Author Archive: Bernews1

Armed Police Execute Search Warrant, One Arrest

This afternoon [Oct 11] a large police presence was seen in the area by TCD, and the police have confirmed that they executed a search warrant at a North Street, Pembroke residence and one man was arrested. The police statement did not detail exactly what they were searching for; however police officers on the scene were armed and using riot shields. Senior... Read more of this article

Sailing: Taylor Canfield Wins Jordy Walker Trophy

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Taylor Canfield not only led his Chicago Match Racing Center team to win the King Edward VII Gold Cup at the 2012 Argo Group Gold Cup, but he also won the second annual Jordy Walker Trophy as well. The Jordy Walker Trophy recognizes the most improved young match race sailor who competes in Alpari World Match Racing Tour events... Read more of this article

Bermuda Emerging As Centre Of ILS Business

With the release of its September 2012 insurer registrations [PDF], the Bermuda Monetary Authority today acknowledged industry reports that Bermuda is “increasingly becoming a centre of the global Special Purpose Insurer [SPI] and Insurance Linked Security [ILS] business.” For the first nine months of 2012, the Authority registered SPI’s... Read more of this article

CultureFest Organisers Extend Their Thanks

The CultureFest organisers have thanked the community for their support, following the two day event held in Dockyard last month. A statement said: “In recognition of this success the organizers would like to extend a special and heartfelt thanks to their sponsors the Bermuda Department of Tourism, hosts WEDCO, His Excellency the Governor, the... Read more of this article

Boston Fact-Finding Trip On Gang Intervention

Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney provided an update today on a trip to Boston, Massachusetts earlier this month to have discussions with the Boston Police Department and several agencies that play a collaborative role in gang intervention. “While in Boston, my Permanent Secretary and I took the opportunity to also meet with... Read more of this article

Thunderstorm Advisory For Today/Tomorrow

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this afternoon [Oct 11] through Friday night. The forecast said: “A front remains slow moving across the area, bringing further cloudy skies, occasional rain or showers and the risk of thunder. This front finally clears to the southeast on Saturday, allowing drier and brighter... Read more of this article

Premier Basketball League To Kick Off

The Bermuda Basketball Association’s Premier Basketball League will kick off this Sunday October 14th 2012 at 3pm. Games will be played at Somersfield Academy, and all following league games will be played on Wednesday and Saturday Nights and admission is free. For more information about the Bermuda Basketball Association visit their website. Related... Read more of this article

Watlington Art Collection To Remain At BNG

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors hosted a press conference with Bermuda National Gallery Director Lisa Howie, BNG Curator Sophie Cressall and Chairman of the Bermuda Fine Art Trust Gary Phillips to highlight a partnership regarding the Watlington Collection. The Watlington Collection is owned by the Government of Bermuda and is... Read more of this article

Recreational Fishing Town Hall Meetings

The Marine Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Protection is inviting recreational fishers to attend an upcoming town hall meeting to discuss the results of the 2011 Recreational Fishing Activity Survey. Several meetings will take place around the island on various dates for residents’ convenience. Dates and locations are as follows: Oct.... Read more of this article

13 Staff Made Redundant At Capital G Bank

Capital G Bank Limited today [Oct 11] confirmed 13 employee redundancies, which they said were as a result of the “identification of recent operational efficiencies and the need to meet the skill sets required in order for the Bank to better achieve success in the future.” The redundancies consist of 1 international and 12 Bermudian employees... Read more of this article

“CISCO Academy Is Significant Step Forward”

The Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott has commended the recent launch of Cisco Academy Bermuda at the Bermuda College as a “significant step forward in intellectual capital creation in Bermuda.” Minister Scott said: “This is a most inspiring and welcome development on Cisco Academy Bermuda classes. We have begun... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Argus Crime Stoppers Race & Walk

The Argus Group, in association with Swan’s Running Club, today calls for entries for the annual Argus Crime Stoppers 5K Road Race & Walk on Sunday, October 21, 2012. There will be a shorter event of 2.5K for juniors aged 8-15 years. Both the junior event and the 5K will start at 8.30 am, along with those taking part in the walking event. Runners... Read more of this article