Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Miss Thang’s Donation To Fire Victim

When a fire broke out in a residence on Tills Hill earlier this year, Ms Andrene Bean and her family lost all of their belongings in the blaze. Upon hearing the news, Kristy “Miss Thang” Burgess started a fundraising drive to assist the affected family on her “Keeping it Real” radio broadcast. Yesterday [Oct 11] Ms Burgess... Read more of this article

Nephila Capital Ltd Promotes New Partner

Bermuda-based Nephila Capital announced that David Oliveira has been made a partner at the firm, in “recognition of his outstanding contributions to the firm since 2006.” Mr. Oliveira has contributed to the performance of Nephila’s funds in many important ways, including deal origination, portfolio management, hedging implementation... Read more of this article

Message In a Bottle Travels To Norway

A Massachusetts woman who visited Bermuda in 2010 and put messages in two sealed rum bottles in memory of a friend who died from cancer and tossed them into the water, is thrilled after both bottles washed ashore in Europe. WPRI reports that during the summer of 2010, Mary Lou Manley went sailing off the coast of Bermuda. She put the messages in the... Read more of this article

SPCA Animal Expo To Be Held This Saturday

The 2012 Bermuda Animal Expo will be held this Saturday [Oct 13] from 10am – 4pm at the Botanical Gardens. Admission is free, however donations of cat and dog food are welcome upon entry. The event will include a K9 Demonstration, dog agility show, SPCA parade of dogs, cat show, shelter cats for adoptions, animal welfare displays, arts &... Read more of this article

Investigation Continues: Murder Of Rudy Smith

The investigation into the disappearance of Rudy Smith is ongoing. Mr. Smith was last seen alive in July 2012, and the police have classified his disappearance as a murder. This morning a police spokesperson said: “The murder inquiry regarding the disappearance of 41 year-old Mr. Rudolph (Rudy) Lamar Smith is ongoing. “Mr. Smith, described... Read more of this article

Remembering Major Wheddon: Can You Help?

The family of the late Major Christian Wheddon are asking the community for help in gathering memories of him to compile into a remembrance book for his daughter Katherine, who is only three years old. The family said they “hope that this book will not only bring great comfort to Katherine, but provide colour and vibrancy to the life her father... Read more of this article

Govt Provides Equipment For Drumline Academy

Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney announced yesterday [Oct 11] that the Government will be donating musical equipment to the Bermuda National Drumline Academy [NDA]. The Minister is pictured below with the NDA President Dennis Parsons, Principal of the Berkeley Institute Mrs. Michelle Simmons and students of the Berkeley Institute. Minister... Read more of this article

Sailing: Chase Cooper Wins Dick Kempe Trophy

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Bermuda’s young sailor Chase Cooper won the first ever Dick Kempe Award as the top Bermuda sailor in the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup sailed October 4-7 on Bermuda’s Great Sound and Hamilton Harbour. Cooper finished seventh overall out of 39 entries, 16 from 15 countries and the remaining 23 from Bermuda. The Renaissance... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Estimate: Severe Drought Losses

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. today announced that the Company expects to record a net after-tax charge of approximately $63 million related to losses within its North American Agriculture portfolio primarily the result of the severe drought conditions in the U.S. during 2012. This net charge, which equates to a pre-tax charge of $85 million, includes... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Perozzi vs Nelson Boxing Preview

[Updated with videos] The Unification Women’s WBC Fight between Bermuda’s Teresa Perozzi and Tori Nelson is approaching fast, with the fighters now 48 hours away from stepping into the ring. The pair spent some time with the local media this afternoon [Oct 11] answering questions. Ms Perozzi thanked Ms Nelson for coming to Bermuda to have the... Read more of this article

Video: Car Flips Over In Hamilton Parish

[Updated: Driver arrested on suspicion of impaired driving] An accident occurred early this evening [Oct 11] on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish, just east of Francis Patton School, resulting in the car landing on its roof. Police attended and allowed one lane of traffic, and commuters slowed down to stare at the car as they passed. A tow truck... Read more of this article

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