Archive for October, 2015
Commercial Bowling League Results
In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Live Wires defeat the Alley Pals 4 – 0, B.T.C. defeated We Do It Big 4 – 0, Sweet Life defeated the Sunset 3 – 1, while the BPS Blue Lantern defeated Double Trouble 3 – 1, the Ten Pin Mafia defeated the Spinners 3 – 1 and the Braves defeated the Super Stars 3 – 1. Women’s High... Read more of this article
Aspen Declares Dividends On Ordinary Shares
The Board of Directors of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited declared a quarterly cash dividend on Aspen’s ordinary shares of $0.21 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2015 to the holders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2015. Aspen’s Board of Directors also declared a dividend on its 7.401% Perpetual Non-Cumulative... Read more of this article
Validus Group Appoints China Representative
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced the appointment of Ellie Zhou as Underwriting Manager for Greater China to support the Validus Groups’ existing Chinese customers and grow the firm’s business in the region. “China is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing insurance markets and continues to expand significantly,”... Read more of this article
PGA Team Championship Of Canada Continues
The dynamic duo of Billy Walsh and Danny King opened a sizable gap Wednesday [Oct 28] between themselves and the rest of the field at the Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada. Walsh and King, who are ranked No. 1 and No. 4 on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by RBC, sit at 12 under par thru two rounds at The Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Budgies & Swallows Field Hockey Game
In recent ladies field hockey action, the Budgies defeated the Swallows 6 – 0, while the Canaries defeated the Wildcats 5 – 1. Budgies 6 Swallows 0 The Budgies continued their early season form, with this 6 – 0 win over the Swallows. They took the lead in the 16th minute when Jaselle Davis scored a Field Goal, the lead was doubled in... Read more of this article
History: Axis Submarine Activities During WWII
[Part one of a series by Eric T. Wiberg] There were 143 Axis submarine patrols to the area roughly 450 nautical miles around Bermuda during World War II. These patrols resulted on attacks on 80 Allied vessels, including one naval ship [USS Gannet]. The most intense period of attacks was between January and August 1942, and the German offensives during... Read more of this article
DofE Introduces The Bermuda Bridge Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award [DofE] Bermuda provides young people with opportunities to “achieve their greatest potential,” including the Bermuda Bridge Award, which will “support and enhance the strategic priorities and transformation of Bermuda’s Public Middle Schools.” The Bermuda Bridge Award is exclusive... Read more of this article
Family Centre Kids Golf Clinic On November 1
The Family Centre will host their seventh annual Kid’s Golf Clinic and Supper on Sunday, November 1 at the Turtle Hill Golf Course at the Fairmont Southampton, with 75 young people between the ages of 6 and 16 signed up to have private instruction from Bermuda’s golfing professionals. Afterward, a pizza party will be hosted at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
Committee Of 25 Charged In Magistrates Court
A representative from the Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children appeared in Magistrates Court today [Oct 28] to face a charge involving operating the Bargain Box for the purpose of receiving charitable donations from the public in a public place. Ms Nicola O’Leary, said by lawyer Richard Horseman to be the Chairperson of the Committee of 25... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 28 2015
Today [Oct 28] saw 35,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $62,623.31 BD. 35,000 shares were traded Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.78 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $3.95 per share. The BSX finished the day at 1,240.78, also even. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday October 29
Thursday, October 29 is expected to be windy and partly cloudy, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.33am and sunset will be at 6.31pm. High tide will be at 10.24am and 10.48pm, while... Read more of this article
ACBDA: Measures In Place For Sediment Plume
The depositing of dredged material from the North Channel into the South Basin in Dockyard has, expectedly, created a sediment plume that may have some in the community concerned about the impact on the marine environment, the ACBDA said today. The ACBDA, as facilitators of South Basin infill project, said they want the public to know that this “sediment... Read more of this article
