Author Archive: Bernews1

Pembroke Canal Work To Begin

The Ministry of Public Works today [Sept.27] advised that “work is due to start on site in the coming weeks on the Pembroke Canal to improve drainage and mitigate flooding in low lying parts of Hamilton.” “Working in conjunction with the Department of Conservation Services, work will begin next week to cut back and carefully remove... Read more of this article

Argo Opens Office In Dubai

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has established a locally domiciled insurance operation in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The new company — Argo Re (DIFC) Ltd. — is a subsidiary of Argo Re, Ltd. in Bermuda, and a fully licensed insurance manager and intermediary in Dubai. The operation,... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Harness Pony Racing

The Bermuda Driving Harness Pony Racing 2011/12 Season got underway on Sunday [Sept.25] at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street. In the season’s first race Colin Mello in the bike of Big Red Machine finished first in a time of 1:06.3 in the 1:04/1 and Faster Class, Captain Progress with Jason Lopes in the bike finished second with a time... Read more of this article

Minister Opens Airworthiness Conference

Yesterday [Sept.26] Minister of Transport Terry Lister opened the Designated Airworthiness Inspector (DAI) Annual Conference being held this year in Bermuda from 26th – 30th September. Hosted by the Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation [BDCA], there are 37 attendees at the conference which include facilitators and instructors, as well as local Airworthiness... Read more of this article

GameTime Sponsors Jennifer Alen

Sports betting shop, GameTime Ltd., have recently agreed to sponsor runner Jennifer Alen for the 2011-12 season. Alen – who placed 1st in her age group at the NYC Fifth Avenue Mile last weekend – has been one of Bermuda’s top runners over the last few years. She will be one of the favourites for this weekend’s PartnerRe 5K having... Read more of this article

Street Light Maintenance Underway

A BELCO spokesperson said, “BELCO has had numerous enquiries in recent months about street lights that are not working. BELCO wishes the public to know that it has a contract with Government to install bulbs and to maintain the street light bulbs that are supplied by the Ministry of Pubic Works. Public Works is responsible for supplying all required... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Powerboat Racing

This past weekend the Bermuda Powerboat Association action continued at Ferry Reach, with Graham Sutherland and McNeil Wilson powering 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,... Read more of this article

Dennis Lister Retains Sandys Seat

[Updated] Constituency #35 Sandys North Central held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.26], and Dennis Lister won over PLP executive officer J. Dawn Simmons. The seat is presently held by Dennis Lister, who was first elected to Parliament in the General Election of 1989. He presently serves as a backbencher, however previously served... Read more of this article

New Manager At La Serena Spa

The Reefs is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Bryan as Spa Manager at La Serena, Bermuda’s exclusive Elemis spa. In her new role, Ms. Bryan will oversee the daily operations and team of therapists at the 8-room full-service spa. “Helen’s leadership skills, commitment to service and knowledge of Elemis made her an excellent choice to... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 15-Yr-Old

[Updated] The Police have issued an appeal for assistance in locating two missing teenagers; 14-year-old Devonte’ Simmons and 15-year-old Leshun Wolffe. The Police did not say that both cases are related, however issued the appeal for assistance in locating both teenagers at the same time. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service... Read more of this article

Full Speech: Overseas Territories Minister

Henry Bellingham, U.K. Minister for the Overseas Territories, is visiting Bermuda this week, and delivered a speech this afternoon [Sept.26] at the Bermuda College. Mr Bellingham praised Bermuda, quoting Mark Twain’s now famous line, “You can go to heaven. I’d rather stay in Bermuda.” He said his reasons for coming to Bermuda are twofold:... Read more of this article

Bacardi To Lay Off 13 Staff Members

Bacardi will be laying off 13 staff members at the end of this year. The company said affected employees will be granted “generous severance packages”, and that eight of the employees who are at or near retirement age will be offered enhanced pension and benefit packages. Patricia M. Neal, spokesperson for Bacardi Limited, said: “Bacardi... Read more of this article