Archive for March, 2010
Terryne Fray wins Junior Athlete Sponsorship
One of Bermuda’s best young cricketers has been awarded a National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Award to attend Gary Palmer’s Cricket Academy in the United Kingdom, starting in June 2010. Terryne Fray is currently Captain of the National U19s and a National Senior Team player who plays for Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. The Academy’s... Read more of this article
Video: Vanessa James Routine at 2010 Worlds
Watch Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer perform their routine during the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. Below is their short program from March 23, where they received a total segment score of 55.60, with a technical element score of 32.28 to place 10th. The duo finished in 12th place overall. 22... Read more of this article
The BDA/Alliance Releases Education Platform
Bermuda newest political party, the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] today [Mar 25] unveiled their education platform. The BDA Education Committee is headed by Myron Piper, who stated that Bermuda’s current education system was hindered by a number of historical problems including failed leadership and an inconsistent focus on the basics. He said: The... Read more of this article
Claimable: Almost 100 Items Recovered by Police
The Bermuda Police have released a list of almost 100 items they have recovered that are open to be claimed by the public. Items include one or more of: laptops, Ipods, DVD players, Xboxs, plasma TVs, rings, watches, necklaces, and much more. Crushing the plans of many to enthusiastically identify these items as “theirs”, the Police have... Read more of this article
Cruise Season Started: Ship Docked in Hamilton
The 2010 cruise ship season is underway in Bermuda, with the arrival of one of the first cruise ships of the season today [Mar 25]. The Regent Seven Seas Mariner docked in Hamilton Harbour this morning, having been scheduled to arrive at 8am, and due to leave at 5pm. Bermuda is scheduled to have over 150 cruise ships visits this season. You can view... Read more of this article
Overtime Dispute: Parks Workers Walk Off Job
Over 100 Bermuda Department of Parks employees walked off the job this morning [Mar 25], and are presently in meetings. Bernews understands the walkout to be over a two main issues; being asked to work overtime for time in lieu instead of pay, and an exchange of words between a park worker[s] and Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney. We understand the... Read more of this article
Win Two Nintendo Wii Fits at Argus Health Fair
Visitors to the Argus Health Fair on April 7 booth will have the chance to try out the interactive electronic fitness game, Nintendo Wii Fit, as well as be entered into a prize draw to win one of two Nintendo Wii game consoles and the Wii Fit software package. The Argus Group will host the sixth annual Argus Health Fair in partnership with the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Based Jewelers Post $117 Million Profit
Bermuda domiciled retail giants Signet Jewelers Ltd today [Mar 25] reported a fourth-quarter net income of $117.20 million. Signet operates almost 1,400 stores across the United States including Kay Jewelers and Jared. They have a further 550 stores in the United Kingdom included H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. The company holds number one positions in... Read more of this article
Pedophile Suspected to Be Hiding In Bermuda
The Jamaican press is reporting that an alleged pedophile may be hiding in Bermuda for the last few days. The fugitive is Harold Crooks, a former high ranking Policeman who was a commandant of the Island Special Constabulary Force [ISCF]. The report says that Jamaican police suspect the suspect sneaked out of Jamaica on March 17, entered the USA, before... Read more of this article
City Hall to Turn Blue For Autism Awareness
Hamilton landmark City Hall will be turning blue on April 1 to mark World Autism Awareness Day and the start of Autism Awareness Month. They will be joined in “turning blue” by some of the world’s most famous buildings such as the Empire State Building in New York City and the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. Computer generated photo of a... Read more of this article
Vanessa James Places 12th at Worlds
Bermudian/French figure skater Vanessa James and partner Yannick Bohuer placed 12th overall at the 2010 World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. After their short performance on Tues they were in 10th place, and a 13th place in the Wed short program resulted in the couple placing 12th overall. You can view a video of their short routine... Read more of this article
Bermuda Reinsurer Chile Estimates Hit 2 Billion
The catastrophic earthquake in Chile on Feb 27, 2010 is projected to be the most expensive insured loss in Latin American history, according to analysts at the international broker Cooper Gay. The powerful earthquake registered 8.8 on the Richter Scale and caused significant destruction. NASA reports that the magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile may... Read more of this article
