Author Archive: Bernews1
Football: Under 12 Girls Advance To Disney Finals
Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] had four teams reach the semifinals of the Disney Cup, with the U12 girls advancing to the coveted Disney Cup Final scheduled for this morning [July 21]. A BBFS spokesperson said: “The U12 girls showed great determination as they overcame Lakeland after being 2-0 down at the half and falling behind... Read more of this article
Spirit’s Student Crew To Return From Haiti
On July 2nd, twenty seven of Bermuda’s youth embarked on a life changing journey to the Feed My Lambs Ministry Orphanage run by Bermudian, Phillip Rego, about 2 hours from Port au Prince, Haiti. About half of the group flew directly to Haiti on the 2nd, while the other half sailed on Spirit of Bermuda. On July 12th, the two groups switched places... Read more of this article
Public Service Bursary Award Recipients
Yesterday [July 20] the Minister of Education, Dame Jennifer Smith addressed the recipients of the 2012 Bermuda Government Bursary Awards at the Hamilton Princess. Minister Dame Jennifer Smith with the 2012 Bermuda Government Bursary Award recipients: Minister Smith’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon. Acknowledging the presence of:... Read more of this article
Williams Jailed For 12 Years For Shooting
Yesterday [July 20] two men were sentenced to 12 years and 12 months years in prison respectively for their involvement in a shooting last year near Gravity nightclub. Pelealkhai Williams, 23, and Jonathan Dill, 28, previously admitted their involvement in the shooting of Rodney Grimes in October 2011. The Court previously heard the defendants both... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Interview Techniques Seminar
Business Bermuda’s second seminar in the College Student Networking Evenings summer series, held on Thursday [July 19] at the Argus Building, saw an increase of more than double the students attending last week’s seminar on resume writing. Interview Techniques, presented by Mr. Keith Szmierek and Ms. Melody Smith of Expertise Limited, taught students... Read more of this article
Digicel/Transact Launch Wi-fi At Horseshoe
Beach goers can now access the internet from their tablets, cellular phones or other PDA’s at Horseshoe Bay Beach thanks to a new Wi-Fi hotspot launched by Transact and Digicel. The Horseshoe Bay Beach Wi-Fi hotspot, the first area from which customers can use this service, is expected to be popular with visitors and Bermuda residents alike. Wayne... Read more of this article
Bermuda Registered Yacht Assists Stranded Vessel
A Bermuda registered Mega yacht, “Golden Odyssey”, has gone to the rescue of a fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Costa Rica. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The 30 foot fishing boat ‘Maria Christina’ had apparently been adrift for 8 days, but all 3 persons on board have survived. “The... Read more of this article
Siese Completes Youth Worlds Championships
Owen Siese completed the 2012 Four Star Pizza ISAF Youth Worlds in the Boy’s Laser Radial on Friday [July 20] in a respectable 35th place out of 58 boats. Siese’s best race of the twelve race regatta was an 8th place. This was the Sandy’s Boat Club racer’s second time at the Youth Worlds. He placed 39th at the 2011 event. According... Read more of this article
Library To Host Lecture Series On Mary Prince
Mary Prince, a Bermudian slave, was inducted as Bermuda’s 2012 National Hero on June 16th and on July 25th, in advance of the Emancipation Day holiday, the Bermuda National Library (BNL) will host an open discussion called: “Why Mary Prince Matters”. The lecture will take place from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. at the library and will be facilitated... Read more of this article
Embarcadero Re Selling $150M Catastrophe Bonds
The California Earthquake Authority is seeking to raise about $150 million through a sale of catastrophe bonds to help it meet potential claims, market sources said on Friday, as reported in a Reuters article. The bonds are to be sold through the CEA’s Bermuda-based Embarcadero Re vehicle, and offer protection against property damage in the event... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Rise 0.7% In May 2012
Total retail sales in May 2012 rose 0.7%. Consumers spent $83.2 million on retail goods representing an increase of $0.5 million year over-year. Liquor stores, all other store types, and building material stores all registered increases in sales. In contrast, motor vehicle dealers, apparel stores, service stations and food stores reported lower sales... Read more of this article
PLP’s Stephen Todd To Hold Community Meeting
The Progressive Labour Party invites the residents of Constituency 30, Southampton East Central, to a community meeting “Addressing Area Concerns”. This meeting, to be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 7pm, at Vernon Temple A.M.E. Church, will feature the PLP candidate Mr. Stephen Todd. Mr. Todd notes “Over the past several months... Read more of this article
