Author Archive: Bernews1
Ascendant To Seek Relief From 60/40 Rule
In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Ascendant Group Limited gave notice of the Company’s intent, effective 22 October, 2012, to seek relief from the 60/40 rule. The Companies Act was recently amended to allow for companies fitting certain criteria to apply for Government’s permission to have over 40% of their shares foreign owned. Ascendant... Read more of this article
Court: Three Men Plead Not Guilty To Attack
The three men alleged to be involved in the 6th April 2012 group attack on another man near the Southampton Rangers Sports Club all pleaded not guilty to the charges laid against them in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Sergio Robinson-Woolridge, D’Angelo Clarke, and Gavaska Bascome all pleaded not guilty to wounding... Read more of this article
Commercial Bank Restructuring Complete
Bermuda National Limited announced today [Oct 1] that the restructuring of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB] has been completed. BCB’s Shares were cancelled for trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange and the BNL Shares were admitted to and commenced dealings on the BSX. The BNL Shares trade on the BSX under the ticker code BNL.BH. Defined terms... Read more of this article
Murder Trial Pushed Back One Week
Norris Simpson, 53, appeared via videolink in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Mr Simpson, who is accused of murdering Ida James, had his trial date set back one week and will now go on trial on 13th November. He is being defended by Elizabeth Christopher. Ms James, 66, was found dead at her Berry Hill Road home... Read more of this article
Premier On Morgan’s Point: ‘Work Has Begun’
[Updated with video] “I am pleased to announce that work has begun,” Premier Paula Cox said today [Oct 1] at a press conference held to update on progress for the hotel development at the Morgan’s Point site. The Morgan’s Point project is scheduled to include a luxury hotel and condominium project, a golf course, a marina, boat launching... Read more of this article
Guilty Plea: Causing Dr Alex Doty’s Death
23-year-old David Thomas pleaded guilty to causing the death of Dr. Alexander Doty in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session. Mr Thomas was also charged with causing death by driving with excess alcohol in the blood, which he pleaded not guilty to. He was represented by Saul Froomkin QC, released on bail, and will reappear... Read more of this article
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begins
An opening ceremony to mark October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month took place at City Hall today [Oct 1], with those in attendance including both Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Shadow Minister of Health Senator Michael Dunkley. Minister DeSilva said: “In 2011, the Bermuda National Tumour Registry recorded 81 diagnoses of breast cancer –... Read more of this article
Pedestrian Struck By Fleeing Motorcyclist
A 57-year-old woman is in hospital after being struck by a motorcyclist who was fleeing police. She was walking on Court Street at around 3.45am on Saturday morning [Sept 29] when she was struck by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle was subsequently located and impounded, and anyone with any information regarding the rider of a white motorcycle BR 599... Read more of this article
Cox Stays Silent, Not Guilty Plea Entered
Appearing in this morning’s [Oct 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment session, David Jahwell Cox stayed silent when asked to enter a plea to the murder of Kimwandae Walker. Mr Cox [33] first refused to speak when the Registrar asked him to identify himself. He then remained silent after the two charges were read to him and he was supposed to enter... Read more of this article
57-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Falling Out Of Tree
A 57-year-old Pembroke man is in stable condition in the ICU after being injured on Friday [Sept 28] after falling out of a tree while was attempting to collect avocado pears. A police spokesperson said: “Around 6:15pm on Friday, September 28th police responded to a report of a man being injured falling out of a tree. “It appears that the... Read more of this article
Local Tech Group’s Event To Discuss Data
Businesses in Bermuda process vast quantities of data daily to influence decision making, report on business, support customers and much more. Bermuda’s local ‘.NET User Group’ is running an event on October 17th to look at data persistence and retrieval. This session will allow attendees the opportunity to discuss various data access technologies... Read more of this article
Bermuda Youth Futsal Cup Results
The Bermuda Youth Futsal Cup came to a conclusion at the Dellwood Middle School this past weekend. The Somerset Trojans were crowned the Under 10 Champions following their 5-3 win over the Dandy Town Hornets in the final. The Trojans had defeated the Somerset Trojans Red team 3-1 in their semi-final match, while Dandy Town edged Hamilton Parish 1-0... Read more of this article
