Author Archive: Bernews1

Marine Advisory: Round The Island Boat Race

“With the Round the Island boat race taking place this Sunday [Aug 12], the Marine Police would like to caution anyone who may be a participant or spectator of the event to act as safely as possible,” Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said. “If you plan to venture out on a boat, please make sure to have all necessary safety equipment... Read more of this article

Inflation Drops To 2.7% In June 2012

The annual rate of inflation abated during the month of June, according to statistics released today [Aug 10] by the Department of Statistics. Consumers paid 2.7% more in June 2012 than they did a year ago for the CPI basket of goods and services. This rate of inflation was lower than the 2.9% measured in May 2012. Between May and June 2012, the average... Read more of this article

Arch Insurance Announces Promotions

Arch Insurance [Bermuda], a division of Arch Reinsurance Ltd., announced the creation of new positions and numerous promotions which have occurred during the past months. Terry Pimentel, President of Arch Insurance [Bermuda], stated, “At the beginning of 2012, we completed a restructuring of our underwriting departments which resulted in the creation... Read more of this article

Two More Teenagers Charged With Assault

Two 17-year-olds — Judah Roberts and Sanchea Douglas — appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 10] charged with the 4th August group attack on a man in the Rambling Lane area. They join three other people — one a 14-year-old – who have now appeared before the Court in relation to the assault and robbery, which happened... Read more of this article

56-Yr-Old Man In Critical Condition After Accident

Emergency services responded to an accident at 4:38pm this afternoon [Aug 10] on Glebe Road in Pembroke. It appears two cars were involved in a collision and traffic was diverted away from the area as emergency service personnel attended the scene. A 56 year man was transported to KEMH after suffering injuries in the collision. A police spokesperson... Read more of this article

Antigua Prime Minister To Speak At BIU Banquet

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has accepted his invitation to speak at this year’s Labour Day Banquet on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Fairmont Southampton. “Prime Minister Spencer has been a friend of the BIU for over thirty years because of his involvement with trade unionism prior to leading his party, the United... Read more of this article

Pastor Bean & Trevor Moniz On White’s Island

Pastor Leroy Bean said that it is “shocking” that a charitable programme is being “vilified,” while the OBA’s Trevor Moniz said the PLP is trying to turn his comments into an attack on CARTEL, when they are really focused on the system that “uses secrecy to favour insiders.” The Royal Gazette previously reported... Read more of this article

OBA To Hold Devonshire & Prospect Cleanup

On Saturday [Aug 11] some OBA candidates will be holding a cleanup of the Devonshire Marsh and Prospect areas. The cleanup begins at 8.00am for the Devonshire Marsh cleanup with parking available on Vesey Street near the Barkers Hill junction. The Prospect cleanup starts at 8.30am with parking on Alexandra Road near Fort Hill. Those joining the efforts... Read more of this article

BJGA International Classic Final Round Summary

The 2012 BJGA International Classic came to a close yesterday [Aug 9] in tough conditions at Port Royal Golf Course. Julien Papadopoulo turned in his third straight score in the 70’s to take his first BJGA Major Trophy by 10 shots, closing out the event with a 78. The only real blemish on Julien’s card today was a triple bogey on the 14th, but... Read more of this article

Summer Internship Program Comes To A Close

Twelve Bermudian university students participating in this year’s Summer Internship Program [SIP] yesterday [Aug 9] presented the results of their community service projects during a closing ceremony at the ACE Building. The SIP, which is now celebrating its tenth year, was developed by ACE Group, HSBC Bermuda and Deloitte. It provides students with... Read more of this article

Man Injured In Fall Off Embankment

At approximately 7.30pm yesterday [Aug 9] emergency services responded to the Harrington Sound Road area near the junction with Paynters Road as a person had fallen off an embankment. Upon arrival they found a man laying in an area approximately 20-30 feet below road level near the water side. Emergency personnel secured the injured man to a backboard... Read more of this article

Bermuda Remains Smallest Olympic Medal Winner

Although Bermuda came close to losing our distinction of being the smallest country to ever win an Olympic medal, the record still stands and the island looks set to retain the honour for at least another four years. San Marino — population 31,000 — fielded a 4-person team for the 2012 Olympics, with sharpshooter Alessandra Perilli giving... Read more of this article