Author Archive: Bernews1

Wilson Recognized As ‘Fairmont Master’

The Fairmont Southampton’s Sales Manager Kim Wilson has been recognized by as a Fairmont Master, one of the brands top group sales performers in 2011. The Fairmont Southampton’s Regional Director of Sales and Marketing Shelley Meszoly praised Ms. Wilson saying, “Kim’s efforts to bring more guests to The Fairmont Southampton have been tireless... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: Traffic Delays Today

There will be no parking on Dundonald Street, Pembroke between Union Street and King Street today [Feb.28] due to the Memorial Service for Police Constable Sandy Rowe at the Heritage Worship Centre, said a police spokesperson. Traffic delays may also occur between 3:30 – 4:00pm and 5:00 – to 5:30 pm as a result. Constable Rowe was in her 41st year... Read more of this article

Signworx Netts Win Netball U/16 Champs

The Signworx Netts are the Bermuda Netball Under 16 Knockout Champions after they edged out the North Village Lady Rams 7 – 6 in the Final at Bernard Park on Saturday [Feb.25]. In the First Round, the Lady Rams defeated the Young Men Social Club Baby Bluebirds 3 – 2, while the Netts defeated the IAS Shooters 8 – 1. In Round Two the Netts defeated... Read more of this article

Desilva & Blakeney: Ministry Budgets

[Updated with videos] Minister of Health Zane Desilva and Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney held a joint press conference this morning [Feb.28], to discuss their Ministry’s respective budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed 2012/13 budget for the Ministry of Health is $190.98 million, a 10.9% increase from last... Read more of this article

Students Raise $1,200 For Charity

Bermuda High School students recently raised $1237.61 for the Ocean Support Foundation through a school-wide grub day, with Year 7 student Freyja Kermode also raising $55 by selling origami birds she made to fellow students and staff members. Students Freyja Kermode and Olivia Outerbridge: The Ocean Support Foundation [OSF] was established in the spring... Read more of this article

Rugby Football Union League Results

Bermuda Rugby Football Union League action continued at the Warwick Academy School Field on Saturday [Feb.25]. In Ladies action the Renegades Ladies defeated the Mariners Ladies 4 – 2, the Renegades Ladies got two Try’s from Nicole Jones and single Try’s from Tasmin Outerbridge and Casey Jersey, while Mel Page and Caroline Aberhart scored a Try... Read more of this article

XL: Valerie Gooding Replaces Thrower

Bermuda-based XL Group plc announced that Valerie F. Gooding has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Gooding’s appointment will become effective at the Company’s April board meeting. For 10 years, Ms. Gooding served as the CEO of British United Provident Association (BUPA), a leading independent health insurer and... Read more of this article

Second Bermuda-Flagged Ship Barred

A second Bermuda-flagged ship was barred by provincial authorities from docking in Argentina yesterday as a diplomatic row between the South American country and Britain intensifies. The P&O cruise liner “Adonia” [pictured], which is on a South American tour from Southampton, England was turned away from a port at the country’s... Read more of this article

Munich Re’s Bermuda Cat Bond Coverage

German reinsurer Munich Re AG today [Feb.28] said it has acquired coverage for US hurricane and European windstorm risks with a total volume of $75 million from the Bermuda special purpose insurer Queen Street V Re Ltd., which placed a catastrophe bond for that amount on capital markets. The catastrophe bond, which matures April 9, 2015, gives Munich... Read more of this article

Training Vessel Eendracht Visits Bermuda

The Dutch-flagged sail training vessel “Eendracht” left St. George’s yesterday [Feb.27] after stopping by the island for a crew transfer. The vessel sails as a training vessel and arrived in Bermuda from Marigot, St. Martin and is now en route to Horta, Azores. Eendracht is one of Holland’s largest three-mast schooners and participates... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Annual Eye Institute Classic

On behalf of the Charis Foundation, a registered Bermuda charity, the Bermuda International Eye Institute, Ltd. is hosting its 10th Annual Run & Walk [Eye Institute Classic] on 11th March 2012, here in Bermuda. They are expecting three hundred participants. The Eye Institute Classic begins at the East End Primary School, and enjoys a very scenic... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile

Hundreds of children made their way to the National Sports Center in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon [Feb.25] for the 2012 Telford Electric Magic Mile Races. The always popular annual event attracts hundreds of budding young runners aged 4 and up. You can read the full results here, watch 15 minutes of video here, view the first set of photos here,... Read more of this article