Author Archive: Bernews1

Local Awarded Grady-White Specialist Certification

Michael Araujo, president of Bermuda’s A&P Marine, has been awarded a Grady-White Boats Product Specialist certification. Mr. Araujol travelled to Grady-White’s Greenville, North Carolina manufacturing plant where the firm hosted various sessions. Welcomed by Grady White’s Vice President Joey Weller, Michael along with other attendees... Read more of this article

Marcus Jones To Run In Pembroke South West

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Apr.4] the Progressive Labour Party announced that Marcus Jones will represent them in Constituency #20 Pembroke South West. Pembroke South West is presently held by the One Bermuda Alliance’s Louise Jackson who [under the UBP's banner] won 83% of the vote vs the PLP’s Laverne Furbert [711-145] in 2007. Mrs... Read more of this article

OIL Holds AGM At Fairmont Southampton

Bermuda-based Oil Insurance Limited [OIL] held its 2012 Annual General Meeting [AGM] on March 28 at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. OIL Chairman, Trygve Imsland, opened the meeting by welcoming the Shareholders to the 40th anniversary of the company and explaining how the company had grown from 1972 to 2012. Robert Stauffer, President & Chief Executive... Read more of this article

Bermudian Puppeteer’s Major London Show

Well, shiver me timbers … acclaimed Bermudian writer/performer Alexander Winfield’s creations and short plays will be featured in London’s experimental “Pirate Puppet Cabaret” in London next week [Apr. 12] Former West End resident Alexander Winfield is an internationally experienced writer, film director, performer and... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda’s Role In Islamic Finance

Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood explains why the island is poised to play “a vital role” in Islamic Finance in this interview shot at a major regional conference in Bahrain last November. At the time, Ms Packwood [pictured] told the “Gulf Daily News” she has already committed to coming back to the country’s next World Islamic Banking... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Opens Walking Expo At City Hall

As part of Public Health Week activities, Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday [Apr.3] officially opened The Walking Expo at City Hall. The purpose of the Walking Expo was to highlight the various retailers, health clubs, and walking & running clubs that are in Bermuda for persons wishing to be active and to live a healthier life. Minister DeSilva... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Pembroke East Central Ball

Public Works Minister Michael Weeks and the Pembroke East Central Constituency will be presenting the Masquerade Ball 2012 on April 21 at the Cedarbridge Cafeteria. Tickets are priced at $35 and can be purchased by calling 292-2264. Masks available at the door for no additional charge. Food and one drink are included in the ticket price. Mr. Weeks,... Read more of this article

Becker To Host Alterra Conference Call

Bermuda-based Alterra Capital Holdings Limited today [Apr.4] announced that it will release Q1 2012 financial results after the market close on May 9, 2012. Headquartered in Hamilton, Alterra Capital Holdings Limited is a global enterprise dedicated to providing diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance products to corporations, public entities... Read more of this article

Police Service Issues Burglary Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service is today [Apr.4] advising the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. Recently there have been a number of burglaries reported in various parishes throughout the island. As a result, the public is encouraged to make sure all windows and doors are locked before leaving their homes unattended, even for short periods... Read more of this article

Minister Responds To Chamber On Immigration

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry today [Apr.4] responded to recent public comments emanating from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Ministry’s work and term limit policies. In a speech to the Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday, Chamber executive vice-president Joanne MacPhee said “major immigration reform” was needed to make... Read more of this article

Ratteray Pryse Launches Development Website

Former Planning Department official Aideen Ratteray Pryse has launched a new website and online newsletter aimed at keeping local and international readers abreast of news from the development sphere on the island. Ms Ratteray Pryse [pictured] said “Planning & Design Bermuda” is intended to provide a productive dialogue space for... Read more of this article

Threatened Species: UK Urged To Assist

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds yesterday [Apr.3] called on the British government to do more to save the exotic species of bird found on UK overseas territories including Bermuda, many of which are now close to extinction. In a report to the government, the RSPB warns that 33 species of birds, including penguins, parrots and albatrosses,... Read more of this article