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XL Group plc reported today that annual net earnings almost tripled in 2010.
The Ireland-based company, which has substantial operations in Bermuda, made net income of $585.5 million last year, compared to $206.6 million in 2009.
For the fourth quart...
DATE: Feb 08, 2011
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Ernie Els will be given the chance to defend his PGA Grand Slam of Golf title in Bermuda if one of this year's major winners decides not to come.
In an historic first, the event will offer its defending champion number one alternate status.
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DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Bermuda Under-19s have slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Canada in the ICC Americas tournament in Florida today.
Chasing just 88 to win, Canada easily reached their target with 20 overs to spare. Earlier Bermuda were bowled out for a paltry 8...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Bermudians Against the Draft’s (BAD) lawyer cross-examined Regiment Commanding Officer Brian Gonsalves this morning, resulting in an admission that a soldier suffered an attempted sexual assault at knifepoint in 2005.
The campaign group is trying to ...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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MPs are to vote on whether to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
According to a Government status report marking the first 100 days of Premier Paula Cox’s administration, changes to the Human Rights legislation will be tabled...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Injured container ship crewman tended to by local doctor
A doctor was transported out to a container ship off St George’s on Saturday night to treat a crew member with facial injuries.
A spokesman for Bermuda Maritime Operations centre said the man w...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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The National Library’s outreach service for seniors and the disabled has been praised by Minister of Public Information Services Neletha Butterfield.
The service was launched in May 2008 thanks to a van donated by the Ernest P Stempel foundation.
The...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Shadow Health Minister Louise Jackson raised concerns about end-of-year bonuses allegedly paid to hospital executives during Friday’s Motion to Adjourn in the House of Assembly.
Mrs Jackson questioned payments to senior administrators at the King Edw...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Landlords responsible for sub-standard housing could be fined up to $15,000 under legislation tabled for the first time in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Bermuda Housing Amendment Bill extends the Bermuda Housing Act of 1980 to cover structures...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox has announced a modification to Mexico’s tax law that will encourage Mexican entities to establish captive insurance companies in Bermuda.
The modification stems from the existing bilateral Agreement on Excha...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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