Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Twanee Appears On Sirius XM Radio

Bermudian singer Twanée Butterfield appeared on Sirius XM Radio station Shade 45 last month, stopping in their New York studio for a radio interview on February 19. Shade 45 debuted with a hip hop format in 2004, and is owned by rapper Eminem. Ms Butterfield performed her version of the late Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and... Read more of this article

International Gymnastics Challenge Results

On Saturday, March 31st, 2012, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association successfully hosted the International Gymnastics Challenge, the first international competition to be held at the National Training Center in St. David’s. After months of planning and endless hours of cleaning, painting, and renovating, the gym was spotless and a massive team of volunteers... Read more of this article

New MJM Associate: Kimberley Caines

MJM Limited has hired Bermudian Kimberley Caines as an associate, effective April 1, 2012. Ms. Caines has been a pupil at the law firm since September 2010. M.s Caines will work primarily with leading litigator Alan Dunch in servicing and developing clients of the litigation practice group but will also work with the other practice groups within the... Read more of this article

Bacardi Issues Corporate Responsibility Report

Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, improved its global environmental efficiencies, increased engagement with responsible suppliers and announced world tennis champion Rafael Nadal as the new Bacardi Limited Global Social Responsibility Ambassador and face of its award-winning “Champions Drink... Read more of this article

IGIH Earnings Increase By 35 Per Cent In 2011

Dubai-based International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGIH] — which maintains a major Bermuda operation — today [Apr.3] reported net earnings of $23.2 million for 2011, an increase of 35.05 per cent compared to $17.2 million for the 2010 fiscal year. Commenting on the results, Wasef Jabsheh, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer... Read more of this article

North Atlantic Drilling Contracts For New Rig

Oil and gas companies have increased their level of activity in harsh environment and Arctic areas considerably during the last years — and this has translated into a growth in demand for high specification rigs for Bermuda’s North Atlantic Drilling. Continued strong market fundamentals including the recent exploration successes in harsh... Read more of this article

Minister: Culture Less Dependent On Fossil Fuel

Speaking at this past weekend’s Earth Hour event, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said he hopes the event “will act as a catalyst to encourage our people to move toward a culture that is much less dependent on fossil fuel.” “I invite all of us here and at home to let this be the start... Read more of this article

Flagstone To Sell Lloyd’s Operation For $48M

Bermuda’s Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings said today [Apr.3] it will sell its Lloyd’s operations to specialty insurance business ANV Holdings BV for about $48 million in cash. Bermuda Flagstone will also release about $162 million in underwriting capital that is currently supporting the unit’s operations. Flagstone’s Lloyds segment... Read more of this article

“Spotlight Uncut” Shines Light On Local Talent

Wednesdays in Bermuda will never be the same at O-Bar on Bermudiana Road, as local and international talent will be featured during a new CKC Spotlight Talent Agency event called “Spotlight Uncut” each week from 8-10 p.m. An spokesperson said, “The first set of performers is two young entertainers: B.L.A.C. [Beyond Limits Abilities... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Man Charged: Golf Club Assault

In Magistrates Court yesterday morning [Apr.2], 21-year- old Sandy’s resident Joshua Boorman was remanded into custody until April 12th 2012 when he will re-appear in tandem with Makonnen and Quan Lowe. Like the Lowe brothers, Boorman faced the indictable charge of unlawfully causing grievous bodily harm to the alleged victim on March 26th 2012. Boorman... Read more of this article

BCB Announces U18 Cricket Squad

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced that the following players have been selected in the U18 Training Squad. Players are required to report to Berkeley School Nets on Monday 2 April, 9.45am. National Coach David Moore said, “This squad of talented young players has been picked with the future success of Bermuda cricket as the focus. “We... Read more of this article

Weekend: Six Arrests For Drunk Driving

Over the weekend, police officers arrested 6 people on suspicion of impaired driving and 12 people for outstanding warrants. Around 1:25am on Sunday [Apr.1], police on mobile patrol on Par-La-Ville Road in the City of Hamilton noticed a motorcycle driving erratically. Officers pursued the motorcycle and caused it to stop, and the rider — a 51... Read more of this article