Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Prison Officers March On Cabinet

[Updated with video] Prison officers marched on Cabinet this morning [Mar.27] and presented a list of grievances to Premier Paula Cox and Attorney General Kim Wilson. A press statement from the Prison Officers Association said they “continue to carry out their duties in the most professional manner despite not having the tools and resources to... Read more of this article

Minister To Host “East End Discussion”

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief will host an “East End Discussion” on Thursday, 29 March at 7pm at Penno’s Wharf terminal in St George’s The Minister will be supported by senior officers from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service as well as The Bermuda Police Service. Updates will be provided on all aspects of... Read more of this article

NASA Launches Wind Study Rockets

There was a spectacular light show in the skies between the US East Coast and Bermuda early this morning [Mar.27] as NASA launched five rockets to measure a high-altitude jet stream some 65 miles above the Earth’s surface. The National Aeronautics & Space Administration rockets, known as the Anomalous Transport Rocket Experiment [ATREX] released... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Retirement Roast For Walter Lister

Constituency 34, Sandys South Central, of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party invites the public to attend “A Retirement Roast for Walter Lister to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Fairmont Southampton Mid Ocean Amphitheatre. Mr. Lister, a 36 year veteran of the House of Assembly, will be retiring at the next general election, and the members... Read more of this article

Scots To Stage Island Fling In Bermuda

Think of the event as an island fling — this June, as the world prepares for the Olympic Games in London, Bermuda will be hosting games of a different origin. At the Sandys 360 complex in the West End, there will be a competition to see who can toss a long heavy wooden pole as accurately as possible, to see who can complete a 5K obstacle course... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Affirms Transmonde Ratings

A.M. Best Co. today [Mar. 27] affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-’ [Excellent] and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Transmonde Services Insurance Company, Limited, both with stable outlooks. Best analysts said the ratings of Transmonde “reflect its minimal underwriting leverage, strong level of capitalization and profitable... Read more of this article

BBA National Mountain Bike Championships

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Winners Edge Bermuda National Mountain Bike Championships took place this weekend [Mar.25] at Ferry Reach. Dominique Mayho and Karen Smith are the 2012 National Mountain Bike Senior Male and Female Champions while Daniel Oatley and Gabriella Arnold are the 2012 National Mountain Bike Junior Male and Female Champions. Men’s... Read more of this article

Boats And Moorings Renewal Advisory

The Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine and Ports, Ministry of Transport, are reminding boat and mooring owners of the changes to the annual license renewals. Annual re-licensing used to be done before March 31st every year. A spokesperson said, “However, re-licensing for 2012-2013 will commence as of April 1st, 2012. Licenses... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 Annual Outstanding Teen Awards

Teen Services held their 29th Annual Bermuda Outstanding Teen Awards Saturday [Mar.24] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. The Harborview Ballroom was filled with anticipation as 104 nominees were joined by dignitaries, family and friends to hear the winners of the night. The evening was hosted by funny man Nadanja Bailey with awards being presented... Read more of this article

Police Recover Loaded Firearm

Bermuda Police recovered a loaded firearm this weekend from a Pembroke residence. A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday 24th March 2012 officers from the Serious Crime Unit recovered a loaded firearm from a Pembroke residence.” “The details of the weapon will not be released at this time, and forensic testing will be conducted... Read more of this article

JLT Winter Opti Sailing Series Concludes

The RBYC’s JLT Winter Series concluded on Sunday [Mar.25] with 5 races in the Great Sound in near perfect sailing conditions. The day’s racing was the end of the 2nd Winter Series sponsored by JLT, one of Bermuda’s leading providers of insurance management services. Steve Arrowsmith, Chairman of JLT Insurance Management was on hand... Read more of this article

Hamilton Prepares To Go Dark For Earth Hour

The City of Hamilton today announced, as part of the observance and celebration of Earth Hour on Saturday March 31, 2012, all non-essential lights in Hamilton will be turned off. Making the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling. Mayor Gosling stated, “I am pleased to again lend the City’s support to this important cause of raising... Read more of this article