Author Archive: Bernews1

Poster: “Don’t Think People Don’t Care”

A poster saying saying “Noet Barnett, don’t think people don’t care” was visible in the St Monica’s Mission area this past weekend. The poster — adorned with ribbons on both sides — continues on to say “You can’t read, but Bermuda can.” The poster is signed, “From someone who cares,... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Select Beat Mt. Allison

A Bermuda Select defeated visiting Mount Allison University 19 – 17 in Men’s Rugby action at the National Sports Center yesterday [Feb.19]. The Bermuda Select got Try’s from Peter Dunlop, Andre Landy and Fred Maximchuk, while Shautino Symons kicked two Conversions. Mount Allison got Try’s from Sean Robinson, Stuart Miller and Shravan Joshi,... Read more of this article

Accident: Police Car & Private Car

[Updated] Shortly before 2:00pm yesterday [Feb.19], emergency service personnel responded to a report of an accident in the Parsons Lane area. The accident involved a private car and a police car. It appears the two vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when the collision occurred. It is understood that one person was taken to King Edward... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Living Art Exhibition

The Art Centre at Dockyard are hosting a unique art exhibit on March 10. Dubbed “Living Art”, the show — which takes place at the New Washington Mall behind the Beluga bar — features the human body as a canvas. Various “canvases, or works of art” will be featured including tattoos, body painting, extreme hair styles,... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Skateboarding On Front Street

The Urban Park Association in conjunction with The Booth, hosted a Skate day yesterday [Feb.19] on Front Street. The Booth laid out ramps for the budding young skateboarders, and despite the overcast and sometimes rainy weather, the young people all appeared to have a great time. Slideshow below courtesy of John Manderson: Related Stories Photo Slideshow:... Read more of this article

Ex-CIA Director On Island’s Role

A former US Central Intelligence Agency director is looking forward to coming to Bermuda this week to address an international business forum, saying the island has a significant role to play in preserving economic stability during these unsettled times. James R. Woolsey [pictured] — who served as CIA director under President Bill Clinton —... Read more of this article

Slideshow: RAF Planes Depart Bermuda

Scores of people lined any road close to the LF Wade International Airport’s runway to get a look at departing Royal Air Force aircraft yesterday [Feb.19]. Two separate groups of aircraft arrived on the island on February 16th, consisting of fighter type jets and larger planes. As the aircraft were departing, one jet appeared to abort an attempted... Read more of this article

Gale Warning & Severe Weather Watch

The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale Warning, Severe Weather Watch, Thunderstorm Advisory, and a Small Craft Warning. The Thunderstorm Advisory and Severe Weather Warning are valid to this afternoon [Feb.20], while the Gale Warning is valid until this evening. The forecast says, “As a deep low passes to our north, gales will increase over... Read more of this article

S&P Downgrades PartnerRe

Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Friday [Feb.17] downgraded its insurer financial strength [IFS] ratings of Bermudian reinsurer PartnerRe’s operating subsidiaries by one notch to A+ from AA-. The agency said the downgrade reflected lower-than-expected operating results reported by the company in 2011, noting that PartnerRe was a... Read more of this article

Appleby Set To Expand Into China

Bermuda-headquartered international law firm Appleby is set to make its first foray into mainland China with the opening of a Shanghai office in April. The new base, which will provide fiduciary and administration services, comes in addition to the offshore law firm’s longstanding Hong Kong office. According to a report at Legalweek.com today... Read more of this article

Video/Results: Ed Sherlock 5 Mile Race

Stephen Allen and Joanna Shillington raced away with the Ed Sherlock 5 Mile Road Race Male and Female titles this morning [Feb.19]. Allen crossed the line in a time of 26.34, while Ggideon Kigotho finished second clocking a time of 29.41 and Craig Rothwell finished third with a time of 30.44. Shillington was the seventh finisher overall with a time... Read more of this article

BEF Show Jumping Round Up

Under the watchful eye of Show Jumping Judge Judy Hagen the Bermuda Equestrian Federation held their February Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend. On a Ian Truran Course Design, Bailey’s Bay ridden by Sierra Wolffe won the Horse Jumping 0.95m Class, while Esquire and Stephanie Wilkinson won the Horse Jumping 1.00m... Read more of this article