Author Archive: Bernews1

James Stout Wins U.S. Open Title

27 year-old James Stout, world rackets champion and world ranked #1 since 2008-9, captured the U.S. Open rackets singles title at the Racket and Tennis Club, New York last weekend with a series of formidable performances in which he did not drop a game, and in only one game conceded more than seven points. Stout previously won the title in 2008 and... Read more of this article

Armor Group Launches New ILS

The Bermuda-based Armour Group today [Mar.9] announced the formation of a new ILS [Insurance Linked Strategies] focused asset manager to “target unique opportunities for uncorrelated returns in a low-yield environment.” Armour said its new unit, ILS Investment Management Limited, would focus exclusively on this growing alternative asset class and... Read more of this article

Ailing Bermudian Director’s Theatre Triumph

Despite suffering from debilitating anemia, Bermudian performance and visual artist Tamicka [TeeJay] Johnson enjoyed a successful US directorial debut with “Lying in Bed”, a play that opened in Atlanta in February to rave reviews. She was also one of the starring cast members. Last Spring Cole Thomas wrote “Lying In Bed” as a... Read more of this article

BIFF Announces Short Film Jury

A distinguished line-up for this year’s competition short film jury at the 15th annual Bermuda International Film Festival, being held March 16-22, was unveiled yesterday [Mar.8]. The jury’s primary role is to review the competition entries and select a winner of the Bermuda Shorts Award. BIFF is one of only 62 Academy Award qualifying... Read more of this article

Photos: Sears Opens To The Public

A steady stream of people were walking into and around the newly opened Sears store on Victoria Street next to the Shopping Centre on Wednesday [Mar.7]. People were price comparing, looking around, and many were making purchases. Owned by MarketPlace, the store hired 8 new employees and features 12,000 square feet of retail space. A welcoming snack... Read more of this article

UK Team Extends Nahki Wells Contract

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells’ deal with UK team Bradford City has been extended until next summer. The 21-year-old has scored seven goals this season so far, and is currently second in City’s scoring charts. Joint chairman Mark Lawn said: “Nahki is one of those unusual lads that’s actually benefited from not being over-coached.... Read more of this article

Photos: Karting Action At Southside

Go-kart racers took to the track at Southside on Sunday [Mar.4], as the Bermuda Karting Association’s 2012 season continued. Al Seymour Jr. won all three races in the Junior In-Clone 12 – 15 Year Old Class racing, with Owen DeCosta winning two of the three Junior In-Clone 7 – 12 Years Old Class races, with Ryan Lopes finishing first in the... Read more of this article

Two Suspected Burglars Arrested

The police commended a member of the public who reported suspicious activity in their neighbourhood on Wednesday [Mar.7], resulting in two suspected burglars being arrested, and the suspected stolen property being recovered. At around 2:30pm yesterday police responded to the reported burglary at a Slippery Hill, St. George’s residence and arrested... Read more of this article

KPMG Hosts Over 200 At FATCA Forum

KPMG in Bermuda hosted over 200 attendees at a Bermuda FATCA Forum on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Following closely on the heels of the eagerly awaited FATCA proposed regulations that were released by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, the interactive session asked the question “Are... Read more of this article

John Smith’s Bay Beach Cleanup

A group of nearly a dozen people comprised of Tomorrow’s Voices’ staff and young people from around Bermuda converged on John Smith’s Bay Beach to participate in a cleanup of the beach, with many of the young people participating in the beach cleanup were students with autism and other developmental disabilities. The beach cleanup was organized... Read more of this article

Fairmont: International Women’s Day

The Fairmont Southampton joined business, social organizations and governments around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day by acknowledging the Bermudian women who have attained leadership positions at the resort. Hotel Manager for the Fairmont Southampton Rita Healy said, “On International Women’s Day, it is appropriate that we... Read more of this article

Photos: Netball Action At Bernard’s Park

Deborah DeShields scored 33 goals for New Life who also got 11 goals from Rose Sanders as they defeated WWC Pink Panthers 59 – 39 this past weekend. Kirstin Saltus scored 24 goals for the WWC Pink Panthers while Melissa Fiddick added 11 goals and Melanie Brown scored 4 times. Smooth and Easy Tigers defeated the YMSC Blazing Bluebirds 40 – 27. JahKenya... Read more of this article