Author Archive: Bernews1

The Spotlight Shines Bright On Local Talents

Promotion of Bermuda’s talents are always a major priority for CKC Spotlight Talent Agency, which is committed to providing affordable positive events for Bermuda’s community. Following a successful Spotlight Performing Arts Summer Camp, which featured a popular weekly Friday night showcase for the community, Spotlight Talent Agency and CKC... Read more of this article

“The Roots of Reggae” Film To Screen

A documentary film about the golden age of Jamaican music, and a romantic comedy love triangle starring Emily Blunt, Mark Duplass and Rosemarie DeWitt, are the featured films at the ‘Weekend Film Series’ on Sunday, September 16. Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae will screen at 3 p.m., while Your Sister’s Sister will screen at 5.15 p.m. “Reggae... Read more of this article

Tokio Re Form Two New Corporations

Bermuda-based Tokio Millennium Re Ltd. announced the formation of two new corporations: Tokio Solution Management Ltd. (TSM), an insurance management company, and Shima Reinsurance Ltd. (Shima Re), a Bermuda-domiciled segregated accounts company. The launch of these two wholly-owned companies represents the next step in TMR’s long-standing objective... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BCB National Academy Cricket Trials

The Bermuda Cricket Board provided details of the upcoming National Academy Trials. In order to take part in the trials players are required to email the BCB office on info@cricket.bm or call 292 8958 with the name, age-group, contact number and email address. Please bring your own water and equipment and wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. The... Read more of this article

Police Week Theme: ‘Building Partnerships’

The Police Week 2012 theme is “Building Partnerships for a Safer Community” and events will take place from Saturday, 6th October to Saturday, 13th October. The Police Service is encouraging the public to join with them and their community partners in celebrating 133 years of service to Bermuda. The week starts off with the popular Gymkhana on Saturday,... Read more of this article

Dominique Mayho Continues Training In France

Bermudian cyclist Dominique Mayho is continuing to training in France, where he is spending two months training with Philippe Mauduit and racing with the club UCC Vivonne. Commenting on his France experience Mayho said, “Since I’ve been in France I’ve been training mostly on the same roads because I didn’t want to get lost. “This... Read more of this article

KRyS Global Expands To Guernsey

KRyS Global, a firm dedicated to corporate recovery, insolvency, forensic accounting and business advisory services, today announces the launching of a fifth office, in Guernsey, to commence business this October 2012. The Guernsey office will be led by Timothy Le Cornu, who has been a Director in KRyS Global’s Cayman Islands’ office since... Read more of this article

Saltus Headmaster To Step Down In 2013

Saltus Grammar School headmaster Ted Staunton will be stepping down in late June 2013, the school announced today. An email to parents said: “I am writing to let you know of Ted Staunton’s decision to step down as Head of School in late June 2013 after what will be four years of outstanding service to Saltus Grammar School. Ted will be returning... Read more of this article

Enter The BNG Annual Student Art Competition

This year’s Bermuda National Gallery Annual Student Art Competition is now underway. Using the Bermuda Biennial as inspiration, the theme this year is revolved around portraiture and identity. For the 2012 BNG Student Art Competition, artists are encouraged to explore the genre of portraiture. The theme for the competition is identity. The question... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Defeat St Martin 8-0

[Updated: The Bermuda National Football Team met up with St Martin this evening in Haiti, and walked away with a 8-0 victory. Tyrell Burgess the lead goal scorer for Bermuda with four, while Antwan Russell, Taurean Manders, Lejuan Simmons and Ian Coke all added a goal each. Bermuda will not however advance to the next round in the Digicel Caribbean... Read more of this article

Premier Paula Cox Welcomes Fitch’s Comments

Today [Sept 11] Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox responded to recent comments made by Fitch Ratings senior director of insurance, Brian Schneider. Mr. Schneider told The Royal Gazette: “On a net basis, I think Bermuda stands to gain from having greater regulation… “As a company, you don’t want to be viewed as being in a regulatory environment... Read more of this article

Victims of Existence Album Release Party

PlayList Management, LLC and IVibes Productions are hosting an album release party for Bermudian artists Victims of Existence – Khari “Otis” Thornhill and John Eric Amaral, on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Flanagan’s Outback Sports Bar. Victims of Existence, who have recently signed a Digital Distribution contract with SunToucher Entertainment... Read more of this article