Author Archive: Bernews1

Slideshow: Bodybuilding Show Presentations

The Bermuda Bodybuilding Federation hosted the 2012 Night of Champions on Saturday [Aug 18] night at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. JaVaughn Dill, Sueallen Lottimore, Jeftha Miller, Caroly Erasmus, Sabrina Burgess and Hafid James all walked away with overall titles in the men’s bodybuilding, women’s bodybuilding, classic bodybuilding,... Read more of this article

Troika Presents Musical ‘Once On This Island’

On August 23rd to 25th, 2012 at The Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, TROIKA Bermuda will be presenting Work In Progress #4; their first musical production entitled ‘Once On This Island’. A spokesperson said, “Directed by Steve Huntsman from Las Vegas and Choreographed by Bermuda’s own Eric Bean Jr, this highly... Read more of this article

Frontline Aquisition Of New VLGC Contracts

Bermuda-based Frontline 2012 Ltd. has concluded newbuilding contracts for two 83,000 CBM Gas Carriers [VLGCs] at a total contractual value of $127 million. The deliveries of the vessels are expected to take place in 2014. Furthermore, the Company has secured four fixed price optional contracts at a total contractual value of $254 million. The deliveries... Read more of this article

Screening Seeks To Advance Equality Dialogue

The Centre for Justice is hosting the screening of the movie ‘Children of God’ in collaboration with Amnesty International Bermuda, Bermuda International Film Festival, the Human Rights Commission and The Vision Ministry. A spokesperson said: “Children of God debuted at the Bahamas Film Festival in 2010. It depicts the struggles and... Read more of this article

Woman Tries To Plead “No Comment” In Court

In this morning’s [Aug 20] Plea Court, Ms Tomika Taylor, 36, finally entered a plea of not guilty to a single charge of unlawfully assaulting another woman and causing her actual bodily harm. The alleged offence is said to have taken place in St George’s on 9th July 2012. After she had elected for the matter to be heard in the lower Court, Senior... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: IFBB Pro Tanji Johnson’s Routine

IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson was the guest poser at the 25th Annual Bermuda Bodybuilding Night of Champions, which took place on Saturday [Aug 18] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Ms Johnson has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years, and has earned seven professional IFBB fitness titles in her career. The Seattle-based fitness... Read more of this article

Minister Perinchief: Defence Act To Be Amended

Soldiers will now have the right to elect for their disciplinary trials to be heard outside of the normal chain of command and in Magistrates Court, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said this morning [Aug 20]. Government has undertaken to comprehensively modernize three pieces of legislation relevant to the Bermuda Regiment: the Defence... Read more of this article

Photos: Newport Room Conceptual Change

Last month the Fairmont Southampton announced that the 5 Diamond Rated Newport Room was being transformed to keep up with changing culinary trends and to meet the needs of today’s travelers and diners. The restaurant opened on July 16th under the leadership of Bermudian Maitre ‘D Shawn Lekki. Unveiled as The Newport, A Gastropub, the new... Read more of this article

Hurricane Gordon Passes Azores, Minor Damage

Hurricane Gordon caused only minor flooding and power outages as it hit the Azores archipelago early today [Aug 20], Reuters reports. There was little property damage aside from some broken doors and windows, and no reports of injuries. Footage from the Azores posted on Youtube yesterday : Power supply was re-established after brief outages in a few... Read more of this article

Fairmont Southampton Salutes Memory Makers

The Fairmont Southampton has recognized 12 colleagues for their outstanding performance as “Memory Makers” during the months of May and June 2012. The Fairmont Southampton “Memory Makers,” are nominated by guests and colleagues at the resort for creating a very special moment that has created a positive and lasting impression. Each Memory Maker... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Rise 0.5% In June 2012

According to the latest Retail Sales Index released by the Department of Statistics this morning [Aug 20], total retail sales in June 2012 rose 0.5%. Liquor stores showed an increase of 9.5%, food stores increased 8.7%; retailers of furniture, appliances & electronics reported an increase of 4.9%.During the same period, sales for tourist-related... Read more of this article

BBA Shelly Bay Time Trial Results

The Bermuda Bicycle Association held a Time Trial that started and finished at Shelly Bay yesterday morning [Aug 19]. Mickah Cook won the Male 10 and Under 6.8 miles class clocking a time of 28:46.856, while Julianna Oatley won the Female 10 and Under Class that covered the same distance with a time of 27:41.959. Olympian Tyler Butterfield covered the... Read more of this article