Author Archive: Bernews1

Photo Set #1: John Lennon Tribute Concert

The John Lennon Tribute Concert was held last night [Sept 21], with a number of international and local artists entertaining the crowd who gathered at the Botanical Gardens. At the end of the night organizer Tony Brannon took to the stage and said, “I want to thank all the musicians that contributed their performances for charity. I want to thank... Read more of this article

Video Set #1: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

People made their way to the Botanical Gardens last night [Sept 21], as local and international artists took the stage to perform a tribute to the music of John Lennon, on a day which was chosen to coincide with the International Day of Peace. John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono released a video earlier this year saying: “I am pleased that John is being... Read more of this article

Video/Photos: Rehabilitated Longtail Released

After being treated at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], a rehabilitated longtail was released back into the wild yesterday [Sept 21]. Under the watchful eye of Dr Ian Walker and Lynn Thorne who overseas bird rehabilitation, the longtail was released from a rooftop into the Harrington Sound area. Wind conditions were monitored in advance,... Read more of this article

Visitor Returns 40 Years Later With ‘Gold Key’

Mrs. Lee Pollock, holder of a rare Southampton Princess Gold Key returned to Bermuda, forty years later still in possession of the key. These souvenirs were presented by the then Residents Manager Heinz Shultz to guests who stayed in the hotel’s suites at the opening on August 17th 1972. Mrs. Pollock — who is from Portsmouth, New Hampshire... Read more of this article

Auction Of White’s Southside Store Equipment

The liquidation of White’s continues, with the equipment of the White’s Southside store scheduled to be auctioned off on September 27th. A statement from KPMG said: “In light of the closure of the White’s at Southside Store at 26 Southside Road in St. David’s, the Liquidators will be holding an auction of the store’s equipment. “The... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BFA National Academy Meeting

There will be an informational meeting for all parents of current BFA National Academy players on Tuesday September 25, 2012 starting at 6pm at the Dellwood Middle School assembly hall. The outline for the 2012-2013 National Academy seasonal year will be discussed including staffing and assignments, training schedules and the events calendar. The BFA... Read more of this article

Nordic To Acquire Orion’s Remaining Interest

Bermuda-based Nordic American Tankers Ltd will be acquiring the remaining interest in Orion Tanker Pool. NAT and Frontline Ltd. established Orion in the autumn of 2011. Since then, Orion has managed the chartering operations of the 20 NAT vessels and the nine Frontline suezmax vessels. Orion has arranged charters to high quality end users, such as oil... Read more of this article

Saturday: Final Bermuda Nights For 2012

The Bermuda Department of Tourism will be presenting the final Bermuda Nights for 2012 this evening [Sept 22] at Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening’s lineup will include Jahstice, Paradise, Rockfire Bermuda, Troika, Prestege and special guest performance by MJX & Company performing as Michael Jackson. Related... Read more of this article

Three Men Plead Guilty to Armed Burglary

Raymond Kidd, Tristan Burgess and Olicie Morgan pleaded guilty in Supreme Court earlier today [Sept 21] to a series of offences, including aggravated burglary while armed with a firearm, assault with intent to commit robbery and the taking of two motor cycles without consent of the owners. Raymond Kidd plead guilty to a series of charges including sexual... Read more of this article

EEZ Declared A Marine Mammal Sanctuary

Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] has been declared a Marine Mammal Sanctuary with particular emphasis on the endangered humpback whale, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said this afternoon [Sept 21]. Minister Bean said: “The area of the new Bermuda Marine Mammal Sanctuary will be more than 170,000... Read more of this article

Photos: International Day Of Peace Gathering

International reggae singer Maxi Priest joined with local artists this afternoon [Sept 21] to mark the U.N. International Day of Peace, with the group Imagine Bermuda inviting residents to join in the observance of the day with people around the globe. Maxi Priest is on the island to perform at tonight’s John Lennon Tribute Concert, which will... Read more of this article

Ascendant Group Limited Management Changes

Ascendant Group Limited announced management changes, effective immediately, that pertain to Ascendant Group, BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited and a newly formed company, AG Holdings Limited. Walter Higgins, Ascendant Group President and Chief Executive Officer, who now also becomes BELCO President, announced the changes, saying,... Read more of this article