Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Sarai Hines Holds Fundraising Exhibit

Budding artist 17-year-old Sarai Hines held an art exhibit last night [June 10] at the Coco Reefs Hotel to help raise funds in furthering her education. The teenager has already received an $8,000 scholarship, and the exhibit last night helped to raise additional funds needed for her education. Miss Hines expressed her gratitude to the assistance and... Read more of this article

Validus Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced the final results of its “modified Dutch auction” tender offer, which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 5, 2012. Validus has accepted for purchase 6,383,884 of its common shares at a price of $32.00 per common share for a total cost of $204,284,288, excluding fees and expenses... Read more of this article

KRyS Global Gives Back To Community

KRyS Global celebrates its fifth year anniversary this month. Along with its sister offices in Cayman, the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas, KRyS Global decided to do something different. Instead of champagne & fireworks, KRyS Global is giving back to the community. Better known for chasing and procuring assets and distributing them to victims,... Read more of this article

Cervio Cox Charged With Attempted Murder

28-year-old Cervio Cox appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 11] charged with the attempted murder of Lavon Thomas and Darren Thomas in March 2012. Mr Cox also faces firearm charges in connection with the incident. The shooting occurred around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton and resulted in... Read more of this article

‘Passport To Taste’ Grand Prize Presentation

Total Marketing & Communications Limited [TMC] and Gosling’s today announced the winners of the Second Annual Passport to Taste Promotion which took place from October 2011 through April 2012. The Passport to Taste promotion is designed to help build traffic at local restaurants during what are typically their slower months, by encouraging people... Read more of this article

Videos: National Rugby Team Return Home

The Bermuda National Rugby team arrived back in Bermuda last night [June 10], tired and weary from competition, but thrilled as they now turn their attention to qualifying for the Rugby 2015 World Cup. Bermuda defeated the Bahamas 16-8 at the Winton Rugby Pitch in the Bahamas in an overly physical game in 90+ degrees and similar humidity. Jahan Cedenio... Read more of this article

Bermudian Poet Featured On BBC Radio Scotland

[Updated] A poem written by Bermudian Paul Maddern, and read by fellow Bermudian Sharla Cavonne is presently featured on BBC Radio Scotland’s website. The BBC said, “Bodysurf by Paul Maddern captures the Bermudian understanding of the waves which relentlessly roll towards their island. The poem is read by Sharla Cavonne.” Listen to... Read more of this article

OBA’s Simons On Digicel/Ministry Dispute

[Written by Cole Simons, Shadow Minister of Telecommunications, Government Property and Estates] There has been a lot of bad blood let between the Minister of Telecommunications and Digicel Bermuda Limited, and what is becoming abundantly clear is that there are no winners. It does not serve Bermuda’s Telecommunications Industry’s interest. The... Read more of this article

Bermuda Motocross Racing Results

The Bermuda Motocross Racing Season continued yesterday [June 10] at the Moto Sports Park in Southside with several close racing on tap for the spectator’s enjoyment. Keegan Jones came away with the top honors on the day in the Pee-Wee Class, with Moses Johnson winning the 50cc Class on the day. The 65cc Class was won by Kai-Jun Simons, while the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Boys Brigade Donate To Food Bank

The Bermuda Boys Brigade recently donated over $300 worth of food to the St. John’s Church Food Bank, after raising money at a Pancake Supper. The Bermuda Boys Brigade senior members, Joshua Stephens, Dylan Moulder, Matthew Limes, Connor Limes and Ryan Cranfield who, with their parents and leaders, helped prepare and serve their 2012 Pancake Supper... Read more of this article

CultureFest Registration Open Until June 15th

In an effort to embrace as much interest as possible from the community at large, Spanish Town Entertainment will continue to receive registration forms for the Bermuda CultureFest “Unity in the Community” until 6pm on Friday, June 15th, 2012. Interested Artists, Entertainers, Vendors, Tradition Bearers, and Exhibitors for the Green, Wellness... Read more of this article

Digicel Roll Out New “Be Extraordinary” Branding

Digicel has recently rolled out a new advertising campaign. A Digicel spokesperson said, “After six successful years delivering the best value, best service and best network to its customers across Bermuda, Digicel is proud once again to be exciting Bermudians with its all new brand promise, “Be Extraordinary”. “Be Extraordinary is the... Read more of this article