Author Archive: Bernews1

Group Aims To Establish Performing Arts Centre

The Board of Directors of The Centre Limited, a Bermuda registered charity whose focus is the performing arts, have decided to move forward with a project aimed at establishing a performing arts centre in Bermuda. The Board made their decision following consideration of a report titled An Appreciative Inquiry into Performing Arts in Bermuda. The report... Read more of this article

Artifacts To Be Recovered: Historic Shipwreck

This Summer the Bermuda Government’s Marine Heritage Section at the Department of Conservation Services will be partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’ [NOAA] Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in the rescue of artifacts from the infamous American Civil War shipwreck the Mary Celestia sunk in 1864. Dr Philippe Rouja,... Read more of this article

Man Charged: Conspiracy To Import Cocaine

In Magistrates’ Court this morning [May 13], after a lengthy legal argument put by their lawyer Marc Pettingill, 29 year-old Everett Jahni Bean was charged, by Magistrate Archie Warner, with the indictable offence that between a date unknown and 6th January 2011, he conspired with Randolph Simons to import a Controlled Drug, cocaine. Since the... Read more of this article

Colbert: ‘Only Armageddon Can Stop Me Now’

TV funnyman Stephen Colbert is serious about one thing — winning the the Charleston Bermuda Race which gets underway on May 21. In a recent interview with E! The Entertainment Network, the faux-conservative talk show host said he hopes to be first across the finish line at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club — in part to erase memories of his... Read more of this article

May 15: First Power Boat Race Of Season

The Bermuda Power Boat Association is hosting its first power boat race of the season at Ferry Reach this Sunday, May 15th. Racing begins at 11 a.m. There will also be remote control boat racing through BOMBA, the Bermuda Offshore Model Boat Association and various food vendors. The first scheduled power boat race of the season was originally in April,... Read more of this article

Assured Guaranty Makes Changes At The Top

Assured Guaranty Ltd., the Bermuda-based holding company for direct bond insurers Assured Guaranty Corp. and Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., announced today [May 13] that Robert B. Mills, currently Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer and Robert A. Bailenson, currently Chief Accounting Officer, will... Read more of this article

Gibbons Company 3 Day Grand Opening

To celebrate their recent upgrades, Gibbons Company will be hosting a 3 Day Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 19th, 20th and 21st. The three day celebration will see Fashion Shows twice a day both at 1:15 and 6:00pm, Music, Demos, Raffles, Gifts With Purchase, a Swim Fit, Cocktails and more. Premier Paula Cox will perform... Read more of this article

Ladies Golf Team Named For NJ Tournament

Bermuda will be represented at the 33rd Annual Kitty Michael International Invitational Golf Tournament at the Seaview Resort & Spa in Galloway, New Jersey. The Bermuda team will be led by team captain Ann Symonds also consist of Gladys Chambaz, Tracy Nash, Katyna Rabain, Wendy Salvia, Patricia Morgan, Betty-Ann Sudbury, Kathy-Lloyd Hines, Julie... Read more of this article

Catlin Posts A First Quarter Premium Spike

Bermuda-based speciality insurer Catlin Group today [May 13] reported an 11 percent increase in gross premiums written to $1.412 billion in the period to end-March. Gross premiums written increased during the period to end-March by 11 percent to $1.4 billion [2010: $1.3 billion]. The percentage increase is virtually identical using constant rates... Read more of this article

“A Divided Opposition Cannot Stand”

Craig Cannonier and Michael Fahy have released statements regarding the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] plans to dissolve and join with members of the UBP to form the One Bermuda Alliance Mr Fahy said “A divided opposition cannot stand,” and that “the serious conditions facing Bermuda today require us to put aside party loyalties... Read more of this article

Cedarbridge Celebrates 100 Women On Campus

On May 5 Cedarbridge Academy celebrated 100 Women On Campus Day. Principal Mrs. Kalmar Richards explains the day was intended to inspire the young women of the school, and give them the opportunity to meet and interact with professional women from various careers. The day started with the official opening ceremony which was attended by Minister of... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Chewstick Second Retreat Weekend

The Chewstick Foundation is planning their second Retreat weekend from Friday, May 27 until Sunday, May 29, 2011 on Paget Island. The purpose for the Retreat is to empower people in an intense, artistic and spiritual environment that encourages personal growth and collaboration. The weekend will comprise of workshops taught by local experts from various... Read more of this article