Archive for April, 2017
Marketing Splash For Conference At RIMS
The Bermuda Captive Conference capitalised on the insurance industry’s biggest annual event in Philadelphia this week to build interest and boost registrations leading towards its September 11–13 event. The Bermuda conference, which was shifted from its regular calendar slot in June to this fall due to the America’s Cup, made a marketing splash... Read more of this article
Police: Murder Investigation Remains Open
Today marks the 14th anniversary of Shaundae Jones’ murder, and the police said they remain committed to pursuing justice, as “investigators believe there are individuals in our community who have information that if provided, will lead to the killer being arrested and charged.” A police spokesperson said, “Thursday, April 27th 2017... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Groundbreaking For New Airport
[Updated] The groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on Bermuda’s new airport terminal was held this morning [April 27], with the Town Crier getting the proceedings underway. Those delivering remarks included Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister of Finance Bob Richards, Minister of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Michael... Read more of this article
Bermuda Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
The Bermuda Youth Orchestra [BYO] is getting set to present their “Pop Into Spring” concert on Sunday, April 30, a show that promises to “delight the senses with fun and familiar tunes, as well as some other less familiar, but still enjoyable pieces.” Also featured in the concert will be Bros in Music, a brass group made up of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Coral Reef Health Report Released
Historically abundant predatory fishes such as groupers and snappers are rare and at critically low numbers on Bermuda reefs based on international standards, according to a recently released report by Bermudian scientists Thaddeus and Jessie Murdoch through the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Assessment and Mapping [BREAM] Programme. In good news, however,... Read more of this article
BWSC: Give AC Boats As Much Room As Able
The Bermuda Water Safety Council [BWSC] has appealed to the island’s boating public to give as much room as able to America’s Cup boats, which are now in high gear with training. In a post on social media, the Bermuda Water Safety Council said, “Urgent! The ACBDA have just informed that the AC boats are now in high gear training in... Read more of this article
Basketball: Bermuda ‘Hoop Talent’ On The Rise
The 3rd Annual Team Hurricane-Global Squad Invitational Skills Camp was a success and served to confirm that Bermuda hoop talent is on the rise. Held over the course of three days [April 21 – April 23] at Warwick Academy, Team Hurricane Basketball Academy’s Founder and President, Doug Reed, handed the reins to Coach John Alexander who, along with... Read more of this article
Saltus: Record Number Of Girls Take Part In ICT
A record number of girls at Saltus Grammar School are taking ICT as a GCSE. It comes as the school marks International Girls in ICT Day, with a series of events to highlight the ability of its female students. “There is a perception that ICT is for boys. That simply is not true and we want to use today to showcase the work of our female students,... Read more of this article
Meet Bermuda Netball Player Zakiyah Durham
In the eighth in a series of profiles of netball players who will be part of the team representing Bermuda at the Netball Europe Open being held in Scotland from May 11th to 14th, we spotlight Zakiyah Durham, a 17-year-old who plays in the Centre and Wing Attack positions. 1. How does it feel to have been selected for such an elite squad? To have... Read more of this article
Photos: CONCACAF President In Bermuda
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani recently traveled to Bermuda to help the Bermuda Football Association celebrate their 50 years in CONCACAF. While on the island, Mr Montagliani unveiled two plaques at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, and in addressing the guests, which included the facilty’s namesake Clyde Best, he said, “I applaud... Read more of this article
Photos: 2017 Legends Of Squash Tournament
The final night of the 2017 edition of the Legends of Squash tournament recently took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. John White won the 3rd-4th place match when he defeated Bermuda’s Micah Franklin in straight games, the Exhibition Doubles saw Jonathon Power and Simon Parke beat Nick Taylor and Patrick Foster, while Peter Nicol... Read more of this article
Allied World Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG reported net income of $80.3 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2017 compared to net income of $74.1 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2016. The company reported operating income of $47.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the first quarter of... Read more of this article
