Author Archive: Bernews1

ABIR Elect Kevin O’Donnell & Brian Duperreault

In a special election to fill a vacancy, Kevin O’Donnell, President and CEO of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., was elected First Deputy Chair and Brian Duperreault, Hamilton Insurance Group CEO, was elected Second Deputy Chair of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2016. Stephen Catlin, XL... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise

[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well... Read more of this article

Bye-Election Set To Be Called In Constituency 13

Following the resignation of PLP MP Glenn Blakeney, a bye-election will be called in Constituency 13 Devonshire North Central, and while neither party has officially announced a candidate yet, both can be expected to challenge for the seat. Mr Blakeney — who was was first elected in 2003 and then subsequently reelected in 2007 and 2012 —... Read more of this article

Butterfield: ‘Not A Candidate For Elective Office’

Former HSBC CEO Phil Butterfield responded to speculation he may stand in the upcoming bye-election, telling Bernews that, “I can affirm that I am not a candidate for elective office.” A well known business executive, Mr. Butterfield’s career in the banking industry has spanned over 40 years. He joined HSBC Bermuda in 2000 as Chief... Read more of this article

BCS IBM Squash Club Championships Finals

It was the final night of the BCS-IBM BSRA 2015 Club Championships as the tournament came to an end at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. In the Men’s Open Division, John Fletcher defeated Thomas Sherratt in three straight games 11-7, 11-7, 11-9. The Ladies Open Division final saw Laura Robinson take on Rachel Barnes. Barnes came from... Read more of this article

Weather: Today’s Motocross Racing Cancelled

Today’s [Dec 6] motocross racing has been cancelled due to flooding on the track from recent rainfall. BMC President Chris Vonhassel said, “Unfortunately although the wind may not be very strong today, the rain for three days has made for flooding on the track. It is not safe for our riders to go through the lakes that have formed on the... Read more of this article

Oman To Host 2016 America’s Cup World Series

The Sultanate of Oman will create a rare slice of sporting history when it becomes the first country in the Middle East to host America’s Cup racing by staging the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Oman in February 2016. A point-scoring event for the opening stages of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Santa Claus Visits St George’s

[Updated with photos & video] While the planned event has been scaled down due to the weather, Santa Claus is still set to visit the east end this evening [Dec 5], with Santa due to arrive at 7.00pm. “Santa is still coming to the Old Town, however, he will arrive at 7pm and it will giving of candy for the children,” a spokesperson said.... Read more of this article

Sunday: Moth Fleet To Race In Hamilton Harbour

The organizers of the first Amlin International Moth Regatta invite residents to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Sunday afternoon [Dec 6] from 2pm to watch turbo-charged dinghies racing around Hamilton Harbour for $500 in prize money. The Moth is an 11-foot dinghy that hydrofoils and has been clocked as fast as 28 to 30 knots of speed [32 to 34 mph].... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores In Huddersfield Win

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored his fifth goal of the season in today’s [Dec 5] match, as Huddersfield Town defeated Birmingham 2 – 0. The club’s match report said, “In his third game in charge, Huddersfield Town secured a first win under Head Coach David Wagner – and it was fully deserved after another great performance. “The... Read more of this article

Glenn Blakeney Submits Resignation Letter

[Updated] Devonshire North Central MP Glenn Blakeney has submitted his resignation letter to the Speaker of the House, confirming his retirement effective December 7, 2015, saying his “decision is predominantly based upon personal reasons.” Mr Blakeney, who is also well known outside of political circles through his career in broadcasting,... Read more of this article