Author Archive: Bernews1

Gorhams First Solar Phase Complete

To cut down on initial investment costs, Gorham’s chose to implement their new solar system in phases and will continue to build upon the system until it is a total of 160 kilowatts. Upon completion, the 160 kilowatt system will save Gorham’s approximately $105,0001 a year on electricity bills based on the current cost of electricity. In addition,... Read more of this article

Videos: Rangers Beat Cougars 4-1

Last night [Sept.28] at the BAA field, Devonshire Cougars met up with the Southampton Rangers, with Rangers winning 4-1. The Southampton Rangers went ahead in the 17th minute when Adrian Burrows scored, but the Devonshire Cougars drew level at 1 – 1 in the 31st minute when Kwame Steede scored. The teams went into the half-time break 1 – 1. ... Read more of this article

Willowbank To Close, 46 Jobs Lost

Willowbank Hotel in Sandys Parish will be closing its doors after 51 years in business, and 46 employees both part-time and full time will lose their jobs at the end of November 2011. Fernance Perry, Chairman for the hotel’s board of trustees, said: “We as trustees of Willowbank regret very much the circumstances that necessitated the decision... Read more of this article

Ian Kawaley To Replace Richard Ground

Ian Kawaley will be the next Chief Justice of Bermuda, replacing Richard Ground who will be retiring in March 2012. Governor Sir Richard Gozney said, “As has long been publicly known, the Hon Chief Justice, Richard Ground, will be retiring on 31 March 2012.” “I would like to pay a very warm tribute to the Chief Justice’s work over... Read more of this article

Bellingham Pays Respects To Sharples

Following the tour of St George’s on Monday [Sept.28] Henry Bellingham, U.K. Minister for Overseas Territories, went into the eastern part of St Peter’s graveyard. He, alongside Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Mayor of St. George’s Kenneth Bascome, UBP Leader Kim Swan, and others, went there to visit the grave of Governor Sir.Richard Sharples,... Read more of this article

Second ‘Drug Sub’ Caught In Caribbean

The U.S. Coast Guard says it believes “drug subs” are becoming more commonplace in the Caribbean Sea after it intercepted a second vessel in the area. Officials interdicted a cocaine smuggling, self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) vessel, commonly referred to as a “drug sub”, in the western Caribbean Sea on September 17. Used... Read more of this article

Dwyer Resigns From Montpelier Re Board

Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. announced that Clement S. Dwyer, Jr. has advised the Company of his decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors effective September 30, 2011. Mr. Dwyer has served on the Board since 2006. Montpelier also announced that the Board has appointed Michael R. Eisenson to fill the vacancy resulting from... Read more of this article

Photos: MCC Beat Bermuda Select

Playing today [Sept.28] at the National Sports Center, Bermuda lost to MCC [MCC 270/9 Bermuda 123]. At the National Sports Center the visiting MCC won the toss and elected to bat, after their 50 overs they reached 270/9. Will Jones was their top scorer with a knock of 129, while Chris Thompson scored 64, and Steve Hobson scored 33. Dion Stovell was... Read more of this article

Clay Smith Resigns As U/13 Coach

The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed that Clay Smith has resigned his position as U13 National Academy Coach. He has been Head Coach of the U13s for the past four years. National Coach David Moore said, “Clay Smith has notified me that he is taking a sabbatical from cricket coaching for the foreseeable future.” “From my position as... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: Scam Email

The Police have issued yet another advisory about scam emails, it follows in full below: Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data. Currently an e-mail is circulating, allegedly from... Read more of this article

Two Missing Teenagers Located

The two teenagers who had been reported missing have been located safe and well. This afternoon [Sept.28] a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating 14 year old Devonte’ Simmons and 15 year old Leshun Wolffe. Both teenagers have returned and are safe and well.” Related... Read more of this article

Photos: 2007 World Cup Team vs MCC

On Monday night [Sept.27] the 2007 World Cup Bermuda Cricket Squad met up with the visiting MCC cricket team at the Somerset Cricket Club, with Bermuda walking away with the victory. [Bermuda 179/8 MCC 75]. Lionel Cann was the top scorer with 72, while Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock was the pick of the Bermuda 2007 World Cup team bowlers with... Read more of this article