kansai Yacht Club announced they have come to an agreement to challenge for the... Read more of this article
Photos: RMS 10K & 20K Road Running Race
The 2015 RMS 10K & 20K Road Race saw Larry Marshall and Rose-Anna Hoey crowned the Male and Female 10K Champions, while Chayce Smith and Ashley Estwanik are the Male and Female 20K Champions. Marshall clocked a winning time of 38:36, Corey Brunton finished second crossing the line in a time of 38:44 and Sammy DeGraff finished third with a time of... Read more of this article
Somersfield Academy Set To Host Spring Fair
Somersfield Academy is getting set to host their Spring Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 10.00am through 4.00pm, with live entertainment to be held throughout the day. The Spring Fair’s attractions will include a mega slide, melt down, kiddie land, Pitster Pro inflatable fun track, two motor bikes and safety equipment include helmets, elbow guards,... Read more of this article
Transcontinental Trusts Bermuda Forum Held
[Written by Kensley McDowall] For the first time in 30 years the Transcontinental Trust Forum was put on outside of Europe and Bermuda has been the recipient. This conference, the leading Trust event for Private Client professionals, has been developed by IBC Global Conferences an informa business based in the United Kingdom and is usually mounted in... Read more of this article
RenRe: Pricing Of $150 Million Senior Notes
Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd. announced today that its joint venture, DaVinci Re Holdings Ltd., has agreed to sell in a private debt offering $150 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2025. The offering is expected to close on or about May 4, 2015, subject to customary closing conditions. “DaVinci Re Holdings Ltd. intends... Read more of this article
