Author Archive: Bernews1

17-Yr-Old Faces Drug Charges

In Plea Court this morning, a seventeen year-old male pleaded not guilty to three charges involving illegal drugs. The first charge alleged that on 19th May 2011, at the Bus Terminal in Hamilton, he was in possession of a quantity of cannabis that was intended for supply. The second was that on the same day, but this time at “Allspice Gardens”... Read more of this article

Brazilian Football School Mid-Term Camp

Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] today [Oct.6] announced they will be holding a mid-term training camp starting on October 24 with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Youth Academy training. The camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8-15. The venue is at BAA Field with camp running from 9:00am until 3:30pm. Children can be dropped off... Read more of this article

XL To Host Insurance Seminar

XL Group plc today [Oct.6] announced that, as part of its 25th anniversary, its subsidiary XL Insurance (Bermuda) Ltd [XLIB] will host a seminar in Bermuda on October 10 featuring a number of insurance experts, including Thorn Rosenthal, the author of the XL-004 casualty policy. This policy, versions of which have been offered by XL since its founding... Read more of this article

Upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair

Earlier today [Oct.6] Minister of the Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson hosted a press conference to highlight the upcoming 7th Annual Career Fair, which will be held next Thursday and Friday at the Bermuda College. The event will bring together more than 70 exhibitors who will be profiling career opportunities. Minister Wilson said, “Together... Read more of this article

Chewstick Fundraiser For Dancer

Krystal Smith, one of Bermuda’s premier dancers will be featured at The Chewstick Foundation’s next Griot Session, as Chewstick continues to expand its popular series to support the educational endeavours of Bermuda’s young artists. Krystal, who has been accepted into the Associates Programme at the Welsh Ballet in Wales, will perform on Friday,... Read more of this article

AWAC Europe Launches Healthcare Liability

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced today Allied World Assurance Company (Europe) Limited’s formal launch of its UK and London Market Healthcare Liability line of business led by Rob Wendin, Vice President, European Healthcare. As part of the launch, Allied World Healthcare hosted a half day seminar to inform healthcare liability... Read more of this article

Video: Car Pulled Out Of Water With Crane

A car was pulled from the waters off North Shore this morning [Oct.6] after plunging into the water following an accident. Island Construction workers were seen using a crane to remove the vehicle from the water onto the Penhurst Park dock. We unofficially understand that no one was injured in the mishap, however will update with official information... Read more of this article

OBA Ideas To Fix The Economy

The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference this morning [Oct.6] to speak on the economy. OBA Leader Senator Craig Cannonier, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards and Miguel DaPonte – a member of the OBA’s Shadow Board on the Economy – all made brief presentations. Mr Richards suggested a raft of measures to improve the economy including:... Read more of this article

Cruise Passenger Fined $2k For Cannabis

62-year-old retired physician and American visitor, Charles Emile Reisen, of New Jersey pleaded guilty this morning [Oct.6] to possessing 8 grams of cannabis on 5th October 2011. The DPP Prosecutor told Magistrate Juan Wolffe that on Wednesday morning, Bermuda Customs visited the cruise ship Norwegian Gem. The attention of their canine unit was drawn... Read more of this article

Photos: Police Week Seniors Tea

On Tuesday [Oct.4] the Bermuda Police Service held a Seniors Tea as part of the Police Week 2011 celebrations. The event recognized the island’s senior citizens, and was well attended. Those gathered were served by police officers and support staff while enjoying food, music by Mr. Gene Steede and his band, as well as prizes won by correctly answering... Read more of this article

BASA To Host Swim Challenge

At the BASA pool this Saturday [Oct.8], a grudge match between the old and new will take place in the water. In what was a stunning and unexpected challenge, three ‘elderly’ or Masters swim squads have challenged the best teenage swimmers on the island to a 4 x 50m freestyle, no holds barred, relay swim race. Some of the competing Masters... Read more of this article

KRyS Global Appoints Carla Colbourne

KRyS Global, a firm dedicated to corporate recovery, insolvency, forensic accounting and business advisory services, today [Oct.6] announces a new appointment within its Bermuda office, which was officially opened on May 5, 2011. Carla Colbourne, a Chartered Accountant, joins the company as a Senior Analyst. In her role, Carla will support the management... Read more of this article