Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos: BAA vs Social Club Football Game
BAA met up with the Young Men Social Club on Sunday afternoon [Oct 7] and handed them a 4-1 defeat. Playing at the BAA Field, the home team got single strikes from Torico Caines-Dill, Diego McCallan, Tavin Trott and Vance Hill, while Robert Rawlins scored the lone goal for the Young Men Social Club. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1 { margin:... Read more of this article
Video: Sports Minister, Woolridge & Perozzi
Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney held a press conference today [Oct 8] with Sentwali Woolridge and Teresa Perozzi. Both fighters will be among those competing in the ‘All or Nothing’ event this Saturday October 13; Ms Perozzi for the WBC & WBA World Middleweight Championship Titles, and Mr Woolridge for the AMTAC... Read more of this article
Man Denies Damaging Car, Escaping Custody
28-year-old Damien Martin appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 8] where he pleaded not guilty to multiple charges that included causing willful damage to a police car and escaping lawful custody. Mr Martin was remanded in custody, and will stand trial later this month. Related Stories Antoine Anderson Charged In Magistrates Court Court:... Read more of this article
Weekend Arrests: 34 For Warrants & DUI
Over the past weekend [Oct 8/9], police officers arrested twenty seven people for outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested seven people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories ‘Found To Be In Possession Of A Firearm’ Weekend Road... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 36-Yr-Old Micah Hollis
The police have confirmed the death of 36-year-old Micah Hollis of Southampton, who died following a medical emergency on Friday [Oct 5]. The police said there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances, however an autopsy is anticipated. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 36 year old Micah... Read more of this article
Bermuda Delegation Hold Briefing In Toronto
On October 4, a high-level delegation from Bermuda, including the Bermuda Ministry of Business Development and Tourism, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], and financial services executives representing Business Bermuda member companies, hosted the 4th Annual Bermuda Briefing in Toronto, an afternoon series of panel sessions to discuss recent developments... Read more of this article
CITV Video: “In The Know” With Premier Cox
An upcoming broadcast on the Government’s CITV station “In the Know” programme will feature Premier Paula Cox, who sat down for a 30 minute talk with host David Minors. Premier Cox discusses a variety of topics ranging from local and overseas economic matters as well as what Government is doing to tackle crime and violence. The programme... Read more of this article
TCD Online Renewal Transaction Change
The Transport Control Department [TCD] advised that starting today [Oct 8], online renewal transactions will be limited to Colonial, BF&M, Argus and Freisenbruch-Meyer policy holders. A spokesperson said: “The above providers are the only local motor vehicle insurers linked to the TCD operating system in real time so that when customers are... Read more of this article
PartnerRe’s $240,000 School/Charity Initiative
Eight secondary schools will earn $30,000 each when their students team up with local charities again under the “Dollars for Hours” project led by PartnerRe Ltd, which will distribute a total of $240,000 to public and private schools, and give hands-on support to local charities. “This is the seventh time that PartnerRe has paired local charities... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Finishes 9th In Cancun World Cup
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy finished 9th in Elite Women’s division of the 2012 ITU Triathlon Cancun World Cup held in Cancun, Mexico on Sunday [Oct 7]. The event consisted of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run. Triathlon.org reports that: “Flora Duffy (BER) and Claudia Rivas (MEX) wasted no time getting themselves into prime position right... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Affirms Sirius International Ratings
A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of “bbb” and the debt ratings of “bbb” on USD 400 million 6.375% senior unsecured notes, due in 2017 and “bb+” on USD 250 million non-cumulative perpetual preference shares of Sirius International Group, Ltd (Hamilton, Bermuda). The outlook for all ratings remains stable. A statement from the ratings agency... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy: ‘Human Rights Friendly’
In its quest of becoming an “International Centre of Educational Excellence” and exposing students to global issues and perspectives, Warwick Academy has recently entered into a partnership with Amnesty International Bermuda to become the first “Human Rights Friendly School” on the Island. Warwick Academy will be piloting this project for... Read more of this article
