Bermuda court strikes down conviction of Florida woman who brought part of gun to island
Bermuda dismisses ammunition case against US woman Dinosaur footprints found in New ZealandHAMILTON - Seventy million-year-old dinosaur footprints have been found in New Zealand, a geologist said. Maiden Holding, American Capital Acquisition reach quota share deal
Maiden Holding, American Capital quota share deal Maiden Holdings authorizes dividend increase to 6½ cents
Maiden Holdings boosts quarterly dividend 8 pct Arch Capital says higher premiums, quieter hurricane season drove up profit in third quarter
Arch Capital says higher premiums lifted 3Q profit Two India born academics win New Zealand grantHAMILTON - Two India born academics have won a prestigious research grant in New Zealand to help design public policy on the use of new and emerging technologies. Textainer Group buying 31,000 containers from Amphibious ContainerHAMILTON, Bermuda — Textainer Group Holdings Limited said Monday that it has purchased 31,000 containers from Amphibious Container Leasing Limited. Prosecutor: Ohio pediatrician paid patients for sex acts; Defense: Case ‘flat-out extortion’HAMILTON, Ohio — A pediatrician performed oral sex on three teen patients and fondled a younger boy during office visits, slipping the teenagers cash payments of at least $200 as they left, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday. New Zealander of British ancestry sponsors Bhagat Singh memorialHAMILTON - A mega function would be held here Saturday by the Indian community in New Zealand to mark the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. And a New Zealander of British ancestry will be one of the sponsors of the programme. Mobile phone use while driving banned in New ZealandHAMILTON - Use of handheld mobile phone while driving will be banned here in the next two months due to a rise in the number of accidents, with a New Zealand official stressing that “using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous”. Hurricane Bill blowing off New England shores, heading toward Canadian watersEDGARTOWN, Mass. — Hurricane Bill taunted the New England coastline from a distance Sunday, after closing beaches and setting off a string of safety warnings for weekend boaters, swimmers and surfers along the eastern seaboard. Forecasters downgrade Hurricane Bill to a Category 1 storm as it nears the coast of the USEDGARTOWN, Mass. — A weakening Hurricane Bill continued to blow northward Sunday, churning up rough seas, creating dangerous rip tides after closing beaches to weekend swimmers up and down the eastern seaboard, including President Barack Obama’s planned vacation spot, Martha’s Vineyard. Hurricane Bill raises alarm at Obama vacation spot after brushing Bermuda, cutting powerEDGARTOWN, Mass. — A weakening Hurricane Bill spun northward Saturday, churning up rough seas, creating dangerous rip tides and closing beaches to swimmers up and down the eastern seaboard, including President Obama’s vacation spot, Martha’s Vineyard. Hurricane Bill causes power outages, scatters debris in Bermuda; eastern US watches for wavesHAMILTON, Bermuda — Hurricane Bill scattered palm tree debris, coral and pink sand across Bermuda roads Saturday, causing sporadic power outages and some minor flooding on the island but no major damage. Tropical storm warning issued for Mass. coast as Category 2 Hurricane Bill speeds toward USHAMILTON, Bermuda — A tropical storm warning was issued for the Massachusetts coast Saturday as waves from Hurricane Bill pounded Bermuda and people from Florida to New England braced for high surf and rip currents from the storm. Double Billing: As Hurricane Bill approaches, Clintons reportedly take getaway to BermudaHAMILTON, Bermuda — As Hurricane Bill approaches Bermuda, another well-known Bill is reportedly paying a visit to the Atlantic island. VistaPrint fourth-quarter earnings climb 42 percent as customers increaseHAMILTON, Bermuda — VistaPrint Ltd., which sells business cards and other marketing products to small businesses said Thursday that fourth quarter profit rose 42 percent as the number of customers and orders grew. VistaPrint projects first quarter profit below Wall Street estimatesHAMILTON, Bermuda — VistaPrint Ltd., which sells business cards and other marketing products to small businesses said Thursday it expects its first quarter profit to come in below Wall Street estimates. Bermuda lawmakers reject premier’s bill to allow gambling by cruise ship passengersHAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have allowed cruise ship passengers to play gaming machines on vessels making port calls at night in the British Atlantic territory. Hotel giant Starwood announces plans for luxury hotel in Bermuda capitalHAMILTON, Bermuda — A U.S. hotel and leisure company announced plans Monday to build a luxury hotel in Bermuda, where the vital tourism sector has been hit hard by the global economic crisis. Bermuda’s parliament rejects bid to punish premier for accepting 4 Guantanamo prisonersHAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda’s premier survived a no-confidence vote Saturday aimed at punishing him for allowing four former Guantanamo prisoners to settle in the British island territory. Ex-Guantanamo prisoners savor old and new pleasures in BermudaHAMILTON, Bermuda — They are still on a tropical island, far from their homeland. They remain in a kind of limbo, awaiting the next chapter in their lives. Bermuda premier vows not to resign as he faces no confidence vote over Guantanamo prisonersHAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda Premier Ewart Brown said Thursday he expects to weather a looming no-confidence vote over his decision to accept four Guantanamo prisoners as refugees in the British territory. Hundreds in Bermuda call for premier’s resignation following arrival of ex-Guantanamo inmatesHAMILTON, Bermuda — Nearly 1,000 protesters demanded Tuesday that Bermuda’s premier resign, saying he should have consulted with high-ranking officials before accepting four released Guantanamo inmates. Freed from Guantanamo, 4 Chinese Muslims savor weekend of freedom, new home in BermudaHAMILTON, Bermuda — The four men in short-sleeve shirts looked like ordinary tourists, enjoying a Sunday lunch and butter pecan ice cream afterward as they observed the sparkling waters surrounding this Atlantic resort island. From China to Afghanistan to Guantanamo, and now Bermuda _ new chapter opens for UighursHAMILTON, Bermuda — Four Guantanamo detainees from arid, predominantly Muslim western China were transferred to this very proper British colony Thursday, marking an unexpected new chapter in their odyssey. Questions about GM’s future hang over American car-shoppers, dealershipsHAMILTON, Ohio — In vehicle showrooms across the country, questions about the future of auto giant General Motors Corp. add to the usual haggling and give-and-take. Dhoni lauds bowlers for Hamilton victoryHAMILTON - Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Saturday praised his bowlers after the team’s historic win over New Zealand in the first cricket Test here, saying they justified his decision to field first. India record first Test win in New Zealand in 33 yearsHAMILTON - Harbhajan Singh’s six wicket haul in the second innings broke India’s 33-year Test jinx in New Zealand as the visitors wrapped up the first cricket Test here Saturday with a 10-wicket win and a day to spare. India end 33 year jinx, thrash New Zealand in Hamilton TestHAMILTON - Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a developed a knack of creating history as he lead India to its first Test match win in New Zealand after 33 years. |