Author Archive: Bernews1

Death Or Glory: Bermuda Civil War Hero

A Bermuda soldier who fought against the Confederacy in the American Civil War would probably have been one of the first black recipients of the US Medal of Honor had he not succumbed to his wounds following the pivotal Battle of Fort Wagner. As America marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s outbreak this year, the heroism of black Bermudian... Read more of this article

OBA’s Bob Richards: ‘The Big Myth’

[Written by Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards] There is a myth that all Bermuda’s economic troubles are the result of problems with the global economy. It is illustrated in the saying “when the US sneezes, Bermuda gets a cold.” This myth is reinforced by the Government. In the recent Throne Speech, the Premier said the “simple truth is that... Read more of this article

Wrestling Champ JBL’s Scooter Stolen

[Updated:] Wrestling superstar JBL’s scooter was stolen from the L.F. Wade International Airport parking lot — and fans of the part-time Bermuda resident are saying the thief is lucky he wasn’t caught in the act. “Can you imagine what might have happened?” one JBL follower wrote at an on-line fansite this morning [Nov.30].... Read more of this article

Fray Wins BCB President Election

The Bermuda Cricket Board held their Annual General Meeting last night [Nov.29], with Lloyd Fray, Clay Smith and Edward Bailey present at start of the meeting, and Allen Richardson arriving later. Prior to the start of the AGM outgoing President Reginald Pearman said, ‘I did not accomplish all my goals, but I am happy with the place I am leaving office.... Read more of this article

Day #2: 2011 BCS BSRA Club Champs

The second day of the BCS BSRA Club Championships was held yesterday [Nov.29], and the most notable results saw junior players Beckett Simmons and Nazhir Smith beating top players Colin Alexander and Anthony White to move to the last 16. Men’s Open Nick Kyme d Mark Haugen 11-9, 11-2, 11-3 Micah Franklin d Patrick Neal 11-2, 11-3, 11-2 Colin Couper... Read more of this article

Police Caution: Slick Roads In Hamilton

This morning [Nov.30] the Police advised motorists to use caution on certain Hamilton roads as they are “reportedly slick due to an oily road surface after the rain we had overnight.” A police spokesperson said, “Police would like to advise the motoring public to use caution on the roads this morning, in particular in the following... Read more of this article

Melody And Rhythm Of Clarke’s Art

For Bermuda painter Vernon Clarke art, like music, is about finding the perfect mix of melody and rhythm. And the works he is exhibiting in the current Hamilton group show “Rhythmic Movements” are conscious efforts to fuse his brushwork to the sounds which have most influenced him. “I have been using the inspiration of music and dance... Read more of this article

Extra Festival Performances Added

If you missed out on your tickets to ZOO ZOO or Blake — whose chart-topping single “All Of Me” was the unofficial wedding song for Prince William and Kate Middleton – two extra performances have been added to the schedule of the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. Tickets for the 2012 season went on sale on Monday. Due... Read more of this article

Hendrick To Head XL Insurance Segment

XL Group today [Nov.29] announced that Bermuda veteran Greg Hendrick will become Chief Executive of XL’s insurance segment upon the retirement of Dave Duclos, the current insurance head. Founded in Bermuda in 1986, the reinsurer redomiciled in Ireland in 2010 but its executive offices remain in Hamilton. The company has approximately 3600 employees... Read more of this article

O’Neill To Become New ACIG CEO

Bermuda-domiciled American Contractors Insurance Group [ACIG] today [Nov.29] announced company president, Michael J. O’Neill will become its new chief executive officer, effective January 2012. Mr. O’Neill has been ACIG’s president since 2009 and will continue in that role as well, the company said in a statement. He will succeed current... Read more of this article

OBA’s Louise Jackson On FutureCare

One Bermuda Alliance [OBA| Parliamentarian Louise Jackson today [Nov. 29] said Government had failed to make sure the elderly are being properly briefed on FutureCare’s different levels of health coverage., The Opposition’s spokesperson on seniors affairs, Mrs. Jackson said instead of “minimising confusion, misunderstanding and shock”... Read more of this article

Fleming: Spy Who Came In From Bermuda

He travelled to New York from Bermuda on His Majesty’s Secret Service. In May, 1941 Britain’s World War Two Naval Intelligence Director Admiral John Godfrey and his personal assistant Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming [pictured] — a pre-war foreign correspondent and future author of the James Bond novels — arrived in New York... Read more of this article