Author Archive: Bernews1

Tourism To Sponsor Four Sporting Events

Minister of Business Development & Tourism Patrice Minors today [Aug.4] announced that Government will contribute a total of $270,000 toward four international sporting events to be held this year in a bid to boost Bermuda’s tourism. Tournaments from four different genres – sailing, running, triathlon, rugby – will receive sponsorship.... Read more of this article

Coast Guard Unload ‘Drug Sub’ Stash in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost 15,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $180 million at the Coast Guard base in Miami on Tuesday [Aug.2]. Earlier this week the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed they intercepted the first drug smuggling submarine in Caribbean waters. The submarine had was seized well away from Bermuda – off the Honduran coast – however... Read more of this article

Hockey: Bermuda Lose Final Match To Paraguay

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Women’s National Field Hockey Team went down 1 – 0 in their fourth and final match at the 2011 Pan American Challenge Cup taking place Brazil. Bermuda and Paraguay were scoreless throughout the first half, however Bermuda went down to a 56th minute field goal off the stick of Maria Servian Giosa. Bermuda lost... Read more of this article

Report: Mass. Governor Vacationing In Bermuda

According to a news report from the Boston Herald, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick plans to embark on a 7-day Bermuda vacation starting tomorrow [Aug.5]. “The Patricks plan to travel to Bermuda for seven days, returning next Thursday when they will head north to Maine to round out the trip before coming back to Massachusetts on Sunday,”... Read more of this article

Thief Boards Boat, Steals Part of Engine

Yesterday [Aug.3] there were two reported cases of theft from boats in the east end, including an incident in which someone boarded an unoccupied boat and removed part of the engine [valued at $5,000] in the Southside Road, St. David’s area. The second incident – in the Kings Square, St. George’s area – involved the theft of two fishing... Read more of this article

Telegram to Agatha Christie, Sent From Bermuda

The UK’s BBC reports that, “A telegram sent by Noel Coward to Agatha Christie has been found hidden inside an old bureau while it was being restored.” “The message was sent from Bermuda and is dated September 1957.” “It congratulates the writer on her play The Mousetrap breaking the record for the longest running... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 17-Year-Old Male [Found]

[Updated - teenager has been found] The police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jonathan Burch-Dacosta who was last seen this past Sunday [July 31] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Jonathan Burch-Dacosta... Read more of this article

Bermudian Doctor Appointed At MWI

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) announces the recent appointment of returning Bermudian doctor, Dr Ayesha Peets Talbot as Medical Physician for service users at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI). This position reports to the Chief of Staff, Dr Donald Thomas III, MD. Prior to receiving her medical degree and taking a position with BHB, Dr Peets... Read more of this article

August: Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

Minister of Health Zane De Silva today presented ‘Breastfeeding Guidelines for Healthy Infants to healthcare professionals on behalf of the Department of Health, Well Bermuda, Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and La Leche League (LLL). Coinciding with Breastfeeding Awareness Month, which is celebrated globally in August, the presentation of these... Read more of this article

First Half 2011: Catlin Reports $201M Loss

Bermuda-based re/insurer Catlin Group Ltd reported its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2011 today [Aug.4]. Chief Executive of Catlin Group Limited, Stephen Catlin [pictured] said: “The unprecedented series of natural catastrophes during the first half of 2011 caused the Group to report a loss before tax of US$201 million.... Read more of this article

‘Kes The Band’ To Perform In Bermuda

The Bermuda Summer Jam featuring Trinidadian soca group ‘Kes The Band’ will be held on August 27th at Tiger Bay. Bermuda’s own Pulse will start the show, and will be followed by local DJ Y.G.S. DNice & D’General will get the crowd warmed up to your Soca favorites, which will lead to the main event, Kes The Band. The... Read more of this article

Archer To Buy Great White Energy Services

Bermuda based Archer Limited, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of all the operating companies of Great White Energy Services a company formed by Wexford Capital LP, in a transaction valued at $742 million on a cash and debt free basis. The transaction is expected to close in the... Read more of this article