Author Archive: Bernews1

Nicholas Kempe To Challenge David Burt In C#18

Although not yet officially confirmed by the One Bermuda Alliance, it appears that Nicholas Kempe will stand for the Opposition in Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central. A Facebook campaign page has been launched by Mr Kempe — who resides in Constituency #18 — saying: “I am running for the OBA because change is imperative and I could... Read more of this article

Tyrell’s B-Side Art Exhibition To Open Tomorrow

Sunday, 24 June marks the official Grand Opening of the Tyrell’s B-Side Art Exhibition. The Grand Opening of this Art Exhibition, located on 43 Angle Street, will feature the works of Manuel Palacio and numerous other local artists which will last until the end of September 2012. The Gallery will be open from Tuesdays – Saturdays between 11am –... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Aikikai Hosts Guest Teacher

On Thursday night [June 21] Bermuda Aikikai hosted guest teacher Damon Apodaca from New Mexico. A practitioner of over 36 years, he is ranked as 6th Degree Black Belt (Rokudan) by the Aikido World Federation, Hombu Dojo. He is certified Shidoin by the United States Aikido Federation, under the direction of Yoshimitsu Yamada (8th Dan). In addition,... Read more of this article

Videos: Sir John Swan Honoured At Luncheon

Yesterday [June 22] the Bermuda Health Foundation honoured former Premier Sir John Swan at the Foundation’s 10th Annual Salute to Service Award Luncheon held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. In addition to serving as Premier of Bermuda for thirteen years, Sir John is the founder, CEO and Chairman of the Swan Group of Companies, which for over a... Read more of this article

Donna Watson Reflects On Queen’s Honours

Bermuda Track & Field president Donna-Mae Watson was recently honoured for her contribution to sports in Bermuda, receiving a Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour in the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honours List Mrs Watson received a message to call Government House and assumed it was in reference to an upcoming track event, however when she called... Read more of this article

White Mountains To Acquire PICO Subsidiaries

White Mountains Solutions Holding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bermuda-domiciled White Mountains Insurance Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physicians Insurance of Ohio and Citation Insurance Company from PICO Holdings. Both companies ceased underwriting in the mid-1990′s and have been in runoff since that time.... Read more of this article

Day #1: Optimist Regatta In St. Thomas

The 2012 Scotiabank International Optimist Regatta got underway yesterday [June 22], completing four fleet races. The host St. Thomas Yacht Club [USVI] is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the popular Caribbean youth regatta. 97 sailors between the ages of 8 and 15 are competing including 12 Optimist sailors from Bermuda. The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy... Read more of this article

Somerset Primary: 60+ Children Make Honour Roll

Over 60 students received certificates earlier this week after making either the Honour Roll or Principal’s List at Somerset Primary. The photo below was shared by the proud father of one of the students who said, “I’ve attached a picture taken at my daughter’s school of the Honours Assembly. I am highlighting the fact that... Read more of this article

Educator Congratulated For 40 Years Of Teaching

East End Primary School in St. George’s held a Retirement Celebration this week to honour teacher Heather Foggo, who is retiring after 40 years of service to the school. The special assembly was attended by Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome and Ms Foggo’s family, and involved student performances,... Read more of this article

Transitional Living Centre Contract Ends

The US company presently running the Transitional Living Centre [TLC] at Westgate Correctional Facility will not have their contract renewed. The TLC — presently run by a company based in Philadelphia — is a facility located at Westgate that houses prisoners who are soon due for release. Inside the TLC, the soon-to-be-released men handle... Read more of this article

‘Christopher Dragon’ Wins RBYC Regatta

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Following a week of celebrating a fast passage in the Newport Bermuda Race, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted its Anniversary Regatta presented by the Butterfield Group yesterday [June 22]. ‘Christopher Dragon’, the J122 owned by Andrew Weiss from Mamaroneck NY, took the New York Yacht Club Trophy for first in the 31-boat... Read more of this article

Bascome/Lowe Classic: Kappas Defeat Alphas 2-0

[Updated with video] The men of Kappa Alpha Psi walked away with the trophy after a 2-0 victory over the Alpha Phi Alpha at Bernards Park this evening [June 22]. Money raised through the event went to the Continental Society, ABC Valencia football, and St David’s Country Cricket Club youth programme. Scoring for the Kappas were Jay Donawa and... Read more of this article