Author Archive: Bernews1
Mexico Quake: Insured Losses Under $100M
The insured losses from yesterday’s [Mar.20] earthquake in Mexico are expected to be less than $100 million, according to catastrophe modelling firm EQECAT. CNN reports that, “Mexican officials were assessing damage Wednesday, a day after a strong earthquake left homes in ruins and rattled residents hundreds of miles away. “At least... Read more of this article
Bus & Car Collide In Hamilton Parish
“Around 8:30am on Monday, March 19th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of North Shore Road and Old Road in Hamilton parish,” said a police spokesperson. “It appears that a bus was traveling along North Shore Road and a car was traveling along Old Road when the vehicles collided at... Read more of this article
Lighter Winds Allow Younger Sailors To Shine
Fresh from their whale watching experience on Saturday [Mar.17], the RBYC Sailing Academy youngsters were joined by their friends from RHADC in Granaway Deep and a fleet of 27 sailors competed in the JLT Winter Series 2 race day. Winds were light and variable, which made it difficult for Race Officer Jay Hooper to set a consistant course, but his experience... Read more of this article
Craig Howie Joins Everest Re Group Ltd.
Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Craig Howie will join the Company as Executive Vice President on March 26, 2012. Following the first quarter filings of the Company’s SEC financial statements, Mr. Howie will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer from Mr. Dominic Addesso, who, as previously announced, was promoted to President. Mr. Howie... Read more of this article
Digicel Wins Caribbean Advertising Award
Digicel Bermuda’s 2011 brand campaign has been awarded the Caribbean Advertising Federation Silver ADDY. The campaign, which promoted the services of the Digicel network on the island, copped Silver in the Consumer, Regional/National category. The “Think Big” campaign is a brand campaign launched by Digicel Bermuda in June 2011. This campaign... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Tall Ship Sails Into Hamilton
Sailing in from the Bahamas today [Mar.20], the Norwegian Tall Ship S/S Sørlandet out of Kristiansand, Norway is currently tied alongside No 1 Wharf in Hamilton. Sørlandet was built in 1927 at Høivolds Mek, and set sail on her maiden voyage to Oslo in 1927. Originally built without an engine, the engine and propeller were installed in 1958. Like... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Two Firearm Incidents
Police are investigating two firearm incidents that occurred last night [Mar.19] in Hamilton parish and Paget. No one was injured in either incident. The first incident happened at around 10:30pm last night at a residence in the Trinity Church Road, Hamilton parish area, and involved two men armed with guns breaking into a home and stealing personal... Read more of this article
Warwick Condos: 102 People Express Interest
102 people have registered their interest in purchasing one of the Grand Atlantic Development condos, Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks said. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and 18 three bedroom/two bathroom homes. Prices range from $495,000 for a 2 bedroom home up to $665,000 for an... Read more of this article
Upfront Payment Legislation Approved By MPs
Last night [Mar.19] legislation banning upfront payment for healthcare service providers was passed in the House of Assembly. Health Minister Zane DeSilva said, “The regulations abolishing upfront payments come into operation on the 1st of August this year. The legislation encourages the health system to move to electronic submission of claims,... Read more of this article
Day #2: Digicel National Squash Champs
The Day #2 of 2012 Digicel National Squash Championships continued yesterday [Mar.19], with the second round of the Men’s Open taking place. This year the competition has 54 Men, 14 ladies, 13 Men’s Veterans and 5 Ladies Veterans competing for the Bermuda National titles. Entries range in age from as young as 10 years old to 66 years old, and over... Read more of this article
John Deuss Goes On Trial In Holland
One-time Bermuda-based businessman John Deuss has gone on trial in the Netherlands accused of banking without a license, disguising unusual transactions and forming a criminal organisation that made possible large-scale carousel fraud in England. Dutch media sources reported today [Mar. 26] that the 69-year-old banker and oil trader was standing... Read more of this article
Woman Arrested For DUI After Accident
A 51-year-old Southampton woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after a two car collision in Paget on Friday [Mar.16] A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30pm on Friday, March 16th police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Paget in the vicinity of the South Round-a-bout. It appears... Read more of this article
