Author Archive: Bernews1

Chea Simmons Memorial Game Held Today

Footballers from across the island gathered at the Wellington Oval today [Aug 25] to take part in the Chea Simmons Memorial Benefit Six-A-Side Tournament. St. George’s Colts footballer Chea Simmons was airlifted out of Bermuda after being struck with a mystery illness. Family spokeswoman Candy Foggo said, “It fills the family’s heart to know... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores in Bradford City Win

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored for his Bradford City team today [Aug 25] when they crushed Wimbledon with a five-goal blast before half-time, winning the game 5-1. Bradford’s live blog described the goal by saying: “City make a dream start to the match when Nahki Wells races onto a long clearance forward from Matt Duke before dancing round Seb Brown... Read more of this article

American Overseas Group Enters Agreement

Bermuda-based American Overseas Group Limited announced on Friday [Aug 24] that its operating subsidiary, American Overseas Reinsurance Company Limited, has entered into a Settlement, Commutation and Release Agreement, dated as of August 20, 2012, which, if consummated, would commute the entire portfolio of financial guaranty reinsurance business it... Read more of this article

Primus Guaranty Issues Mandatory Redemption

Bermuda-based Primus Guaranty, Ltd. announced on Friday [Aug 24] that it has issued a notice of mandatory redemption of all of its 7% Senior Notes due 2036 on September 27, 2012. The Senior Notes to be redeemed in the Mandatory Redemption shall be redeemed at 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the Redemption Date, and interest... Read more of this article

Squash: Bermuda Lose To Guyana

Bermuda went down in their second team match of the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships going on in Trinidad and Tobago against Guyana. Bermuda jumped out to a 1-0 lead with Anthony Fellowes recording another big win, this time against University of Western Ontario’s Deja Dias. Fellowes won in straight sets 11-9, 15-13, 11-2. Guyana was in full... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda vs Canada Rugby Game

This morning [Aug 25] the Bermuda National Rugby Sevens Squad is playing their opening game against the host country Canada for its 2013 RWC Sevens Qualifier. The game is taking place at the Twin Elms Rugby Park in Ottawa, Canada. The Bermuda team is: Tom Healy, Somers Brewin, Aldo Campbell, Tom Bassett, Justin Collis, Jack Ellison, Steven Husbands,... Read more of this article

Burglary Suspect Falls Off Building, Arrested

A burglary suspect jumped off the roof of a building in an attempt to escape the police this evening [Aug 24], however he fell on his face and was arrested. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said, “A few minutes after 7:30pm police responded to a report of a burglary that took place at a business on Court Street. Police were in the area and saw the... Read more of this article

Fishing Boat Sinks, Two Men Assisted To Shore

[Updated] “At approximately 5:35pm today marine police were dispatched to a report of a 18 foot fishing boat that capsized just off Devonshire Bay,” a police spokesperson said. “Two males aged 40 and 60 were assisted to the shore and both appear to be fine. In the abundance of caution both men were taken to KEMH where they are being... Read more of this article

Minister Furbert On Tourism Figures/Marketing

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert hosted a media briefing today [Aug 24] to provide an update on the latest tourism figures. “As we all know, in today’s fragile global economy, even the most high-end destinations must provide a perception to the traveler that they are getting value for their hard-earned money. I am happy... Read more of this article

Bermuda Tourism Arrivals Decline By 1.4%

Earlier today [Aug 24] the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert provided an update on the latest tourism figures, which show that total visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the second quarter of 2012 declined by 1.4%. The report said: “Total visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the second quarter of 2012 declined marginally during the... Read more of this article

Jamaican Association Mourns Hazel Christopher

The Jamaican Association of Bermuda are mourning the loss of Hazel Christopher, a well known member of the island’s Jamaican community and a person instrumental in the formation of the Association. A post on the Association’s Facebook page said: “Our beloved matriarch of the Jamaican Association (Bermuda) was called home to be with... Read more of this article

TCD: Technical Difficulties With System [Fixed]

[Updated] The Transport Control Department [TCD] is advising the public that it is currently “experiencing technical difficulties with its operating system.” A spokesperson said: “This has resulted in delays to the normal flow of daily business. TCD advises that efforts are currently underway to rectify the problem and apologises in... Read more of this article