Author Archive: Bernews1

52-Yr-Old Man Tasered, Subdued & Arrested

[Updated] At approximately 10am this morning [June 21] an incident occurred in the area outside the Magistrates.Court building in which the police were seen to subdue a man after deploying a Taser. The man was seen swinging what appeared to be a metal pole, and was heard repeatedly shouting at the police saying “come and get me, come and get me”... Read more of this article

Pageant Contestants Assist Mentoring Project

On Sunday afternoon [June 17] contestants from the 2011 and 2012 Miss Bermuda Pageant joined reigning title holder Jana Outerbridge at the St. George’s Community Centre. Miss Outerbridge started “The Heart Project” — a mentoring programme — earlier this year and it involves meeting every other Saturday with young ladies... Read more of this article

Kerri Furbert Signs With University of Missouri

Kerri Furbert, a graduate from Warwick Academy, has recently signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Missouri [Mizzou Tigers] and to compete for their Track and Field Team for the Fall Semester 2012. A BTFA spokesperson said, “Kerri has had a long history in Track and Field. As a youngster she was prominent in Cross Country... Read more of this article

‘Decision’ First Onion Patch Boat In Newport Race

[Written by Talbot Wilson] Although the Carkeek 40 ‘Decision’ owned by Steve Murray (New Orleans LA) was the top Onion Patch boat in the Newport Bermuda Race, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) TP52 ‘Invictus’ maintains first place for individual entries with a second in the 23-boat fleet. ‘Invictus’ had a first in the NYYC... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Revises Alterra’s Outlook To Stable

A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Alterra Bermuda Limited (Alterra Bermuda) and its affiliated operating companies. Concurrently, A.M. Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the ICR of... Read more of this article

HSBC Launches Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

HSBC Bermuda launched a new Diversity and Inclusion initiative called the Diversity Awards Programme. The Programme is designed to recognise Bank employees who go above and beyond to advance diversity and inclusion at HSBC Bermuda or within the wider Bermuda community. All Bank employees are eligible for nomination and to nominate colleagues for the... Read more of this article

Accident Involving Two Vans On Harbour Road

[Updated] At approximately 3.30pm this afternoon [June 20] there was an accident on Harbour Road, in the area by Tamarind Vale. There were two vans involved, and the police were on scene allowing one way traffic through the area. One of the vans — which was marked as a Government van from the Ministry of Health’s Vector Control department... Read more of this article

Upcoming: WindReach Archery Competition

WindReach Bermuda will be hosting its 3rd Annual Archery Competition on Saturday, June 23rd at their facility on Spice Hill in Warwick from 10am – 1pm. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to take part in this event. Archery is currently part of Windreach’s Adaptive Sports Program which provides opportunities for people with special needs... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Assaulting His Wife

A 52-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [June 20] charged with assaulting and threatening his wife. Andrew Smith denied the charges of unlawful assault and uttering threatening words, with the incident alleged to have occurred earlier this month. Mr Smith was bailed out, ordered to have no contact with the complainant, and will stand trial... Read more of this article

Ten Swimmers To Compete At Caribbean Champs

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association will be sending a squad of 10 swimmers to the 2012 Caribbean Island Swimming Championships, which will be held in Oranjestad, Aruba, from the 23rd to the 27th of June. Ben Smith, co-National Coach for the Bermuda National Swim Team, said: “Roy-Allan Burch will be attending as his last tune up meet before the... Read more of this article

DeSilva Addresses Leadership Challenge Reports

At today’s [June 20] press conference about the post-fire water testing, Minister Zane Desilva answered questions about reports he is considering challenging for leadership of the Progressive Labour Party. Last night ZBM reported that both Minister Desilva and Derrick Burgess — who recently left Cabinet amidst controversy — are both... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Bascome/Lowe Football Classic

The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity incorporated and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity incorporated are hosting the second Annual Bascome/Lowe Charity Football Classic. The aim of the tournament is to bring these two organizations that are committed to the development of the youth — especially young males — together for a friendly football match... Read more of this article