Author Archive: Bernews

46-Yr-Old Man Pleads Not Guilty

A 46-year-old guest worker in Bermuda pleaded not guilty in Court this morning [Sept.27] to a charge of unlawfully wounding another person on 12th June this year. The charge was laid against Armindo DaPonte who is employed by Ricardo Arruda of Arruda Construction. Mr Arruda also acted as Mr DaPonte’s interpreter. After assuring himself that Mr... Read more of this article

Videos: 2007 World Cup Team Beat MCC

Last 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]. Irving Romaine won the toss and elected to bat, and Bermuda scored 179/8 in their allotted 20 overs with Lionel Cann the top scorer with 72, Dean Minors... Read more of this article

Kim Swan To Stand For Re-Election

The UBP’s Kim Swan has confirmed he will stand for re-election in Constituency #2 St. George’s West in the next general election. The former Opposition Leader is one of the last two MPs under the UBP banner, serving alongside Charles Swan. In 2008 the UBP held 14 seats in the House of Assembly; however three MPs split to form the BDA and... Read more of this article

BDOT Hosts North American Travel Agents

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted North American travel agents on-island last week. Organized by the BDOT’s New York office, the agents participated in a familiarization trip which featured site visits to local hotels classified as boutique properties. BDOT Director Mr. William Griffith explained: “By industry standards, boutique... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Human Rights Roadshow

The Human Rights Commission, a unit within the Department of Human Affairs and the Ministry of Youth, Families, and Sports has invited the public to attend the Human Rights Roadshow, and join the Commissioners and Officers of the HRC to learn more about the Commission and the Law as it applies to everyone residing in Bermuda. It will be held on Thursday,... Read more of this article

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