Author Archive: Bernews1

Upcoming: Bermuda Shark Project Lecture

The Bermuda researchers who swim with sharks to learn the secrets of the great ocean predators will be discussing their latest findings at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] later this month. The Bermuda Shark Project’s Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming will be repeating their sold out November lecture and bringing it up to... Read more of this article

‘Affordable Housing Has To Be Affordable’

The Government-backed plan supporting 100% financing for the Grand Atlantic condos is “another example of a desperate government relying on everyday Bermudians to rescue it from its self-inflicted policy bungles,” Shadow Minister for Public Works Mark Pettingill said last night. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of... Read more of this article

St Peter’s Church Offers Students Wi-Fi

St Peter’s Church in St George’s is offering a modern technological twist on the concept of opening their doors to the needy, with the 400-year-old Church offering free wifi access to students off visiting sailboats this past Sunday. Over the weekend, students from visiting sailing and training boats could be seen sitting on the Church’s... Read more of this article

Photos: Perozzi Defends WBA Boxing Title

The Berkeley Institute was packed on Saturday night [Mar.10], as hundreds of locals came out to support of Bermuda’s Teresa Perozzi who was defending her WBA Middleweight Title. The 38-year-old boxer won the WBA Middleweight Title in December 2011, and was challenged by April Ward, a 26-year-old boxer from Arkansas.The fight went the distance, with... Read more of this article

Photos: Railway Trail Clean Up

The Fairmont Southampton, Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] and Catholic Diocese Confirmation students united this Saturday in an effort to clean and beautify the Southampton Railway Trail from Camp Hill to Church Road. The Fairmont Southampton adopted a section of the Southampton Railway trail in 2011, committing to keep litter free an area which was once... Read more of this article

Police: Increase In Counterfeit Currency

The Bermuda Police Service said there has been an increase in the number of counterfeit Bermuda notes being reported to police in the past few days. “Businesses are asked to remind their staff to be especially vigilant when accepting larger denominations, in particular the old style Bermuda $50 and $100 notes,” said a police statement. “Often... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal After Woman Accosted

“Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a female being accosted by an unknown male at a bus stop along Palmetto Road, Devonshire, in the area of Frog Lane and Roberts Avenue, between 3:45pm and 4:30pm on Thursday, March 8th,” said a police spokesperson. “The female victim left the area on a bus and later reported the incident.... Read more of this article

XL: West Coast Underwriting Operation

XL Group plc’s North America Construction unit is putting their Construction risk management expertise closer to their brokers and the contractors they serve by establishing a west coast underwriting operation in San Francisco. According to Gary Kaplan, President of XL Group’s North America Construction business, “While the market... Read more of this article

Photos: BRFU Rugby Sevens Tournament

The Bermuda Rugby Football Union held their Men’s 7’s Tournament on Saturday [Mar.10] at Warwick Academy’s Tucker-Franco Memorial Sports Field. The Teachers defeated the Renegades 33 – 19. The Teachers got three tries from Andre Landy while Shauntino Simons also got in on the scoring act. Greg Garside and Tom Healey scored Try’s for the... Read more of this article

BMA 2012 Graduate Training Programme

The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced that the application window for the 2012 Graduate Training Programme (GTP) is now open. In addition the Authority will also hold GTP Information Sessions to give prospective applicants, or their parents, the chance to network with BMA team members and GTP trainees, and get first-hand information about the Programme. Jeremy... Read more of this article

Manders Appointed Financial Secretary

The Cabinet Office advised that Mr. Anthony Manders has been appointed to the post of Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Manders, CGA, has been the Assistant Financial Secretary (Economics and Finance) in the Ministry of Finance Headquarters since March 2004. Previously he was one of two Assistant Accountant Generals in the Accountant... Read more of this article

Dennis Tucker Elected As Alderman

Dennis Tucker has been selected as Alderman for the City of Hamilton. Mayor Charles Gosling said, “I am pleased to announce that Dennis Tucker was nominated unopposed for the position of Alderman. “He therefore wins the position of Alderman by acclamation and an election is not required. I join the rest of the City of Hamilton Board in congratulating... Read more of this article