Author Archive: Bernews1

Traffic Delays After Bike/Car Accident

[Updated] At approximately 4/4:30pm this afternoon [May 11] there was an accident accident at the East Broadway round-a-bout/ Trimingham Hill area. The Police have forewarned to expect major delays in that area, and those traveling home in the rush hour traffic are advised to take an alternate route if possible. It appears that a bike and car collided,... Read more of this article

2010 Ascendant Net Earnings:$16.7 Million

The Ascendant Group Limited, parent company of BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited, PureNERGY Renewables, Ltd.,BELCO Properties Limited, InVenture Limited and Sigma Corporate Services Company Limited, today released the Audited Fiscal Year report to 31 December, 2010. Ascendant Group Limited reported that consolidated net earnings for 2010... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: “Accused Acted Strangely”

Taking the witness stand in the Kevin Warner murder trial, Dekimo Martin’s aunt told the jury that she lived at #8 Peacock Crescent and had known the defendant for about four or five years. Questioned more closely by Crown Counsel Carrington Mahoney, she said that Mr Warner was a friend of the family and was frequently at the house. Retelling the... Read more of this article

Bermuda Role In New Dolphin Health Study

Research conducted off Bermuda, the US East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico by marine scientists is expected to serve as baseline measurement for future research to define the health effects of certain pollutants on bottlenose dolphins. A research team looked at the levels of persistent organic pollutants [POPs] found in male dolphins along the coast of... Read more of this article

Two Cruise Ships Divert: Medical Emergencies

Over the weekend two cruise ships diverted closer to Bermuda to transfer passengers requiring medical care. On Monday 9th May, Bermuda Ship Agents advised Bermuda Radio that the cruise ship ‘Crown Princess’ was diverting to Bermuda to disembark a 57 year old male passenger who was suffering from breathing difficulties. The vessel rendezvoused with... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Native American Healing Practices

On May 21/22 there will be a Weekend Workshop on Native American Healing Practices and Herbal Medicine, with proceeds going towards the St. David’s Islanders and Native Community Pow Wow Fund. There will be an introductory lecture on Native American Medicinal Herbs on Friday, May 20th from 7 – 9pm at a cost of $25. The workshop will be... Read more of this article

Young Progressives National Heroes Convention

The Bermuda Young Progressives said they wish to clear up any confusion regarding the Heritage celebrations of the National Heroes Convention. On May 1st, Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development Glenn Blakeney refuted any suggestion that Young Progressives National Heroes plan was in association with Governments. The Young Progressives... Read more of this article

Sailing: Atlantic Cup 2011 Awards Ceremony

After four days of 15-20 knot headwinds, the fleet of the Atlantic Cup arrived in Bermuda and celebrated at an Awards Ceremony at the St. George’s Sport and Dinghy Club on May 8. The Atlantic Cup is the World Cruising Club’s fun sailboat rally from the Caribbean to the US with a stop in Bermuda. The first leg of the rally form Nanny Cay... Read more of this article

Firm Founded by Dr. Martin Sold For $550M

Headstrong Corporation — the international provider of comprehensive consulting and IT services founded by long-time Bermuda resident Dr. James Martin [pictured] – has been sold to Genpact Limited for $550 million in cash. A global leader in business process and technology management, Genpact announced earlier this year it was in the... Read more of this article

May: Foster Care Month in Bermuda

Minister of Youth, Families, Sports, and Community Development Glenn Blakeney today announced that May is Foster Care Month in Bermuda with the aim of raising public awareness on the topic of foster care and foster parenting. “All children deserve a safe and happy life and foster parenting is a significant and rewarding opportunity that helps shape... Read more of this article

Amnesty International Bermuda 50th Anniversary.

On May 28th, 2011 Amnesty International Bermuda will, along with 3 million Amnesty International members and supporters world-wide, mark the international organization’s 50th Anniversary. The organization, itself, began with one man, Peter Benenson. A barrister in London, he was outraged when he heard of two Portuguese students who were imprisoned... Read more of this article

St. David’s Primary Students Tour Hotel

Wrapping up a week that saw students from Cedarbridge Academy and Sandy’s Secondary Middle School touring the property at the Fairmont Southampton, on Friday students from St. David’s Primary were given the opportunity to be hosted by the South Shore hotel. Director of Learning Greg Meszoly said, “This has been a busy week at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article