Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Mobile Unit Stationed In Warwick

There will be a stepped-up police presence in Warwick beginning today [Nov.9] after a string of crimes there in recent weeks. The Bermuda Police Service said they are “aware of the concerns of Warwick residents following serious incidents in that parish recently,” and as a result the Police Mobile Command vehicle will be located at the junction... Read more of this article

Nordic Slows Tankers To Save On Fuel Costs

Reducing the speed of oil tankers to save on fuel costs will become more widespread, said Herbjorn Hansson, chairman and chief executive officer of Bermuda’s Nordic American Tankers Ltd. The speed of Nordic American’s fleet is slower in a “weak market” for return voyages after vessels have unloaded their cargoes, which saves on fuel costs,... Read more of this article

IronHealth’s Health Centre Liability Coverage

IronHealth — the specialty healthcare unit of Bermuda re/insurer Ironshore Inc. – has launched medical professional liability coverage for medical facilities that treat low- to moderate-income patients. The Health Qualified Center Medical Professional Liability coverage aims to address liability risk exposures of federally qualified US... Read more of this article

Murderer’s Sentence Reduced On Appeal

Murderer Jermaine Pearman, who admitted killing his former girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza, had his life sentence reduced to 21 years by the Court of Appeal today [Nov.8]. In January of this year Mr Pearman, 38, was sentenced to life in prison with the judge directing he must serve a minimum of 25 years before being eligible for parole. Mr. Pearman had... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: ‘Catwalk’ Fashion Show

The island was treated Saturday [Nov.5] to a display of Bermuda couture, intended not just to present new creations but also to encourage locals to buy homegrown fashions . The glitz and glamour of the catwalk was certainly in evidence at the Bacardi Building when the Premier’s Fashion Designer Expo showcased the creations of more than a dozen... Read more of this article

Sean’s Closest Point Of Approach On Friday

[updated, Nov. 9]Tropical Storm Sean remains a threat to Bermuda, with its strongest winds set to hammer the island late on Thursday [Nov. 10] and into Friday. An update issued by the Bermuda Weather Service at 5.30 a.m. today [Nov. 9] reports the storm’s closest point of approach will be around 100 nautical miles to our northwest early Friday... Read more of this article

Beyond Sport Launching In Local Schools

The Family Centre and the Bermuda Rugby Football Union have formed a unique partnership with the global organization known as Beyond Sport to forge an exciting new initiative for Bermuda’s youth. The Beyond Sport Bermuda Rugby is a new initiative between the Family Centre, Beyond Sport and the Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU], designed to support... Read more of this article

Minister Furbert Travels To London

Less than a week into his new position as the Minister of Business Development & Tourism, Wayne Furbert traveled to London this weekend for the annual World Travel Market [WTM]. A statement issued by the Ministry said, “Minister Furbert attended a number of key trade meetings which included British Airways and Expedia Worldwide, as well as... Read more of this article

Best Affirms Ratings Of Torus Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- [Excellent] and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Torus Specialty Insurance Companyand Torus National Insurance Company, US-domiciled subsidiaries of Bermuda’s Torus Insurance Holdings Limited. The outlook for all ratings is stable. These ratings are based upon A.M. Best’s... Read more of this article

Ministers Condemn Graffiti

Walter Roban, Minister of Public Works and Derrick Burgess, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport today condemned the continued defacing of public property across the island. In a joint statement, Ministers Roban and Burgess said the anti-social and illegal behavior must stop immediately and those caught participating in these acts will be prosecuted... Read more of this article

Cyclist Gets Two-Year Doping Ban

[Updated] The national anti doping authority for Bermuda announced today [Nov. 8] that cyclist Damien Sharp — who has since left the island — received a two-year sanction for the use of erythropoietin [EPO] during an in competition event organised by the Bermuda Bicycle Association. Mr. Sharp [pictured] waived his right to a hearing, admitted... Read more of this article

Magistrate Changes DUI Plea To Not Guilty

In Plea Court this morning [Nov.8], sixty-eight year-old Warwick resident Kitchener Everett Simmons was charged with having care and control of a vehicle [a motorcycle] whilst his ability to exercise proper care and control was impaired by alcohol or drugs. With Duty Counsel lawyer Leopold Mills assisting, Mr Simmons pleaded guilty to the charge as... Read more of this article