Author Archive: Bernews1

BIFFlix June Screening at BUEI: ‘Ceremony’

[Update June 15: BIFF has rescheduled this screening to next Wednesday, June 22, 6.30pm at BUEI Tradewinds Auditorium. For those who have bought advance tickets – they will be valid next week or BIFF can organise a refund.] Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) will host a screening of “Ceremony” on June 16, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. as part of... Read more of this article

Weather Causes Harbour Nights Cancellation

Due to inclement weather, Harbour Nights will be cancelled tonight [June 15]. For today’s forecast the Bermuda Weather Service said, “Low pressure will begin to leave the area later this evening, taking the squally showers and risk of isolated thunderstorms away with it. Conditions will begin to clear late tonight as weak high pressure builds... Read more of this article

Police: Counterfeit $50 Bills Circulating

The Police have warned the public that there is counterfeit money presently in circulation on the island, particularly Bermuda and U.S $50 bills, and issued a reminder that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency. A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit... Read more of this article

Women’s National Academy Cricket Squad

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB} announced the players that have been selected to train in the BCB Women’s National Academy Squad. National Coach David Moore stated, “The BCB is extremely pleased with the progress of the players who have been training regularly under the guidance of the BCBWNA Women’s Coach, Roxell John.” :The... Read more of this article

Bermuda Face Guyana in Rugby Final

Bermuda will now face Guyana in the Caribbean Rugby Final on Wednesday June 22nd in Guyana. Earlier this month, Bermuda’s National Rugby team travelled to Mexico City and soundly defeated Mexico to move into the finals of the 15-a-side Caribbean Championships. Guyana became the South Zone Champions, as they defeated Barbados 20-7 at the Guyana National... Read more of this article

Montpelier Re Declares Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per Common Share and $0.400608 per 8.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series A. The dividends are payable on or before July 15, 2011 to all of the shareholders of record as of June 30, 2011. The company issued $150.0 million of Preferred Shares on May... Read more of this article

Team Named For World Champs In France

The Bermuda Track and Field Association [BTFA] has named four local junior athletes who will compete in the 2011 World Youth Championships which will be held from July 6-10, 2011 in Lille, France. Jeneko Place [pictured] will represent Bermuda in the 100m and 200m, Scott Clarke will compete in the 100m, and Kyle Webb will compete in the 200m. The three,... Read more of this article

Smith Recharged Over 2009 Southside Shooting

[Update - charges were dropped against Mr Smith in June 2011] Before Magistrate Archie Warner, 25-year-old Kinte Smith was this morning [June 15] freshly charged with four charges relating to the Southside Cinema shooting that occurred on 13th November 2009. The fresh charges arose because of a late afternoon decision on Tuesday 13th June in which... Read more of this article

Fairmont To Open New Resort Golf Shop

The Fairmont Southampton will be officially opening their new Resort Golf Shop this Saturday [June 18]. The new Resort Golf Shop has more than doubled its size and will feature new collections of the top golf equipment and clothing in the industry. Fairmont Southampton’s Director of Golf Anthony Mocklow said, “The opening of our new Resort Golf... Read more of this article

Moon Nightclub To Host ‘Moonlight Bazaar’

The 4th installment of the Moonlight Bazaar will be held tomorrow [June 16] from 5:30-9:00 pm at the Moon Nightclub on Front Street. The concept is a new one to Bermuda, and features shopping in a market atmosphere while you lounge and sip drinks. Aside from local clothing and jewellery vendors, local entertainment, beauty therapists are on hand to... Read more of this article

‘Dunkley’s Statement No Reflection Of Facts’

Commenting on the recent statements made by Senator Michael Dunkley Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said, “Mr. Dunkley’s statement bears no reflection of the facts. Targeted and sensible police deployment has yielded significant results and the people of Bermuda have noticed it and applauded it.” Senator Dunkley, the... Read more of this article

Gordon-Pamplin: Ego, Pride Over Experience

Shadow Minister for Tourism Patricia Gordon-Pamplin responded to the dismissal of Tony Brannon from Tourism Board saying, “It is truly sad that the government would apparently put ego and pride over the utilization of willing expertise.” After being dismissed yesterday [June 14] from the Tourism Board Tony Brannon said “The Tourism Board... Read more of this article