Author Archive: Bernews1

Weather: Pink Ferry Routes Suspended

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport said, “Due to the current inclement weather and until conditions improve, please note the following suspended ferry services: All Pink Route stops except for Salt Kettle. Green & Blue routes are operating to schedule.” Related Stories Blue Route To Be Suspended On Saturday Ferry Services... Read more of this article

Top True Value Honour For Gorham’s

From coast-to-coast in the US with a side-trip to Bermuda, Chicago-based True Value Company today [Feb.20] recognised 14 True Value hardware stores as winners of its annual “Best Hardware Store in Town” award. This year’s list included Bermuda’s Gorham’s True Value Home Centre on St. John’s Road, marking the first... Read more of this article

French Biodiversity Research Ship Arrives

An 81,000 nautical mile, two-and-a-half year ocean-spanning scientific expedition is nearing its end in Bermuda this week. The 118-foot French schooner “Tara” arrived in St. George’s [pictured] at the weekend on one of the final legs of its round-the-world voyage of discovery. The schooner set sail from Lorient, France, in September... Read more of this article

Immigration Hotline Reminder

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is reminding the public that the Department of Immigration’s Hotline is operational, and if there are individuals who are aware of any employee violations in the work place they should call 296-5202. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said, “Any infractions against the Immigration and... Read more of this article

Endurance Speciality Declares Dividend

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today [Feb. 20] announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.484375 per share payable on its 7.75% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series A and $0.46875 per share payable on its 7.50% Non-Cumulative Preferred... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda’s ‘Golden Rainforest’

Christopher Columbus discovered the Sargasso Sea off Bermuda as well as the Bahamas during his inaugural voyage to the New World. In September, 1492, as Columbus sailed near Bermuda, his three ships came across an area of the Atlantic Ocean carpeted with golden plants. The Italian explorer described them in his logbook: “At sunrise we saw so much... Read more of this article

Orient-Express Hotels Appoints Levine

Bermuda-headquartered Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 24 countries, today [Feb.20] announced the appointment of Richard M. Levine, as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 21, 2012. Based in New York, Mr. Levine will supervise global legal and... Read more of this article

Cayman Firm ‘Narrows Gap With Appleby’

While Bermuda’s Appleby remains the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, a Cayman-based rival began to nip at its heels in 2011, “The Lawyer” magazine reports today [Feb.20]. The British legal journal says Cayman’s Maples & Calder “closed significantly” thanks... Read more of this article

Roger Dill Selected To Umpire In UAE

Bermuda’s Roger Dill has been selected to umpire in the United Arab Emirates as the International Cricket Council announced match officials for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 which will take place from March 13th to 24th. The tournament will see 16 teams from across ICC’s five regions competing for the remaining two places... Read more of this article

OBA’s Richards On Financial Results

[Updated with video] Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards addressed the recent financial statements tabled by the Government, saying in the corporate world this type of financial planning would “get the planners fired.” “The financial results released by the government on Friday stand as an indictment of its stewardship of the public... Read more of this article

PLP: Scott Simmons To Run In C#31

[Updated with videos] This morning [Feb.20] the Progressive Labour Party announced that Scott Simmons will represent them in Constituency #31 Southampton West Central. The One Bermuda Alliance has already confirmed that Shawn Crockwell will move from Pembroke West and represent the Opposition in Southampton West Central. In the 2007 General Election,... Read more of this article

Video: Colwyn Burchall Book Signing

Bermudian author Colwyn Burchall Jr. held a book signing this weekend [Feb.18] for the third book in his Icon Series – “Dame Lois: The People’s Advocate.” Held at the BookMart in Hamilton the event continued the official launch of the new biography — published in late 2011 — which chronicles the multi-faceted legal and political... Read more of this article