Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos/Video: Volleyball Spring League

In Spring League Volleyball action at the Warwick Academy School Field yesterday [May 29], Dysfunctional defeat Victorious Secret on net one 18 – 16. Dysfunctional then defeat TBA 19 – 17, with TBA going on to defeat Victorious Secret 18 – 11. Victorious Secret defeated the Jagerbums 18 – 13, and TBA defeated Shut up and Spike 18 – 9. Striking... Read more of this article

Video: Summer League Netball Results

The Bermuda Netball Association Summer League Netball season continued yesterday [May 29] at the Bernard Park. Undefeated League leaders Breakers defeated Public Works 39 – 20. Debra Saltus led the Breakers to victory with 22 goals while Darrika Woodley-Simons added 10 goals and Kirstin Saltus chipped in with 7 goals. Kristin Holman scored 12 goals... Read more of this article

BMA Graduate Training Programme Deadline

The deadline to submit an application for the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s graduate training programme [GTP] is tomorrow [May 31]. Jeremy Cox, the Authority’s CEO, said the GTP provides a solid career path for young Bermudians who are ready to step into the important arena of financial regulations. Mr. Cox said “Through the GTP we provide... Read more of this article

Videos: 11th Annual Alpha Beautillion

18-year-old Berkeley Institute student Trae Trott walked away with a $5,000 education award after winning Saturday night’s [May 27] Alpha Beautillion held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Talent portion highlights: Hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, family, friends and supporters packed the Auditorium to see five accomplished young men... Read more of this article

Upcoming: “Celebrating The Women Of The PLP”

The Progressive Labour Party is hosting a public forum “Celebrate the Women of Our Party”. This forum, which is open to the public, will be held at Alaska Hall on Thursday, May 31 at 7pm. The forum will highlight many women who have contributed the Party, predominantly in supporting roles during the 1960s, 70s and 80s. A PLP spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Pettingill Questions West End Housing Project

After years of Government “squandering tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on capital projects,” it’s appropriate to question the plans for the Ireland Island housing project, Shadow Minister for Public Works Mark Pettingill said. Responding to Public Works Minister Michael Weeks remarks yesterday [May 29], Mr Pettingill said it’s... Read more of this article

Premier Cox Attends Meetings In Belgium

Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox is in Brussels, Belgium, where she delivered the message to key European decision-makers that Bermuda considers it “vital to actively engage with Europe and also to tell the Bermuda story.” Premier Cox said: “It is important to put a political face to Bermuda while crucial decisions are being made.... Read more of this article

OneBeacon Declares Second Quarter Dividend

At its regular meeting held on May 23rd, the OneBeacon Insurance Group Board of Directors declared a $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, payable in cash on June 28, to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on June 15th. OneBeacon Insurance Group is a Bermuda-domiciled holding company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock... Read more of this article

Seadrill Sells $200M Stake In SapuraKencana

Deep sea driller Seadrill has sold 300 million shares in Malaysia’s SapuraKencana Petroleum BHD for approximately $200 million. Following the transaction, Bermuda domiciled Seadrill will remain holder of 319.5 million shares in SapuraKencana, corresponding to 6.4% of the outstanding shares. Seadrill Chairman John Fredriksen said, “We are... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 23-Year-Old Man [Found]

[Updated: He has been located] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Yasvin Jhuboo who was last seen around 12 noon yesterday [May 28] in the Reid Street, Hamilton area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 23 year old Yasvin Jhuboo.... Read more of this article

Two Men Accost Man, Steal His Motorcycle

Yesterday evening [May 28] a 20-year-old man was riding his motorcycle in Roberts Avenue/Palmetto Road junction area, when two men accosted him and stole his motorcycle. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a black and orange Nouvo Elegance motorcycle bearing a license plate of BU497 to contact them. A police... Read more of this article

Tropical Depression Beryl Is A “Potential Threat”

Tropical Depression Beryl is a “potential threat to Bermuda” according to the Bermuda Weather Service, who also said that Beryl is presently 922 nautical miles west of Bermuda. The system’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 361 nautical miles to the north north west at 7pm this Thursday [May 31]. Bermuda... Read more of this article