Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: NVCC Rams U-9′s Win At Disney Cup

[Updated with videos] Bermuda had two under 9 teams playing in the 2011 Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament, and the North Village Rams came home victorious as they won the Boys Under 9 International – Cup. The North Village Rams and the Somerset Trojans both had teams in the Division, with the rams in Bracket 1 and the Trojans in Bracket... Read more of this article

Bernews = Back in Bermuda, Alive & Well

After a non-fun filled week attempting to run Bernews from the waiting room of Johns Hopkins ICU, we are pleased to say we are all alive and well and enthused to return to work full steam. For those unaware, Bernews is staffed by a father-daughter duo along with an excellent photographer, and last week [my] father was flown abroad following a medical... Read more of this article

Five Videos: 2011 Evolution Fashion Show

This past weekend the City of Hamilton was taken over by fashion and style, as the Evolution Fashion Show was held, featuring almost 200 local models and clothes from over 20 local stores. The event was filmed by UK Top Model for cable television, and the show was directed by Bermuda’s own Dean Parris. Almost 1,000 people packed the streets to... Read more of this article

Second Storm of Season: Tropical Storm Bret

The National Hurricane Center yesterday [July 17] started issuing warnings on newly formed Tropical Storm Bret, and the Bermuda Weather Service said the closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 312 nm to the west at 6am this coming Thursday [July 21]. At 9:00am this morning the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near... Read more of this article

Jackson & Butterfield Off To India Film School

Bermuda’s first students to attend India’s Whistling Woods Film Academy in India have departed Bermuda to begin their course of study. Jason Jackson and Charles Butterfield (pictured L-R) jetted off to Boston, then to Paris before finally landing in India late Thursday Bermuda time. Whistling Woods International is Asia’s largest Film,... Read more of this article

Kentucky Fried Chicken To Delist From BSX

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited gave notice of intent to delist the Company’s common shares from the BSX. The notice reads: “At today’s Annual General Meeting of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited a significant majority of shareholders (81%) voted in favour of delisting the Company... Read more of this article

Arsenal Defeat Knights To Win ISL Championship

The Arsenal won a hard fought match and defeated the Knights 6-5 to win their first ever Lindo’s ISL Championship. Fabian Frankson scored two fourth quarter goals including the game winner 11 minutes into the 4th quarter to propel Arsenal to the victory. The Arsenal scored in the first minute of the match and seemed to be one step ahead of the Knights... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Evolution Fashion Show

Hundreds of spectators filled the streets outside City Hall in Hamilton last night [July 16] to witness what could be the largest fashion show held in Bermuda. Close to two hundred models strutted the 150 foot runway wearing men’s, ladies and children’s fashions available from many of Bermuda’s stores. Church Street and Dismont Drive... Read more of this article

Darren Clarke Qualifies: PGA Grand Slam

After Darren Clarke’s win at the Open Championship today [July 17], the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf field is shaping up to be the most intriguing since the event moved to Bermuda in 2007 – and there is still a fourth space to be filled. Grand Slam General Chairman Andy Burrows explained the significance of Clarke’s victory. “In 1999, Rory McIlroy,... Read more of this article

Argus Group Reports 2011 Results

Argus Group Holdings Limited Friday [July 15] announced a net loss of $5.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2011, compared to a net loss of $18.4 million in the prior year. Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, comments: “Every one of our seven business units recorded excellent results for the period, generating earnings in... Read more of this article

ISL Championship Finals Tonight

The Lindo’s ISL Championship Match is on tonight [July 17] at 7:30 pm. The match will be played at the National Sports Centre. The match features the G.E.T. Limited Red Division Champion Arsenal and the Ace Insurance Blue Division Champion Knights. The Arsenal reached the Final by defeating the Union 13-4. The Arsenal scored 13 goals without leading... Read more of this article

Hogges Win 1-0 Against Brooklyn Knights

The Bermuda Hogges last night [July 16] hosted the Brooklyn Knights in a match that would see a scoreless first half at the BAA Field. The aggressive, hard fought match saw both teams complaining to the referee about tackles. Shortly after the second half began, the Bermuda Hogges took the lead in the 51st minute when Keishen Bean scored. Bean, the... Read more of this article