Author Archive: Bernews1

Adrian Spieler To Join Catlin As CAO

Bermuda’s Catlin Group Limited, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, announced today [Dec. 21] that Adrian Spieler will join Catlin in February as Group chief administrative officer. In his new role Adrian Spieler will be a member of the Group Executive Committee responsible for information technology, management... Read more of this article

Hardy Attracts Beazley’s Interest

Shares in specialist insurer Hardy Underwriting Bermuda were lifted in morning trade on the London Stock Exchange this morning [Dec. 21] by the announcement from British insurer Beazley that it is interested in starting exploratory talks to acquire the firm. Beazley said in a statement this does not represent a firm intention to make an offer and there... Read more of this article

CableVision Donate To 20 Families

Bermuda CableVision is helping to lighten the financial burden of Christmas upon single-parent families through a donation of food baskets, complete with turkeys. Bermuda CableVision worked with local charity, Women’s Resource Centre, to identify 20 families to receive the festive goodies. Each December Bermuda CableVision makes a contribution towards... Read more of this article

Premier Cox Receives “Hall Of History” Book

Last week Premier Paula Cox received a copy of the National Museum of Bermuda’s new book, “Hall of History: Bermuda’s Story in Art.” The recently published book showcases artist Graham Foster’s mural at Commissioner’s House, Dockyard. The large-format edition, features the unprecedented 1,000-square-foot artwork in 208 full-colour... Read more of this article

Police Officer Injured, Arrests Made

[Updated] Two teenagers have been arrested following two separate incidents involving motorcycle chases. Yesterday [Dec.19] the police responded to a report of two motocross cycles riding at the Arboretum in Devonshire. When officers attempted to stop the vehicles, one motocross cycle rode into an officer, causing injury. An 18 year old Pembroke man... Read more of this article

Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas

The 24 year old gunshot victim injured in the shooting incident outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore Road, Devonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning has been airlifted to the United States for specialist surgery. The young man suffered serious injuries when he was shot multiple times in his back, shoulders and arms sometime between 3:15am... Read more of this article

Videos: KFC Cancels Union Agreement

[Updated with videos] Union members descended on KFC this afternoon [Dec.20], after BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference and said Kentucky Fried Chicken cancelled the collective bargaining agreement on Friday [Dec.16], and about 36 employees are affected. Mr Furbert said, “I want to say to the country, that today is a sad day for... Read more of this article

Gosling’s Continue CADA Sponsorship

CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior, announced that Gosling’s Limited would continue its sponsorship of the late night transportation service, Let Us Drive. CADA Executive Director, Gillian Freelove-Jones, stated, “For the fourth consecutive year, Gosling’s Limited has agreed to sponsor the Let Us Drive service. “We are extremely... Read more of this article

ISIS Fund Services Completes SOC 1

Bermuda’s ISIS Fund Services has completed an independent Service Organisation Controls Report 1 [SOC 1] examination of its fund administration controls. The SOC 1 review was completed by a Big Four accounting firm in compliance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements 16 and International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3402.... Read more of this article

2008 Assault: 60-Yr-Old Man Charged

In Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.20], 60-year-old Michael Paul Wade was charged in connection with an incident committed on 26th September 2008. The charge was that on that date, he had assaulted a man, causing grievous bodily harm. The defendant did not have to enter a plea, as the matter is indictable and must be heard in the Supreme Court. Mr... Read more of this article

Man Charged: Accessing Child Porn

A 21-year-old man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – pleaded not guilty to four charges of accessing child pornography in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.20]. One alleged offence was said to have taken place on 23rd May 2011, the remaining three were alleged to have occurred on 6th July 2011. He was represented by defence lawyer... Read more of this article

Full Report: Bermuda Sports Inquiry

[Updated with video] Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney today [Dec. 20] released the report of the commission of inquiry he established into the finances of Bermuda’s football and cricket governing bodies. In September 2011, Minister Blakeney announced the formation of a commission to review the financial standing of the Bermuda Football Association... Read more of this article