Author Archive: Bernews1

Best of Best Swimming Series Report

Ben Smith, National Coach and Sharks Swim Club Head Coach reported on the Best of BEST Series conclusion that took place on Saturday, April 30th with strong finishes by local swimmers. Below are comments from the Head Coaches of the Sharks Swim Club, Harbour Swim Club and the Dolphin Swim Team. Ben Smith from the Sharks Swim Club noted the Best series... Read more of this article

Patrick McPhee: Managing Director KRyS Global

KRyS Global, a firm dedicated to corporate recovery, insolvency, forensic accounting and business advisory services, announces Patrick McPhee as the new Managing Director of its Bermuda office. Mr McPhee brings over 18 years’ experience in the areas of corporate recovery, restructuring, forensic investigations and litigation support services.... Read more of this article

Jason Smith: “Part Of The Regiment Family”

Bermuda Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves paid tribute to 22-year-old Lance Corporal Jason Smith saying, “He was part of the Regiment family and his passing was marked as one.” On May 1st, Lance Corporal Smith was shot while in the Overview Hill, Pembroke area, and unfortunately died as a result of his injuries. The Police... Read more of this article

Validus Holdings Announces Quarterly Dividend

Bermuda based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced yesterday [May 4] that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share and $0.25 per common share equivalent for which each outstanding warrant is exercisable. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2011 to shareholders and warrant holders of record on June 15, 2011. Related... Read more of this article

The Princess Royal To Visit In June

Government House today [May 4] announced that Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal will make a short working visit to Bermuda in early June 2011. The visit on the evening of Saturday the 4th and the morning of Sunday the 5th of June will coincide with the visit to Bermuda of a dozen Fellows of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue, of... Read more of this article

XL Announce Q1 Net Loss Of $227 Million

Global re/insurer XL Group yesterday [May 3] reported a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was $227.3 million, or loss of $0.73 per share for the first quarter of 2011, compared to a net income of $128 million, or $ 0.37m per share, in the first quarter of 2010. XL — headquartered in Ireland but with its executive offices in Bermuda – said... Read more of this article

Former Parliamentarian Austin Thomas Dies

Former Bermuda Parliamentarian Austin Thomas will be remembered as plain-spoken, principled and a relentless fighter for the causes and issues he held dear. Mr. Thomas, who has died at the age of 77, served in both the Progressive Labour Party and National Liberal Party during a political career which lasted more than 20 years. He was born on February... Read more of this article

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day

Today [May 4] has been designated as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day in Bermuda, and is intended to raise awareness about the value of preventing pregnancy during the teenage years. Health Minister Zane DeSilva said, “Tragically, a child born to an unmarried teen mother who does not graduate from high school is 9 times more likely to live in poverty... Read more of this article

RIMS Convention Underway: Premier Attending

The 47th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] Convention & Exhibition began in earnest yesterday [May 3] in Vancouver, and Premier Paula Cox began the day conducting a series of meetings with industry partners. Premier Cox said, “In talking with the industry leaders, they spoke about the importance of innovation and quality. Our... Read more of this article

Arrest Made: Death Of Denise Evans

[Updated] The Bermuda Police have confirmed that a 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of 45-year-old Denise Evans Wilkinson. This past Friday afternoon [Apr.29], Police responded to a report of a body in the waters of the Mills Creek area in Pembroke, which was determined to be that of Ms Evans. Although the Police... Read more of this article

Law Students Perspective: Crime & More

Two young men studying in the UK have expressed their concerns about the gun crime and other issues on the island, saying “There is a certain vantage that comes from being away from home for an extended period.” Jahkeel Quallo, 22, is a student at the University of Buckingham studying Law with Politics with hopes of becoming a Barrister... Read more of this article

StyleBermuda: Love At First Blush

Bermuda’s top fashion resource StyleBermuda.com has released their latest photo shoot, ‘Love at First Blush’, which they describe as “romantically chic…the new neutrals in fashion are deceptively simple – in blush tones, nudes, and creamy beige hues, add a touch of sophistication to your wardrobe this Spring!” The... Read more of this article