Author Archive: Bernews1
Fitch Rates XL’s Shares ‘BB+’
Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘BB+’ rating to XL Group Ltd.’s (XL) recently announced $350 million issue of series D preference ordinary shares. Fitch has also affirmed its existing ratings on XL and its property/casualty (re)insurance subsidiaries. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The preference ordinary shares are being issued as part... Read more of this article
Photos: Weekend Rugby
Warwick Academy’s lower field was a buzz of activity when the Bermuda Rugby Football Union season action continued at the school field on Saturday [Oct.15]. Men’s Division action saw the Teachers move to the top of the table following their 20 – 19 win over Mariners. Shautino Simons had a Try, two Conversions and two Penalties leading the... Read more of this article
Weekend Rugby Results/Videos
Bermuda Rugby Football Union season action continued at the Warwick Academy School Field on Saturday [Oct.15], with the Mariners Ladies getting Try’s from Lisa Henderson and Heather Wearmouth as they defeated the Teachers Ladies 2 – 1. Katy Wright scored the lone Try for the Teachers. The Renegades Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 3 – 1, Nikki... Read more of this article
Videos: Eddie Ming’s Drum School Presentations
On Wednesday [Oct.12] the Minister of Education, Dame Jennifer Smith joined Mr. Eddie Ming in presenting certificates of completion to the students of Mr. Ming’s Drum School and Rhythm Lab. There were close to 40 primary, middle and senior school students who were recognized at the presentation which took place on the steps of City Hall. A large crowd... Read more of this article
Photos: Breast Cancer Fun Walk
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre held its 15th Annual Breast Cancer Fun Walk on Wednesday [Oct.12]. A large crowd gathered at Barr’s Bay Park on Pitt’s Bay Road for the 6:00pm start. The walk is intended to help increase awareness of breast cancer prevention and the importance of early detection and is also a major fundraiser for the centre.... Read more of this article
Photos: Trey Swan Tennis Tournament
On Friday [Oct.14] the 2011 Cadbury Langton Trey Swan Memorial Tournament got underway at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. The first day of play saw second seed Tariq Simons win his Boy’s 10 Singles match up in straight sets 4 – 0, 4 – 0. Ben Lines defeated Scott Redmond 5-3, 5-4. Shiloh Todd came from a set down to defeat Christopher 1-4, 4-1,... Read more of this article
AWAC To Host Investor Day
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced that as part of celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary in November 2011, it will hold an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Allied World’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Carmilani,... Read more of this article
ACE Launches CODA In Netherlands
ACE Bermuda International (ABI) launched a Corporate Officers & Directors Assurance (CODA) executive liability insurance policy in the Netherlands. The CODA policy form has been protecting the personal assets of directors and officers (D&O) since its introduction in 1986. CODA provides premier insurance cover for executive risks when a company... Read more of this article
Upcoming: PLP Rally
The PLP is inviting the public to a rally at Elliott Primary School on Wednesday, October 19. The rally will feature an address by Premier and Party Leader Paula Cox on the conference theme “Real Hope, Real Solutions, Real Progress for These Times”. Constituency 12 Devonshire South Central bye-election candidate Anthony Richardson will also be a... Read more of this article
New Music Video: Mishka’s ‘Keep On Lovin’
Bermudian singer/songwriter Mishka — whose distinctive sound is a fusion of reggae, folk and rock — has just released the official music video for his song “Keep on Lovin’”. Signed to actor Matthew McConaughey’s j.k. livin record label, the track appears on Mishka’s most recent album “Talk About”. Born... Read more of this article
TV Academy Spotlights Arthur Rankin
He optimistically called his new animation technique “Animagic”. It’s been almost 50 years since writer/director/producer Arthur Rankin Jr. launched his improbably successful career with little more than the rights to a Christmas novelty song, a felt-covered, lightbulb-nosed reindeer puppet and the sort of boundless faith which marks... Read more of this article
Goater’s Greatest Goal Celebrated
Bermudian football legend Shaun Goater’s winning goal for Manchester City against rivals Machester United in 2002 was not only the hundredth he scored in British professional soccer — it was also “the greatest goal” ever witnessed by a leading UK sports commentator. Mr. Goater, who played as a striker for a number of English... Read more of this article
