Archive for December 15th, 2010

Videos: PLP’s Marc Bean Wins Bye-Election

[Updated] As was widely expected by political observers, former Government Senator Marc Bean romped to victory tonight [Dec. 15] in the Warwick South Central bye-election, with the Progressive Labour Party candidate retaining the seat held for 17 years by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. A jubilant Mr. Bean topped the polls with 310, winning approximately... Read more of this article

Live Blogging: Warwick By-Election [PLP Win]

[Votes coming in] Starting from 8am today [Dec 15] the constituents of Warwick South Central, Constituency 26, headed to St. Mary’s Church Hall, Warwick, to select their Member of Parliament. The polls close in 15 mins [8pm] with the winner expected to be announced later tonight. You can view videos of the candidates speaking earlier today here. Present... Read more of this article

Attempted Murder: Quincy Brangman Found Guilty

Quincy Brangman, 32, was found guilty of attempted murder this afternoon [Dec 15] in relation to the shooting of Nathan Darrell. Mr Darrell, 23, was shot in the neck, chest and thigh near Kitchener Close, Sandys on February 13. Mr Brangman was also found guilty of using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. He was remanded in custody and will... Read more of this article

Video Reports from the By-Election

[Updated with videos/photos] Kim.Swan, standing in for the UBP’s Devrae Noel-Simmons in the by-election in Constituency 26 today [Dec 15], reckoned that voter turnout was “slow” but he was “optimistic” that this would improve. Mr Swan, a successful candidate in St George’s admitted that he had little knowledge of the particular habits... Read more of this article

Fire Service On Scene – US Coast Guard Plane

A US Coast Guard C130 aircraft is presently on the tarmac of LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Dec 15], and Bernews unofficially understands the plane may be leaking fuel. Multiple units from the Bermuda Fire Service responded, and we are understand that officials are working to stem the leak. Details of what is transpiring are unclear... Read more of this article

Burch On Manufactured Housing Scheme

Most of the families housed in Government’s emergency prefabricated home scheme have emerged better for the experience and are now living in permanent accomodation, Government Senate Leader David Burch told the Upper House today (Dec. 15). Sen. Burch said 10 manufactured homes were opened in 2006 in a joint initiative between the Housing, Health... Read more of this article

Flagstone Marks Fifth Anniversary

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, S.A. celebrates its fifth anniversary this week, one of the so-called post-Katrina Bermuda start-up firms which has evolved into a major industry power player. Flagstone, set up in the wake of the market dislocation caused by Hurricane’s Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005, began in Bermuda in December, 2005 with $550... Read more of this article

Dodwell’s Hotels Win Top Accolades

Both of Bermudian David Dodwell’s resorts have received recognition on the prestigious Travel + Leisure T+L 500 list, which showcases the top hotels and resorts worldwide. Mr. Dodwell owns the recently renovated Reefs Hotel & Club in Bermuda (pictured) and Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis. In the 2011 T+L 500, The Reefs Hotel & Club... Read more of this article

Christmas Comes Early At Lefroy House

On Sunday, the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter (BAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., showered the residents of Lefroy House with festive gift baskets filled with all of their favorite teas, biscuits, jams and more. To spread the Christmas joy, BAC members were cheerfully dressed in Santa hats and sorority paraphernalia as they presented gift baskets to... Read more of this article

Sailing Optimist Dinghy Fall Series Awards

The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association (BODA) held their Fall Series awards this past weekend at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Sailors from the Green, Intermediate and Advanced fleets were acknowledged for their performance. Sailors were awarded prizes by series sponsors and assisted by BODA president Anthony Bailey. The photo below shows is the Fall... Read more of this article

Local Gymnasts Win Medals in Baltimore

Seven members of the Bermuda National Gymnastics Team traveled to Baltimore, Maryland this past weekend where they kicked off their competitive season. This was the group’s second trip to the “Christmas on the Chesapeake” gymnastics invitational and almost all of the girls improved on their performances from last year. Head Coach Duke Nelligan... Read more of this article

‘Scuba-Diving Cowboy’ on Bermuda’s Caves

A Canadian scientist described as “something of a scuba-diving cowboy” has conducted groundbreaking research in Bermuda’s underwater cave system which may help researchers better understand the phenomenom of climate change. Pete Van Hengstum, a recently qualified Earth Sciences Ph.D., told Dalhousie University’s on-line newspaper... Read more of this article