Author Archive: Bernews

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

Bermuda Delegation In Chicago

Bermuda was well represented at the Captive Live USA conference in Chicago from September 26-27, 2011 which was sponsored by Business Bermuda. Among those in attendance were Mr. Shelby Weldon, Director of Insurance – Licensing and Authorisations at the BMA; Mr. Peter Willits, President of Liberty Mutual Management and VP of BIMA; Ms. Janita Burke,... Read more of this article

Wayne Furbert Wins In Hamilton West

Constituency #6 Hamilton West held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] at Temperance Hall, and Wayne Furbert was selected. Despite challenges from Senator LaVerne Furbert and Bermuda Football Association executive member Charles Clarke, Wayne Furbert retained his seat and will represent the PLP in the next general election. Mr Furbert... Read more of this article

Perinchief Loses To Walton Brown

Constituency #17 in Pembroke held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] and Minister Wayne Perinchief was ousted for Walton Brown. Walton Brown is President of Research Innovations Limited, and has previously served as a lecturer at Bermuda College [1988-2000]. He served in the Senate from 2007 to 2010, and was Junior Minister of... Read more of this article

Bermuda Could Benefit From UK Lottery

Winding down his visit to Bermuda at a press conference at Government House today [Sept.27] Henry Bellingham, the UK’s Minister for Overseas Territories, said that he would be seeking to start talks to have funds from Britain’s National Lottery made available for use in Overseas Territories such as Bermuda. Mr Bellingham said that the National Lottery... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing Teen [Found]

[Update - both teenagers found] The day after he returned home, the Police have issued another appeal for assistance in locating 14-year-old Devonte’ Simmons. This afternoon [Sept.27] a Police spokesperson said the teenager returned last night, but has since been reported missing this morning. Yesterday the Police issued an appeal for the teenager... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Announce New Candidates

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is hosting a press conference today [Sept.27] to announce some of their candidates who will be standing in the next General Election. It is expected to begin shortly and you can tune into the live video below: Live stream over, 20 minute video replay available below: Update 2:42pm: OBA Leader Senator Craig Cannonier... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Shipping Channels Study

[Updated with videos] Transport Minister Terry Lister held a press conference today [Sept.27] to discuss the ‘Study of Bermuda’s Shipping Channels to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships.’ The study covered various aspects including trends in cruise market and vessel characteristics, environmental conditions, impact to aquatic and terrestrial... Read more of this article