Author Archive: Bernews1

Forum: Electronic Communications Reform

Tomorrow, the Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean will initiate a process designed to move the electronic communications industry closer to full alignment with 21st century best practices and strengthen Bermuda’s reputation as a customer friendly international business jurisdiction. Minister Bean will launch a pre-consultation... Read more of this article

Golf: Ryan Roberts Wins In South Carolina

Ryan Roberts won the Hilton Head/Savannah Golfweek Amateur Tour Championship held in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Tour report said: “The Championship flight saw Ryan Roberts best Greg Luther by one stroke. Ryan shot a smooth 77 to take the win from Greg who shot a 78 on the day. Both players battled back and forth all round long trying to... Read more of this article

Economy Minister Marks World Post Day

Today is World Post Day, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors commemorated the day by reading a proclamation [PDF] honouring the service of the employees of the Bermuda Post Service. The event also featured selections sung by the Bermuda Post Office Choir. World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary... Read more of this article

Smith & Watson To Head To IAAF Gala In Spain

“As the IAAF are celebrating their 100th year anniversary this entire year and are capping it off with an IAAF Centenary Gala celebration in Barcelona Spain, we are pleased to announce that one of our athletes has been chosen to attend the events,” said BTFA President Donna Watson. “Each year every country has to host World Athletics... Read more of this article

Photos: Wuz Up Block Party & BBQ Contest

Adopt-A-Family Bermuda hosted the ‘Wuz Up Block Party & BBQ Competition’ on Saturday [Oct 6] at the First Church of God Complex on North Shore Road, Pembroke. The North Shore property was inundated with crowds lining up to enjoy the festivities. Children found the soapy water-slide to be the highlight with the kids racing back to the... Read more of this article

Consumer Price Index For August 2012

Consumers paid 3.1 per cent more in August 2012 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index. The rate of inflation increased from the 2.5 per cent measured in July 2012. Between July 2012 and August 2012, the average cost of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index rose 0.6 per cent. The all-items... Read more of this article

Upcoming; Motor Sports Racing & Bike Show

[Updated: Event postponed to October 21] On Sunday, October 14th, three motor sports clubs will host the first annual Motor Sports Racing and Bike Show event at the Bermuda Motor Sports Park in Southside, St. Davids. The event will include high speed racing action provided by the Bermuda Karting Club and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club. In addition... Read more of this article

Flight Diverts To Bermuda Due To Fuel Leak

A Jetblue flight en route from Boston to the Dominican Republic — with 51 passengers and 6 crew — diverted to Bermuda after a suspected fuel leak. The airplane was about 65nm west-south-west of Bermuda, when the crew reported a possible fuel leak and requested to divert to Bermuda. The aircraft landed safely on Bermuda, the fuel leak was... Read more of this article

Insufficient Funds: Career Fair Cancelled

The 2012 Career Fair has been cancelled due to a shortfall of funds, with some of the major sponsors cutting back on their support. The Career Fair, which now is in its 8th year, was supposed to take place on October 18th and 19th at the Bermuda College. The plans were to showcase over 75 booths showing various career options. Past years have seen around... Read more of this article

Countdown To 2013 Fairmont To Fairmont Race

The 36th Annual Fairmont to Fairmont Race will be held on Sunday January 6, 2013. The race takes runners on a 7.2 mile course between the Fairmont Hamilton Princess and The Fairmont Southampton, and a 3 Member team relay over the 7.2 mile course as well as a Junior 3K race are also held as part of the event. The Fairmont Adult Race will take the competitors... Read more of this article

Kalista Global Parametric Catastrophe Solutions

Bermuda-based Kalista Global, has announced a property insurance product called “Parametric Catastrophe Solutions”. The newly developed product provides clients with significant savings on their windstorm and earthquake catastrophe insurance premiums by adding specific parametric triggers,based on the intensity of the cat event, to what... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Spanish Point Powerboat Races

The Bermuda Powerboat Association ended their 2012 Season on Sunday [Oct 7] with racing taking place in the Great Sound near Spanish Point Boat Club. In the final season race, Tony and Jody Carreiro won the A Class race with Dennis Trott and Victor Fishington taking first in the B Class. In the FB Class, Tonka and Stacey Simpson took first place honours... Read more of this article