Archive for January 5th, 2011
Whale Documentary Screening At BUEI
Bermuda documentarian Andrew Stevenson’s “Where the Whales Sing” — which made a huge splash on the international nature film festival circuit last year — will be screened at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) on January 13. Tickets for the screening and lecture are available at the BUIE Gift Shop —... Read more of this article
Rayney Family Duties Reason For Bail
Despite being branded a flight risk after being charged with murdering his wife, an Australian judge decided to grant former Bermuda prosecutor Lloyd Rayney bail last month so he could help to care for his daughters and aging mother. In court papers released today (Jan.5), Western Australia Supreme Court Justice Robert Anderson said his decision... Read more of this article
Bermudian Dies in UK: Circumstances Unclear
Bernews has unofficially confirmed that a Bermudian man has passed away in the United Kingdom. The circumstances of his unfortunate death are unclear now, however we understand that foul play has not been ruled out. Although his identity is becoming widely known in the community, it has not been officially released yet. We will provide additional information... Read more of this article
BSX: “2010 Was A Challenging Year”
The BSX reported today [Jan .5] that although the Bermuda domestic capital market continued to experience pressure as a result of the global market dislocation, BSX international listing business and in particular the listing of Insurance Linked Securities continued to gain momentum and generate positive attention from the global capital markets forBermuda. The... Read more of this article
“Good Day” For Bermuda Optimist Team
Three more races (races 9 – 11) of the Optimist World Championship were sailed today (Jan.5) in the strongest, most consistent breeze (10 – 13kts) since the regatta started. Makai Joell is still the top Bermudian in the 231 boat fleet despite being over the line early (OCS) in the first race of the day. Following that he scored a respectable... Read more of this article
Argus Makes Leadership Change
Argus Group Holdings Limited today [Jan 5] announced that Alison Hill, Chief Operating Officer (COO), has taken on the additional role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2011. Gerald Simons (pictured), formerly president & CEO, retains the position of president of the company. The decision to expand Ms. Hill’s role is to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Second Game in Dubai
Bermuda won its second training match tour match by 29 runs,, defeating the United Arab Emirates 241 to 212 runs. Bermuda batted first against the Emirates Cricket Board Under-19 team who have come out looking for revenge after their five wicket loss yesterday in their first practice match at the ICC Cricket Global Academy grounds. Bermuda scored 241... Read more of this article
IRS Probes Nissan Bermuda Activities
The US Internal Revenue Service has told a Nashville court it has reason to believe that Nissan North America has moved all or some of its US extended service contract business offshore to Bermuda as a result of a probe of the company’s off-shore business activities. The IRS, by way of the US Attorney’s office for the Middle District of Tennessee,... Read more of this article
Videos: Shooting in Warwick: No Injuries
[Updated] At 12:13pm today [Jan 5], Police responded to a report of gunshots outside Hayward’s supermarket on Middle Road in Warwick. Police stated that “A short time later, a vehicle of interest in the inquiry failed to stop for Police on Cedar Hill and was involved in a collision with a Police vehicle. There are no reported injuries at... Read more of this article
Attempted Robbery: Two Arrested, Gun Recovered
The Bermuda Police have arrested two men and recovered a firearm after an attempted robbery at Belvin’s Grocery store in Devonshire. A Police spokesman said “Police responded to a report of an attempted burglary at Belvin’s Grocery store in Devonshire. It appears that an unknown male entered the store and brandished what is believed... Read more of this article
2011 Christmas Tree Collection Dates
The Ministry of Public Works Waste Management section will collect Christmas Trees in the east-end on Wednesday, 12th January and in the west end on Wednesday, 19th January. Trees should be left at the normal residential waste set out locations. A Ministry spokesperson said: “As all Christmas trees are shredded prior to composting, we’d like to... Read more of this article
Gospel Artist Thanks God for Success
With his well received debut album selling well and a major concert at the Fairmont Southampton Princess on December 18, Bermudian Gospel sensation Tricray Astwood is thanking God for his newfound success. Mr. Astwood’s CD “Let Judah Reign” was released last August shortly before he appeared as a supporting act for Grammy Award-winning... Read more of this article
