Archive for September, 2015
35-Yr-Old Admits Possession Of Rifle Magazines
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 30], a 35-year-old man pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and unlawfully possessing two rifle magazines. Jason DeCouto changed his previous not guilty pleas to guilty in Court today, telling Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that he was pleading guilty to possession of cannabis and unlawfully possessing... Read more of this article
Football: Dudley Eve Group B Tie Break Decision
The Bermuda Football Association Executive Council have reached a resolution regarding the tie break of The Dudley Eve Group B teams. The BFA said, “This resolution will see the Competitions Committee host a draw of lots at 12.45 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. “On Monday, September 28th, the club... Read more of this article
TEDx To Feature Local & International Speakers
The upcoming installment of TEDxBermuda, set to be held on October 10, will feature a number of interesting speakers, including Barrington Irving, the first black pilot to fly solo around the globe, Martha Dismont of The Family Centre, and many others. The TEDxBermuda website says, “In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program... Read more of this article
“Sybil Barrington” Meets R&B Songstress Sybil
Bermuda’s preeminent female impersonator, Mark “Sybil Barrington” Anderson, recently met with R&B singer Sybil, bringing together the two Sybils for a memorable evening. The meeting took place on Sunday, September 27 at 9.00pm at the Fairmont Southampton, after the wake for Mr. Anderson’s father, Neil Virgil. Following the... Read more of this article
Moody’s Reviews Commercial Bank’s Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service said they have placed on review for downgrade the ratings of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB], including the bank’s long-term deposit and long term issuer ratings of Ba2, the standalone baseline credit assessment [BCA] of ba2, and counterparty risk assessment of Ba1[cr]. The bank’s short term ratings... Read more of this article
Photos: Festal Evensong Celebrates Revd Raths
The Festal Evensong, recognizing the licensing and installation of Major the Revd W. David Raths as Canon Capitular at the Cathedral, took place on Sunday, September 27. The event saw many friends and parishioners in attendance, with their Majesties Choristers taking part for their first performance in the Cathedral. Bishop Nicholas Dill believes that... Read more of this article
Stoplisted Speaker: Special Interests “Conspired”
[Updated] A video which appears to have been posted online by Ayo Kimathi claims that “special interest groups, particularly the promosexuals and homosexuals have conspired” resulting in him being “banned from a black country.” Following his speech in Bermuda, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said the comments by Mr. Kimathi... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
The Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League season continued with action inside the Warwick Lanes. The Invaders defeated the Odd Balls 28 – 2, Quickie Lickie Laundry defeated the Bermuda Pest Control 24.5 – 5.5, while the Spicenix defeated the Pinsplitters 26 – 4. The Nifty Rollers defeated New Hope 20.5 – 9.5 and the Cubs defeated... Read more of this article
Short Break Benefits Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe
Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray believes that the two-week break taken by Bermuda footballer Reggie Lambe was beneficial for the player, revealing that the winger was one of a number of players suffering from a virus over the past week, and saying that he looked “suberb” upon returning. A story online says, “Ahead of tonight’s game... Read more of this article
Dandy Town & Robin Hood Match Rescheduled
The Premier Division football match between Robin Hood and Dandy Town that was postponed on Saturday, September 26th has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 8th at 9:00pm at the Goose Gosling Field, the Bermuda Football Association said. Related Stories Malachi Henry Signs For Borrowash Berkeley & Durham Defeated By Algonquin Jakeem Jennings... Read more of this article
Somers Limited’s Share Repurchases
Somers Limited, a Bermuda exempted financial services investment holding company, announced the following shares repurchases: Between March 1, 2015 and March 30, 2015, a total of 6,100 common shares of the Company were repurchased at an average price of $14.25 per share, for cancellation. Between July 1, 2015 and July 30, 2015 a total of 6,800 common... Read more of this article
PartnerRe To Hold Meeting: Vote On Merger
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd announced that a Special General Meeting of shareholders will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2015 to vote on the previously announced merger agreement between PartnerRe and EXOR, and all related transactions. The Company filed a Definitive Proxy Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25,... Read more of this article
