Author Archive: Bernews1

St. George’s Football Program Restructure

St. George’s Cricket Club announced a restructure of their football program for the 2011-2012 seasons. The new structure will align the club’s youth and senior programs to ensure there is an opportunity for participation from the introductory Recreational player, upward through the developmental stages, and leading into the competitive Academy and... Read more of this article

“Strike Leaves Cruisers Frustrated & Fed Up”

“A bus strike in Bermuda this week is causing headaches for cruisers visiting the destination,” reported USA Today, with their ‘Cruise Log’ section of their website picking up the story from local media. Their story goes on to give a brief overview of the recent strike action, quoting both local papers. The article has attracted... Read more of this article

National Dance Foundation Scholarship Winners

National Dance Foundation of Bermuda announced the recipients of scholarships established by Academy Award and Tony Award winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones for attendance at next year’s DanceBermuda summer intensive. The awards were made at the end of the DanceBermuda workshop production yesterday [Aug.19] in front of a sold-out audience at the... Read more of this article

Football: BBFS Win Three Games in Holland

The Bermuda Brazilian Football School [BBFS] played their final three matches vs FC Bussum in the Under 10 and Under 12 age groups. The Under 10′s won 16-3, with Rahzir Jones scoring five times, Diego Richardson and Jarred both scoring hat-tricks, while Kane Crichlow scored twice, and Diione Millet, Nahje Smith, Khiari Sharieff all scored one... Read more of this article

OBA: St. George’s Needs A Cruise Ship

Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Shadow Transport Minister, spoke out after the news that the Veendam cruise ship would move to Hamilton visits only saying, “The best solution for St. George’s is a dedicated weekly cruise ship. This can be achieved, but the Government must commit to making it happen.” Holland America’s Veendam made its inaugural... Read more of this article

Bus Strike Set To End On Saturday

[Updated - buses to run on Sat.] This bus strike continues this morning [Aug.19] for the second day. On Wednesday [Aug.17] bus operators voted to withdraw services due to their colleague Jennifer Harvey being fired. Yesterday – on Day 1 of the strike – the BIU said the strike will continue and they want Ms Harvey reinstated without loss... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 15-Yr-Old Girl [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15 year old Arianna Ball who was last seen on Thursday August 18th in the Middle Road, Devonshire area. A statement issued said, “She is described as light skinned, approximately 5’6” tall of medium to large build, weighing approximately 190 pounds.” “She... Read more of this article

Boldens Sentenced To Community Service

David and Antoinette Bolden were sentenced this afternoon [Aug.19] in Supreme Court. The couple, who ran Emerald Capital International, were ordered to perform 200 hours of community service. In June 2011 the Boldens were found guilty on one count of misleading the Bermuda Monetary Authority, and acquitted on others charges of theft and money laundering.... Read more of this article

‘Severe Weather Warning’ Issued For Today

The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Severe Weather Warning, Small Craft Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory, which are all valid for his afternoon [Aug.19] Their forecast for today said, “A frontal trough lingering in our area will continue to produce occasional rain or showers and a risk of thunder today.” “A developing area of low... Read more of this article

Montpelier Acquires Renewal Rights

Torus today [Aug.19] announced that it has reached an agreement with Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd., the Bermuda reinsurance subsidiary of Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. to sell the renewal rights of its property catastrophe reinsurance book of business with immediate effect. Under the agreement Torus will also provide sidecar capacity to Montpelier, effective... Read more of this article

Elbow Beach Photo Contest Winners

Staff at the Elbow Beach hotel recently competed in the 1st Annual Colleague Photography Competition sponsored by the hotels Human Resources Department. Colleagues were allowed to submit photographs over a two month period from June 3rd until August 3rd in three categories; Flora & Fauna, People & Culture and Landscapes. All photographs had... Read more of this article

36-Yr-Old Man Charged With 2007 Murder

This morning [Aug.19] in Magistrates Court a man was charged in relation to a murder that occurred four years ago. 36-year-old Derek Spalding was charged with the murder of 2007 Shaki Crockwell and unlawfully using a firearm. Both charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court so he did not have to enter a plea. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell,... Read more of this article