Author Archive: Bernews1

Golf: Bacardi National Par 3 Field Is Full

The Bacardi Par 3 Tournament slated for March 23 -25 at The Fairmont Southampton’s 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course has seen the field of golfers filled, marking an impressive milestone in just the third year of this prestigious event. 30 female and 60 male amateurs as well as 30 professional golfers have signed up to participate in the two day 36 Hole Championship... Read more of this article

Model Call For City’s Evolution Fashion Show

The City of Hamilton announced that international model agency, Wilhelmina International, Inc., have agreed to participate in this year’s summer fashion show, Evolution. Events and Projects Manager Danilee Trott said, “I am pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with Wilhelmina International for two principals to come to Bermuda to participate... Read more of this article

Bermudian McIntosh On Leaders List

Bermudian Pearline McIntosh is among the senior Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. trustees included on “Citywealth” magazine’s Leaders List 2012. Published monthly, “Citywealth” is aimed at high net worth individuals and their advisers and managers who navigate the global wealth industry. Now in its seventh edition,... Read more of this article

Agency Places ‘Hold’ Rating On Seadrill

Analysts at Dahlman Rose rated shares of Bermuda’s SeaDrill Limited as a “Hold” on Friday [Mar.16]. Previously the ratings agency attached a ” Buy” to the company’s stock when it was priced at $29.62 in August, 2011. Since then, SeaDrill Limited has gained 28.80% as of Friday’s price of $38.15. Seadrill Limited,... Read more of this article

33 Saltus Students & Staff To Shave Heads

With hundreds of thousands of dollars raised and over 40 heads shaved already, Bermuda’s efforts to raise funds for childhood cancer research aren’t over yet – with a record breaking 33 participants from Saltus to join the efforts this coming Monday [Mar.19]. For the sixth year in a row [5th year as an officially registered site],... Read more of this article

“Carefree Four” Sentenced To 5 – 8½ Years

The voyage of the yacht “Carefree IV” which began in the Dominican Republic in 2010 ended in Supreme Court today [Mar.16] when four men were sentenced to 5 to 8.5 years in prison for attempting to smuggle more than $3 million worth of cannabis into the island. Earlier this week, four of the “Carefree Five” plead guilty to drug charges... Read more of this article

Jet Ski Causes Airport Dump Fire

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a fire at the airport dump this afternoon [Mar.16]. Initial indications are that the fire started in a jet ski that had been dumped on site and not been properly drained of fuel. Officials confirmed the fire is now under control and there is no effect on air operations at LFW Airport. Related Stories Photos/Video:... Read more of this article

Foreign Fishing Boats Will Not Be Licensed

[Updated] Government has decided that the option of licensing international fishing vessels is not in Bermuda’s best interest, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said in the House of Assembly today [Mar.16]. Last month, Premier Paula Cox announced in the 2012/13 Budget Statement that Government had initiated discussions... Read more of this article

12-Yr-Old Girl Injured In Three Vehicle Collision

A 19 year old woman and a 12 year old girl were injured yesterday [Mar.15] in a collision involving two cars and a cycle. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm on Thursday, March 15th police and first responders attended a reported collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish near the junction with East Point Lane, involving two cars and... Read more of this article

Education Minister Details Principals Transfers

Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith has today [Mar.16] released details concerning the four school principals who will be transferred for the upcoming 2012/13 school year, Minister Smith announced that: Mrs. Judith Alexander – will move from Purvis Primary School to Victor Scott Primary School; Mrs. Francine McMahon – will move from TN Tatem... Read more of this article

St Baldrick’s Charity Head Shaving Underway

Razors are buzzing as hair is falling at the BAA Gym this afternoon [Mar.16], as scores of locals turned out for the St Baldrick’s Charity Head Shaving event. There is a bar set up, face painting and a kids corner available, as well as items on sale such as green pom poms, t-shirts, badges, bracelets, hair extensions and more. The St. Baldrick’s... Read more of this article

Nova’s Database Management Conference

Last week Nova hosted over 40 attendees along with partners Microsoft and dbaDIRECT as Bermuda’s first Database Management Conference got underway. The event was arranged to launch a new service offering from Nova that allows companies access to database administrators on either a regular basis or to offer cover for out of hours support, vacation,... Read more of this article