Author Archive: Bernews1

American Safety Completes Bluestone Acquisition

American Safety Insurance Holdings, a Bermuda holding company, has completed the acquisition, for cash, of Bluestone Agency, Inc., a privately held agency that focuses primarily on transactional commercial surety, and its Cayman insurance subsidiary, Bluestone Surety, Ltd. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Bluestone offers a common sense... Read more of this article

Fairmont Southampton’s Revitalized Restaurants

The Fairmont Southampton today [July 2] unveiled what is being described as a “reinvention, revitalization and renewal,” of the resort’s restaurant offerings. A hotel spokesperson said, “The biggest and most significant change is at the former Newport Room, where renovations, a change in décor and a new menu that captures the latest dining... Read more of this article

Committee To Meet On ‘Misuse of Funds’ Report

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts will conduct a Public Meeting of the Committee on Thursday, 5th July 2012 at 3:00p.m. in the Senate Chamber at the Cabinet Building. A spokesperson said, “It is expected that the Standing Committee will again deliberate on matters raised by the Auditor General in the ‘Special Report... Read more of this article

Child Porn: Man Jailed For One Year

[Updated] Paul Boorman was sentenced to one year in prison today [July 2], after being convicted of 14 charges of knowingly accessing child pornography between November 2008 and October 2009. At the time of his arrest he was serving as a probationary Police Constable, however he was dismissed from the force after his arrest. Boorman had pleaded guilty... Read more of this article

OBA’s Trevor Moniz On Ombudsman’s Comments

“Bermuda should be very concerned about comments by the Ombudsman that she was subject to high-level pressure to scrap an investigation into Government activities,” Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz said. In a recent report [PDF], Ombudsman Arlene Brock said “Now that the SDO reports are finalised, I can inform the Parliament and public... Read more of this article

CNA Financial Completes Acquisition Of Hardy

CNA Financial Corporation and Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited announced today [July 2] the successful completion of CNA Financial’s acquisition of Hardy. CNA Financial paid approximately $230 million to purchase Hardy. As a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of CNA Financial, Hardy will continue to operate under its own brand and its existing... Read more of this article

Slideshow: ‘Mannequin Monday’ In Hamilton

Some of the island’s retailers exchanged their store mannequins for the ‘real deal’ today [July 2], taking part in the City of Hamilton’s ‘Mannequin Monday.’ Speaking about this week’s lineup of fashion events, City of Hamilton Events Project Manager Danilee Trott stated, “Monday will highlight the retailers... Read more of this article

19-Year-Old Denies Firearm Charge, Sex Assault

A 19-year-old man — who cannot be named for legal reasons — appeared in this morning’s [July 2] Supreme Court monthly arraignments, and denied charges of serious sexual assault as well as using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. The defendant is alleged to have sexually assaulted a female at gunpoint during a home invasion. The... Read more of this article

Harbour Nights To Celebrate July 4th

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said they are “planning to turn Front Street into Main Street USA for a spectacular 4th of July celebration this Wednesday.” In making the announcement Chamber Executive Director Joanne MacPhee noted, “The Chamber is excited about plans for this week’s very special Harbour Nights. As a tribute to our American... Read more of this article

Roger Lightbourne Jr Pleads Not Guilty

21-year-old Roger Lightbourne Jr appeared in this morning’s [July 2] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignments, where he pleaded not guilty to both premeditated murder and firearm charges. Mr Lightbourne Jr is charged with the premeditated murder of Jahmiko Leshore on March 1, 2011, and is also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offense... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP’s School’s Out Family Fun Day

On Saturday [June 30] the Progressive Labour Party hosted a Family Fun Day at the Shelly Bay Field, with the event put on by the Hamilton Parish constituencies [4,5 & 6]. The afternoon included a football match, tug-of-war contest, performances by various local entertainers and much more. - The football match saw a combined PLP team take on the... Read more of this article

Upcoming: ‘Bad Girls’ Beach Party At Snorkel Park

Fantastic 5 Entertainment will be hosting a beach party on July 7 at Snorkel Park with celebrity stars from the Oxygen reality show “Bad Girls Club” in attendance. It’s their second annual celebrity beach party titled Bad Girls Beach Bash 2012 – The Reunion! This year they are bringing in hosts to including Amy Ciewoski, Elease... Read more of this article