Author Archive: Bernews1

Textainer To Acquire 52,000 TEU For $66M

Bermuda-based Textainer Group Holdings Limited has entered into two separate agreements to acquire 52,000 TEU [twenty-foot equivalent units] from its managed fleet for approximately $66 million with the transfer of ownership rights effective as of August 1, 2012. The purchase of approximately 4,300 TEU was completed on August 1, 2012 and the purchase... Read more of this article

Major Chris Wheddon Killed In Car Crash In UK

The Bermuda Regiment has confirmed the sad news that Major Christian Wheddon was killed in a car crash yesterday [Sept 9] in the UK. Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Brian Gonsalves, said: “It is with the heaviest of heart that I have the sad duty to inform you that Maj Chris Wheddon was killed in a Road Traffic Accident yesterday afternoon... Read more of this article

Swan: Frommer’s Warnings To Gays/Disabled

Warnings in the Frommers travel guide to gay and lesbian travelers, as well as the disabled, need to be addressed by the Bermuda Department of Tourism and the Government, UBP MP Kim Swan said. Mr Swan said: “The question of whether Bermuda is a welcoming, fair and equitable society has been called into question in the Frommers travel guide where... Read more of this article

Health Department’s ‘Celebrating Wellness Event’

The Department of Health is inviting members of the public to join them at Victoria Park on September 12th 2012, at their event ‘Celebrating Wellness’, which has been organized as part of Caribbean Wellness Day [September 8th 2012] and the ongoing ‘Move More Bermuda’ campaign. A Ministry spokesperson said: “Celebrating Wellness... Read more of this article

Vegetation Caused 75% Of Storm Power Outages

Trees and vegetation caused around 75% of all the outages related to Tropical Storm Leslie, BELCO said this morning [Sept 10]. A statement from the Company said: “With that in mind, we would like to remind property owners – while the storm is fresh in everyone’s minds – of the importance of trimming trees away from power lines to help keep... Read more of this article

Resumption Of Ferry Service Post-Storm

Ferry Service was temporarily suspended after the passing of Tropical Storm Leslie while the fleet and docks were inspected, and an update on resumption of ferry service was issued this morning [Sept 10]. Paget/Warwick [Pink Route] Will resume full service today as of 10 am from Hamilton St. George’s [Orange Route] Service will remain suspended... Read more of this article

Taylor-Ashley Bean Wins In Virginia

Finishing well ahead of the pack, Bermuda’s Taylor-Ashley Bean cruised to victory in a time of 20:50.2 at the VSU Fall Cross-Country Opener on Friday [Sept 7] in Ettrick, VA on the campus of Virginia State University. Bean crosses the line to win a silver medal at the Carifta Game in Bermuda earlier this year: Bean has set a number of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Minister Perinchief: “Bermuda Has Been Blessed”

Speaking after the passing of Tropical Storm Leslie, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said “Bermuda has been blessed” and was “certainly spared the worst of Tropical Storm Leslie.” Leslie had initially been forecast to come very close to Bermuda as a hurricane, however the weather system was downgraded to a tropical... Read more of this article

BDOT Music Video: Bermuda “So Much More”

The Bermuda Department of Tourism has released a video to accompany the remake of the old Bermuda classic ‘Bermuda is Another World’ featuring local singers Collie Buddz and Twanee Butterfield. Update September 2014. Tourism officials, for reasons which remain unclear, have deleted the video. Sorry! ‘Bermuda is Another World’ was... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Scores Five Goals In Met Win

Bermuda’s Jonte Smith put on a dominating performance in a recent football match in the UK, scoring five goals to propel the Met team to a win. The 18-year-old Bermudian was on loan from Crawley Town playing for Met Police in their match against Beckenham Town. He scored in the 14th,35th,75th, 84th and 88th minute. Smith signed with the Crawley... Read more of this article

Digicel Sponsors Annual Cabbage Patch Regatta

Digicel Bermuda is the title sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Digicel Cabbage Patch Charity Keelboat Regatta in partnership with the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club to take place Sunday, September 16th 2012. Launched in 2010, this fundraising event acts as a vehicle for the sailing community to showcase their skill in an exciting and entertaining race while supporting... Read more of this article

Mount St Agnes School To Open On Monday

MSA school will be open on Monday should parents wish to have their child/children attend, and regular scheduled classes will resume on Tuesday.” A school spokesperson said, “At the end of last week it was decided that MSA would be closed on Monday in order to clean up from the aftermath of the “Hurricane” Leslie. “Due to the... Read more of this article