Archive for April 20th, 2011
Three Charged With Growing Marijuana
Earlier today [Apr.20] in Magistrates Court, Andre Landy [54] Andre J. Landy [20] and Christopher Landy [21] were jointly charged with both possession of cannabis with intent to supply and cultivating cannabis. In January of this year, Police officers searched a residence, and allegedly found multiple cannabis plants and hydroponic equipment. In addition,... Read more of this article
Minister Uses Wheelchair To Gain Insight
Earlier today [Apr.20] Minister of Health Zane DeSilva conducted a tour of Hamilton using both a manual wheelchair and then a mobility scooter with NOSPC Accessibility Officer Keith Simmons – a wheelchair user himself – to gain insight into the lives and challenges of those with physically disabilities in Bermuda. National Office for Seniors and... Read more of this article
Audi Sponsors Colbert’s Bermuda Race Boat
Comedian Stephen Colbert joined Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America, at the 2011 New York Auto Show today [Apr. 20] to announce the formation of “Team Audi” in the biennial 2011 Charleston Bermuda Race. “If you’re going to win a race, you want to be in an Audi,” exclaimed Mr. Colbert, who plays a blowhard conservative TV... Read more of this article
Live Video: Coaches On Upcoming Carifta
Over 50 young Bermudian athletes will be representing the island at both the Carifta Track and Field Games and the Carifta Swimming Championships later this month. Watch a live online show below, hosted by Earl Basden, with the President of the Bermuda Track and Field Association Donna Watson and the President of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association,... Read more of this article
Teenagers Speak On Commentating Debut
This past Sunday, Bernews in conjunction with Islandstats, live streamed the FA Cup Finals between the Devonshire Cougars and the Southampton Rangers, with two high school students working as guest commentators for the match. The main commentator was 17-year-old footballer Rico Wells, while his CedarBridge schoolmate Terreko Wilson was behind the camera. CedarBridge... Read more of this article
Videos: Miss Big & Beautiful Contestants
Meet some of the contestants in the upcoming 2011 Miss Big & Beautiful Bermuda Pageant, which will be held on May 1st at the Fairmont Southampton. Under the direction of Terry Lee Smith, the pageant has attracted a number of contestants who you can meet in the intro video below: A more in depth look at the contestants is shown in the 12 minute... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Wired Wednesday Event
Business Technology Division of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is set to host a special Wired Wednesday event – Ecommerce in Bermuda, a round table panel discussion – next Wednesday, April 27. The Panel and the attendees will explore the origns, progress and future of this component of the local economy. Marisa Stones, Chairwoman of the... Read more of this article
BDOT Responds To Negative Online Review
Today [Apr.20] the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] responded to the unfavorable review by a visitor which has been circulating online. The review, which was posted on popular travel website Tripadvisor in 2009, says there is “constant gang warfare & killing,” and that “Bermuda people are not nice.” The review continues... Read more of this article
Bermudian Named As Top 10 Industry Figure
To mark its 30th anniversary, global re/insurance trade journal “Reactions” is this month ranking the 30 most influential industry players of the last three decades – and a Bermudian was today [Apr. 20] listed in the number eight slot. Brian Duperreault — who was inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame earlier this year... Read more of this article
February Retail Sales Fall 5.8%
Gross sales revenue from local retailers fell 5.8% to an estimated $70.3 million in February 2011. Retailers of building materials and motor vehicles reported the largest sales decreases, with both sectors experiencing double-digit percentage declines during the month. Sales levels of motor vehicles plunged 26.8% below the level recorded in February... Read more of this article
Catlin: $200 Million Japan Loss Estimate
Catlin Group Limited, the Bermuda-based property/casualty re/insurer, today [Apr. 19] said its losses related to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami will amount to approximately US$200 million, net of reinsurance and reinstatements. This estimate is based on total insured losses of between US$20 billion and US$30 billion caused by the March earthquake... Read more of this article
Gibbons in Bloom Flower Show
On Monday, April 25, 2011, Gibbons Company will be introducing the Gibbons in Bloom Flower Show. Following in the footsteps of the famous Macy’s Flower Show, Gibbons Company and its branch stores, The Home Store, Nine West and Twenty 5 Reid, will be decorated from its windows, doors and departments, floor to ceiling, with magnificent and exceptional... Read more of this article
