Author Archive: Bernews1

Emergency Road Works On Reid Street

[Updated] A small section of the road on Reid Street – right by Bank of Butterfield – appears to have caved in this afternoon [Aug 28], and Corporation of Hamilon employees are presently on the scene working on the problem. We have asked the Corporation for a statement, and will update as able. Update 5.14pm: Quick video below, please... Read more of this article

Ship Finance Reports Preliminary Q2 Results

Ship Finance International Limited today [Aug 28] have announced its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, and Ship Finance has now paid dividends for 34 consecutive quarters. The dividend will be paid on or about September 28, 2012 to shareholders... Read more of this article

Swimmer Rescued At Horseshoe Bay, In ICU

A male swimmer received CPR and was taken to hospital last night [Aug 27] after running into difficulties while swimming at Horseshoe Bay. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45pm on Monday, August 27th police and first responders attended a report of a swimmer in distress at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It appears that prior... Read more of this article

Phase 1 Of Aquatics Centre Near Completion

Phase 1 of the Aquatics Centre currently under construction at the National Sports Centre is 85-90% complete according to Sean Tucker the Chairman of the National Sports Centre Trustees. Mr Tucker said, “We are on schedule for completion in early November and once the transformers are put in place we will be able to fill the pool and do the necessary... Read more of this article

Virginia News Features Jamauri Richardson

Bermudian Jamauri Richardson is making strides in the sport of American Football as a senior at Massanutten Military Academy in Virgina, and was recently featured in a NVDaily news report. The report said: “Massanutten Military Academy rising senior Jamauri Richardson’s crash course in football began in earnest last season. “Prior... Read more of this article

T&T Government Recognizes Coco-Reef Tobago

At a presentation event held earlier this month, Minister of Tobago Development, Dr. Delmon Baker, presented hotel developer John Jefferis with an award in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago’s independence and Mr. Jefferis’ contributions to Tobago’s tourism industry. Trinidad and Tobago achieved independence from Great... Read more of this article

Bermuda Optimist Sailors Compete in Switzerland

An hour south of the capital of Switzerland Zurich in the heart of Europe is the “Sihlsee”. It was here on 8th August that Thomas and Adriana Penruddocke checked in to represent Bermuda in the Swiss Optimist National Championships. For Thomas [14] it the second time and Adriana [12], her first. Just under 200 Optimist sailors converged on... Read more of this article

BCB: Scholarships To Bermuda College Students

Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] have awarded three scholarships to exemplary students in our community. The Bank said they understand that individuals of all ages may wish to pursue academic excellence, so this year one of the scholarships was open for all ages to apply. Eden Smith, Christopher Michael Phillips, and Juliette Carol Swan were presented... Read more of this article

Foursome Determined For PGA Grand Slam

Masters Champion Bubba Watson, U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson, Open Champion Ernie Els, and defending Champion Keegan Bradley form the elite foursome that will compete Oct. 22-24, at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course in the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf. It will be the rookie appearance for Watson and Simpson, while 2011 PGA Champion Bradley returns... Read more of this article

Man In Court After Being Spotted On CCTV

On 1st May 2012, Tomiko Wainwright, 36, was seen by police to be collecting items from the base of a tree. The police observer was about a mile away in the Police Operations Centre, looking at a TV monitor that was scanning the Court Street area in which Wainwright was seen. The Observer dispatched a nearby Police unit who soon found Wainwright.... Read more of this article

Fire Alarm Activation Was ‘Act Of Vandalism’

It appears the fire alarm activation at the airport this weekend was an act of vandalism and the matter is now under investigation, a Ministry of Transport spokesperson said. On Sunday [Aug 26] the gate to the LF Wade International Airport was closed as passengers and staff were evacuated from the building. A Transport Ministry spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Enstar To Buy SeaBright For $249.3M

Bermuda-based insurance consultancy Enstar Group Ltd. agreed to acquire the insurance-holding company SeaBright Holdings Inc. for roughly $249.3 million in cash as it looks to continue its expansion in the U.S. Bermuda-based Enstar will pay $11.11 a share, a 34% premium to SeaBright’s Monday close. SeaBright is the parent of SeaBright Insurance... Read more of this article