Author Archive: Bernews1

Video: Haz’s Valentine’s Day Love Song

Just in time for Valentine’s Day [Feb. 14], teenage Bermuda singer/songwriter Haz [pictured] has released a good-natured new song and accompanying music video — a celebration of love that leaves him “Head Over Sneakers” for the object of his affection. Haz — the stage name of secondary school student Makeem Bartley —... Read more of this article

Jalen Harvey Signs Scholarship Letter

Bermudian Jalen Harvey signed a Letter of Intent to accept a scholarship to DePaul University in Chicago, and play in the Big East Conference. The 18-year-old attended Saltus Grammar School before heading overseas for boarding school when he was 15-years-old. Last year he was the recipient of the Earl “Townsey” Russell Scholarship from the BFA valued... Read more of this article

Sensei Roots Invitational Tournament

A small number of martial artists of various ages treated an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends and supporters to a fast paced competition today at Pembroke Sunday School during Sensei Roots’ 17th Invitational Tournament yesterday [Feb.12] Grandchampions for forms were Shaun Prinsloo (novice), Cainan Tucker (intermediate) and Priya Phillips... Read more of this article

BBA MTB Hog Bay Race Results

The action continued yesterday [Feb.12] at Hog Bay Park as 43 riders battled the one mile track. Long, fast downhill sections combined with slippery uphill climbs made for challenging racing conditions. In the Men’s A Class, Dominique Mayo won his fifth race in a row to clench The Latter Rain Water Service Racing Series ‘A’ Class division... Read more of this article

Death Of Police Constable Sandy Rowe

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva released a statement saying, “It is with great sadness that I report the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, Police Constable Sandy Rowe, who was in hospital overseas at the time of her death earlier today (Sunday, February 12th). “The cause of her death is not clear at this time, but the... Read more of this article

BCB Names New CEO: Jonathan Clipper

Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited announced the appointment of Jonathan C. Clipper as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Clipper joined the Board of the Bank as a non-executive director in August 2011 and succeeds Mr. Michael Collier, who will remain as Chairman of the BCB Board. Mr. Clipper, a Bermudian, is Chairman and Managing Director of locally-incorporated... Read more of this article

Capital Management Software Upgrade

Bermuda-based Capital Management Insurance has signed a major contract with Irish software vendor pTools for deployment of its enterprise level Web Content Management software. The project, valued in excess of $264,800 was won with the help of pTools’ Toronto office, and is expected to take up to a year to deliver. The software will help Capital... Read more of this article

Video: Johnny Barnes Documentary

Director Matt Morris has placed the full version of “Mr. Happy Man” online for viewing. The award winning documentary features well known Bermudian Johnny Barnes, with the film’s synopsis saying “Come rain or shine, 88-year-old Bermudian Johnny Barnes devotes six hours every day to an endearing traffic ritual that has made him... Read more of this article

OBA & PLP On Salary Reductions

[Updated] One Bermuda Alliance MPs and Senators have agreed to take a 5% salary cut effective March 1, 2012, but do not support the plan to forego pension contributions, Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said this evening [Feb.12]. “We will set up an escrow account into which we will put 5% of our parliamentary salaries on a monthly basis. We... Read more of this article

Video: Evans Sets New School Record

Bermuda’s Aaron Evans topped his own school record in the 800-meter run at the Husky Invitational in Seattle yesterday [Feb.11]. Evans competed in the Invite portion of the 800 and finished second overall by just a hundredth of a second after clocking a 1:47.88. His previous school record time of 1:48.07 was recorded at last year’s Husky... Read more of this article

Feb 15: Premier To Host Town Hall

Premier Paula Cox, will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday February 15, to discuss education, workforce and family and social matters. Wednesday’s meeting will take place at the Elliot Primary School, Hermitage Road Devonshire at 7.30 p.m. The “Let Us Build One Another Together” town hall meeting will also feature Minister of Education... Read more of this article

Mouchette & Webb Win In Philadelphia

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club recently took part in the United Age Group Track Coaches Association’s Indoor Track Meet in Philadelphia, and both Kyle Webb and Juma Mouchette walked away with wins. During the 11 and 12 Girls 200m Dash Syriah Lottimore finished 12th with a time of 30.36, while Sajan Harvey finished 17 during the 11 and 12... Read more of this article