Archive for July, 2015

Family Centre: “Treat Each Other With Respect”

“Increased unemployment in Bermuda is causing more and more families to struggle financially, but we cannot forget parental responsibility and the importance of paying attention to what is going on in the lives of our children,” said Executive Director of Family Centre Martha Dismont. Director of Services at Family Centre, Dr. Sandy DeSilva... Read more of this article

Photos: Elbow Beach’s Cup Match Celebration

This past Sunday [July 26] Elbow Beach hotel hosted Cup Match players, their coaches and past and retired captains from both teams at a special cocktail reception to celebrate the Cup Match tradition in Bermuda. The event was held around the hotel’s signature pool area with team flags for both Somerset and St. George’s flying overhead. Hotel guests... Read more of this article

Junior “Scientist” Ming Remanded In Custody

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [July 27], 51-year-old Junior Ming — also known as ‘Scientist’ — pleaded not guilty to three charges involving allegations of threatening words and threatening behaviour in July. Ming denied telling one woman: “Call the f***** police. I’ll knock your block off,” also denied saying... Read more of this article

Hamilton Underwriting Ltd. Hires Trevor Carvey

Hamilton Underwriting Limited, the Lloyd’s managing agency of Bermuda-based holding company Hamilton Insurance Group, today [July 27] announced that Trevor Carvey has been hired as Head of Treaty. Mr. Carvey will report to Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Underwriting Limited Dermot O’Donohoe. He will be responsible for the development of a profitable... Read more of this article

Photos: Olde Towne Market’s Cup Match Theme

The St George’s Olde Towne Market organisers and vendors held their market day yesterday [July 26], with the event featuring a Cup Match theme, with many items adorned with icons, symbols, and colours representing Someret and St. George’s. The day also featured a special event called the Shop and Win, a Crown and Anchor themed game played... Read more of this article

US Consulate Recognizes Shipping Companies

On July 24, the U.S. Consulate recognized five shipping companies registered in Bermuda for participating in the United States Coast Guard’s [USCGC] voluntary search and rescue network, AMVER [Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue]. Search and rescue authorities around the world use the voluntary ship reporting system to assist ships and aircraft... Read more of this article

The Reefs Among Travel + Leisure World’s Best

The Reefs Resort & Club has once again made the Travel + Leisure World’s Best awards rankings, being named #3 among the top Caribbean, Bermuda & Bahamas resorts. This ranking also continues The Reefs’ recognition among the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hall of Fame, for appearing on the World’s Best List for more than 10... Read more of this article

Minister Fahy’s Trip To Bahamas Cost $1450

A trip in June 2015 to the Bahamas by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy to the US-Caribbean High Level Citizen Security Meetings cost $1450.25, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The web page listing said, “The Minister traveled to Nassau Bahamas to attend the US-Caribbean High Level Citizen Security Meetings... Read more of this article

Argus Makes Charitable Donation To PALS

The Argus Group today [July 27] announced that it has made a donation to PALS, an organisation dedicated to providing cancer patients with quality care primarily in the home setting. At any given time, PALS nurses, volunteers and caregivers provide homecare for more than 100 cancer patients. On average, about ten new patients each month are referred... Read more of this article

PwC: Top Risks For Bermuda Reinsurance Sector

A new survey charting the top risks in the Bermuda and global insurance sector shows that cyber risk and interest rates are now among the top risks for insurers and reinsurers. Their entry, new into the rankings of this fifth successive survey, are indicative of how high a concern they have become for the industry. The CSFI’s latest ‘Insurance Banana... Read more of this article

18 Restaurants Enter Fish Sandwich Contest

[Updated] Eleven local restaurants have confirmed their participation in the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s search for the island’s best fish sandwich next month. The deadline for enrolled participation is this coming Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The BTA’s Product & Experiences division is challenging restaurateurs to win the endorsements of local... Read more of this article

Video: TV Show Features Bermuda Storyline

The Astronaut Wives Club –an American period drama television series that debuted last month on ABC — recently included an episode that saw Bermuda play a key role as the show focused on the Sealab project, which took place only a few miles off the island in the 1960s. The mission saw an underwater habitat submerged into the Atlantic Ocean... Read more of this article