Author Archive: Bernews1

New Teddy Tucker Book’s A ‘Treasure’ Trove!

Diver Teddy Tucker is renowned around the world for his treasure-hunting adventures while Bermudians have long considered him a national treasure. As “Jaws” author Peter Benchley once said, Teddy Tucker’s legendary undersea exploits helped bring Bermuda to the attention of the world — and helped to bring the world to Bermuda. Now... Read more of this article

World Rugby Classic Venue Battered By Winds

Bermuda’s World Rugby Classic organisers postponed today’s [Nov.6] scheduled first round matches as they contend with wind-damage to their National Sports Centre facilities caused by the gale-force gusts battering the island. The annual event was due to get underway this afternoon but a statement posted at their the website said: “High... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Kenneth Amis Seizes The Brass Ring

Bermuda’s Kenneth Amis is more than just a tuba player –- he’s a composer, conductor, published author and performs professionally with the Empire Brass, one of the preeminent brass chamber groups in the world. Last week he was conducting the Boston Conservatory Brass Ensemble at that city’s Fenway Centre as it played Bach’s “Contrapunctus... Read more of this article

World Rugby Classic Games Are Postponed

Bermuda’s World Rugby Classic will not be playing its first round matches today [Nov. 6] because of weather conditions. A revised schedule will be announced at a later date. The 24th installment of the annual rugby classic had been scheduled to begin today with New Zealand playing the. United States and the Classic Lions taking on Italy at the... Read more of this article

Aquarium Lecture On Bermuda Folk Remedies

The use of traditional medicines and folk remedies in Bermuda dates back four centuries to the time the earliest settlers came ashore here and local herbs and plants are still being incorporated into homeopathic medicines. The Bermuda Folk & Phyto Medicine Society is presenting an introduction to Bermudian Folk Remedies by Dr. Kuni Frith-Black on... Read more of this article

Pompano Fall Golf Classic Concludes

The Pompano Couple’s Fall Golf Classic concluded yesterday [Nov.5] at Belmont Hills. The wind and rain held off so that the couple’s could enjoy their final day. Forty-eight couples competed this week playing two rounds at Port Royal, Riddell’s Bay and Belmont Hills. TEAM NET DIVISION – “Dark n Stormy Flight” Wendy and Dale Sander of... Read more of this article

The Reefs To Scale Back Winter Operations

The Reefs in Southampton [pictured] has announced plans to scale back operations this winter to begin renovations in some of the resort’s guest rooms. The project will begin January 2, 2012 and be completed by March 15 in time to welcome guests for the spring season. During that time, The Reefs will begin the first phase of renovations in the hotel... Read more of this article

Book Puts Bermuda Culture Into Sharp Focus

Offering an insider’s look into iconic Bermuda and its unique lifestyle, “Bermuda” is a new photography book which candidly showcases Bermudians, at work, at play, and in their own environments. Authors Georgia Crowe-Benevides and Kathryn M. Deane have amassed a collection of appealing portraits showcasing the island and the richly... Read more of this article

Blustery Weather Could Continue Into Monday

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] is warning that this weekend’s blustery conditions could last until Monday. Showery rain, isolated thunderstorms and gales arrived this evening and there have been reports of isolated power outages throughout Bermuda. “A large area of showery rain and isolated thunderstorms will advance over the region out... Read more of this article

Daylight Savings: Time To Fall Back, Bermuda

Tonight’s the night Bermuda’s sleep lovers wait all year for — the end of Daylight Saving Time means a one-hour rollback on the clocks and a precious extra hour of slumber. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday [Nov. 6] at 2 a.m. As you set your clocks back one hour this evening, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service reminds Bermudians... Read more of this article

Photos: Corona League Football Matches

Corona League football saw two games played at the BAA Field on Friday night [Nov.4]. The North Village Rams got goals from Kyle Lightbourne, Nakia Smith and Eugene Calder when they went up against the Flanagan’s Onions. Phil Anderson and Keith Szmierek both scored for Flanagan’s. Final Score: North Village Rams 3 Flanagan’s Onions 2 And Tuff... Read more of this article

Zacks Reaffirms XL’s Neutral Rating

Bermuda re/insurer Xl Group Plc’s stock had a “neutral” rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at Zacks Investment Research in a research note issued to investors yesterday [Nov.4]. The US analysts currently have a $23.00 price target on the stock. Headquartered in Ireland with its executive offices on Bermudiana Road in Hamilton,... Read more of this article