Author Archive: Bernews1

Mixed Reaction To Brazil Regulatory Changes

Industry opinion on the likely long-term impact of new Brazilian reinsurance rules lobbied for by the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] among other groups remains mixed, a recent survey conducted by “LatAm Insurance Review” has revealed. ABIR is the public policy branch of Bermuda’s re/insurance industry, with... Read more of this article

Football: Weekend First Division Results

Over the weekend a number of First Division football games took place across the Island. Wolves celebrated after being presented the First Division League Trophy and Flanagan’s Onions celebrate gaining promotion into the Premier Division for the 2012/2013 Season. Devonshire Colts 0 Wolves 3 At the Police Field, Wolves celebrated after their 3 –... Read more of this article

Upcoming: St. George’s Foundation Fun Fair

There’ll be a hot time in the Olde Town this weekend because St. George’s plans to be all about fun on Saturday [Mar.31]. The St. George’s Foundation is hosting their Annual Family Fun Fair to be held at the World Heritage Centre on Penno’s Wharf from noon until 6pm. The giant double lane slide, the Wonder Wheel, Barritt’s bouncy castle,... Read more of this article

Results: Doig Wins National Par 3 Championship

The Bermuda Bacardi Par 3 National Championships was decided by a sudden-death play-off in both the Ladies Division and the Professional Division yesterday [Mar.25] at the Fairmont Southampton Golf Course. Ian Doig and the 2011 Par 3 National Championship Champion Nick Taylor both finished at +1 for the tournament. The players headed back to the eighteenth... Read more of this article

Results: BTFA Carifta Final Track & Field Trials

The Bermuda Track and Field Association held their 2012 Carifta Final Trials at the National Sports Center over the weekend [Mar.24/25]. During the Under 20 Girls 200 Meter Dash Preliminaries, Dajoune Trott clocked a time of 26.11 to finish first while Shawnae Brangman finished second clocking 26.77 and Kirtsin Saltus finished third in a time of 27.42. Rachel... Read more of this article

GPs Concerns About Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

Dr Joanna Sherratt-Wyer said concern was expressed about the potential loss of doctor-patient confidentiality in the proposed new health legislation that was recently passed. Dr Sherratt-Wyer said, “During a meeting of GPs held at the Department of General Practice at KEMH last week, concern was expressed about the potential loss of doctor-patient... Read more of this article

Results: BAFA Martial Arts Tournament

Hosted by Master Al Wharton, the Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy [BAFA] held their 13th Martial Arts Tournament and Demonstrations last week [Mar.18] at the Sandys 360 Sport, Aquatic and Enrichment Centre. Garon Wilkinson won the Black Belt Kung Fu 18 – 39 Year Old Class while Otero Smith won the Men’s Kumite Class. Reyell Bowen won the Continuos... Read more of this article

Christopher Play Ends Limited Run

“Hurt Village” — the acclaimed new work by Olivier Award-winning writer Katori Hall featuring Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher – finished its limited Off Broadway run in New York last night [Mar. 25]. Originally scheduled to close on March 18, the play’s run was extended for a week due to popular demand. Patricia... Read more of this article

Ocean Wilson Holdings’ Profits Plummet

Ocean Wilsons Holdings, a Bermuda based investment holding company, today [Mar.26] saw pre-tax profits drop by half for the year ended December 31, despite a rise in revenues. Revenue rose from $575.6 million to $698.1 million year-on-year, while pre-tax profits plunged from $117.2 million to $58.6 million. A $29 million increase in operating profit... Read more of this article

Opera Screening Series Continues At BUEI

Bermuda’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society is inviting locals to a night at the Metropolitan Opera this weekend at the Tradewinds Auditorium at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] The latest screening from the New York opera company is ”Gounod’s Faust” on Saturday [Mar. 31]. Upcoming performances include “Enchanted... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Jonah Jones Art Exhibition

“Per Mare, Per Terram” — which translates as “By Sea, By Land” — is an upcoming exhibition by local artist Jonah Jones themed around the land and sea of Bermuda. This is Mr. Jones’ largest exhibition to date and will open at the Bermuda Society of Arts Galleries at City Hall on Friday, April 13th from 5.30pm... Read more of this article

Hiscox Strengthens UK APC Division

Bermuda-based specialist insurer Hiscox has strengthened its UK Art and Private Client division [APC] with the promotions of Steve Morse to Head of Motor and Matthew Webb to Head of UK Motor Underwriting. In addition, Clare Limond has been appointed to the role of motor underwriter, joining motor underwriter Tom Wilcox to complete the new team. As... Read more of this article