Author Archive: Bernews1

Tropical Storm Debby Not A Threat To Bermuda

The island looks set to have another bout of inclement weather, with the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] issuing a Thunderstorm Advisory for this afternoon [June 25] through tonight and warning off possible gale force winds later this week. The forecast says, “As a trough approaches from the southwest today, wind and showers will slowly increase,... Read more of this article

Sailboat Gets Stuck On Rocks In St George’s

Earlier today [June 25] a sailboat got temporarily stuck on the rocks in the St George’s area, just off the East End Mini Yacht Club. The crew tied a rope to the boat, and between the waves and the fact high tide was approaching the sailboat worked its way free. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said it appears they drifted on to... Read more of this article

Bermuda Motors/Saltus Hybrid Car Poster Contest

Year 9 students at Saltus Grammar School got an expert guide to the latest motor technology this week when Bermuda Motors brought the new environmentally friendly Toyota Prius c hybrid to their Design and Technology class. Michael McGrath, A1 Technician at Bermuda Motors, gave a presentation on the concept of hybrid systems, which use a combination... Read more of this article

BMA: ‘On Right Track Of Achieving Equivalence’

Following high-level talks with officials in Brussels earlier this month, the Bermuda Monetary Authority remains confident that Bermuda will be successful in its bid to win equivalence with Europe’s Solvency II Directive. The Authority also said they are “optimistic that European Commission undertakings exempting captive insurance companies... Read more of this article

Man Convicted Of Resisting Arrest, Assault

Allan Robinson’s trial took place this morning [June 25] before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, with the 52-year-old found guilty of assaulting a police officer, possessing an offensive weapon and violently resisting arrest. Mr Robinson previously pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour in relation to the same incident, which saw him arrested... Read more of this article

Charman Ousted As Chairman, To Get $11 Million

John Charman will receive $11 million after being ousted as chairman following a dispute over his role at Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, Bloomberg reports today [June 25]. Half will be made in a lump sum immediately, and the rest after one year. AXIS has appointed Board member and former Chairman Michael A. Butt as non-executive Chairman... Read more of this article

Man Charged: Sex Offences Against Child

In Magistrates Court this morning [June 25], a 35-year-old man was charged with two sex offences relating to a young girl under the age of 10. The Crown objected to the grant of bail and Senior Magistrate Archie Warner remanded the man — who cannot be named for legal reasons — into custody until his trial in October 2012. The defendant was... Read more of this article

Signing: Southlands & Morgans Point Swap

The formal signing to exchange the former base lands at Morgan’s Point for the Southlands property in Warwick took place at the Cabinet Office this morning [June 25]. The 80 acres at Morgan’s Point in Sandys/Southampton was owned by Government, while the 37 acres at Southlands in Warwick was owned by Morgan’s Point Limited. In 2005 Bermudian... Read more of this article

Aaron Evans 0.39 Seconds Off Olympic Time

Bermuda’s 800m national record holder Aaron Evans came agonizingly close to qualifying for the 2012 London Olympic Games, running a 1:46.69, a mere 0.39 seconds off the Olympic B standard of 1:46.30. His performance did however earn him a gold medal in the NAAA Sagicor/NGC National Open Track and Field Championships. currently underway in Port... Read more of this article

Team Arrives To Start Gang Mediation Programme

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief today [June 25] announced a team from StreetSafe Boston has arrived in Bermuda to facilitate a gang mediation programme. This announcement comes on the heels of another murder this past weekend, with a 31-year-old man shot dead while at a barbershop on North Shore. The programme is being facilitated independent... Read more of this article

The Book Cellar Gets A Fresh Start

The Book Cellar on Water Street, St George’s held its official opening on Saturday [June 23] under new management. Back in February, Kristin White happened across a Facebook message stating The Book Cellar in St George’s was closing after over 30 years in business and her mind started whirling. She, together with her husband Dueane Dill,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Hogges Lose 3-1 To NJ Rangers

The Bermuda Hogges suffered their seventh loss in the USL Premier Development Mid Atlantic Division Season yesterday [June 24] playing at the Drew University in New Jersey. This time they went down 3 – 1 to the New Jersey Rangers at the Drew University in New Jersey. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw earlier this season at the BAA Field. Samson Malijani... Read more of this article