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Sean May Grow Into A Hurricane Today

[updated 5:45 am, Nov. 10] Tropical Storm Sean could grow into a hurricane as it moves between Bermuda and the US East Coast today [Nov. 10]. Sean’s winds may increase to 75 miles per hour by midday, the US National Hurricane Centre said in an advisory issued at 5 p.m. Bermuda time this morning. The system’s maximum winds are now 65 mph, up from... Read more of this article

Video: New Zealand Performs Maori Haka

Prior to their match against the United States last night [Nov.8] at the Bermuda World Rugby Classic, the New Zealand All Blacks issued a traditional challenge to the Americans by performing the Haka — a Maori war dance. Last night it had the desired effect, with New Zealand besting the United States 39 – 0 The Haka was adopted by the New... Read more of this article

Three Arrests After Accidents For DUI

The Police said that in the past 24 hours three people were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving; a 41-year-old St. George’s woman, a 32-year-old Southampton woman and a 48-year-old Hamilton parish man. All three had been involved in accidents which saw their vehicles collide with stationary objects. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:45... Read more of this article

Middle Road Blocked Due to Broken Pole

As of 2.15pm this afternoon [Nov.9] traffic is blocked on Middle Road in Devonshire – just east of the Belvin’s variety store – due to an issue with an electrical pole. It appears the top of the pole sustained damage, and a BELCO crew is on scene repairing it presently, while personnel from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service... Read more of this article

XL Appointment For Bermudian Outerbridge

XL Insurance Bermuda this week announced the promotion of Matthew Irvine to Chief Underwriting Officer of its Professional Lines unit and the appointment of Bermudian re/insurance veteran Stephen Outerbridge as Senior Vice President, Underwriter [both men are pictured at left], effective immediately. Mr. Irvine succeeds James Loder who was recently... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Warning Issued

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, and as of 11am today [Nov.9] said Tropical Storm Sean’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 84 nautical miles to the north-west at 6am on Friday [Nov.11]. Bermuda has been lashed by strong winds since the weekend from what been a near-stationary... Read more of this article

Chamber of Commerce President Resigns

Having been selected to represent the Progressive Labour Party as a candidate for Constituency #30 in the next General Election, Bermuda Chamber president Stephen Todd has tendered his resignation. In a statement released this morning [Nov.9], the Chamber said it was an apolitical association dedicated to furthering the needs of local businesses. Mr... Read more of this article

Suspended Sentence Substituted For Probation

Wearing non-descript gray pants and sweat-top, his head hanging low and hardly looking up, his injured right arm lifted so that his right hand could be put in his jacket pocket, Devaun Jahmall Cox stood before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner yesterday [Nov.8] morning. The Magistrate gave Mr Cox, 27, a twelve month prison sentence, but suspended it for... Read more of this article

Stephen Todd Selected As PLP Candidate

[Updated] This morning [Nov.9] the Progressive Labour Party announced that banker and Bermuda Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Todd will be their candidate for Constituency #30, Southampton East Central. Constituency #30 is presently represented by Health Minister Zane Desilva. However, an opening became available when Mr. DeSilva was selected... Read more of this article

Stoke: Eve Would Be Youngest International

English Premier League football Stoke City is preparing to celebrate their youngest-ever full international after 16-year-old keeper Dale Eve was called up by Bermuda. The 6ft 4in goalie is expected to make his debut for Bermuda on Friday [Nov.11] in a World Cup qualifier against Barbados which will take place at 3pm at National Stadium. ”The... Read more of this article

Syncora Reports Class Action Suit Dismissed

Bermuda-domiciled Syncora Holdings Ltd. today [Nov.9] reported that a long-running US securities putative class action against Security Capital Assurance Ltd. — as the company was known at the time the lawsuit was initiated — and several former officers of the firm is now closed. The company’s motion for dismissal was successful and... Read more of this article

Angie Chu Joins Conyers Hong Kong Office

Conyers Dill & Pearman has announced the appointment of associate Angie Chu in Hong Kong as the Bermuda-headquartered international law firm further enhances its corporate finance capabilities in Asia. Prior to joining Conyers, Ms Chue was a senior solicitor at Duncan Cotterill in New Zealand. She was admitted to the High Court of New Zealand as... Read more of this article