Author Archive: Bernews1

‘Catherine’ Leading In Tour de Turtles Bermuda

Two weeks into the “Tour de Turtles Bermuda” Catherine is in the “lead” of the pack of turtles. The “race” got underway on August 14th, with green turtles fitted with GPS satellite transmitters setting off on their three-month tour. The programme is designed to use satellite technology to allow scientists to discover more... Read more of this article

U.S. NOAA Research Ship Docked In St George’s

The largest vessel in the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] fleet is presently docked in St George’s. The ship — named Ronald H. Brown — travels worldwide supporting scientific studies to increase understanding of the world’s oceans and climate. Their official website describes the ship: “NOAA... Read more of this article

Bacci & Fairmont Earn Certificates Of Excellence

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has recognized The Fairmont Southampton and their on-property Italian restaurant Bacci with their Certificate of Excellence. This award honors businesses that consistently earn top ratings from travelers and is only given to the most exceptional performers in TripAdvisor’s global business community.... Read more of this article

Canadian Appeal Court Overturns Securities Ban

The British Columbia Securities Commission’s attempt to bar two Bermudian stockbrokers from trading stock in B.C. was overturned by the B.C. Court of Appeal. The Vancouver Sun reports that: “The case dates back to December 2007, when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil complaint alleging Brian and Scott Lines, principals... Read more of this article

OneBeacon Declares $0.21 Quarterly Dividend

At its regular meeting held on August 28, 2012, the OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd Board of Directors declared a $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, payable in cash on September 28, 2012, to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on September 14, 2012. OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that... Read more of this article

UK Gives Cayman Budget Conditional Approval

“I’m pleased to announce that the Minister for Overseas Territories the Hon. Henry Bellingham has agreed with our position for the budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year,” Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush said in a recent statement. He said the conditions for the budget include that the Frame Work for Fiscal Responsibility is passed into law; no... Read more of this article

Upcoming: St George’s Art On The Town

Local artists and crafters will again be exhibiting their creative talents in St. George this Sunday [Sept 2], with the ‘Art On The Town’ event to showcase goods handmade or designed in Bermuda by local artists and crafters. The group, which started exhibiting in local arts and crafts fairs in the East End last year, has grown in numbers... Read more of this article

Catlin Seaview Survey Launches Pinterest Page

The Catlin Seaview Survey team is sharing images from the teams latest experiences on the image sharing website Pinterest, with their underwater images including turtles, fish, manta rays and more., Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited is sponsoring the major scientific expedition that is documenting the composition and health of sections of Australia’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Finish 6th In Caribbean Championships

The Bermuda Men’s Squash team of Micah Franklin, Chris Stout, Andrew Stout, Stephen Smith and Anthony Fellowes recentloy finished 6th in the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships. Bermuda suffered a 4-1 loss to Jamaica pushing Bermuda into the seeding that they started in [6th]. The Bermuda Squad competed with teams from Barbados, Venezuela, OECS,... Read more of this article

Montpelier Re Appoints Christopher Downey

Bermuda-based Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. has named Christopher Downey as Head of Global Casualty and Specialty Treaty Reinsurance, effective immediately. Mr. Downey is responsible for leading the full portfolio of casualty and specialty treaty business written through Montpelier Re and will report directly to Christopher Schaper, President of Montpelier... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cancer Centre Invited To Present At UICC

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been invited to present at the 2012 Union for International Cancer Control [UICC] World Cancer Congress, being held on 27 – 30 August 2012 at the Palais des Congrès, in Montréal, Canada. In partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will present an E-Poster on the innovative... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Kirk Forms In The Atlantic

Tropical Storm Kirk — the 11th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic Season — has formed in the Atlantic. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Tropical Storm Kirk is not a threat to Bermuda, and the storm’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 673 nautical miles to the east at 3am on Saturday September... Read more of this article