Author Archive: Bernews1

Seven UBP MPs Resign To Seal OBA Merger

[Updated] Seven of the United Bermuda Party’s nine Members of Parliament today [May 16] announced they have resigned from the party to join with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance’s three Parliamentarians in order to form the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA]. John Barritt, Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Trevor Moniz, Grant Gibbons, Louise Jackson, Bob Richards... Read more of this article

No Age Group Prizes: May 24th Marathon

April Vesey the Road Race Committee Chair for the Bermuda Track and Field Association [BTFA] sent out an email about several aspects of the upcoming May 24th Marathon Derby, Part of the email stated that, “They are also not having the usual Friday night awards ceremony. They are only giving prizes to the first 3 males and females. There will be... Read more of this article

Minister Visits Hamilton Fire Station

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief visited the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Hamilton Station last week to meet with the senior command of the Service. The Minister also addressed the Recruit course presently underway. Noting that these recruits have recently been trained to the Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate), the Minister... Read more of this article

Videos: Newly Merged CellOne Opens Doors

Today [May 16] the new CellOne retail store officially opened on #18 Church Street in Hamilton, two weeks after the announcement that M3 Wireless will be merging with CellularOne. The new company is keeping the pre-existing CellularOne management team and will operate under the CellularOne brand, although it has been rebranded slightly as CellOne,... Read more of this article

Police Issue Internet Fraud Advisory

The Police have issued an internet fraud advisory reminding members of the public to be vigilant regarding internet fraud. A Police spokesman said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant regarding internet fraud via online classifieds websites where items can be bought and sold.”... Read more of this article

KEMH Hosts: Emergency Medical Services Week

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) are celebrating the Island’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Acting Minister of Health Michael Weeks, officially launched the campaign this morning in the lobby at KEMH, along with representatives from Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB). Display boards,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Kardias Club ‘Tea With a Twist’

The Kardias Club hosted their ‘Tea with a Twist’ on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Fairmont Southampton Princess. Itincluded a champagne afternoon tea reception, a fashion show and music by The Atlantic Music Group. A number of local fashion and accessory vendors participated, such as Calypso, Cessie’s Hats, Alexandra Mosher, Marcia Ingham... Read more of this article

BMA: Offshore Group of Insurance Supervisors

The Bermuda Monetary Authority hosted the working group meeting of the Offshore Group of Insurance Supervisors [OGIS] from the 11th – 13th May. Sixteen participants from 13 jurisdictions were represented at the annual meeting to discuss pertinent issues relating to the supervision of international insurance business. Commenting on the meeting Shelby... Read more of this article

Salaries: What Exactly Do Politicians Make?

Recently Bermuda Public Services Union president Kevin Grant called on Bermuda’s Parliamentarians to consider taking symbolic pay cuts after proposing a 1.25 percent salary hike for civil servants in an offer which has been on the table since January. Mr. Grant repeated the call when hundreds of BPSU members demonstrated outside the Cabinet... Read more of this article

Flagstone Re Declares Quarterly Dividend

Bermuda based re/insurer Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.04 per Common Share. The dividend is payable on June 15th, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1st, 2011. Related Stories Banker Larry Slaughter Joins Lazard Ltd. Canopius Merger With Tower... Read more of this article

Photos: Regiment 3 Mile Walk & 5 Mile Run

The Bermuda Regiment held their 3 Mile Walk and 5 Mile Breakfast Run yesterday [May 16]. Sean Trott and Jennifer Allen are the male and female champions. Jay Donawa finished second with a time of 26:45. Jennifer Allen was fourth overall with a time of 31:52, while Kathleen Mononey was the second female finisher clocking 36:31 finishing 7th overall. Slideshow... Read more of this article

Latroya Darrell Sets New National Record

This past weekend, Latroya Darrell competed in the Southeastern Conference Track & Field Championships in Georgia, powering out a 13.04m in the Triple Jump to set a new Bermuda National Record. Ms Darrell recorded leaps of 12.74, 13.04, 12.53, 12.66 and a foul on her final attempt. The 13.04 was also a personal best for Ms Darrell. There were three... Read more of this article