Author Archive: Bernews1

Olympics: Kirklands Finish 12th In Race #6

[Updated: After a rocky start in their first race this morning, the Kirklands have had their strongest finish to date, with a solid 12th place in their second race of the day. They have now moved up to 19th place in the standings, surpassing the team from Greece] Bermudian sailors Jesse and Zander Kirkland are taking part in their third day of sailing... Read more of this article

“It’s a Doll’s World” At The Bermuda Arts Centre

The Bermuda Arts Centre is presently hosting ”It’s a Doll’s World” exhibit, which features a number of creative designs from some of the island’s artisans. A spokesperson said: “We feel very strongly about this show as it has not only offered our artists to express themselves in a totally different medium, but... Read more of this article

XL Announces Appointment Of Carla Greaves

XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd announced the appointment of Carla Greaves as Chief Excess Casualty Underwriter. As of August 1st Ms Greaves will succeed Beth Piggott who is retiring after a 24-year career with XLIB. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Greaves was Senior Vice President, Operations & Underwriting Manager of XLIB’s Excess Casualty Unit.... Read more of this article

PHC Foundation Awards $35,800 In Scholarships

The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] Foundation held their 5th Annual Awards Ceremony at O’Hara House last night [July 31] with a total of $35,800 handed out to eight of Bermuda’s young people to help them further their education. PHC Zebras captain Omar Shakir was the guest speaker and he told the recipients they need to remember the values that... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Shooting In Smiths, No Injuries

[Updated] A short while before midnight [Aug 1] police converged on South Road in Smiths after what we understand to be a shooting. The stretch of road in front of John Smith’s Bay is blocked off, with at least four police cars, bikes and multiple police officers in the area. Police officers could be seen searching the ground with flashlights... Read more of this article

Health Ministry Responds To OBA’s Concerns

The Ministry of Health released a statement last night [July 31] in response to concerns expressed by Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley and OBA candidate Andrew Simons at a press conference yesterday. The comments follow after the recent release of the BHeC National Health Accounts report, which showed that Bermuda’s total health spending... Read more of this article

New Operator For Visitor Information Centre

The Bermuda Department of Tourism has announced that effective yesterday [July 31], the Visitor Information Centre will no longer be operated by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce located at 1, Point Pleasant Road next to the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said: “Destiny Tours Limited will operate the Visitor Information Centre... Read more of this article

Ironshore Sponsors Western County Players

The Ironshore youth programme have agreed to give a generous donation to each of the Western Counties Players to attend the BCB National Academy [BCBNA] Under 13 & Under 15 UK Tour, August 18 to September 1. John Windsor, Head of Bermuda Operations, Ironshore, stated, “On behalf of Ironshore, I am very pleased to support the progression of the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club Results

Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club action at the Southside Motor Sports Park this past weekend saw some high speed action on the Track. D’Nico Durrant won all three GP 70 Class races, while Ryan Resendes won all three GP 80 Class races. Ricky Wade won the first two races in the Scooter Class, while Dean Jones won the third race. Cyril Whitter III... Read more of this article

Extra Ferry Service For Both Days Of Cup Match

The Department of Marine and Ports announced today [July 31] that in addition to regular Monday to Friday service which will be running during the Cup Match holiday there will also be a special Cup Match Ferry at the following times: Thursday Leaving St. George’s 7:45 am Arriving Watford Bridge 8:20am PM Service Leaving Watford Bridge 5:20pm Arriving... Read more of this article

Drug Smuggling Charges: Two Bermudians Arrested

Two Bermudian men were arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal drugs from New Jersey to Bermuda, after an investigation which involved the U.S Department of Homeland Security and the Bermuda Police. A police spokesperson said: “An extensive investigation involving the Department of Homeland Security and the Bermuda Police Service resulted... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Reports Second Quarter Profit

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [July 31] reported second quarter net income of $16.2 million [$0.02 per share on a fully diluted basis], up 37.7% compared to $11.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 and up $1.5 million over the $14.7 million recorded in the first quarter of 2012. Cash earnings [before amortisation of intangibles]... Read more of this article