Author Archive: Bernews1

Fahy: ‘Biggest Loser Is Bermuda’s Environment’

SDO after SDO has been granted to allow controversial developments smooth passage and the biggest loser is Bermuda’s environment, said OBA Senator Michael Fahy. Tuckers Point recently confirmed that it is moving forward with steps as required by the Special Development Order [SDO] granted in 2011, with an application made to the Department of Planning... Read more of this article

Full Video: 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony

A spectacular Opening Ceremony marked the opening of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which will see 4,280 athletes from 166 countries competing, including Bermuda’s own Jessica Lewis. The 19-year-old will represent the island in the 100m, 200m and 400m, marking the first time Bermuda has had a track and field athlete qualify to compete at Paralympic... Read more of this article

Jr Caribbean Cycling Championships Rescheduled

The Junior Caribbean Cycling Championship scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic but postponed due to Hurricane Isaac has been rescheduled for September 15th and 16th. Bermuda Bicycle Association President Peter Dunne said, “The team is ready to race, as evidenced by their performance last weekend, and it should be a good two days of racing.” The... Read more of this article

Kirk Becomes Hurricane, TS Leslie Forms

Weather systems continue to churn away in the Atlantic, with Tropical Storm Kirk being upgraded to a hurricane, and Tropical Storm Leslie forming behind Kirk. The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has said that neither are a threat to Bermuda at this time, however Leslie could come near the island by the middle of next week. Tropical Storm Leslie’s... Read more of this article

Pro-Gaming Organization Launches Website

The Bermuda Gaming School has recently launched their website, which is aimed at educating the general public about the benefits of gaming. The organization is headed up by Steve Simons who said if legislation is passed to allow the expansion of gaming, Bermuda could experience an influx of foreigners being brought in to staff the casinos if we do not... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triathlon Summer Series Results

The Bermuda Triathlon Association Argo Re Summer Series continued at the Clearwater Beach, with Neil de ste Croix winning the 200m Swim/8K Bike/2K Run Individual Distance. Neil de ste Croix was clocked across the line clocking 22:53, while Travis Cooper finished second in 24:15 and Thomas Godfrey finished third in 24:22. Alex McManus was fourth across... Read more of this article

XL Group Clarifies Dividend Record Date

On August 7, 2012 Bermuda-based XL Group plc stated that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per ordinary share, payable on October 1, 2012 to ordinary shareholders of record as of September 15, 2012. As September 15, 2012 falls on a Saturday, the effective record date for the dividend will be Friday, September 14, 2012. Related... Read more of this article

Third Point Re To Launch London Platform

Bermuda-based Third Point Reinsurance Limited is continuing to build its platform with a London office led by former Allied World executive Clare Himmer, Insurance Insider reports. The subsidiary will target UK and Continental European business, writing on behalf of the firm’s Bermudian reinsurer. Ms Himmer was most recently head of international... Read more of this article

Three People Injured In Overturned Car Accident

[Updated] Emergency service personnel responded to an accident on Middle Road in Warwick at 10:20pm last night [Aug 30], involving a car which overturned and two motorcycles. Bermuda Fire Service personnel cared for persons injured at the scene until an ambulance arrived. The car driver and both bike riders were injured in the collision and transported... Read more of this article

Closing Ceremony For ‘Precious Gems Camp’

Teen Services will be hosting a closing ceremony for their Precious Gems Camp on Friday [Aug 31] at their Happy Valley Road location next to Fort Hamilton. Champion boxer Teresa Perozzi will be joining the ladies at 9:30am and Miss Teen Bermuda Islands 2012 Zaire Bean will be addressing the group at 12:00 noon. From 12:15pm – 1:00pm Gina Bassett and... Read more of this article

Chess: Bermuda Lose To Malta In Istanbul

The Bermuda team of Clevert Bacchas, James Dill, Gary Cooper, Michael Radford and Jamel Warren continued taking part in the International Chess Festival “İstanbul Open 2012″ which is being held in İstanbul, Turkey. Bermuda went down 3 – 1 to Malta. Colin Pace defeated Bacchas 1 – 0, then Joseh Gauci defeated Dill 1 – 0, Robert Zerafa... Read more of this article

.NET User Group Pushes New Boundaries

A small group of individuals have come together to create a ‘.NET Users Group’ – this is a not for profit organisation with the sole focus of advancing the .NET [a Microsoft software development framework] skills of people on the island. The group are putting on an event about ‘Developing for iOS with Objective-C’. iOS is the platform of the... Read more of this article