Author Archive: Bernews1

Fourth Season Of Olde Towne Market

The fourth season of the Olde Towne Market will run from October 30th 2011 to December 18th 2011. The market is located on Water Street, King’s Square and along the dock in St George’s, and the vendor fee for the season will be $200.00. Those interested can contact oldetowenmarket@yahoo.com. The market is a joint venture born from the... Read more of this article

Man In ICU After Car Accident

A 23-year-old man is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit after an accident early this morning [Oct.15]. A police spokesman said, “Around 12:40am on Saturday, police and first responders attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on South Road in Warwick near the junction with Marley Beach Lane.” “It... Read more of this article

All Hell Breaks Loose In Bermuda Thriller

Mark Twain famously said others could go to heaven if they wanted — he was happy to stay right here in Bermuda. But in a new supernatural thriller by American author Shawn Hopkins, the island proves to be anything other than an earthly paradise: in fact, Bermuda is a portal to hell. In “Progeny” — published in June and available... Read more of this article

Shearwater May Be Returning To Bermuda

The age of discovery is never over says internationally acclaimed Bermuda ornithologist Dr. David Wingate — reporting the Audobon’s Shearwater may be returning to nest on the island after a decades-long absence. In the most recent “Bermuda Audobon Society” newsletter, the island’s former Chief Bermuda Conservation officer... Read more of this article

Smith to Carry Bermuda Flag

At the XVIth Pan American Games, Bermuda Chef-de-Mission Philip Guishard named Sailor Malcolm Smith to lead the Bermuda Team in the glittering Opening Ceremony by carrying the Bermuda Flag. The honor has been bestowed in recognition of his steadfast competitive nature in repeatedly dominating his event on a number of occasions. Smith has been crowned... Read more of this article

Jermal Woolridge Wins Bronze Medal In Turkey

Jermal Woolridge won Bermuda’s first medal at the World Wushu Championships in Turkey by earning a bronze in men’s +90kg Division. Woolridge had victories over opponents from Jordan and Germany to reach the Semi-Finals where he went down to his opponent from China 2 – 0 to settle for the Bronze Medal. This is the first time that Bermuda... Read more of this article

Dream Big Conference for Women

Dream Club Bermuda invites all women to attend its third annual Dream Big Conference for Women with all proceeds being donated to P.A.L.S. The fundraising event will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 10am until 4pm, at Thorburn Hall, Christ Church, Middle Road, Warwick. Throughout the day, guests will be inspired by speakers who will address a range... Read more of this article

Allied World Q3 Loss Estimate: $30/35M

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced it expects to record approximately $30 million to $35 million in catastrophe related losses and loss expenses in the third quarter of 2011. This includes an estimate for Hurricane Irene and a $5 million increase in estimates for second quarter 2011 weather-related events in the United States. Actual... Read more of this article

Catalina’s Completes New Acquisitions

Bermuda’s Catalina Holdings announced that following regulatory approval from the Colorado and Hawaii Departments of Insurance, it has completed the acquisition of Residential Loss Control Holdings, which owns two risk retention groups, National Home Insurance Company and Residential Insurance Company, based respectively in Colorado and Hawaii. “NHIC... Read more of this article

Minister Praises Whitney Students

Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney this week congratulated Whitney Institute students who successfully completed an intensive three-day Mirrors “Coaching For Success” programme at the Smith’s Parish school. The Minister said the almost 40 students who finished the initiative would benefit both academically and... Read more of this article

Centre Wants You To “Take Back The Night”

The Women’s Resource Centre is inviting Bermudians and Bermuda residents to slip into their walking shoes and help the island “Take Back The Night” tomorrow evening [Oct.14]. The event gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Victoria Park. “It’s a symbolic walk to remind us of women’s right to walk safely at night and... Read more of this article

PGA Gate Schedule & Parking Info

The 29th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Oct. 17-19, at the Port Royal Golf Course will have gate hours different than years past. On Monday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m, on Tuesday gates will open to spectators from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, and on Wednesday gates will open to spectators from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A park and ride... Read more of this article