Archive for July, 2015
Column: The Beginnings Of Cup Match In 1835
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Cup Match’s history gives insights into old Bermuda while showing much about modern Bermuda. Originally, Cup Match involved only black Bermudians. It started in August 1835 with recently freed black Bermudian slaves taking an unofficial day off work to celebrate their August 1st 1834 Emancipation. Taking... Read more of this article
Column: Julian Hall – Politician, Lawyer, Legend
[Opinion column written by Eron Hill] “The issue of disappointing anyone else must take a distant and inferior second place to the goal of pursuing your dreams and making your life choices as you think fit and with the minimum prospect of regret” – Julian Hall Those words said to his daughter have are words that we can all listen to and live... Read more of this article
One Week Left To Sign Up: Youth America’s Cup
Only one week remains to sign-up ahead of the first round of try outs for Team Bermuda’s entry in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Thus far, 35 have submitted expressions of interest to try out for the team at its first open casting call on August 8, 2015. “We’re very pleased with the response to date,” said Craig Brown, vice chairperson... Read more of this article
Collision In Southampton, Traffic Being Diverted
Traffic is being diverted in the Southampton area this morning [July 28] due a collision on Middle Road by Five Star Island, which saw a car strike a utility pole, resulting in the pole being in the road. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said that, as of 6.30am, traffic is being diverted in the area. Related Stories Motorcyclist Injured In Collision... Read more of this article
43 Riders Take Part In BBA Hamilton Criterium
43 riders took the street of Hamilton as the Bicycle Works Criterium was the latest action in the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s 2015 Road Race Season. Manual Lonfat won the Adult A Division race with a time of 47:11.718, while Anthony Bartley finished second in 47:11.759 and Matthew Oliviera finished third clocking 47:12.141. Wenda Roberts rode to... Read more of this article
WTM Adjusted Book Value Per Share Of $671
Bermuda-domiciled White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. [WTM] reported an adjusted book value per share of $671 at June 30, 2015, up 1.1% for both the second quarter and first six months of 2015, including dividends. Ray Barrette, Chairman and CEO, commented, “It was a solid quarter. Sirius Group reported a 78% combined ratio continuing... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: Cup Match Reception At Camden
The 2015 Cup Match teams attended a reception at Camden yesterday [July 27], ahead of the upcoming Cup Match Cricket Classic. Deputy Premier Bob Richards and Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Pat Gordon-Pamplin greeted the players in the absence of the Premier who was making his way back to the island following an overseas trip. Those attending... Read more of this article
Burgess: ‘I Decided To Change & Make Progress’
Tristan Burgess — a Westgate inmate serving a 12 year sentence for armed robbery — says his mindset has changed and he’s decided to take a positive direction in life; with the young man taking GED classes and learning gardening skills, with the aim of starting his own business when he is released. “When I first came to Westgate... Read more of this article
SA Donates $2,500 To Back To School Event
Security Associates [SA] Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Carlton Crockwell handed over $2,500 in sponsorship monies to Dwayne and Wayne Caines to help fund the annual Back to School Extravaganza and haircut event slated to take place at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall on September 3, 2015. SA Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Carlton Crockwell said, “SA is pleased... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 27 2015
Today [July 27] saw a volume of 27,774 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $107,645.80 BD. 22,874 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.75 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing at an even $3.90 per share. 2,400 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd,... Read more of this article
Video: 2015 Premier’s Cup Match Message
Premier Michael Dunkley delivered his Cup Match message this evening [July 27] saying that as we enjoy the holiday, we should take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Cup Match, saying “its uniqueness reminds us that we live in a very special place.” The Premier said, “Your Parliamentarians have just finished a busy session in the... Read more of this article
“Pattern Of Secrecy, Lack Of Transparency”
[Updated] “The announcement by WEDCo that two non-Bermudian firms have been awarded contracts that combined are allegedly as much as 50 million dollars without an open tender, follows the OBA pattern of secrecy, lack of transparency and failing to provide equal and fair opportunities to Bermudians,” MP Wayne Furbert said today. Mr Furbert... Read more of this article
