Author Archive: Bernews1

17-Year-Old Denies Courtroom Escapade

17-year-old Wakeem Philpott will remain in custody after pleading not guilty in yesterday’s [Aug 9] Plea Court to four charges stemming from an incident on Tuesday [Aug 7] in Magistrate’s Court #4. Philpott, at the time in custody in the prisoner’s enclosure inside the Courtroom, is alleged to have broken out of the enclosure, run through... Read more of this article

Premier Hosts Reception In London For Olympians

Premier Paula Cox wrapped her London visit this evening [Aug 9] by personally thanking Bermuda’s Olympic athletes at a special reception in their honour. The Minister of Youth, Families and Sport Glenn Blakeney, who is also in London joined Premier Cox in hosting the reception. This evening’s reception which took place at Aspers Sky Bar, Olympic... Read more of this article

Photos: Business Bermuda Student Networking

Business Bermuda concluded the month-long College Student Networking Evenings [CSNE] with a networking event held at Appleby yesterday afternoon. Students who participated in Business Bermuda’s CSNE Summer Seminar Series, held over 3 weeks in July, received an exclusive invitation to network with local professionals, key decision-makers, and even... Read more of this article

Traffic Controls On Middle Road, Southampton

BELCO wishes to advise the public that traffic lights will be in place during the morning rush hour in the area of Middle Road between Fairmont Southampton’s Waterlot Inn and Heron Bay School tomorrow [Aug 10]. A spokesperson said: “BELCO crews are working to repair an underground cable fault in the Hamilton-bound lane in that section of Middle... Read more of this article

14-Yr-Old Charged After Assault Puts Man In ICU

A 14-year-old schoolboy appeared in Family Court this afternoon [Aug 9] facing charges in connection with the Rambling Lane attack this weekend that left a man in the hospital’s ICU. Represented by lawyer Charles Richardson, he will re-appear in October 2012 for further action. In the meantime, the Family Court granted him $2,000 bail with one like... Read more of this article

“How Much Would You Pay To See Me?”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda will present it’s first ever Non-Talent / Dare Fundraiser – “How much would you pay to see me?” – which will see well known Bermudians perform ‘dares’ to raise money for charity. Some of the contestants include: Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock, Allan Richardson, Minister Patrice Minors,... Read more of this article

Digicel Sponsors Cyclist Dominique Mayho

Digicel Bermuda has entered into a personal sponsorship agreement with up and coming local Team Madison cyclist Dominique Mayho, along with a separate sponsorship deal with Team Madison itself. 18-year-old Mayho has taken the local cycling scene by storm this season. He recently won the Bermuda National Road Race Championships, the prestigious May 24th... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Gang Fracas At Non-Mariners

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses or information in relation to an incident aboard the MV Elizabeth boat at the Non-Mariners Race in Somerset Sunday [Aug 5], which involved alleged gang members from two separate parts of the island. A police spokesperson said, “Police are appealing for witnesses in regards a fracas that took place between... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Announces Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per common share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2012 to shareholders of record on September 14, 2012. In addition, the Board of Directors approved an increase in RenaissanceRe’s share repurchase program, bringing... Read more of this article

Police Issue Another Counterfeit Currency Advisory

Business owners, vendors and individuals alike are being advised today [Aug 9] to be vigilant regarding the circulation of counterfeit currency with the latest incident involving a counterfeit $100 bill with the serial number D/I 019625. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit are still encountering the circulation... Read more of this article

Energy XXI Declares Quarterly Stock Dividends

Bermuda-based Energy XXI announced on Tuesday [Aug 7] its Board of Directors declared a $1.8125 per share quarterly dividend on its shares of 7.25% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, which have a face value of $100 per share, and a $3.5156 per share quarterly dividend on its shares of 5.625% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock, which have a face... Read more of this article

Football: Lady Rams Win Women’s FA Cup Title

At the BFA Field last night [Aug 8] the North Village Lady Rams won the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s FA Cup after defeating the Dandy Stars 3 – 1. Carrie Stroble gave the Lady Rams the lead in the first half a lead they held until the break. Both teams created first half chances with the Lady Rams watching a shot crash back off the upright,... Read more of this article