Author Archive: Bernews1

Opposition Leader Congratulates Olympians

“On behalf of my colleagues in the One Bermuda Alliance, I want to express the pride we feel in the performance of our Olympic athletes in London,” Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said. “They carried the flag with pride and enthusiasm and they competed with grit, confidence and character against the best in the world. A great effort!... Read more of this article

2012 BJGA International Classic Underway

The 2012 BJGA International Classic got underway yesterday [Aug 7] at the Tucker’s Point Club. This year’s event sees a smaller than usual field in each age division, however, each division promises to be a competitive affair. The conditions could not have been better for the first round of play and through 15 holes there were some great rounds... Read more of this article

James Few Named CEO Of Aspen Re

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced changes to the management of its reinsurance segment. Brian Boornazian (CEO, Aspen Re) will assume the position of Chairman of Aspen Re, while James Few (President, Aspen Re) will become CEO of Aspen Re. Emil Issavi will become CUO of Aspen Re. Brian Boornazian has been appointed as Chairman and... Read more of this article

Man In ICU After Motorcycle Accident

[Updated] Commuters are this morning [Aug 8] facing traffic delays in the area of St. John’s Road in Pembroke due to a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles. One person has been taken to the hospital with head injuries. Police spokesperson Dwayne Caines said to expect major traffic delays in the area at this time [8.50am], as... Read more of this article

Cayman Drops Plans To Tax Expat’s Income

Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has dropped the proposed 10% payroll tax for expats, and will be looking at other ways to balance the Cayman budget. The tax — which he referred to as a “community enhancement fee” — had caused great controversy in the Cayman with a Facebook group Caymanians and Expats United Against Taxation attracting... Read more of this article

Clarke Pleads Not Guilty To Using Offensive Words

43-year-old Craig Clarke appeared in Magistrates Court earlier this week and pleaded not guilty to using offensive words to a police officer at the ‘Beachfest’ celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton on August 2012. Magistrate Tyrone Chin granted Mr Clarke bail of $1,000 and set trial for 9th October 2012. Related Stories Privy... Read more of this article

Chris Douglas Wins Cup Match Safe Hands Award

Somerset’s Chris Douglas has been chosen as the Cup Match Classic Safe Hands Award winner for 2012. Douglas, who took an excellent catch on the first day of the match, followed that up with another fine effort on the second day of play which led to the dismissal of St. George’s Glenn Blakeney. Douglas received the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds... Read more of this article

46-Yr-Old Man: Three Year Suspension After DUI

Darren Edwards, now aged 46 will be almost 49 years old before he can legally drive any vehicle on Bermuda roads, and he’s also $1,500 lighter in his pocket. This came about as a result of his pleading guilty to driving whilst the proportion of alcohol in his blood exceeded 80mg with this offence occurring on 4th August, during Bermuda’s annual... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds To Sandys House Fire

Last night [Aug 7] firefighters responded to a fire on the upper level of a 2 storey residential unit in Sandys. A spokesperson said: “At 6.35 this evening, August 7, BFRS received a call through the 911 Dispatch Facility reporting a structural fire at #56 Seawall Drive, Sandys. “BFRS responded with 2 fire appliances, 2 support vehicles... Read more of this article

Looking At Bermuda’s 2012 Olympic Highlights

Bermuda’s eight-strong Olympic team has concluded competition in the 2012 London Games, with the entire team earning various accolades and distinctions. Six of the athletes have competed in the Olympics before, and every single one of them improved upon their first showing. Roy Allan Burch moved up almost 40 spots, Jillian Terceria almost 25 spots, Arantxa... Read more of this article

Photos: Seymour’s Pond “Blooms” Pink

The Department of Conservation Services carried out preliminary tests on a sample from Seymour’s Pond in Southampton and found single-celled plankton and numerous bacterial cells which are known to produce striking pink “blooms” in salt ponds. A spokesperson said: “The Department of Conservation Services has today carried out... Read more of this article

BHB Confirm Dr Victor Scott: Interim Chief Of Staff

Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the appointment of Dr Victor F Scott, MD, MACP, AGAF, as Interim Chief of Staff for period up to three months. The previous Chief of Staff, Dr Donald Thomas, was placed on “administrative leave” recently, with the BHB declining to comment on the reasons why. As Interim Chief of Staff, Dr Scott will report to BHB... Read more of this article