Author Archive: Bernews1

BDOT Promotion: “Tee For Free”

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) is inviting visitors to enjoy two free rounds of golf plus a $100 spa credit when booking a minimum of four-nights at participating properties with the new “Tee for Free” package. This promotion is available for booking now through February 17, 2012, with travel dates through April 30, 2012. Minister of... Read more of this article

Accident Causes Traffic Delays In Flatts

Morning commuters faced delays heading into Hamilton from the East End this morning [Feb.6], after an accident occurred at approximately 8am on North Shore in the vicinity of the Aquarium. We unofficially understand no one was injured, however traffic was delayed for a short while a tow truck attended to the damaged taxi. Related Stories Photos:... Read more of this article

BBA Mountain Bike Race Results

The fourth race of the Latter Rain Water Service Race Series took place on Sunday, February 5 at Admiralty Park. In Men’s A Class, Dominic Mayo maintained his position on the top of the podium, followed by Mark Hatherly in second and Dexter Swan in third. In Men’s B Class, Duncan Simons took top honors, followed by Padraig Browne in second... Read more of this article

BMA Issues Regulatory Update

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has published its latest regulatory update which contains figures for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and provides statistics with respect to Bermuda’s financial services industry. Developments in the insurance sector include new and amended legislation relating to solvency and capital requirements for... Read more of this article

48-Yr-Old Man Dies Following Accident

[Updated - Police confirm a 48-year-old American man died] Earlier this evening [Feb.5] an accident involving a motorcycle and a water truck occurred on Wellington Street in St George’s. Emergency personnel tended to the injured rider until the ambulance arrived and transported him to hospital, with what is understood to be serious injuries.... Read more of this article

Videos: Youth Parliament Of Bermuda

The Youth Parliament of Bermuda recently extended an invitation to Government Ministers to attend a Meet & Greet held at Camden. Senior Advisor Owen Darrell welcomed the crowd, which followed by presentations from some of the youth ministers. They included Youth Premier Ryan Robinson, Shadow Youth Minister of Energy & the Environment Meredith... Read more of this article

Chayce Smith & Ashley Estwanik Win 5K

[Updated] Chayce Smith and Ashley Estwanik ran away with the Butterfield and Vallis 5K titles this morning [Feb.5]. Smith crossed the line in a time of 15:38, some three seconds outside the record time in this event. The defending champion Stephen Allen finished second in 15:49 and Gary Raynor finished third with 16:24. Ashley Estwanik recorded a... Read more of this article

Desmond Fountain Statue Recovered

[Updated - statue recovered] Yesterday afternoon [Feb.2] two men stole a Desmond Fountain statue named “On the Ball” from what the police termed a “Paget property”, which we understand to be the Elbow Beach Hotel. The statue was located on the steps of the MEF complex by the beach. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45pm... Read more of this article

Validus Q4 2011 Net Income: $27.3M

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. reported net income available to Validus of $27.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2011, compared to $102.7 million, or $0.92 per diluted common share, for the three months ended December 31, 2010. Net income available to Validus for the year ended December 31, 2011... Read more of this article

Terceira Competing in Austria

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira is currently competing at a CSI 3* Villach- Treffen, Jumping Show in Austria. Competing in the Bronze Tour 1.30m Class, Terceira and Ursula finished 25th with a time of 62.93. During the Gold Tour 1.45m Class, Terceira and Bernadien finished 12th with a time of 66.77. Finishing 53rd in the Silver Tour 1.40m Class... Read more of this article

Upcoming: 2012 “Famous for Fifteen Minutes”

[Written by Kelvin Hastings Smith] The top six playwrights of the Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) 10th Annual Playwriting Festival “Famous for Fifteen Minutes will have their plays performed February 9 – 18th, 2012 at the Dayelsford Theatre. Tom Coash the overall Judge of will announce the winner at the Gala Night (closing night). Kelvin... Read more of this article

“Pirates” Board The Spirit Of Bermuda

The Bermuda Sloop Foundation kicked off its First Annual Pirates of Bermuda Fundraiser yesterday [Feb.3] at Albouy’s Point with the goal of raising at least $100,000 towards supporting the continued operation of its various youth programmes. To date, over 2,300 students have been student crew on board Spirit of Bermuda, experiencing character-building... Read more of this article