Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos/Video: 2012 Bermuda Corporate Games
The 2012 Corporate Games took place this weekend, with over 85 participating companies and close to 1500 athletes competing in 15 different sports. According to the Corporate Games, athletes not only represented Bermuda, it also attracted up to 70 athletes who travelled from Toronto, Orlando, Bucharest, Istanbul, New York, Colorado, the United Kingdom,... Read more of this article
Pedestrian Injured In Devonshire Collision
A 61-year-old pedestrian was injured after a motorcycle collided into him on Friday. A police statement said: “Around 12 noon on Friday, October 26th police and first responders attended a reported collision in the area of Palmetto Road and Roberts Avenue in Devonshire. “It appears that a motorcycle was being ridden along Palmetto Road... Read more of this article
Another Shooting In Sandys, No Injuries
48 hours after a confirmed shooting in Sandys, another one occurred in the Greenfield Lane area of Sandys parish. A police statement said: “Around 1:30am on Saturday, October 27th police officers responded to reports of gun shots in the Greenfield Lane, Long Bay Lane Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence found at the scene confirmed that a firearm... Read more of this article
Aspen: Q3 Operating Income Of $106.5M
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited have reported net income after tax of $115.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.45 for the third quarter of 2012. Diluted book value per share increased by 3.8% from June 30, 2012 to $41.53. Trading highlights in the quarter included low catastrophe levels, areas of pricing improvement, and net... Read more of this article
Fire Safety Bill 2012 To Be Introduced
With this week designated Fire Safety Awareness Week, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief announced that the Government would introduce the Fire Safety Bill 2012 in the coming legislative Session. “The Bill will strengthen the powers of the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service to promote fire safety in premises in Bermuda at every stage of... Read more of this article
Day #1: B.H.P.A. Fall Show Round Up
The first day of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s B.H.P.A. Fall Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Riding Army Boy, Lily Barboza won the Puddle Jumper 0.70m Class, while Khaleb Tota riding Hey Dude won the Horse Jumping 1.10m Class. The Horse Jumping 1.00m Class was won by Bailey’s Bay ridden by Tyler Lopes,... Read more of this article
Flight Cancellations Due To Hurricane Sandy
[Updated] Flight cancellations due to Hurricane Sandy have started, with American Airlines cancelling their arriving flights from Miami and New York this evening [Oct 28] and their departing flights for tomorrow morning. United Airlines have also cancelled their departing flight to Newark scheduled for this afternoon. Additional cancellations may occur,... Read more of this article
Photos: Tornado Causes Damage In Somerset
[Updated: BWS confirms it was a tornado] Unofficial reports coming in suggest that what appeared to be a tornado hit the Somerset Village area this morning [Oct 28] at approximately 9.15am. There are reports of damage in the area, with the photos being sent in showing damaged vehicles, walls, and more. Bermuda is presently under a Tropical Storm Warning,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Somerset ‘Zombie Walk’
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard in conjunction with the Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone hosted the the Zombie Walk on Saturday [Oct 27]. The Mangrove Hallows event saw fully costumed Zombies staggering from Grey’s Bridge to the Mangrove Bay Village. In the Mangrove Bay area, Zombies took up residence on a number of business porches with a... Read more of this article
Photos: Kitesurfers At Horseshoe Bay
This afternoon [Oct 27] saw a few brave souls hit Horseshoe Bay to take on nature as the swells and wind approached from Hurricane Sandy. While the hurricane itself is still hundreds of miles away, high surf with severe chop and a steady 20 knot wind was enough to get these adrenalin junkies on the water. The Bermuda Weather Service has deemed Hurricane... Read more of this article
Weather Service: Hurricane Sandy Now A Threat
The Bermuda Weather Service has upgraded the island’s Tropical Storm Watch to a Tropical Storm Warning. The latest forecast said, “Hurricane Sandy remains a potential threat as it is now forecast to approach within 400 miles to our west-northwest Sunday evening. “Along with strong to tropical storm force winds [mainly in the western... Read more of this article
Videos: 2012 Mr & Miss CedarBridge Pageant
The CedarBridge Academy Class of 2013 presented the 13th Mr. & Miss CedarBridge Academy pageant on Saturday [Oct 20] at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Contestants’ Introductions: Twelve young ladies competed for the title of Miss CedarBridge and four young men competed for the title of Mr. CedarBridge Academy. Contestants... Read more of this article
