Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Investigating Death Of Man In Sandys

[Updated with video] The police have confirmed that man in his 20s was found in an unresponsive state at a Sandys residence at approximately 12.30pm today [Aug 17], and was pronounced dead at 1.15pm. The police are beginning their investigation and said foul play has not been ruled out. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article

Car Crashes Into Gibbons Company

[Updated] A car crashed into the Gibbons Company store on Reid Street today [Aug 17], creating quite an unusual site on the busy street. Both the Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue responded to the scene, while numerous onlookers watched with interest. The car was removed by 2.30pm, and the store had no visible signs of noticeable damage. Update... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Stealing 24 Ears Of Corn

58-year-old Southampton resident Norman Dowling pleaded not guilty in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 17] to stealing 24 ears of corn and trespassing on the land on which the corn was growing. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner set Mr Dowling’s bail at $2,000 and trial for 9th November. Related Stories Large Quantity Of Corn & Broccoli... Read more of this article

Miss Bermuda To Compete In Miss World

Miss Bermuda Rochelle Minors will compete in the Miss World Finals tomorrow in Mongolia, China. The event will be broadcast live on television starting at 9am in the morning Bermuda time on the E! Channel [55 on CableVision]. Miss Bermuda Pageant Director Milika Trott Seymour said: “Rochelle is very appreciative of all the support she has received... Read more of this article

Montpelier Re Scholarships: Jackson, Nusum & Dill

The Montpelier Re Foundation will provide $60,000 in student scholarships this year after the Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee agreed to boost 2012 funding to assist three new recipients. Erin Jackson [pictured] is the winner of the Foundation’s $15,000 award for 2012. She is entering her final year of veterinary medicine at the Royal... Read more of this article

Bodybuilding Night Of Champions Weigh-In

The 25th Annual Bermuda Bodybuilding Night of Champions will take place tomorrow [Aug 18] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. There are 26 competitors for this year’s competition. Competitors have been training hard and dieting in preparation for this year’s event, and the weigh-in was held last night. Bodybuilding competitors are divided by... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triathlon Summer Series Results

The Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Argo Re Summer Series continued last night [Aug 16] at the Clearwater Beach, with Romar Douglas winning the 200m Swim/8K Bike/2K Run Distance for the second week in a row. Douglas improved on his team from last week clocking a time of 26.13, while Ian Henderson finished second with a time of 27.25. Jay Riihiluoma... Read more of this article

Premier To Co-Chair Summit, Bill Clinton To Speak

Premier Paula Cox will serve as Co Chair of the C3 Summit to be held on September 13/14 in New York City, with guest speakers at the event set to include former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Apple CEO Tim Cook. President Clinton will serve the keynote speaker for the C3 Summit 2012: The 21st Century Business Challenges in U.S.-Arab Opportunities. Ransel... Read more of this article

Montpelier’s New Individual Risk Property Head

Bermuda-based Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. has appointed Nicholas Lucking as Head of Individual Risk Property. Effective immediately, Mr. Lucking is responsible for overseeing the individual risk property business written through Montpelier Re and will report directly to Christopher Schaper, President of Montpelier Re. He succeeds Malcolm Graham-Taylor... Read more of this article

Last Two White’s Stores Put Into Liquidation

Liquidators have been appointed at the two remaining White’s stores KPMG confirmed this evening [Aug 16]. Charles Thresh and Mike Morrison have been appointed as Joint Provisional Liquidators of White’s at Southside Ltd. and of White’s at Hayward’s Ltd. White’s at Haywards was closed this afternoon, and this sign was on the door: “On... Read more of this article

Police: 49-Year-Old Found Dead In Paget

The lifeless body of a 49-year-old man was found in Paget at 7.15pm this evening [Aug 16], and police confirmed that he has been pronounced dead. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said that at this time foul play is not suspected, and they are not releasing any more information at this time. The police were at the Southcote Road, Paget scene, and crime... Read more of this article

Motorcycle & Car Collide In Warwick

There was an accident on Middle Road in Warwick at approximately 6.45pm this evening [Aug 16] involving a car and a motorcycle. Emergency personnel attended the scene, and the rider was taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. No further details are available at this stage, however we will update as able. – Related Stories Traffic... Read more of this article