Author Archive: Bernews1

Assured Declares Quarterly Dividend Of $0.09

Bermuda-based Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of U.S. $0.09 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 29, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2012. Assured Guaranty Ltd. will issue its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 after 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Time on Thursday,... Read more of this article

Police Warn Again About Counterfeit Currency

After a taxi driver was paid in counterfeit currency, the police have issued another warning asking people to be vigilant. A police spokesperson said: “At 8am on Sunday a complainant attended the Hamilton Police Station and reported that whilst he was driving his taxi this morning, 3 passengers paid him with what he now knows is counterfeit currency.... Read more of this article

Wade Fray Concludes Olympic Competition

Jenaya Wade-Fray and her Great Britain Women Basketball teammates lost 78-66 to Brazil today [Aug 5], playing in their final game of the 2012 Olympic Games. Brazil and Great Britain were the only two teams in Group B yet to record a victory and both were looking to avoid a fifth straight defeat, both coming into the game with 0-4 records. Wade-Fray... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: U.S. Tourist Dies After Accident

[Updated - Police confirm that Dr Alexander Doty has died from his injuries] A 58-year-old American tourist remains in critical condition in the ICU after sustaining serious head injuries after being struck by a motorcyclist on Wednesday night [Aug 1] while walking on Pitts Bay Road. Just after 11pm on Wednesday police attended the area of Pitts Bay... Read more of this article

Webcast Replay: 2012 Non-Mariners Race

[Updated with photos] The annual Non-Mariners Race is getting underway this afternoon [Aug 5] in Sandys, and for those that cannot make it we are carrying a live video feed for the entire afternoon. The ‘Non-Activities’ include the Non-Colors Raising, Non-Penguins Fly Past, Non-Noodle Race, Non-Memorial to our Mascot, Non-Calypso Pipe Band,... Read more of this article

4 Men Beat, Rob Father In Front Of Young Children

At 5pm yesterday [Aug 4] four men approached a father out with his two young children — aged 4 and 10 — and attacked him with a piece of wood, beat him over his head with a bottle and then stole his jewelry. This entire incident took place in front of the victim’s children. Police spokesperson Dwayne Caines said: “Police responded... Read more of this article

Olympics: Kirklands Place 2nd In Race #13

Thirteen is said by many to be an unlucky number, however that did not hold true for Bermuda’s Jesse and Zander Kirkland who powered their way to a very impressive second place finish in their 13th race of these Olympic Games this morning [Aug 5]. In their first race today — their 12th in Olympic Games 49er class — the brothers found... Read more of this article

Fertig Sets NY To BDA Record: 21hrs 39 Mins

[Updated with video] At 8:09am this morning [Aug 5] Chris Fertig came roaring into Bermuda from New York aboard his 37-foot boat, with his time of 21 hours and 39 minutes setting a new record for the 760 mile ocean crossing. On the boat with Mr Fertig was his good friend and ‘throttle man’ Tyson Garvin from Missouri. John Trimingham was... Read more of this article

Olympics: Jillian Terceira Finishes 47th

[Updated] Despite a valiant effort this morning [Aug 5] in less than ideal rainy conditions, Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira will not progress to the next round of the Olympics - missing the qualification by only one spot. Ms Terceira, riding Bernadien Van Westuur, completed today’s round with two knock-downs which incurred 4 penalties each for... Read more of this article

Olympics: Four Bermudians In Action Today

[Updating] Four Bermudians will be competing in the Olympics today [Aug 5] with Jesse Kirkland, Zander Kirkland, Jillian Terceira and Jenaya Wade-Fray all set to see action. Equestrian Jillian Terceira is competing in the second round of show jumping, after passing the first qualification round yesterday. She will be jumping soon, which you can follow... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Reports Q2 Net Income: $142.3M

Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $142.3 million or $2.75 per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $24.8 million or $0.48 per diluted common share in the second quarter of 2011. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Motorcade Celebrates Cup Win

[Updated with video] Red and blue flags are waving and horns are beeping this afternoon [Aug 4] as a motorcade full of Somerset fans is making their way from west to east celebrating their victory over St George’s yesterday in Cup Match. They started in Somerset, with the motorcade making its’way to the St George’s Cricket Club,... Read more of this article