Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Photos: HSBC Pre-Cup Match Celebrations

HSBC Bank is getting into the Cup Match spirit with free snowballs in the team colours being served at various branches today [July 31] as well as mini-cricket game taking place in the Bank’s lobby. HSBC CFO Michael Schrum and Senior Product Manager Mitch Barker moved into another role for the day, and could be found outside serving snowballs... Read more of this article

Toronto FC Signs Goalkeeper Freddy Hall

Toronto Football Club officially confirmed today [July 31] that they have signed Bermudian goalkeeper Freddy Hall. As per team and league policies terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Freddy brings depth to our goalkeeping position and has many qualities that we like to see at this position,” said Toronto FC Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations... Read more of this article

Business Bermuda Concludes Seminar Series

Business Bermuda concluded the summer seminar series, part of the 2012 College Student Networking Evenings, on a high note with the Networking Skills seminar, presented by Ms. Jenny Smatt Adkins of Ontru Limited. In previous weeks, students learned how to better their resumes and to sharpen their interview techniques. This week’s seminar focused on... Read more of this article

Students Work With Elite Musicians In Atlanta

What does a Grammy Award winning songwriter, a current young rap artist, the group that pioneered Funk and an accomplished videographer/director have in common? They all shared their talents, experience and time with six young Bermudian artists during PlayList Management, LLC’s Developing Artists Program [DAP] held July 9-16 in Atlanta, GA. DAP offers... Read more of this article

Premier & Ombudsman To Meet Periodically

Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda announced a new protocol following a meeting with Premier Paula Cox. She noted: “Further to our 2011 Annual Report, Madam Premier requested to meet with me to discuss my concerns about the Constitutional independence of our office. We agreed to meet from time to time in future to ensure frank, cordial communication... Read more of this article

Seven Local Models Selected By Wilhelmina

The City of Hamilton today [July 31] announced the seven local models who have been selected by Wilhelmina Models to potentially sign modeling contracts. The City of Hamilton had arranged for Wilhelmina to Bermuda for this year’s Evolution fashion show, with the modeling scouts watching the fashion extravaganza with an eye to selecting local models. Ava... Read more of this article

Cedar Park Group Hosts ‘Seniors Tea Party’

The Cedar Park Community Board hosted a ‘Seniors Tea Party’ a few weeks ago at Christ Church in Devonshire between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Special guests at this event were Premier Paula Cox and the Central Community Action Team. Entertainment was provided by Gene Steede, North Village Band, Shine Hayward and a senior who modeled the latest fashion... Read more of this article

45-Year-Old Man Charged With Sexual Assault

In Magistrates Court this morning [July 31] a 45-year-old man — who cannot be named for legal reasons — faced two charges of sexual assault. Both charges alleged that between January 2011 and December 2011 he had touched two schoolgirls in a sexual manner. The man pleaded not guilty to each charge and was granted bail of $5,000, required... Read more of this article

OBA Expresses Concern Over Health Costs

[Updated with video] The last released Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] statements were from 2009/10 and as the BHB is one of the largest operations funded by the Government, this year receiving $142.5 million, it is unacceptable that the public cannot see how the BHB is spending the people’s money, Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said this... Read more of this article

Governor Appoints Two Assistant Justices

Governor George Fergusson has appointed two Assistant Justices who will sit from time to time in civil and commercial cases over an initial period of one year. A statement from Government House said: “The new Assistant Justices are John E Riihiluoma, an Appleby partner, and Narinder K Hargun, a Conyers, Dill and Pearman partner. They have both... Read more of this article

29-Yr-Old Man In Critical Condition After Collision

[Updated] As of 12.00 midnight [July 31] the police have an area by Watford Bridge in Sandys blocked off while they investigate a serious collision. One person, believed to be riding a motorcycle, has been transported to hospital and while the extent of their injuries is not clear at this time, they are thought to be somewhat serious in nature. Police... Read more of this article