Author Archive: Bernews1

BHI Hospitality Trail Prize Winners Announced

In celebration of Heritage Month’s focus on Hospitality, BHI developed Hospitality Trail Guides showcasing the variety of Hospitality Related businesses, organizations and activities in Bermuda. “The guides provided a fun way for locals and visitors to learn more about the Island’s hospitality focused businesses,” said Karla Lacey, CEO of... Read more of this article

Weather: Harbour Nights Cancelled Tonight

This evening’s [June 6] Harbour Nights activities have been cancelled due to the inclement weather. A Bermuda Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said, “It is with regret that The Chamber has had to make the call and cancel this evening’s Harbour Nights activities. The decision to cancel the popular Wednesday night event is never taken... Read more of this article

Ministry To Hold Two eMonday Events In 2012

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors announced there will be two eMonday events this year. The first will take place on July 23rd just in time for Cup Match, and the second eMonday will be held on November 26th to coincide with Cyber Monday in the United States. “eMonday was first launched in Nov 2010 in conjunction with the... Read more of this article

Donal Smith Appointed Hamilton Deputy Mayor

Alderman Donal Smith has been appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor of the City of Hamilton. Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge stated, “I am pleased to announce that Alderman Donal Smith has agreed to assume the responsibilities of Deputy Mayor. Donal brings a strong, focused and dynamic presence to the position and I look forward to working... Read more of this article

Photos: Tokio Millennium Re Cricket League

Youth cricket action continued Saturday [June 2] with the Tokio Millennium Re 8 & Under League seeing youngsters come out to enjoy and learn the basics of cricket. The Tokio Millennium Re 8 & Under League started in April and continues through to June 23 culminating with a League medal presentation for all those involved. The league games... Read more of this article

Jessica Lewis Qualifies For Paralympic 100M

Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis will now represent the island in both the 100m and 200m at the upcoming 2012 Paralympic Games, after reaching the qualifying standard in the 100m last night [June 5] at a meet at York University in Toronto. The 19-year-old — who previously qualified in the 200m — competed in the Mixed 100 Meter Wheelchair Open finishing... Read more of this article

Upcoming: IBM Social Collaboration Workshop

BCS-IBM Bermuda Agency, in partnership with IBM Business Partner, Necando Solutions, is hosting a Smart Analytics and Social Collaboration workshop on Wednesday, June 13th. This interactive breakfast session, to be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] from 8:00am to 10:30am, will allow participants to learn about the benefits... Read more of this article

Current Bermuda Swimming Records Updated

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association have released the latest new short and long course list of records set recently. Jessica Bruton set three new 8 and under Short Course Records during the Summer Age Group Championships at the BASA pool. Bruton now holds the records in the 100m Freestyle with a time of 1:23.45, the 50m Backstroke clocking 0:44.29... Read more of this article

Bermudian Model Appears In Elle Magazine

Bermudian model Lillian Lightbourn continues to make strides in her career, gracing the pages of a top international fashion magazine this month. A photo of Ms Lightbourn taken while she was modeling on the runway at New York Fashion Week appears in the June 2012 issue of Elle Magazine. Founded in France in 1945, Elle publishes in a variety of different... Read more of this article

First Healthy Harvest Community Garden Opening

Greenrock, as part of its Healthy Harvest initiative, will host the official opening of the Catlin Community Garden located at the Sunshine League property at 7 King Street in the City of Hamilton tomorrow. Judith Landsberg, President of Greenrock, and Graham Pewter, CEO and President of Catlin Bermuda, will open the garden at 12:30 on Thursday June... Read more of this article

Charity Squash Tournament Results

The World Distributors Tires Charity Squash Tournament concluded with Micah Franklin winning the Men’s A Division with straight sets victory over Nick Kyme. Franklin won 11-9, 11-2, 11-2. Richard Brewer won the Men’s A Division Consolation Plate Final defeating Peter Cooper 8-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-8 while Jason Shrubb won the Men’s A Division Classic... Read more of this article

Validus Preliminary Results Of Tender Offer

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings Ltd. announced the preliminary results of its “modified Dutch auction” tender offer, which expired yesterday [June 5]. A statement from the Company said, “Based on the preliminary count by Computershare, the depositary for the tender offer, 6,325,505 common shares, including 2,761,999 common shares that were... Read more of this article