Author Archive: Bernews1

Ebony G. Patterson Live Art Project

Celebrated Jamaican artist Ebony G. Patterson — whose work [pictured] is now on display at the Bermuda National Gallery — is offering Bermudians a chance to watch a live viral performance art installation this weekend on how dancehall culture shapes black male identities in that Caribbean nation. The webcast based on her scholarly research... Read more of this article

Reggae Singer Hopes To Catch Afire In UK

Bermuda reggae artist SteFyah is hoping his music’s positive vibrations will land him top place in a UK competition. SteFyah [pictured] — born Stephen Robinson, Jr. — is one of 12 finalists in London’s ReggaeSpace Seed New Artist Awards competition with his song “Come Over.” The contest, launched in December, drew... Read more of this article

Montpelier Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Plan

Bermuda’s Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. yesterday [Mar.6] announced that its chairman, Anthony Taylor, has adopted a written plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Sales under the plan will be made from time to time at the discretion of an independent broker. The plan will cover the possible sale of... Read more of this article

Photos: CedarBridge vs Berkeley Rugby

CedarBridge Academy hosted the Berkeley Institute at the Police Field for a Rugby battle yesterday afternoon [Mar.6]. Berkeley sported eight youngsters who played on National Team and they were looking to repeat their last performance against CedarBridge which saw Berkeley winning big. However CedarBridge was looking to show how much they had improved,... Read more of this article

Bacardi’s Limited Edition $2,000 Rum

To commemorate the rum-making standards achieved by Bacardi 150 years ago, Bacardi Limited announced the rarest BACARDI rum ever released, with 200 hand-blown 500ml crystal decanter set to retail for US$2,000. A number of Maestros de Ron BACARDÍ (Master Blenders), eight in total and each a Bacardí family member, have combined their extraordinary... Read more of this article

American Safety Insurance’s Net Loss

Bermuda-based American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. yesterday [Mar.6] reported a net loss of $6.9 million, or $(0.67) per diluted share, for the 2011 fourth quarter, compared to net earnings of $10.6 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010. Net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2011, were $10.8 million, or $1.01 per... Read more of this article

Chamber Announces Publishing Division

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a new publishing division, designed to stem the tide of overseas publishers selling advertising to local businesses, and an estimated $2 million in revenue leaving the island each year. Chamber EVP Joanne MacPhee noted: “The Chamber welcomes the formation of the Publishing Division as it serves... Read more of this article

Faulkenberry Attends ‘Superstar’ Preview

Bermuda’s Broadway belter Rebecca Faulkenberry was among a select group of actors invited to a special preview performance of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” New York’s Neil Simon Theatre on Monday [Mar.5]. Bermudian Ms Faulkenberry — who is starring as... Read more of this article

Photos: Amateur Match Play Champs

The Bermuda Golf Association’s Amateur Match Play Qualifying Round ended in high winds and players coming off the course feeling like they had been through battle yesterday [Mar.6] at the Mid Ocean Golf Course. After the dust had settled, Jarryd Dillas remained in the number one spot with a two day total of 150, seeded second is Fraser Hunt, who... Read more of this article

Video: RBYC Recognised As RYA Centre

Commodore Jonathan Brewin and the Flag Officers of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] announced that the Club has been officially recognised as a Royal Yachting Association [RYA] Training Centre, obtaining the highest standards of international tuition in dinghy, keelboat for juniors, youths and adults and powerboat courses. This is the result... Read more of this article

Traffic Delays On Palmetto Road

[Updated] Due to a two vehicle collision along Palmetto Road in Devonshire this morning [Mar.7], a section of that road has been temporarily closed to traffic. At 7.20am a police spokesperson said, “Due to a two vehicle collision along Palmetto Road in Devonshire, a section of that road has been closed to traffic while inquiries into the incident... Read more of this article

Alleged Fraudster Used Bermuda Account

The US Securities and Exchange Commission today [Mar.6] announced it has charged a New York-based investment adviser with using a Bermuda client fund account to defraud investors in five offshore funds, using some of their money to buy himself a multi-million dollar beach resort property on Long Island. The SEC alleges that Brian Raymond Callahan of... Read more of this article