Author Archive: Bernews1

Roy Allen Burch Moves to Charlotte to Train

One of Bermuda’s top swimmers has moved to Charlotte to train under Coach David Marsh and further his dreams of making the 2012 London Olympics. Roy Allen Burch, who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the men’s 100 metres freestyle, will join an elite swim program in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the world of swimming David Marsh is... Read more of this article

CEO: ‘Very Impressed By Student Ideas’

Ways to stimulate the Bermuda economy proved to be a stimulating choice of topic for this year’s Business Bermuda student essay competition, drawing more than one hundred entries. Winners of the third annual contest were presented with their prizes by Premier Paula Cox at Business Bermuda’s annual general meeting last Friday [Mar. 4] Students... Read more of this article

Murder Victim’s Family: End the Violence

The family of 29-year-old murder victim Colford Ferguson has formed a group which has a clear message to send: “The community has had enough.” Mr Ferguson, whom Police confirmed was not a gang member, was doing construction work when he was murdered at approximately 2pm on February 4th, 2011 in Somerset. He left behind many devasted friends... Read more of this article

BIFF Unveils 2011 World Cinema Showcase

A bittersweet comedy and a compelling drama from two of the world’s leading independent filmmakers will bookend this month’s 14th annual Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF]. BIFF today [Mar.7] announced the opening and closing films for this month’s event – as well as the full World Cinema line-up. Kicking off this year’s... Read more of this article

Allied World Estimates NZ Quake: $30-40 Million

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings announced today [Mar.7] that its initial loss estimate from the February 22, 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand is in the $30 million to $40 million range pre-tax and net of reinsurance recoverables. A spokesperson said, “Allied World’s loss estimates for this event are derived from preliminary... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: Early Morning Gunshots

The Police have confirmed that there was a firearm incident at approximately 1:30am this morning [Mar.7] in the area of St. Monica’s Road and The Glebe Road. There have been no reported injuries. A Police spokesman said, “Around 1:25am on Monday, March 7th 2011 Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of St. Monica’s Road and The... Read more of this article

Outstanding Drug Fine Lands Man in Court

On 24 November 2009, Kevin Smith had been tried on one count of possession of illegal drugs, one count of possessing equipment for use in connection with the drugs, and one count of cultivating cannabis. He had been fined a total of $16,600 for those offences. Mr Smith appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar. 7] and asked Magistrate Warner for... Read more of this article

Videos & Full Results: Best of Best Swimming

Scroll down for full results and videos of the Best of the Best Series Swim Meet, which was held at the BASA Pool this past Saturday [Mar.5]. The event was first of three scheduled ‘Best of the Best’ series races. Tyler Smith won the Men 11-12 400 SC Meter Freestyle with a time of 5:11.12, Michelle Caza won the Girls 13-14 100 SC Meter Breaststroke,... Read more of this article

Photos: Best of the Best Swim Meet

[Updated] This past Saturday [Mar.5] the Best of the Best Series Swim Meet was held at the BASA Pool at Saltus. Swimmers from the island’s various swim teams took to the pool for the first of three ‘Best of the Best’ series races. Individual race winners included Liam Peniston, Tyler Smith, Michelle Caza, Tyler Dickinson, Holly Bruton,... Read more of this article

Tiger Sharks: From Predators To Victims

Tiger sharks are often classed as one of the most dangerous sharks in the ocean, sleek killing machines second only to the Great White in terms of predatory reputation. But that label is considered undeserved by members of the Bermuda Shark Project, who since 2005 have sought to de-mystify – and de-stigmatise – the elegant animal which... Read more of this article

“Animal Farm” Message Timeless & Timely

Current world events underscore the timeless message of the Bermuda’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society forthcoming production of the barnyard allegory “Animal Farm”, says the musical’s director. Author George Orwell sub-titled his 1945 classic ”Animal Farm” a “fairy story” — and in many ways it... Read more of this article

Police Statement on Runner & Bike Collision

At the end of yesterday’s [Mar.6] Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race, top runner Lamont Marshall collided with a Police bike, however went on to win the race, finishing the course in 32.21. A Police spokesman said, “Around 9:45am on Sunday, a 26 year old Devonshire man running in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K road race collided with a... Read more of this article