Author Archive: Bernews1

Day #5: National Squash Championships

The fifth day of the 2012 Digicel National Squash Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club yesterday [Mar.22]. Number one seed Patrick Foster defeated Noah Browne in four sets 11-5, 11-6, 6-11, 12-10 in Men’s Open action, number two seed Nick Kyme won his match in straight sets as he defeated Stephen Smith 11-1, 11-6,... Read more of this article

Videos/Results: Hinson Hall Jumper 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... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Gibbons In Bloom Flower Show

On Monday, March 26, 2012, Gibbons Company will present once again the popular Gibbons In Bloom Flower Show. Gibbons Company, and it’s branch stores, Nine West, Twenty 5 Reid and The Home Store will be decorated from its windows, doors and departments, floors to ceiling, with floral displays designed by the Island’s leading Floral Designers and... Read more of this article

ACE: Nick Rowse Named New CIO

ACE announced the appointment of Nick Rowse as Vice President, Chief Information Officer for Bermuda. In this role Mr. Rowse will be responsible for strategy and execution, as well as design, development and maintenance of systems and applications that support ACE’s Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operations. He will also work with ACE’s... Read more of this article

Misick Seeks Asylum After Interpol Issues Warrant

Former premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Michael Misick announced he has sought political asylum in an unnamed country after Interpol issued an arrest warrant for him in connection with allegations of government corruption. The Special Investigation and Prosecution Team [SIPT] in the Turks and Caicos said they obtained the Interpol arrest warrant... Read more of this article

Photos: CCTV Images Of Armed Robbery

The Bermuda Police have released CCTV photos of the armed robbery at Serpentine Liquors last Thursday [Mar.15]. The police said they are releasing the photos to seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect, who may possibly have a limp or be bow legged. A police spokesperson said, “The Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate... Read more of this article

Par-la-Ville To Be Renamed Queen Elizabeth Park

The City of Hamilton announced it will host a renaming ceremony at Par-la-Ville Park on Saturday April 21, 2012 in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling said, “It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we get to celebrate the diamond jubilee of a monarch. “The City of Hamilton is pleased... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Threatening His Mother

In Magistrates Court this morning [Mar.22], 25-year-old Darren Anglin was charged with threatening his mother. He pleaded not guilty to uttering threatening words and detaining his mother against her will. The alleged incident was said to have occurred earlier this month in Hamilton parish. Mr Anglin was released on bail, and ordered to stay away... Read more of this article

Cahow Population Reaches 100 Pair Landmark

For the first time since its rediscovery in 1951, the population of Bermuda’s National Bird — the critically endangered Cahow — has passed the landmark number of 101 nesting pairs, the Department of Conservation announced today. Abundant when Bermuda was first discovered, the ground burrowing Cahow was quickly decimated by introduced predators... Read more of this article

Allied World Bermuda VP On Chicago Panel

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings announced today [Mar.22] that John Telenko, Vice President, Bermuda Healthcare Manager, will speak at the upcoming Professional Liability Underwriting Society [PLUS] 2012 Medical PL Symposium. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in Chicago, Illinois on March 29 & 30,... Read more of this article

Golf: Bacardi National Par 3 Preview

The 3rd Bacardi National Par 3 Championships being held this weekend at the Fairmont Golf Course, ith a bumper field this year of 116 players all looking to become the Champion. Defending Champion, Nick Taylor returns to defend his title and will face stiff competition against the likes of former PGA Tour Player, Ian Leggett. The Gosling’s Invitational... Read more of this article

S&P Affirms Maiden Holdings Ratings

Standard & Poor [S&P] yesterday [Mar.21] attacheds a ‘BBB-’ rating to the proposed $100 million senior note issue by Maiden Holdings North America Ltd., a subsidiary of Bermuda’s Maiden Holdings Ltd. The ratings agency also affirming its ‘BBB-’ counterparty credit ratings on Maiden Holdings Ltd. and Maiden NA and... Read more of this article