Archive for March, 2010

NBC Sports Film Golf Show in Bermuda

NBC Sports was in Bermuda this weekend to film their new TV show Global Golf Adventure at the Port Royal Golf Course. Mark Rolfing, the host of Global Golf Adventure, interviewed professional golfer Stewart Cink and Premier Dr. Ewart Brown. The show will air on NBC on May 8, 2010 at 2:30pm Bermuda time, 1:30pm EST. Premier Dr. Ewart Brown being interviewed... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & Results: Mar 28 Southside Cycling

The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] held a road race on Sunday morning, March 28 at Clearwater in St Davids. Class winners included Brian Drea of Team Madison, Karen Bordage of Winners Edge, as well as Daren Dowling, Vicky Furness, Christian Oatley, Kion Richardson, and Daniel Oatley. Click to enlarge images: #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1... Read more of this article

Partners: Dept of Tourism & Boston Red Sox

The Bermuda Department of Tourism has combined with the Boston Red Sox baseball team to promote Bermuda to key markets. As part of the expanded partnership for 2010, the Boston Red Sox will host two ‘Bermuda Nights’ at Fenway Park, the first on June 17th when they compete against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the second on August 23rd against the... Read more of this article

Businessweek & Forbes: BDA Tourism Declining

On the heels of much debate over whether legalized gaming would help tourism, as well as disputes over paid airline incentives, it seems Bermuda’s tourism statistics are consistently declining according to reports from Businessweek, Forbes and more. Businessweek and Forbes, via the Associated Press, are reporting that: Bermuda’s air arrivals... Read more of this article

Reggae Singer Mishka: New Album, MTV & More

Bermudian reggae musician Mishka is making waves; dropping a new album today, being featured on music powerhouse’s MTV website and counting a top American actor as one of his biggest fans. Mishka’s latest album, titled ‘Talk About,’ was released this Tuesday on iTunes, and will hit stores worldwide today [March 30] Music runs... Read more of this article

48 Hours Until Bike Restrictions for 16-18 Yr Olds

As of this coming Thursday April 1st, 2010, the Bermuda Youth Licence [BYL] will come into effect for persons aged 16 and 17, which effectively restricts them from ‘towing’ a passenger, as well as riding at late night. The BYL has two restrictions: No one is permitted to ride an auxiliary cycle with a passenger. No one is permitted to ride... Read more of this article

Bermudian Lawyer Dies in Boating Accident

The business and sailing communities are mourning the loss of Bermudian lawyer Guy Eldridge after a fatal boating accident in St Thomas on Friday March 26. Mr. Eldridge died instantly at around 5pm after breaking his neck in a fall after racing the first day of the Rolex International Regatta in St. Thomas. According to his friend and Managing Partner... Read more of this article

Fairmont Hotels: Sustainable Seafood Program

Two of Bermuda’s leading hotels are spearheading a program in support of sustainable seafood, which is seafood acquired from sources that can maintain future production without jeopardizing the ecosystems from which it was acquired. The sustainable seafood movement has gained momentum as more people become aware about environmentally-destructive... Read more of this article

New: Free Delivery of E-News Each Morning

Bernews is now offering free delivery of e-news every morning. It’s simple to sign up, just enter your email address in the box below [or on the sidebar], follow the instructions and start receiving emails. You can unsubscribe at anytime, and your email address will not be shared. The emails will be delivered 7 days a week normally around 8am,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Telephone Company to Cut 25 Jobs

One of Bermuda’s foremost employers, Bermuda Telephone Company [BTC] has announced plans to cut approximately 25 jobs in an effort to reduce costs as part of a restructuring plan. The decision was made as a result of loss of revenue associated with land lines. President and CEO Francis Mussenden said the decline in land line business was created... Read more of this article

AXIS Starts American Health & Accident Division

Bermuda based [re]insurance company AXIS Capital Holdings Limited today [Mar 29] announced that it is now actively marketing accident and health insurance coverage in the United States. Insurance products now available from AXIS Global Accident & Health include personal accident and business travel accident for employer groups, affinity groups and... Read more of this article

Charts: Climate Change Effect on Sea Levels

Alarming news about the possibility of a large portion of Bermuda to become submerged were revealed by “The Impact of Climate Change on Bermuda”, written by Dr Anne Glasspool. The following series of diagrams show the impact of a potential sea level rise of 0.59 metres [the upper end of the predictions] and 2 metres, the predicted upper limit possible... Read more of this article