Author Archive: Bernews1

Murder Trial: Expert GSR Testimony

In the ongoing murder trial, expert witness Allison Murtha of R J Lee Group, USA came into the witness stand to give evidence today [May 12]. She followed after statements from a Policeman who had been involved in the initial arrest of the defendant Kevin Warner and in collecting a white Suzuki motorcycle said to be owned by him. Ms Murtha took to the... Read more of this article

‘Landmark’ IPO Underscores Bermuda’s Value

Bermuda-headquartered international law firm Conyers advised energy giant Kosmos Energy Ltd. on its $594 million IPO on the New York Stock Exchange this week, saying the success of the launch underscores the island’s “attractiveness for large public transactions of this kind.” Kosmos Energy Ltd. said it had priced its initial public... Read more of this article

Masters: Knowing Your Employment Rights

[Written by attorney Kyle Masters, an associate at Trott & Duncan] It is important to note that the answers contained in this article are not intended to be relied upon as professional legal advice. If you have an issue that requires legal advice, it is not wise to use the contents of this article as a substitute for a good, old fashioned one-on-one... Read more of this article

Police & Department of Corrections Sign MOU

Today [May 12] the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Department of Corrections signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This document simply updates an already established agreement between the two services. In a low key affair, Acting Commissioner Michael Jackman and Commissioner of Corrections Edward Lamb signed the agreement which will take effect... Read more of this article

CableVision Community Award: Clem Talbot

Bermuda CableVision today [May 12] publicly recognises Clement “Clem” Talbot, founder of the Ross “Blackie” Talbot Charity Classic, for the outstanding support he has provided to the community through this annual golf tournament and the Ross “Blackie” Talbot Foundation. Clem Talbot was lauded with the latest Bermuda CableVision Community... Read more of this article

XL To Hold Its Sixth Global Day Of Giving

From Bermuda to India, employees of XL Group will be giving back to the communities the international re/insurer operates in on Monday [May 16] with staff participating in their sixth annual Global Day of Giving. The employee volunteer day, first held in 2006 when XL celebrated its 20th anniversary, is among several activities planned by... Read more of this article

City of Hamilton Four Seasons Arts Festival

The City of Hamilton today [May 12] announced the start of the Four Seasons Arts Festival. The highly anticipated Arts Festival which comprises two parts, Art in the Dark and Art in the Park, is expected to bring lots of attention and recognition to local artists while encouraging support for the city’s bars and restaurants. In making the announcement,... Read more of this article

BDA Commercial Bank: $1.35 Million Profit

The Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB] reported a profit of $1.35 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011 equating to fully diluted earnings per share of $0.20. This compares with a net loss of $1.47 million for the six months ended March 31, 2010. Additionally, we recorded a $5.52 million unrealised gain on our investment portfolio. Total... Read more of this article

Bus Schedule: Heading to Arbitration

[Updated] This morning [May 12] Minister of Transport Terry Lister and BIU President Chris Furbert are holding a press conference to provide an update on a planned new bus schedule, and you can tune into the live video below. As locals are well aware, there has been issues with the bus service lately, with Transport Minister Terry Lister saying the... Read more of this article

Dr. Ming To Speak In London: Project Ocean

The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr. Frederick Ming, will represent Bermuda in part of Selfridges’ ‘Ocean Talks’ in London – one of a number of events being held in aid of Selfridges’ Project Ocean. Spearheaded by Selfridges and ZSL [Zoological Society of London], Project Ocean is a call-to-action marine conservation campaign aimed... Read more of this article

OBA Party Announcement Postponed

Today’s [May 12] scheduled announcement from the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has been postponed, with a spokesman saying it was due to “unforeseen circumstances which did not come up until last night.” The OBA will consist of members from both the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] and United Bermuda Party [UBP]. On May 3 members of... Read more of this article

Sims Wins Orchard Open & $15,000 Prize

After finishing T1st at 14-under par on the Peach State Professional Golf Tour, Bermudian golfer Michael Sims won the Orchard Open in Georgia in a one hole playoff against Jay McLuen. Mr Sims shot a first round 5-under par 67, before shooting a second round 3-under par 69. On the final day he came from four shots back in regulation to tie Mr McLuen... Read more of this article