Author Archive: Bernews1

Traffic Advisory: Today’s March To Govt. House

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they would “like to advise the motoring public that highly visible police patrols will be on hand this afternoon to provide safety and security around a scheduled 5:30pm march to Government House.” “The stated route is for the group to form up at St. John’s Church in Pembroke and proceed... Read more of this article

Collier Resigns As BCB Bank Chairman/Director

Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited today announced that J. Michael Collier has retired as a Director and Chairman of the Board of the Bank. Mr. Collier, a career banker has served on the BCB Board as a Director and Chairman for four years. He was formerly President and CEO of The Bank of N.T Butterfield & Son until he retired in 1996 after 33 years... Read more of this article

Arch Capital Group Appoints Paglia & Sunshine

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. has appointed Louis J. Paglia and Eugene S. Sunshine to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Paglia founded Customer Choice LLC in April 2010, a data analytics company serving the electric utility industry. He previously served as Executive Vice President of UIL Holdings Corporation, an electric utility, contracting... Read more of this article

Day #1 Orlando Disney Cup Football Results

The 2014 Disney Cup International is presently underway in Orlando, Florida, and attending this years event are young players from three Bermudian clubs including Hamilton Parish, Dandy Town and ABC Valencia. Playing in the Boys U10 Disney Cup International Silver Division, the Dandy Town Hornets went down 6 – 3 to Midland Ghostriders FC. ABC... Read more of this article

‘#WeAreBDA Mural Celebrates Local Vernacular

Bermuda Memes and the Chewstick Community Art Program led the painting of a mural this past weekend on the site of the former Canadian Hotel. The brainchild of Bermuda Memes Founder & CEO De’jon Simons, the #WeAreBDA mural celebrates dozens of unique Bermuda sayings. Bermuda Memes asked its social media following to submit their favourite local... Read more of this article

Marc Bean: “Stand Up To Protect Democracy”

“No matter our differences in political belief, race, faith, or the walks of life we may come from, we must come together and stand up to protect democracy in our island home of Bermuda,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said. Mr. Bean added, “We invite you to stand for Bermudians this Tuesday, July 15,,2014, at 5:30 PM, at the Langton... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend OT Meeting In Cayman Islands

The Cabinet Office advised today that Premier Michael Dunkley will travel to the Cayman Islands tomorrow [July 15] to participate in the UK Overseas Territories [OT] Heads of Government Pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting, which is set to take place from July 16 – 17. Areas of focus at this year’s meeting centre on security, economic development... Read more of this article

Smokey Robinson Wears Bermuda T-Shirt

Legendary singer Smokey Robinson was recently spotted wearing a Bermuda t-shirt on an ITV video covering some of the greatest Motown hits. The UK’s ITV recently produced the video which reveals the stories behind 20 of Motown’s greatest hits, followed by the results of their poll to discover Britain’s favourite Motown song. Mr. Robinson... Read more of this article

Court Orders 44-Year-Old To Forfeit $51,206

A 44 year old man was ordered to forfeit the $51,206 that he was discovered trying to carry out of Bermuda through LF Wade Airport, and also given a suspended prison sentence. Ricardo Walker was sentenced to twelve months in prison and ordered to forfeit the whole $51,206, however Senior Magistrate Archie Warner suspended the prison sentence for twenty-four... Read more of this article

Digicel CEO: Beak To Take Over From Caines

Digicel Bermuda Commercial Director, Alistair Beak [pictured], has been promoted to the role of CEO for Digicel Bermuda – while outgoing CEO, Wayne Caines has been appointed non-executive vice chairman of the board of Digicel Bermuda. A statement from Digicel said, “Wayne has been at the helm of Digicel Bermuda for the last six years and, in... Read more of this article

Gunshots Fired In Devonshire, No Injuries

[Updated] The police have confirmed that gunshots were fired in Devonshire last night, with the incident taking place in the area of the “Boat Club” on North Shore at around midnight. A police spokesperson said, “At 12:01am police responded to a report of gunshots being heard in the area of North Shore road in Devonshire [150 meters... Read more of this article

BCB Cricket Summer Clinic Week Two Update

This week at the Bermuda Cricket Board’s [BCB] ‘Around the World’ Summer Clinic supported by Argus, the players discussed cricket in India. A BCB spokesperson said, “They looked at professional Indian cricketers and the history of Indian cricket. Sachin Tendulka was one of the players highlighted during group discussion. “Coach... Read more of this article