Archive for April, 2016

Premier Dunkley Writes To UK Opposition Leader

Premier Michael Dunkley wrote to UK Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn to provide information about Bermuda in light of the Leader of the Opposition’s recent comments in Parliament about the Island in the wake of the Panama Papers’ release. Mr Corbyn — who had previously suggested that the UK should consider imposing “direct rule” over... Read more of this article

BPS Advises Public Of Female Involved In Scam

The police are advising the public to “be on the lookout for a female” who shows up at residences asking to use the bathroom or for a drink of water, then “rummages through the dwelling looking for for cash and or goods.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are advising the public to be on the lookout for a female who shows... Read more of this article

Beautillion Profile: Chakote Wainwright-Basden

In the sixth — and final — in a series of profiles of the young men competing in this year’s Alpha Beautillion, we spotlight Impact Mentoring Academy student Chakote K. Wainwright-Basden. His profile, courtesy of the Alphas, says: “Chakote K. Wainwright-Basden was born January 1st, 1997 to Kenneth and Reshika Wainwright. Chakote also... Read more of this article

People’s Campaign Affirm Support For Hayward

Following Jason Hayward’s apology to Finance Minister Bob Richards in Court yesterday, the People’s Campaign said they “would like to affirm that we stand without reservation in support of our colleague.” The Finance Minister launched legal action against Mr Hayward last year after he made certain statements about the Minister on... Read more of this article

Developing ADHD Support Group In Bermuda

A developing support group for those affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] is aiming to create “a support system within the community for children, youth, parents, and families on the island.” The group is reaching out to people across Bermuda who would like to be involved. A spokesperson said, “Is your child... Read more of this article

Omar Hayward To Compete In Montreal

Bermuda’s Omar Hayward will be travelling to Montreal to compete in the BISFed World Open Boccia Competition from April 28th – 30th. Approximately 90 elite athletes from 15 countries will compete in Montreal hoping to gain valuable world ranking points. Boccia Bermuda said, “This will be Omar’s second international competition, having... Read more of this article

‘Feed My Sheep’ Provides Free Lunch Boxes

Emmanuel Baptist Church [EBC], under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Georgette Prime Godwin, held their first “Feed My Sheep Ministry” this week, providing free healthy lunch boxes to the community. A spokesperson said, “EBC’s ‘Feed My Sheep Ministry’ derived from a prophetic word spoken over Pastor Prime-Godwin by one... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Reports Net Income Of $128M

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $128.0 million, or $2.95 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2016, compared to $167.8 million, or $4.14 per diluted common share, respectively, in the first quarter of 2015. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders... Read more of this article

AXIS Capital 2016 Q1 Net Income: $38 Million

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings reported net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2016 of $38 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share, compared with $156 million, or $1.54 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2015. Operating income for the first quarter of 2016 was $101 million, or $1.07 per diluted common... Read more of this article

Harneys: Best Offshore Law Firm Client Service

Leading international offshore law firm Harneys has been named Best Offshore Law Firm – Client Service at the HFM European Hedge Fund Services Awards announced on 21 April 2016. The awards recognise firms that have provided leading client service, innovation and expertise in financial services. The awards follow a year of increased activity from... Read more of this article

TripAdvisor To Host Free Workshops In Bermuda

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has invited officials from TripAdvisor to the Island next month to offer free workshops to tourism industry stakeholders, saying the move is “part of a four-phase plan to improve Bermuda’s digital presence on TripAdvisor, one of the world’s most influential travel websites.” “Half of all Bermuda... Read more of this article

Regiment Band Set To Perform In Jamaica

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s [RBR] Band and Corps of Drums yesterday tuned up with their Jamaican counterparts. A total of 24 musicians from the RBR joined forces with the Jamaica Military Band at the Jamaican Defence Force’s [JDF] headquarters at Up Park Camp in Kingston in preparation for a series of public concerts. And both bands said they... Read more of this article