Author Archive: Bernews1

Standard & Poor Downgrades Ariel Re

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded Bermuda’s Ariel Re following the announcement the firm was selling off its Hamilton-based reinsurance business to Arrow, a unit of investment bank Goldman Sachs, and its trade credit and surety [C&S] operations, which are based in Zurich, to Bermuda-based Arch Capital Holdings. SP&P analysts... Read more of this article

Results: Golden Onion Series II Meet

The Bermuda Track and Field Association held Day One of their Golden Onion Series III Blue Track Meet at the National Sports Center yesterday [Mar.4]. In the Under 12 Girls 200 Meter Dash, Zekiah Lewis crossed the line first clocking 31.80, while One Hart finished second with a time of 32.74. In the Under 12 Girls 800 Meter Run Alexcie Burrows finished... Read more of this article

Video: Lindos To Lindos Walk & Run

Stephen Allen and Jennifer Alen won the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 2012 Titles yesterday [Mar.4], with Allen covering the course in a time of 32.39, with Sean Trott finishing second clocking 32.55 and Christopher Harris finished third with a time of 35.37. Jennifer Alen finished 10th overall with a time of 40.28. Deon Breary finished as the second female... Read more of this article

Pompano Golf Tournament – Round 1

A record 32 couples flied in to participate in the 15th Annual Pompano Couple’s Tournament, with the first round beginning yesterday [Mar.4] at Belmont Hills. TEAM NET DIVISION – “Dark n Stormy Flight” Tim and Lynn Meeker from Wilmington, NC get off to a flying start despite the windy condition by posting a 7 under 63 net today in their... Read more of this article

BBA MTB Admiralty Park Results

Sunday’s Latter Rain Water Service Mountain Bike Race proved to be the most thrilling in the series, providing excitement for both riders and spectators. Riders were treated to an authentic mountain bike race course, designed by Fat-Tire Massive, which included 150 feet of decent on steps to the beach and 90% inclines. Dominic continued to dominate... Read more of this article

First Cruise Ship Of 2012 Arrives

The first cruise ship of the 2012 season, Artania, arrived today in Bermuda waters. Artania is pictured below shortly after being boarded by the local pilot at approximately 11:00am today [Mar.4] off the east end. The Bermuda registered ship arrived from New York and is expected to stay berthed at Heritage Wharf in Dockyard until 6:30am when it will... Read more of this article

Results: Allen & Alen Win Lindos 10K

Stephen Allen and Jennifer Alen ran away with the Male and Female Lindo’s to Lindo’s 2012 Titles today [Mar.4]. After completing the race, Stephen Allen said, “A lot of credit has to go to Sean Trott, he and I ran a good race. I managed to break away a little bit at Collectors Hill and managed to hold him off. Both he and I ran personal best times... Read more of this article

Premier To Host Three Town Halls

Over the course of this month, the Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox will host three Town Hall sessions to discuss the 2012/13 National Budget. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 6, at the Clearwater Middle School at 7.30pm. The Premier will be joined by Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief, Minister of Business Development & Tourism... Read more of this article

Videos: Premier/Ministers Town Hall

Premier Paula Cox and various Government Ministers hosted a Town Mall meeting at the Berkeley Institute Auditorium on Tuesday [Feb.28] to discuss the 2012/13 National Budget. The Premier was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice... Read more of this article

Video: The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy

Although the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy sail boat used for competitions between yacht clubs has only existed as a class for about 130 years, the boats continue the tradition of Bermuda ship design which stretches back to the 17th Century. Dinghy racing was developed as a cheaper alternative to sloop racing in the 19th century. When the Bermuda Dinghy first... Read more of this article

Robbery & Attempted Robbery

On Friday afternoon [Mar.2] a man was robbed in the Summit View Drive, Hamilton parish area, while a fisherman set up in the Dock Hill, Devonshire area was also the victim of an attempted robbery. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45pm on Friday, March 2nd police responded to a reported robbery in the Summit View Drive, Hamilton parish area.... Read more of this article

NASA Scientific Research Aircraft Visits

A NASA Scientific Research Aircraft was seen yesterday afternoon [Mar.3] parked at the LF Wade International Airport. The Martin B-57 Canberra was a United States-built, twin jet engine bomber and reconnaissance aircraft but is believed to have been retired in 1983. The last remaining WB-57′s are assigned to the NASA Johnson Space Center as high... Read more of this article