Author Archive: Bernews1

Faulkenberry Swings Into “Spider-Man” Role

Face it, tiger, she just hit the jackpot! Bermudian Rebecca Faulkenberry [pictured] is joining the cast of Broadway’s “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” this month. She replaces Jennifer Damiano as the title character’s love interest Mary Jane Watson. The musical is inspired by over 40 years of the Marvel Comics character co-created... Read more of this article

Murder: 15-Yr-Old To Appear In Court

A 15-year-old teenager will appear in court tomorrow [Nov.2] in connection with the murder of 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge [pictured] who died after sustaining injuries in an attack on Friday, October 28 in Warwick. Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro said, “The Bermuda Police Service continues its’ investigation into the murder of... Read more of this article

Validus Extends Its Transatlantic Offer

Bermuda’s Validus Holdings Ltd. said today [Nov. 1] it has extended its offer for Transatlantic Holdings Inc. The offer was set to expire at 5 p.m. October 31. The extension lasts until November 25. After ending its merger agreement with Allied World Assurance, New York-based Transatlantic announced it had entered into a confidentiality agreement... Read more of this article

Hundreds Attend Hospitality Job Fair

[Updated] With Bermuda’s unemployment figures continuing to mount, hundreds of job-seekers today [Nov.1] turned out for a tourism industry jobs fair at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. More than 600 jobs were on offer at the event, including entry-level postions and jobs for which no prior hospitality industry was required. Long lines formed... Read more of this article

Halloween: Eggs Thrown, But No Damage

The Police said that over Halloween there were several reports of eggs being thrown, but no reported injuries or reports of damaged property. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation during Halloween. Police officers were out on patrol from Monday October 31st into Tuesday November... Read more of this article

Bermudian Addresses US Leadership Forum

Just days before Bermudian motivational speaker Dennis Rahim Watson delivered a tribute to Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego [also known as Roosevelt Brown] at the Progressive Labour Party’s 44th annual banquet, he unveiled his highly popular programme “No More Excuses, No B.S.—Think, Talk, Dress and Act like a Winner” to more than 400 males during... Read more of this article

Woman Arrested For Assault & DUI

Last night [Oct.31] a 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and assault, after she was involved in an accident which saw a confrontation between her and the other driver involved in the collision. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Monday October 31, police responded to a collision on Middle Road, Devonshire... Read more of this article

Butterfield’s New Private Banking Service

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has introduced a new health-related service exclusively for its private banking clients, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the international arm of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Through this service, called Health Plus, Butterfield private banking clients and their families... Read more of this article

Man Pleads Guilty To Gun Possession

At this morning’s [Nov.1] Supreme Court arraignment session 26-year-old Gladstone Eugene Butterfield pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a 9mm gun on 25th July 2011, but pleaded not guilty to possessing three rounds of 9mm Winchester ammunition on the same date. His guilty plea was accepted and Chief Justice Ground convicted him on that plea.... Read more of this article

Carnival Apology For Bermuda Cancellations

Carnival Cruise Lines has apologised to Government for failing to notify local tourism officials it was planning to reduce its 2012 Bermuda itinerary. In a statement issued by the Florida-based cruise line Carnival said it had conducted a review to determine why Government was not informed its Bermuda schedule was being cut back from 12 visits to... Read more of this article

Guilty: Sexual Exploitation & Child Pornography

A 47-year-old man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – pleaded guilty to a number of charges involving sexual exploitation of a young person and child pornography at this morning’s [Nov.1] Supreme Court monthly arraignment session. He pleaded guilty to five charges involving the sexual exploitation of a young person as well as a number... Read more of this article

Bermuda Veteran To Head Marsh Division

David Batchelor, a veteran of the Bermuda re/insurance industry, has today [Nov. 1] been appointed head of Marsh’s International Division. The division comprises all of Marsh’s operations outside North America including the Europe; Middle East, Africa [EMEA]; Latin America and Caribbean; Asia; and Pacific regions. Mr. Batchelor, who will... Read more of this article