Author Archive: Bernews1

Business Bermuda Resume Writing Workshop

Business Bermuda hosted its first workshop on Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Presented by Mr. Derek Smith, Executive Director of Bermuda Careers Centre at the Department of Labour and Training, the purpose of this workshop was to assist job seekers in making the best first and lasting impression in order to land... Read more of this article

Dr Kevin Brown Found Guilty: 21 Charges

40-year-old Dr Kevin Antario Brown was found guilty by a California jury of 21 charges related to sexually assaulting nearly a dozen patients, including a 15-year-old and an undercover Los Angeles police officer. The jury deadlocked on eight other charges. After a trial that lasted almost three weeks, the jury began deliberations on Thursday [Aug.11],... Read more of this article

Jaylynn Hines Finishes 2nd In Germany

Bermudian equestrian Jaylynn Hines recently competed at the International Gera Summer Horse Jumping event in Germany. Hines finished second riding Quick Caporal Z in the Medium SML Tour Jumping against the clock for amateurs – International 1.25m Class. Hines and Quick Caporal Z clocked a time of 56.39 and they had 0 Penalty Fault Points. Watch... Read more of this article

Youth Sailors Excel On Both Sides Of Atlantic

On the heels of their success at the UK National Championships, sisters Matilda and Flo Nicholls won their respective classes at the Junior Regatta Week hosted by the Aldenburgh Yacht Club (AYC) on the east coast of England. The young sailors encountered windy conditions in excess of 20 knots during most of the of the five day regatta. 10-year-old Matilda... Read more of this article

Videos: ‘Return To Paradise’ Dance

This past weekend, Bermudian dancer and choreographer Eric Bean Jr. presented ‘Return to Paradise’ at City Hall. Featuring some of Bermuda’s best young dancers, Return to Paradise was a seventy minute production choreographed entirely by Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean started dancing with United Dance Productions under Suzette Harvey. He... Read more of this article

BIU & Ministry To Meet Over Suspended Driver

[Updated] There is a temporary interruption of bus services this morning, as the BIU called a meeting for bus operators at 10:30am today [Aug.15]. A DPT spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that due to union activity this morning there is currently an interruption of bus service, which is affecting... Read more of this article

Heather Nova’s New Album Hits Top 40 In Europe

Heather Nova’s latest album has made the Top 40 in several European countries including Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium. ’300 Days at Sea’ was released earlier this year, with Ms Nova saying got her inspiration for this album from Bermuda; the sea and her past living on the boat. The album was produced under solar power... Read more of this article

BAA Junior Football Europe Tour Photos & Update

BAA football players – spanning various age groups – are presently touring Europe, playing matches, training and taking in the sights. They have taken part in numerous matches, with a few wins under their belt including the U11s beating hosts FC Trias 1-0 and besting FC Bocholt of Germany 6-1. Yesterday Coach Kenny Thompson who is traveling... Read more of this article

Golf: Bradley Qualifies For PGA Grand Slam

An American golfer in his rookie season has won the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in his first ever entry in a Major championship. The stunning and dramatic win in a 3-hole playoff means Keegan Bradley has also qualified for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at the Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. Speaking from the PGA Championship in... Read more of this article

Survey On Business Relationships In Bermuda

Bermudian Carol Ann Simmons is completing an MBA at the University of Exeter in the UK and she is conducting a survey on leadership in Bermuda’s interconnected society as research for a dissertation. The survey is for anyone who is at the middle or senior management level in Bermuda; and the research examines the effect of influential relationships... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Gert Closest Approach: 10am

[Updated - Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled - scroll to bottom for latest] As of 6am today [Aug.15] the Bermuda Weather Service says that Tropical Storm Gert is 93 nautical miles away, and the closest point of approach to Bermuda will be at 9am - when it passes 81 nautical miles to our east. A Thunderstorm Advisory and Tropical Storm Warning... Read more of this article

Minister Joins Regiment Band In Canada

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief joined the Bermuda Regiment Band in Ontario, Canada, as they participated in Fortissimo 2011. “An historic event of which all Bermuda can be proud….”, said the Minister following his attendance at the Fortissimo Tattoo, which is built around the Beating Retreat and celebrates the heritage... Read more of this article