Author Archive: Bernews

Hayward: Economy, Race, Environment

Yesterday [Jan.24] Chairman of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] Stuart Hayward Speech spoke to the Hamilton Rotary Club. Mr Hayward touched on a number of matters including environmental, economic, racial and social aspects. “We don’t produce a single thing that the rest of the world needs,” said Mr Hayward. “All... Read more of this article

Bermuda Festival Review: Alvin Ailey

[Bermuda Festival Review - written by Alan C. Smith] The junior company of the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre delivered dependably on the opening night of Ailey II. While I was not personally blown away, and I gathered by audience reaction and comments I was not alone in this, there was impressive passion, athleticism and flawless technique... Read more of this article

Photos: Four Whales Fight Over Female

Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson captured photos of four male humpback whales fighting over a female on Monday [Jan.23], with the ocean love fest taking place approximately 25 miles off Bermuda in deep waters. Mr Stevenson said it was the first time he has witnessed humpback mating behaviour entirely consistent with courting humpbacks he has observed... Read more of this article

BDOT’s Marketing Push Overseas

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] said they are continuing their marketing push overseas with a “campaign that involves radio broadcasts, television commercials, billboards in high traffic locales, wrapped trolleys and more.” The campaign kicked off in earnest on Monday [Jan.23]. Television viewers in New York and Boston will experience... Read more of this article

Workshop: Teaching Adaptive Behaviours

Wednesday, January 18th saw Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre hold its fifth monthly workshop in its year-long 2011/12 Training Institute. The 2-hour interactive workshop, titled “Teaching Adaptive Behaviours To Youth With Disabilities”, highlighted that adaptive behaviours are particularly important for youth with disabilities as these young people... Read more of this article

Everest Re Loss Estimate: $245M

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. said that it expects to incur net catastrophe losses of approximately $245 million, after reinstatement premiums and taxes, for the quarter. This loss provision includes an estimate for the floods in Thailand, with losses now expected to be $145 million, after reinstatement premiums and taxes. This is above the... Read more of this article

Two Accidents Leave Two People Injured

Two accidents occurred on Monday [Jan.23], leaving two people with injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5pm on Monday January 23rd, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle collision near the junction of Mangrove Bay Road and Ferry Lane in Sandys. It appears that a motorcycle was travelling along Mangrove Bay Road... Read more of this article

Sailing: BODA Selection Series

The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association (BODA) completed their selection series on Sunday to determine the local team of sailors who will represent Bermuda at the 2012 IODA South American Championship in Argentina this coming March. Five races were sailed on Sunday which were added to the 11 sailed back in November during BODA’s National Championships.... Read more of this article

Tourism: “50% Off Bermuda Pink Sale”

Bermuda hotels are currently offering a “50% Off Bermuda Pink Sale,” which provides 50% off hotel rates when booking a minimum of four-nights at participating properties. It is available to purchase now through February 3, 2012, with travel dates through April 30, 2012. Participating properties include Coco Reef Resort, Coral Beach Club, Fairmont... Read more of this article

Boating Accident: Police Name Victims

[Updated] The police identified the two brothers who tragically lost their lives after a boating accident this morning [Jan.24] as 59-year-old Clifton “Kiki” Williams [also known as Mustafa Abdul Hadee] and 58-year-old Mikal “Snags” Williams. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths... Read more of this article

Video: David Cash Rings NYSE Closing Bell

Bermudian CEO David Cash yesterday [Jan.23] rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange [NYSE], to celebrate his company’s 10th anniversary. Mr Cash was joined by members of Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. board and management team in closing the market at the NYSE yesterday. Endurance launched operations in December... Read more of this article

Police Arrest Suspect After Chase

At approximately 11am yesterday morning [Jan.23] police were alerted to four men wearing black clothing acting suspiciously around homes in the Devonshire area, and after chasing the suspects arrested a 17-year-old male in possession of suspected stolen property. Multiple police vehicles were seen driving through the Friswells Hill, Frog Lane, Border... Read more of this article