Author Archive: Bernews1

Upcoming: Dance School Fundraiser

To raise funds for this year’s Student Performance Team costumes and accessories, Sabor Dance School Studio invite you to a Pictionary Games Night & Dance on Saturday [Mar. 31]. You don’t have to be an artist or a dancer to attend and both teams and individuals are welcome. Pictionary will be from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., followed by... Read more of this article

Blakeney & Roban Confirmed As Candidates

[Updated with video] This afternoon [Mar.28] the Progressive Labour Party confirmed that Walter Roban will represent the party in Constituency #15 Pembroke East, and Glenn Blakeney will stand in Constituency #13 Devonshire North Central. Mr Roban presently holds the Pembroke East seat, having won 81.63% of the vote over the UBP’s Sean Pitcher... Read more of this article

Greenrock Expo To Mark Earth Hour

Bermuda environmental group Greenrock will mark Earth Hour on Saturday [Mar. 31] with a Hamilton exposition featuring green exhibitors, documentaries, healthy food options, power-generating bicycles and entertainment including local singers and fire spinners The Earth Hour Expo will be taking place from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at City Hall. A free community... Read more of this article

Appleby Bermuda Insurance Work Feted

Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, was recognised as the only top tier firm represented in the insurance section covering the Bermuda market in the latest “Chambers Global 2012 Guide.” In addition, seven Appleby lawyers across the Bermuda insurance team have been acknowledged... Read more of this article

Photos: City Of Hamilton Food Festival

Hundreds of locals came out for a taste of food, glorious food when the Corporation of Hamilton hosted its first ever culinary festival last week. Participating Hamilton restaurants included Portofino, Lobster Pot, Lemon Tree, Rosa’s Cantina, Chopsticks, Little Venice, L’Oriental, Café 4, La Trattoria, House of India, Victoria Grill, Pickled... Read more of this article

Health Care Providers Object To Legislation

The Bermuda Medical Society in collaboration with Bermuda Dental Association released a statement in reference to the new ‘upfront payments’ legislation, saying the Minister claims the Bill has full support from health care providers, but they have emails from more than 30 health care providers who, while supporting the elimination of upfront payments,... Read more of this article

Debt Rating Assigned To Arch Issuance

A.M. Best Co. yesterday [Mar. 27] assigned a debt rating of “bbb” to the $325 million 6.75% Series C preferred shares of Bermuda’s Arch Capital Group Ltd. The assigned outlook is stable. The proceeds from the issuance will be used by Arch to redeem its Series A and B preferred securities. Best analysts said this issuance would not represent... Read more of this article

Video: “Devonshire Marsh Under Threat”

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has created a video presentation “Devonshire Marsh Under Threat,” detailing their objection to any proposed development in the area. The presentation originally aired last night [Mar.27] on VSB. A statement from BEST said Devonshire Marsh’s unique marshland area offers some of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Photos: It’s A Wrap For BIFF 2012

It’s a wrap for the 15th annual Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] which ran from March 16 through 22 — but here’s a selection of photos from the event which featured more than 80 movies screened, lunchtime panel discussions and glitzy opening and closing parties. The festival opened with the glamorous BIFF Unwrapped cocktail... Read more of this article

Nordic American To Issue Q/1 Results

Bermuda’s Nordic American Tankers Limited today [Mar. 28] announced that it expects to release its 1st quarter 2012 report May 7, 2012, before the opening of trading at the New York Stock Exchange. At that date the quarterly amount of dividend is expected to be announced. The record date is expected to be May 18, 2012, and the payment of dividend... Read more of this article

Bermuda Seeks Telecom Authority CEO

Government is advertising internationally for the first Chief Executive Officer of a new Regulatory Authority to oversee a programme of reform and modernisation in the telecommunications field. An advertisement placed in “The Economist” magazine today [Mar. 28] says Bermuda is seeking “an outstanding candidate … to lead the creation... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Special Needs Reception

The Schools to Know organisation is inviting Bermudian parents to come and mingle at a Special Needs Reception spotlighting ten specialised US programmes serving teens with special needs including school failure or avoidance, behavioural issues, learning disabilities, substance abuse and a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. The event is being held next... Read more of this article