Author Archive: Bernews1

XL Appoints Senior VPs: Paul Simons & Mark Berry

XL Group announced the appointment of Bermudians Mark Berry and Paul Simons to Senior Vice President and Managing Director, International Property & Specialty and Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Property Treaty, respectively. As Head of the International Property & Specialty Division for Bermuda-based XL Re Ltd. Mr. Berry is responsible... Read more of this article

Three Drunk Drivers Appear In Magistrates Court

This morning’s [Aug 21] Plea Court led off with three consecutive cases involving Driving Whilst Impaired [DWI] with all three persons pleading guilty and admitting having over 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. Two of the cases arose from police stops after police had observed erratic driving. One was after an accident had occurred. All three took... Read more of this article

Transformer Moved To National Stadium

Yesterday [Aug 20] BELCO transported their new transformers from the docks and delivered them to the Sports Center North Field. The two transformers travelled via flatbed truck, went up Front Street to Queen Street, then along Church Street to Cedar Avenue and then to the Stadium. A BELCO spokesperson explained that the new transformers are sized... Read more of this article

Kim Swan: “St. George’s Needs So Much More”

The Town of St. George needs ‘So Much More’ in order to properly meet the challenge of a competitive tourism market, UBP and St George’s MP Kim Swan said. Mr Swan said: “The announcement by the Minister of Tourism of Bermuda’s new brand this week “Bermuda, so much more” has understandably received a positive... Read more of this article

50% Sale At White’s Hayward’s, Southside Today

There will be a 50% off sale at White’s Southside and Hayward’s locations today [Aug 21], KPMG announced. These are the final two White’s stores to sell off their remaining goods, with the Supreme Court ordering that the 88-year-old company be wound up. The full statement from KPMG follows below: As you are aware KPMG Advisory Limited have... Read more of this article

National Rugby Sevens Team Selected

The Bermuda National Rugby Sevens Squad has been announced for the regional qualifier for the 2013 RWC Sevens Finals that will take place at Twin Elms Rugby Park, Ottawa, Canada on August 25th and 26th 2012. Two teams will qualify for finals to be held in Russia. Canada and the USA will be strong favorites in the men’s tournament, though may face... Read more of this article

Traffic Lights On Middle Road, Southampton

[Updated] There will soon be traffic lights in place on 174 Middle Road, Southampton as road works will be getting underway. A spokesperson said: “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that from August 22nd until August 29th road works will be underway on 174 Middle Road as part of the Angel Steps Road Widening Programme. “There... Read more of this article

Photos #1: Miss Teen Bermuda Islands Pageant

Miss Devonshire Zaire Bean was crowned Miss Teen Bermuda Islands last night [Aug 19], and will represent the island at the Miss Talented Teen Pageant in St Kitts. There were 10 contestants in total: Miss Sandys Kwame Harris, Miss Southampton Alicia Kirby, Miss Warwick Zamora Symonds, Miss Paget East Kayla Kellman, Miss Paget West Savanna Ramatar, Miss... Read more of this article

Police Called To Altercation In Hamilton Parish

On Saturday night [Aug 18] there was an altercation in Hamilton parish between several men. A police spokesperson said: “Around 8pm on Saturday, August 18th police officers attended a reported incident at a Hamilton parish sports club. “It appears that an altercation took place between several men; however there were no reported injuries.... Read more of this article

New Energy Campaign Launched: ‘Did You Know?’

Today [Aug 20] the Department of Energy launched their Did You Know? advertising campaign on bus handles island-wide to inform and educate residents about energy use. The ads, designed by DCI and produced by Impact Media, will run for three months and seek to inform bus takers about how much money they could potentially save by using more efficient... Read more of this article

Juniors Cyclists Heading To Dominican Republic

Eight junior cyclists head out to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic later this week to compete in the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships. Hosted by the Federación Dominican de Ciclismo, the event includes an individual time trial on Saturday, August 25th and a road race the following day. Both events will take place in the capital city of Santo... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Khaleb Tota Wins In Germany

Bermuda’s Khaleb Tota competed in the Bergisch Classics in Cologne, Germany. Tota finished 1st and 9th in the 1.20m Style Jumping Class, with a score of 8.2 out of a possible 10. The teenager was the 5th rider in the ring on his mount Cassia and the 31st rider on his second mount Lord Fountleroy, in a class of 40. The riders are judged on a course... Read more of this article