Archive for October, 2015
Golf PGA Championships Of Canada Kicks Off
Players took advantage of prime scoring conditions on Tuesday [Oct 27] for the first round of the Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada. The highly touted duo of Billy Walsh and Danny King, and the surprising tandem of Conrad Riley and Thomas Keddy put together fourball rounds of 10-under-par 61 at Bermuda’s Mid Ocean Club. Both teams are tied... Read more of this article
Podcast: Road Collision Survivors Tell Their Story
The second episode of the Bernews Podcast features interviews with road traffic collision survivors, with the 33-minute episode providing an in-depth look at two people who survived against the odds after suffering extensive injuries in motorcycle collisions. [Written by Jeremy Deacon] Sonya Smith’s memory of the moment she was asked to say farewell... Read more of this article
Video: Highlights Of 2015 Bermuda Tattoo
The Bermuda Tattoo was held over three nights, concluding on Saturday evening [Oct 24], bringing an end to the 3-night event which featured performers from the UK, USA, Canada, Jamaica and Bermuda. The event featured both local and international acts, with musicians and dancers from military and civilian bands dazzling crowds with music, dance and... Read more of this article
Argo Group Reports Third Quarter Results
Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2015. “Argo Group’s continued focus and commitment to specialty lines produced consistent underwriting profits across all of our business segments,” said CEO Mark E. Watson III. “In addition, we continue... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Reports Q3 And Nine Month Results
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net loss of $243.3 million, or $5.08 per share for the third quarter of 2015. This includes the amalgamation termination fee and reimbursement of expenses paid to Axis Capital of $315.0 million, or $6.58 per share, and net after-tax realized and unrealized losses on investments of $121.8 million, or $2.54 per... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action, The Invaders defeated the Quickie Lickie Laundry 26 – 4, the Odd Balls defeated the Pinsplitters 27 – 3. The Cubs and Nifty Rollers game ended 15 – 15, while the Bermuda Pest Control defeated the Pinjammers 18 – 12 and the Spicenix defeated New Hope 19 – 11. High Scratch Game Women Jennifer... Read more of this article
Allied Prices $500 Million Senior Note Offering
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today that its subsidiary, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, has priced an SEC registered offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.35% senior notes due 2025. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG. The company... Read more of this article
Photos: BCB Holds Cricket Awards Ceremony
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] recently held their annual awards ceremony, with award winners chosen from categories including Most Catches, Most Runs, Most Wickets, Most Dismissals, and many more. The Logic 1st Division Most Catches was awarded to Christopher Douglas from Devonshire Recreation with 11 catches, while the Logic Premier Division Most... Read more of this article
Red Cross Set To Present ‘Spectre’ 007 Film
The Bermuda Red Cross is getting set to present the premiere of James Bond film ‘Spectre’ on Friday, November 6 at Speciality Cinema. The film will get underway at 6.00pm, with complimentary Heineken before the movie and an after party exclusively at The Club Bermudiana Road at 8.30pm. The after party will include a welcome drink, tapas... Read more of this article
Marco Warren Scores In Flagler College Victory
Bermudian Marco Warren – who plays for Flagler College in Florida – scored in the 67th minute of Monday’s game against the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to help push his team to a 2-1 win. The school’s match report said, “Marco Warren’s goal in the 67th minute broke a 1-all tie and gave Flagler College a 2-1 win... Read more of this article
Basketball: Rim Rockers & Thunder Cats Win
The 2015/16 Cellone Island Basketball League Season continued with a double-header inside the CedarBridge Gymnasium with 193 points scored on the night. In the Opener the Rim Rockers picked up their second win in a row by defeating the Sky Force 44- 36 and moving to 2-2 on the season, while the Sky Force move to 1-3 on the season. The Rim Rockers were... Read more of this article
St. Vincent Congratulated On 36th Anniversary
CARICOM has congratulated the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as they celebrate the country’s 36th Independence Anniversary today [Oct 27]. The Theme “Working Together to enhance National Pride” is quite fitting, CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said in his congratulatory message to St. Vincent and the... Read more of this article
