Author Archive: Bernews1
Theatre To Be Renamed After Earl Cameron
The City of Hamilton today [Oct 4] confirmed that board members discussed changing the name of the City Hall Theatre to the Earl Cameron Theatre, and said that a “formal announcement” will be issued within coming days. Earl Cameron is a legendary figure who broke down many racial barriers as a black actor in the British film scene during... Read more of this article
L/Cpl Lee Receives ADC Education Award
Lance Corporal Nigel Lee is the latest recipient of the Aide-de-Camp Education Award. This award is a scholarship fund established in 1999 by the ADCs who have served the Governor of Bermuda, and there are 21 ADCs to His Excellency the Governor who all contribute to this fund. The fund provides financing to Bermuda Regiment soldiers looking to further... Read more of this article
Police Launch Investigation Into Allegation
The police have launched an investigation into an allegation made in Magistrates Court yesterday [Oct 3] regarding a police employee. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a specific allegation made by a member of the public during Magistrates’ Court proceedings on Wednesday, October 3rd regarding a police employee.... Read more of this article
Heyliger Wins Swim Student-Athlete Award
Bermuda’s Rebecca Heyliger has been awarded the Swim Student-Athlete of the Month at the University of Southern California. Ben Smith, Bermuda National Swim Coach said, “This is a wonderful achievement for Rebecca who constantly work so hard to achieve her goals. It is very well deserved and I am sure she will continue to do extremely well in... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Share Repurchases
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that during the month of September 2012 the Bank bought for Treasury 1,494,678 common shares at an average cost of 1.232 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Bank Offer Online Account Opening Butterfield Bank Hosts America’s Cup Trophy Butterfield... Read more of this article
Women Plead Guilty To Stealing Fake Hair
Two women appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 4], both charged with separate incidents of stealing artificial hair. The first — a 20-year-old woman — pleaded guilty to stealing two packets of artificial hair valued at a total $120 from a salon on Reid Street. Magistrate Juan Wolffe was told that around noon on 10th September,... Read more of this article
Police Group Dispersal Authority Reinstated
The police will continue to exercise powers under the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2010 to disperse groups in the White Hill area of Sandys, Acting Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell said today [Oct 4]. Acting Chief Inspector Robert W. Cardwell said, “The Bermuda Police Service is announcing that the authority to disperse groups in the area commonly... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Shae-Quan Astwood
The police have now officially confirmed the death of 18 year old Shae-Quan Astwood, who died after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle collision on Sunday, September 30th. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Shae-Quan Astwood of Sandys parish. “Around 5pm on Sunday, September... Read more of this article
End-to-End Seeking Charity Applications
The Bermuda End-to-End is looking for applicants from charities wishing to receive funds raised in its 2013 event. The Catlin End-to-End – Bermuda’s largest charity fund-raiser – puts more than 2,500 dedicated and generous participants on the roads, waterways and trails of the island to raise money for local charities every year. And every... Read more of this article
Fitch Upgrades Montpelier Re Ratings
Fitch Ratings upgraded the ratings of Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. These ratings upgrades include Montpelier’s senior unsecured debt rating, which was upgraded to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’, and the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. (Montpelier Re), which was upgraded to ‘A’... Read more of this article
Chambers Releases ‘The Great Deception’
Bermuda resident Joy Chambers has published her most recent novel – The Great Deception. The Australian born writer and actress is known for appearing in television soap operas, playing Rita Merrick in The Restless Years, Dr Robyn Porter in The Young Doctors, and Rosemary Daniels in Neighbours. She is married to television producer Reg Grundy... Read more of this article
Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup Kicks Off
The Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup begins today [Oct 4], running alongside the Argo Group Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour. Whilst the world class teams compete for their slice of Alpari World Match Racing Tour [AWMRT] glory at the main event, young guns from around the world arrive to stake a claim to being the top up-and-coming Opti dinghy racers. 38... Read more of this article
