Author Archive: Bernews1

Cricket Coach Pulled After Disciplinary Action

The Bermuda Cricket Board has decided that in the light of Andre Manders’ actions during the Western Stars v Flatts abandoned game on May 6th, “it is not appropriate for him to serve as Head Coach for the Under 18 on the upcoming ICC tournament.” Yesterday the BCB announced the U/18 squad for the ICC Americas U18 Match Play Tournament,... Read more of this article

Chaka Desilva Wins Jack Daniels Tour Round

Chaka Desilva took advantage of the small field to post another Jack Daniels Golf Tour win at Belmont Hills. On a blustery day Desilva once again struck the ball well but was not able to turn that into many birdies despite the opportunities. This almost cost him his win with a bogey, double bogey finish to end with a 72(+2). This was just good enough... Read more of this article

Accident Sends 32-Yr-Old Man To Hospital

Emergency service personnel attended the South Road, Devonshire area on Monday night [June 25] to an accident involving a bike. A 32 year-old male was injured when he lost control of his bike and was transported to hospital for treatment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:20pm on Monday June 25th, police and first responders attended a reported... Read more of this article

Government Borrows An Additional $180 Million

[Updated] The Bermuda Government today [June 26] raised $475 million in 10-year bonds at 4.13% interest. $295 million will be used to refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate, with $180 million representing new debt. This followed a roadshow by the Government across Europe and the United States which included Financial Secretary Anthony Manders,... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Ratings Unaffected By Downgrade

Fitch Ratings issued a statement saying the Bank of Butterfield’s ratings are “unaffected” by Fitch’s downgrade of Bermuda, the rating agency said today. Earlier today [June 26] Fitch downgraded Bermuda to ‘AA’ from ‘AA+’, saying the downgrade “reflects its weak macroeconomic performance relative to peers, deteriorating... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton Sewage Line Breaks

[Updated] There has been a break in the city sewage line, and the City has asked businesses and residents who are on the city sewage line to keep toilet flushing to a minimum until the line has been fixed. Emergency work is being carried out to rectify the situation, and the City anticipates will be completed by midnight tonight [June 26]. A statement... Read more of this article

Boat Abandoned, Sailors Picked Up By Cruise Ship

A 41-foot sailboat returning to the US after the recent Newport to Bermuda race was abandoned after suffering rudder damage, with the cruise ship ‘Norwegian Star’ picking up the sailors 230 miles off Bermuda at 2:30pm this afternoon [June 26]. Early this morning the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from the U.S. Coastguard in Norfolk,... Read more of this article

PLP Support Continued Infrastructure Investment

Following Bermuda’s downgrade by Fitch, the Progressive Labour Party said they feel it is “important that the Bermuda Government continue to press ahead with its investments in infrastructure which will bring jobs, income and new opportunities to Bermudians.” Fitch Ratings released a statement today [June 26] saying they have downgraded... Read more of this article

Taxi Driver’s ‘Improper Clothing’ Charge Dropped

This morning in Magistrates Court [June 26] taxi driver Clyde Holder had a charge of being “improperly” dressed dismissed. Taxi regulations have stipulations which include mandating taxi drivers to wear a shirt with a collar. What Mr Holder was said to be wearing that was “improper” was not disclosed in Court. Mr Holder was originally... Read more of this article

Bermuda Swimmers Win 28 Medals In Aruba

[Updated - 5 more medals won] Bermuda’s swimmers continue their dominant form at the 2012 Caribbean Island Swimming Championships [CISC] in Aruba, with the third day of competition seeing Bermuda claim nine more medals, driving the medal tally up to 23. Olympian Roy Allan Burch and 12-year-old Jesse Washington both won their gold medals in record... Read more of this article

Budding Entrepreneurs Invited To Free Camp

Budding young entrepreneurs are invited to show their business savvy during a week-long training scheme running this summer. Biz Camp 2012 will take place during the weeks of July 9 and 16, at The Berkeley Institute. The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative of Bermuda is seeking to recruit 48 youngsters aged 13 to 18 interested in learning firsthand how... Read more of this article

BCB Announces U18 Squad For ICC Americas

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced the U/18 squad for the ICC Americas U18 Match Play Tournament, which will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 9 – 14, 2012. National Coach, David Moore stated, “With the change in the qualifications procedures for the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup meaning that one team from the ICC Americas... Read more of this article