Author Archive: Bernews1

Enstar Earnings Jump By Almost $40 Million

The Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the US Security & Exchanges Commission earlier today [Mar. 7], reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2010. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $174.1 million — or $12.66 per fully diluted share — for the year... Read more of this article

Podcast: ‘Blinding Heights’ Indie Rock

Episode #14 of the “The Blinding Heights’ podcast hosted by Bermuda resident Will Black is now available to listen online, or for free download here. The indie rock podcast was launched in October 2010 by musician Will Black, who has been performing at the Hog Penny Pub in Hamilton for the past 5 years. The week’s [Mar.5] podcast features... Read more of this article

Results, Photos & Video: Junior Equestrian

This past weekend [Mar.5], the Bermuda Equestrian Federation held a Junior Extravaganza Show at the Hinson Stables. Samantha Stempel was declared the Champion rider with 38 points, while Arden Vickers was the Reserve Champion with 31 points. Arden Vickers riding Nikolavita won the first event of the day the Open Hunter Over X Rails. Samantha Stempel... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Tucker’s Point Walking Tour

[Updated] This afternoon [Mar.6] a group of environmental and social/historical organisations hosted a walking tour of the Tucker’s Point area that will be affected by the Special Development Order [SDO] just passed by the House of Assembly. Host organisations included the Bermuda Audubon Society, Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda Environmental and... Read more of this article

Bermuda Team for Gibson Relays in Jamaica

Bermuda Track & Field Association [BTFA] President Donna Watson has announced that Bermuda will be sending a team to compete in the Gibson Relays in Jamaica this week. “We have been awarded sponsorship from Samsung for $5000.00 to send a team to compete in this event. Due to the depth and success in middle distance running the NACAC President... Read more of this article

Shakespeare And The ‘Sea Venture’ Wreck

American historian Hobson Woodward has argued July 28, 2009 marked two quadricentennials — one was the unintended founding of Bermuda by the “Sea Venture” castaways who came ashore here on a rain-whipped day in 1609. The other was the 400th anniversary of the sprite Ariel, the wild man Caliban and mercurial magician Prospero —... Read more of this article

Alen & Marshall Win 2011 Lindos to Lindos

The 2011 Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K race was held this this morning [Mar.6], and Lamont Marshall and Jennifer Alen ran away with the victories. Mr Marshall went out in front right from the start with Sean Trott and Stephen Allen trailing just behind. In the end the three runners finished in that order with Mr Marshall finishing first in 32.21, Sean... Read more of this article

Accident Victim Named As Vershon Simmons

The young man who tragically lost his life in a road traffic accident last night [Mar.5] has been officially named as Vershon Simmons. A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Vershon Simmons of Pembroke.” “Around 9:30pm Saturday, March 5th 2011 Mr. Simmons was riding a motorcycle... Read more of this article

Johnny Barnes Film to Screen in U.S.

He’s the man who has taken the Bermudian emphasis on “Good morning!” to its logical extreme — and earned the love and admiration of thousands of Bermuda residents and visitors in the process. Now the world is about to be introduced to Johnny Barnes — retired bus driver and Hamilton commuters’ morning greeter at... Read more of this article

Videos & Results: 2011 Telford Mile Races

Hundreds of children turned out yesterday afternoon [Mar.5] for the 2011 Telford Electric Magic Mile Races at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. Organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, and sanctioned by the Bermuda Track & Field Association, the popular annual event is open to children from ages 4-15. You can view videos and full results... Read more of this article

Video: Business Bermuda 2010 Highlights

Business Bermuda — formerly the Bermuda International Business Association — celebrated highlights of its 2010 world-wide marketing activities with a video presentation at this week’s annual general meeting [Mar. 4]. Business Bermuda works with Bermuda-resident companies and the Bermuda Government to develop and promote Bermuda internationally... Read more of this article

Bermuda Railway: ‘Old Rattle and Shake’

It was one of the shortest railway routes ever built and, mile per mile, probably the most expensive. The Bermuda Railway operated between October 31, 1931 and May 1, 1948. In its 17 years of existence, the 21.7-mile railway line provided frequent passenger and freight service over its length spanning most of Bermuda, from St. George’s in... Read more of this article