Author Archive: Bernews1

UK P&I Club Announces Reorganisation

The UK P&I Club announced today [Mar.23] that it is reorganising its structure including its Bermuda operation to establish UK Europe as the sole provider of direct insurance to UK Club members. By reducing the number of separately regulated insurers from two to one, the UK Club aims to streamline governance, reduce compliance costs and manage... Read more of this article

White Mountains On Tender Offer Results

Bermuda’s White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. today [Mar.23] announced the preliminary results of its tender offer. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on March 22. Based on a preliminary count by the depositary for the tender offer, 817,022 shares were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, including 14,905... Read more of this article

Consumer Affairs: Scams Are On The Rise

The Department of Consumer Affairs is concerned that scammers are preying on consumers’ vulnerability during these challenging economic times. Consumer Affairs Department education officer Honey Adams yesterday [Mar.22] said scams are becoming a growing problem on the island. And while most local residents have got smarter when it comes to recognising... Read more of this article

Video: Voluntary Visitors Exchange Programme

Yesterday [Mar.22], the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors, hosted a joint press conference with US Consul General Grace Shelton to highlight the Voluntary Visitors Exchange [VolVis] Programme, a partnership workforce initiative between Government and the US Consulate via the US State Department. Minister Minors said, “This... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Tucker’s Point AimPoint Golf Clinics

For serious golfers looking to lower their scores by making more putts – or for those simply wanting to make their game more enjoyable, Rosewood Tucker’s Point welcomes Senior Certified AimPoint Instructor. John Graham, who will be teaching a series of clinics at Tucker’s Point Club on April 14 and 15. Available to both club members and resort... Read more of this article

Court: Roger Cox’s Appeal Turned Down

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appeal by convicted money launderer Roger Cox. Mr Cox, 38, received a 5 year prison sentence last April after pleading guilty to money laundering approximately $2.2 million dollars. His friend Michelle Lindsay received four months for her part in the operation. After the pair pleaded guilty last year a Police spokesman... Read more of this article

Bermuda Police Recruiting New Officers

The Bermuda Police Service is seeking new recruits between the ages of 19 – 45, with a school-leaving certificate, who are team players, highly motivated, decisive and calm under pressure with good interpersonal skills. Along with meeting the initial requirements, applicants must pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test, vetting checks, physical,... Read more of this article

Photos: Hinson Hall Jumper Equestrian Show

The Hinson Hall Jumper Show took place this past weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Champion Hunter Pony was You’ll Be Amazed with The Guardian announced as the Reserve Champion. Landtango won the Champion Junior Hunter Horse honors, with 24 Carrot the Reserve. The Champion Adult Hunter Horse for the show was Emerson with... Read more of this article

Video: Agencies Team Up To Prevent Scams

The Bermuda Monetary Authority, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bermuda Police Service have teamed together to remind the public to be vigilant and protect themselves against fraudulent financial schemes that target consumers. The three agencies are closely monitoring a variety of scams that can leave consumers who participate in them financially... Read more of this article

PLP To Hold Voter Registration Drive

The Progressive Labour Party will be hosting two community based initiatives over the next two weekends. The PLP conducts its annual Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, March 24th, and will also hold a Clean Up Our Community Day on Saturday, March 31. A spokesperson said, “From 9 am to 12 noon, representatives from all 36 constituencies will... Read more of this article

CableVision Workers Take Industrial Action

CableVision workers have voted to take industrial action following a number of grievances. A BIU spokesperson said they have “40 odd” members at CableVision, and this decision has been made due to “long outstanding issues.” Some of the issues include discrepancies in job duties, workers desiring performance evaluations done... Read more of this article

Ex-Bermuda Resident Jailed For Killing Stepfather

A former Bermuda resident who killed his stepfather by stabbing him 41 times when a long-running family feud boiled over was yesterday [Mar. 22] jailed for 11 years in the United Kingdom. British media outlets are reporting [1] [2] Nathan Vaughan-Jones, 34, attacked 63-year-old Nigel Ross in the garden of his sister’s home in South Chailey, East... Read more of this article