Author Archive: Bernews1

Somerset Health Clinic Opens After Renovations

The opening of the refurbished Somerset Clinic on Mangrove Bay Road in Sandys was held yesterday [Sept 19], with the Clinic having been closed to allow for renovations to take place. Health Minister Zane DeSilva said that the renovations included masonry work on the clinic’s walls, the removal of old furniture, and the installation of a new air-conditioning... Read more of this article

Gombey Festival To Be High Energy Event

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting residents and visitors alike to attend this year’s Gombey Festival on Saturday [Sept 22] at the W. E. R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Held annually the Gombey Festival aims to provide exposure to the folk art and traditions of an important Bermudian icon. Each year the Festival showcases all of... Read more of this article

Samir Furqan Competes In China

Bermuda’s Samir Furqan went down 2 rounds to 0 to Turkey’s Mustafa Korkusuz in the Men’s 56kg Division at the 4th World Junior Wushu Championships in Macau, China. The 18-year old Cedarbridge Academy student fought a very close first round which surprisingly went in favor of the Turkish fighter. Furqan caught a kick to the groin in... Read more of this article

Seminar On Bermuda Employment Law

Fozeia Rana-Fahy and Jennifer Haworth of MJM Limited, yesterday [Sept 19] presented a talk on ‘Bermuda Employment Law: Restrictive Covenants in the Insurance Industry,’ to members of the Association of Bermuda International Companies. The one-hour seminar covered the types of restrictive covenants available and their enforcement in Bermuda, the... Read more of this article

BZS Scholarship Recipients: Grenfell & Cooper

Environmental sciences students Claire Grenfell and Kate Cooper were named the recipients of the Steinhoff/Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] scholarship on Wednesday [Sept 12] at an awards ceremony at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. The scholarship, established by former BZS president Robert Steinhoff, provides educational opportunities for Bermudian... Read more of this article

Upcoming: “Wreck Shop” Comedy Competition

Image Entertainment is presenting its 1st Annual International Comedy Competition on Saturday [Sept 29] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Hosted by Nadanja Bailey, the event will see ten comics competing in one big show called “Wreck Shop”. The lineup scheduled to appear include Barbara Carlyle, Turae Gordon, John Moses, Pat Brown, Eddie... Read more of this article

Argo Announces Pricing Of $125M Of Notes

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. said that $125 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Senior Notes due Sept. 15, 2042 have been priced for sale by its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Argo Group US, Inc. A company statement said, “Argo Group US, Inc. has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an... Read more of this article

City Hall Redesign Competition Announced

The City of Hamilton today [Sept 19] announced the start of a competition inviting members of the public to provide feedback and suggestions on the redesign of the front of City Hall. Making the announcement was City Councillor, Mr. Troy Symonds, who stated, “ As people may recall earlier this year, the fountains that had graced the front of City... Read more of this article

Dates Set For Rescheduled PDL Matches

The Bermuda Football Association confirmed two game changes in the PDL Football League schedule lineup. The postponed PDL match from Saturday, September 15, 2012 between Wolves and Southampton Rangers has been moved to Monday, September 24, 2012 – 8pm at BFA Field. The PDL match scheduled on Monday, September 24th between Dandy Town and Southampton... Read more of this article

Jack Daniels Golf Tour Continues At Belmont

After a few weeks break, the Jack Daniels Golf Tour resumed where it left off, with Dwayne Pearman tying for first place with Anthony Mocklow. Both players showed their games had not become rusty rounding Belmont Hills with one under 69′s. Hot on their trail was Cornell Bean who’s form has steadily been improving this year, almost to the... Read more of this article

Middle Road, Southampton Traffic Advisory

Traffic lights are in place on 174 Middle Road, Southampton as work is underway with BELCO relocating cables in conjunction with Government’s road-widening project. The Bermuda Police Service are encouraging motorists to use caution when traveling through this area or consider taking an alternate route until the project is completed. A police... Read more of this article

Cook-Off Calling Bermuda’s Rising Chefs

Do you have what it takes to win the title of ‘Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year’? The Bermuda Hospitality Institute [BHI] is calling all rising professional chefs, 18 years of age or older, to share their love of culinary arts by participating in a culinary competition. 12 Chefs will be selected to compete in The Rising Chef of the Year Competition... Read more of this article