Author Archive: Bernews1

Cooper’s Sponsors Miss Bermuda

A.S Cooper and Sons, Ltd. announced today [Sept.28] that they will be sponsoring Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge in her bid to become the next Miss World in London this November. Miss Outerbridge will receive a number of outfits from the A.S. Cooper Group of stores that will assist with her wardrobe requirements for the 3 week trip to the UK for the duration... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Debate On The Economy

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson today announced that the Ministry has partnered with the Association of Bermuda International Business Companies, Bermuda Employers Council and the Bermuda Hotel Association to host a public forum on the economy. The forum, to be entitled ‘The Great Debate: You and the Economy’ is intended to engage... Read more of this article

Man Charged In $3 Million Drug Case

Facing charges said to involve a total of over $3 million worth of illegal drugs, 39-year-old Kenneth Jamal Zuill of Happy Valley Road, Devonshire, was released this morning [Sept.28] on $50,000 bail with two like sureties. Mr Zuill faced three charges, all drug-related, one of which was indictable which means that it can only be dealt with in Supreme... Read more of this article

Videos: Powerboat Racing

The Bermuda Powerboat Association action continued on Sunday [Sept.25] at Ferry Reach. Graham Sutherland/McNeil Wilson powered D25 to victory crossing the line 1st overall, while 2nd overall was David and Mark Selley and 3rd overall was Chris Roque and Kenny Maybury in FB 16. In the ‘FB Class’ Chris Roque/Kenny Maybury were first, while Tonka Simpson/Seth... Read more of this article

Video: Transport Minister On Buses

Yesterday [Sept.27] Transport Minister Terry Lister said 35 – 55 of the island’s buses were out of commission many days due to maintenance issues. Mr Lister said, “We can operate the system brilliantly with about 35 buses down. We can limp along with 45 buses down, and we’ve struggled over the last two weeks with a range of low days... Read more of this article

Toyota’s Sales Team Visits Island

Bermuda Motors welcomed leading members of Toyota’s regional sales force to the Island this week. Miami-based Hiroshi Kitahara (Vice-President, Toyota Tsusho America), Enrique Patino (Sales and Marketing Representative) and Harry Bodan (Section Manager, Caribbean) were in Bermuda to learn more about local market conditions and discuss plans to introduce... Read more of this article

Ophelia: ‘Potential Threat’ To Bermuda

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said that Tropical Depression Ophelia is a ‘potential threat’ to Bermuda, and its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 254 nm to the south south-east at 6am on Saturday October 1st. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “Maximum sustained winds are near... Read more of this article

Videos: Rangers Win T20 Finals

Southampton Rangers are the 2011 Lindo’s Twenty20 Champions after beating St. David’s Cricket Club by 19 runs this past weekend at the National Sports Centre. The Man of the Match was Dion Stovell [31 runs, 4 wkts for 19 runs]. Southampton Rangers batted first and were bowled all out for 102, Dion Stovell was the top scorer with 31, while Kwame... Read more of this article

Assured Guaranty Respond To S&P

In response to the change by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) of the financial strength ratings of bond insurers Assured Guaranty Corp. and Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. from AA+ Negative Outlook to AA+ CreditWatch Negative, and the AA Negative Outlook rating of Assured Guaranty Re Ltd. to AA CreditWatch Negative, Dominic Frederico,... Read more of this article

Local Politicians Meet U.K. Minister

Minister for Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham recently visited Bermuda, touring the island and meeting with locals. He is pictured below with Premier Paula Cox in the Cabinet Building on Monday, September 26, 2011. Mr Bellingham is joined by Governor Sir Richard Gozney at the War Memorial on Cabinet grounds on Monday, September 26: Mr Bellingham... Read more of this article

Terceira Finishes 2nd/9th In France

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira has concluded competing at the Fun Jump CSI 1* and 2* Geispolsheim Strasbourg in France, jumping Amarulla and Bernadien van Westuur. She finished with two excellent placings; finishing 2nd and 9th in a field of over 50 international riders. Terceira and Amarulla finished the 1.20m Class in 2nd place with a time... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: U.K. Minister Tours The East

[Updated] Yesterday [Sept.27] Henry Bellingham, Minister for Overseas Territories, was given a guided tour of St. George’s by the Mayor of St. George’s Kenneth Bascome and Town Crier David Frith. He was accompanied by Governor Sir Richard Gozney, UBP Leader Kim Swan, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith and others. Minister Bellingham... Read more of this article