Author Archive: Bernews1
Video: Jessica Lewis Ready For 2012 Paralympics
Earlier today [Aug 11] friends and family gathered at Windreach to wish Jessica Lewis well, with the 19-year-old athlete getting ready to take off for London where she will become Bermuda’s first ever track & field Paralympian. Lewis will represent the island in three events in the 2012 London Paralympic Games; on September 1st she will compete... Read more of this article
Ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski Settles $500M Dispute
Tyco International Ltd. and former Chief Executive L. Dennis Kozlowski have settled a nearly decade-long dispute over whether he should return more than $500 million in compensation and benefits following his 2005 criminal conviction for looting the company the Wall Street Journal has reported. The settlement amount couldn’t be immediately determined.... Read more of this article
Moonlight Movie Series At Botanical Gardens
The Moonlight Movie Series continues with two nights of movies at Botanical Gardens over the Labour Day Weekend. Each night will include double features, kiddie land and a selection of food vendors. On Friday, August 31st, The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG) will start at 8:30pm. Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Improvised Comedy Cup Match
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society will be hosting “The Improvised Comedy Cup Match 2012 – St Gorgeous vs Some R Phat” on Thursday [Aug 16] at 8.00pm. The event is an improvised comedy show with no script. Scenes will be made up as the show goes along based on audience suggestions. Two teams will compete for coveted Improv... Read more of this article
Video: Tyler Butterfield Arrives In Bermuda
Two-time Olympian Tyler Butterfield arrived in Bermuda this evening [Aug 11] aboard British Airways, along with his wife Nikki and young daughter Savana. During the Olympics the 29-year-old triathlete had joked on Twitter he wasn’t sure what was harder, competing in the Olympics or having an 18-month old toddler with him among all the Olympic... Read more of this article
Assured Guaranty Reports Q2 Results
Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2012. The Company reported operating income for second quarter 2012 of $114.0 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, bringing year-to-date operating income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2012 to $185.2 million, or $0.99 per diluted share.... Read more of this article
Bailey’s Bay Win 2012 Lindo’s Twenty20
Bailey’s Bay are the 2012 Lindo’s Twenty20 Champions after defeating St David’s by 5 wickets yesterday [Aug 10]. St. David’s Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat, they were restricted to 141/8 in their 20 overs with Delyone Borden the top scorer with 33 from 22 deliveries, Borden hit four sixes in his innings, Fiqre Crockwell hit... Read more of this article
Brambilla Appointed Exec. Chef At Tucker’s Point
Guido Brambilla has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda’s premier resort. Brambilla joins the Rosewood Tucker’s Point culinary team with more than 20 years of experience in fine dining around the globe. Most recently he was executive chef at Bermuda’s Elbow Beach Hotel. Born in Milan, Italy, Chef Brambilla began... Read more of this article
Day #1 Red Hot Summer Classic Squash Results
The opening round of the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Red Hot Summer Classic started last night [Aug 10]. Micah Franklin defeated Shane McDonnell in straight sets 11-8, 11-7, 11-7, while Nick Kyme defeated Nazhir Smith in straight sets 11-3, 11-1, 11-1. In the Ladies Division Alex Marshall defeated Susanna Armano 11-3, 11-5, 11-4, while Kelly... Read more of this article
White’s Supermarket In Warwick Closes Doors
[Updated] A Court order was signed this morning [Aug 10] to wind up White & Sons Ltd. The petition for the winding up was originally filed on June 29th in the Supreme Court by International Bonded Couriers of Bermuda [IBC], following after writs already taken out against the company by Pitt & Company and BGA. The law firm Wakefield and Quin... Read more of this article
2012 Around The Island Powerboat Race Route
Close to 20 boats in nine separate classes will take to the waters for the Bermuda Powerboat Association’s Around the Island Race on Sunday [Aug 12], with the first class due to start at 2pm. The current course for the race was established in 1976. The race starts at Ferry Reach and proceeds through the pylons at Coney Island, along North Shore and... Read more of this article
Universal Aviations Opens Jet Service Operation
US-based Universal Aviation has opened a full-service operation focused on private jet and business flights at LF Wade International Airport. Universal Aviation Bermuda features dedicated customs and immigration onsite, a dedicated fuel truck, fully equipped lounges, and conference rooms. “We are excited to welcome Universal Aviation to Bermuda,” said... Read more of this article
