Author Archive: Bernews1

Photo Set #2: Somerset ‘Zombie Walk’

Despite mildly threatening weather, hundreds of people turned out to either watch or participate in the Halloween ‘Zombie Walk’ which was hosted by the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard in conjunction with the Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone on Saturday [Oct 27]. Participants in the costume parade ranged from a headless man mounted on... Read more of this article

Joseph Schena Appointed Bacardi CFO

Bermuda-based Bacardi Limited — the largest privately-held spirits company in the world — today announces the planned retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jacques Croisetière, 58, and the appointment of Joseph J. Schena, 54, responsible for the Company’s global accounting, treasury, financial policies and reporting,... Read more of this article

Sailing: Cooper Finishes 10th In Mexico

Chase Cooper recorded Bermuda’s best showing at the IODA North American Championships since 2009 on Saturday, finishing 10th out of 149 competitors in Ville de Bravo, Mexico. Cooper’s consistency in the the shifty light to moderate lake breezes saw him improve through the week, scoring a total of 5 top ten finishes in eleven races. The... Read more of this article

Queen Of Versailles To Screen For 3rd Time

The Bermuda Documentary Film Festival will screen Sundance award-winning film The Queen of Versailles for a third time, this Thursday November 1 at 6 p.m. The film opened the just-completed festival, screening to a completely sold out Tradewinds Auditorium at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A second screening, held last Friday, was also... Read more of this article

Movember Fundraiser Set To Get Underway

Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announce the beginning of growing season. Movember an event where men grow moustaches during the month of November, hence the portmanteau ‘Mo-vember’, raises money and awareness for men’s health and male cancers. The theme for 2012 is ‘Movember & Sons’, which recognizes that ‘Knowledge is Power’.... Read more of this article

BHB Campaign: Fight Chronic Lung Disease

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is drawing attention to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a major cause of disability as well as a leading cause of death. Free lung screening for smokers and formal smokers over the age of 45 will be available on Wednesday, 31 October from 8:30am to 1:30pm in the lobby at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.... Read more of this article

Jermal Woolridge Wins Bronze Medal In China

The 6th Sanda World Cup concluded recently with Chen Yanzhao retaining his World Cup title by defeating LandeertJan Mulder by KO in the second round. Bermuda’s Jermal Woolridge shared the Bronze Medal and 3000 RMB prize with Ukraine’s Rudovskyi Oleksandr. China once again dominated the World Cup with all 8 athletes claiming Gold Medals in... Read more of this article

Appeal To Locate ‘Suki’ The Missing Cat

A family who recently moved to Bermuda is appealing for assistance in locating their cat who has gone missing from the Watford Bridge, Somerset area. She is two years old, microchipped and named “Suki” she is microchipped. If found please contact Peggy Waters at peggy.waters@logic.bm Related Stories Photos: 2012 SPCA Bermuda Animal Expo Photos:... Read more of this article

PLP & OBA On Report Of GDP Falling 3.5%

The Government was not thinking about the long-term security of the people when it “spent lavishly during the fat years” and their “waste, excess and arrogance” drove us into debt, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. Mr Richards was responding to a report released by the Department of Statistics which stated that Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Ferry Services Cancelled Due To Weather

[Updated] Due to the current inclement weather being experienced due to Hurricane Sandy all ferry services on Green, Blue and Orange Routes have been suspended. The Transport Ministry also noted that the Pink Route may have some interruptions. The Bermuda Weather Service has said that strong winds with gale force gusts will continue today [Oct 29]. Update... Read more of this article

Strong To Gale Force Gusts To Continue Today

Strong winds with gale force gusts will continue today the Bermuda Weather Service said. The Bermuda Weather Service said Hurricane Sandy’s closest point of approach to the island has passed, however the Hurricane remains a threat. The full forecast for today said: “A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect early this morning, as Hurricane... Read more of this article

BIOS Celebrating 110 Years Of Excellence

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences will be marking “110 years of excellence in marine science and education” with a gala celebration. The event will also serve to welcome their new President and Director, Dr. William Curry and will be hosted by Mr. Brian Duperreault, Chairman, and the Board of Trustees of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean... Read more of this article