Author Archive: Bernews1

Overseas Eel Research Ship Visits Bermuda

Last weekend saw the arrival of a few separate groups of individuals interested in the Sargasso Sea and its inhabitants. On Saturday the Walther Herwig III docked in St. George’s carrying a group of overseas scientists, led by Dr. Reinhold Hanel, who were on their way to map the spawning grounds of the European eel [scientific name: Anguilla anguilla],... Read more of this article

Aspen on Nuclear Crisis: No “Known Exposure”

Bermuda-based re/insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd said it does not have “any known exposure to property damage, business interruption or liability for any nuclear incidents arising from the Tohoku Earthquake.” A statement issued by the company said, “The tragic loss of life and extent of devastation continues to unfold following... Read more of this article

Video: Royal Couple Arrive From UK

The Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex, arrived in Bermuda at 7pm this evening [Mar.16] The Royal Couple arrived on a British Airways flight from London, with their two-day visit primarily intended to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme on the island. They were met at the LF Wade International Airport by Governor... Read more of this article

TBI Tech Issues Affecting Voice Services

TeleBermuda International Ltd. [TBI] suffered a major telecommunications failure just before 8am this morning [Mar.16], which affected all outgoing voice services. A spokesperson said, “At 0743 this morning, March 16th, TBI suffered a major telecommunications failure. This failure affected all outgoing voice services. Both online and redundant... Read more of this article

“Bermuda Mugging” Video Posted Online

[Updated] An 11 minute video appeared on Youtube yesterday afternoon [Mar.15] during which the uploader says he was robbed at gunpoint the night before in Bermuda and made the video “to share the story so that the rest of the residents and tourists/guests will be careful.” The gentleman says he lives in Bermuda, and appears to be an guest... Read more of this article

BFA’s Broadley To Leave Bermuda Tomorrow

Technical Director Derek Broadley’s contract with the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] officially concludes at the end of this month, and through “mutual agreement,” Mr Broadley will bring his tenure with the Association to a close and depart Bermuda tomorrow [Mar. 17] On behalf of the Executive Council BFA President Larry Mussenden... Read more of this article

BEST Request For Tucker’s Point Financials

[Updated] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has said that their request to the Environment Minister to receive the financial information about the Tucker’s Point property has been denied. BEST maintains that the financial information should be disclosed as “it is a corporation seeking financial assistance in the form... Read more of this article

Tucker’s Director: “Bermuda Needs This SDO”

[Written by Bermudian Paul Telford, the Rooms and Spa Director at Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa] Hopefully amidst the barrage of rhetoric and sensationalism what I have written here will help to shed a refreshing perspective on some of the factors surrounding the Tucker’s Point SDO. From what I understand, an SDO should only be granted where... Read more of this article

Government to Match Japan Quake Donations

Today [Mar.16] Premier Paula Cox announced that the Bermuda Government will match donations of up to $50,000 contributed to the Bermuda Red Cross Japan Quake/Tsunami Disaster fund. The donations will assist Japan and its people with recovery efforts following the disastrous 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011, which killed thousands... Read more of this article

Minister Burch on Dr Ball: “Fearless Icon”

Calling her a “fearless icon,” Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch paid tribute the late Dr. Barbara Ball in the Senate today [Mar.16], saying the “the unlikely trail blazed by this graduate of the Bermuda High School for Girls is a colour-blind example of a career dedicated to uplifting the unfortunate and championing... Read more of this article

Three Arrests: Robbery With Imitation Gun

Three men who were in possession of what is believed to be an imitation firearm have been arrested in connection with a robbery last night [Mar.15] This follows after the arrest of two men in connection with what Police term “reports of robberies and attempted robberies” in three parishes on Monday night [Mar.14] during which one of the suspects... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Witness Describes Final Moments

During the Antonio Meyers murder trial this morning [Mar.16], a Police officer who was also a relative of the victim gave testimony about the moments after Kumi Harford. The Officer, off duty at the time, was one of the first of the police to arrive, but the circumstances of that night saw her responding as a relative, not a policewoman. In the witness... Read more of this article