Archive for October, 2016
Incidents Of Graffiti Spark Police Investigation
[Updated] Police today [Oct 30] said that an active investigation is underway following the discovery of graffiti at different locations across the island. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of graffiti at locations in Pembroke, Devonshire and St. George’s. “The affected areas include, but may not be limited... Read more of this article
Rider Critical In ICU After Collision Friday Night
The 62 year old Warwick man who was seriously injured in a collision on Marsh Folly Road on Friday night [Oct 28] was this morning listed in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, police said today. A police spokesperson said, “At last check [7:20am Sunday, October 30] the 62 year old Warwick man seriously injured when the... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: BUEI Children’s Halloween Party
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] hosted a Children’s Halloween Party on Saturday afternoon [Oct 29], with young people from around the island taking part in the seasonal festivities. The event featured a ghost train, haunted tunnel, enchanted dive, swashbuckling games, a costume parade, and entertainment including In Motion... Read more of this article
Video: Bacardi Installs Bat Caves At Bottling Plant
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi gives new meaning to the phrase, “to the bat cave,” as a team of employees, in partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, erected several large bat habitats at the company’s Bacardí rum bottling facility campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Within just a few months, the habitats – branded bat caves – will be full of... Read more of this article
Nicolosi Wins Jr Gold Cup, First Female Winner
On the final day of racing in the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup, Azhai Smith walked away in 7th place, the top Bermudian sailor in a fleet populated by some of the best in the world. With two wins over four days of racing, the 13-year-old, who has been sailing for only two years, proved he can not only compete with the best, but can actually beat them... Read more of this article
‘Oyster Bermuda Regatta’ To Be Held In 2018
Oyster Yachts has signed an agreement with the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to bring one of its regattas to Bermuda in 2018. “The Oyster Bermuda Regatta in May of 2018 will bring about two dozen lavish Oyster Yachts to the Island for a multi-day event consistent with the expectations of affluent Oyster Yacht owners,” the BTA said. “The... Read more of this article
Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta
The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and... Read more of this article
BEF “Team Up To Clean Up” Vesey Street Area
Members and supporters of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation joined together on Saturday to “Team Up to Clean Up” the Vesey Street area, with large amounts of garbage and discarded household items retrieved and removed. Anne Hyde, Executive Director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful, said: “Thank you to the Bermuda Equestrian Federation and all who participated... Read more of this article
Handmade Christmas Craft Sale On November 5
Ronnie Chameau and Donna Pink are inviting the public to their Handmade Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, November 5 from 9.00am to 4.00pm at Botanical Gardens’ “Little Cottage,” next to the Farmer’s Market. The event poster says, “Donna has created beautiful, hand-painted wooden angels & Santas, wreaths, fabulous trees... Read more of this article
Sunday October 30th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that the Flora Duffy won the Xterra World Championships in Hawaii, the Bermuda U-20 World Cup team qualified for the CONCACAF Championship, Lonely Planet named Bermuda in their “Best in Travel 2017 Top Countries” list, and Bermuda was named one of the Best Islands in the World by Conde Nast were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
XL Group Declare Quarterly Dividend Of $0.20
XL Group Ltd announced that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly dividend on October 27, 2016 of $0.20 per common share payable on the Company’s common shares. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2017 to common shareholders of record as of December 15, 2016. The Company also announced today that the board of directors... Read more of this article
Finance Leadership Team Changes At RenRe
RenaissanceRe Holdings announced several key leadership changes in its Finance function effective December 31, 2016. James “Jamie” C. Fraser has been named SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, responsible for oversight of forecasting, planning and analysis; controls, financial reporting and tax. He will report to Robert Qutub, Chief Financial Officer. Reporting... Read more of this article
