Author Archive: Bernews1

XL Group Opens New Office In Lyon France

XL Group plc’s insurance operations today [Sept 20] announced the opening of a new insurance office in Lyon as well as the appointment of Auberi Etienne and Clotilde Bartok to join the team serving middle market companies in France. With full underwriting authority, Mr. Etienne and Mrs. Bartok will be able to respond to the needs of a solid base of... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Jamais Productions ‘A Night of Honor’

Jamais Productions will be presenting ‘A Night of Honor to Bermuda’s Deceased Entertainers’ featuring a special birthday tribute to the late superstar Michael Jackson. Performers for the night include Rochelle Simons Lecomte The Dynamic Duo, Stevie Darrell, Steve Easton, The Keya Dancers, Rapper J. Silva, Kaelin Cox as MJ, Rovonne... Read more of this article

Traffic Advisory: Concert At Botanical Gardens

The Department of Parks said that due to the final preparations for the John Lennon Tribute Concert in the Botanical Gardens on Friday [Sept 21] sections of the grounds will have restricted access. Parking lots will be closed off to the general public from 8pm Thursday through Friday in order for staff and promoters to complete the final preparations... Read more of this article

CISCO Academy Instructors: Phillips, Thomas

Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott held a press conference today [Sept 21] regarding the establishment of the Bermuda CISCO Academy and also announced the two CISCO instructors as Eugene Phillips and Lionel Jason Thomas. A total of 50 people applied, and 37 were accepted as students. Successful students had a minimum... Read more of this article

Premier Cox To Speak At Global Women’s Forum

Tomorrow [Sept 21] Premier Paula Cox will address a group of prominent female executives when she participates in the FedEx Global Women’s Forum 2012. “Transforming Yourself, Your Community and Fedex” is the title of the forum and Premier Cox was invited to participate in the event as part of an International Women’s Foundation [IWF] Executive... Read more of this article

Former Security Guard Sentenced To 18 Months

This morning [Sept 20] Senior Magistrate Archie Warner sent 22-year-old George Dyer to prison for eighteen months for handling the illegal drug cannabis, which weighed 948.7 grams and said to be valued at $47,000. Crown Prosecutor Susan Mulligan said that Mr Dyer — who was working as a Security Guard at the airport — was in possession of... Read more of this article

S.A.L. Downsizes, Eleven People Lose Jobs

Eleven staff members have been laid off at S.A.L. Limited, with the Company saying they had to make the “necessary decision to downsize” due to the large downturn in trading in the difficult economic times. A statement from SAL said: “S.A.L. Trading Limited regrettably had to inform a number of our employees that the effect of the... Read more of this article

Man Pleads Guilty: Throwing Bottles, Threats

In Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 20], 33-year-old Dimitri Robinson pleaded guilty to using threatening words and throwing four bottles at Jeff Sousa who operates Sousa’s Landscaping. The Prosecutor told the Senior Magistrate that Mr Robinson had been seeking work as a landscaper but that Mr Sousa had not re-employed him. Mr Robinson was said... Read more of this article

Employee Admits Stealing Phones From CellOne

In Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 20], 25-year-old Warwick resident Jahmarley Gardiner pleaded guilty to stealing three cellphones from his employer CellOne. The three phones [Samsung Galaxy models and an iPhone] were together worth $2,137. What was described by Crown Prosecutor Susan Mulligan as an ‘unsophisticated scheme’ was uncovered... Read more of this article

Police Statement: Death Of 60-Year-Old Visitor

Emergency Service personnel attended a medical emergency near King’s Square in St. George’s yesterday [Sept 19] after a 60-year-old American man collapsed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm on Wednesday, September 19th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency near King’s Square in St. George’s.... Read more of this article

St. George’s Police Station Closed For Repairs

The St. George’s Police Station is currently closed for repairs, which are anticipated to take six weeks to complete. Policing operations for the East End will continue from the Southside Police Station. A police spokesperson said: “The public is advised that the St. George’s Police Station is currently closed for repairs by Works & Engineering.... Read more of this article

Digicel Launches Student Mobile Internet Plan

Digicel has launched their ‘Student Mobile Internet Plan’ promotion, which allows students with valid student ID or proof of current enrolment in school to sign up for the 5GB mobile internet plan at the reduced rate of $35 per month with a one year activation. School faculty and staff are also eligible for this promotion with proof of current... Read more of this article