Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: 2011 BSSF Primary School Races

The Bermuda School Sports Federation held the ‘Primary School Cross Country Meet’ at the National Sports Center in Devonshire this past Thursday [Feb 3]. Jesse Marshall from Saltus won the Under/9 Girls Race, while Ryan Outerbridge from St. David’s Primary won the U/9 Boys Race. Messiah Greaves from Harrington Sound won the Over/9 Girls... Read more of this article

Aspen Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced yesterday [Feb 4] that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its ordinary shares of US$0.15 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 4 March, 2011 to the holders of record as of the close of trading on 18 February, 2011. The Company’s Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend... Read more of this article

Police Name Murder Victim: Colford Ferguson

The Bermuda Police have officially named yesterday’s murder victim as Colford Ferguson. Mr Ferguson leaves behind many friends and family to mourn him, including a four year old daughter. Around 2pm yesterday [Feb 4], Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the area of Somerset Road and East Shore Road in Sandys parish. Mr Ferguson,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ties ‘Irreparably Damaged’ Dodd

Ethics charges which prompted Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd not to seek re-election — particularly ties he and his wife had to American International Group operations in Bermuda – illustrate why the US political response to the need for market regulatory reform has been so lacklustre, said a leading global economics commentator. Writing... Read more of this article

Live Theatre To Be Broadcast In Cinema

Higher Visions is proud to announce the launch of the National Theatre Live Series during Valentine’s Weekend at the Neptune Cinema in Dockyard. Between February through June Bermudians will have the opportunity to view four professionally produced performances on screen live from the UK. National Theatre Live is an initiative to broadcast live performances... Read more of this article

Auditor General: Disappointed By Delay

Auditor General, Heather A. Jacobs Matthews [pictured] commented yesterday [Feb. 4] on the tabling of the audited financial statements of the Bermuda Government’s Consolidated Fund for the year ended March 31, 2010, stating that she was disappointed that it had taken so long for the financial statements to be tabled. “The Consolidated Fund financial... Read more of this article

Videos: Tucker’s Point SDO Press Conference

Yesterday [Feb 4] a press conference was held to discuss the possibility of granting a special development order for development at the Tucker’s Point Hotel. Speakers included Environment Minister Walter Roban, CEO Rosewood Resorts and Hotels Robert Boulogne, Tuckers Point President Ed Trippe, and Tourism and Business Minister Patrice Minors.... Read more of this article

WikiLeaks: ‘Stronger Interest’ in US

The head of the British Treasury’s asset freezing unit urged the US to deal with Bermuda directly over the question of blocking Iran’s state fleet from obtaining coverage on the island’s insurance market, says a cable released by WikiLeaks today [Feb.5]. Patrick Guthrie, who helped to coordinate British sanctions against Iran resulting... Read more of this article

Police: Person Who Photographed Murder Victim

The Police have issued a statement this evening [Feb 4] about the murder today saying they have received “information of persons circulating the picture of the deceased at the scene in a blood drenched shirt,” and they are hoping to speak with the person who took the photo. The Police, in a point many will agree with, said that passing the... Read more of this article

RAM Reports $2.8 Million In Losses

RAM Holdings, a Bermuda-based provider of financial guaranty reinsurance, today [Feb.4] reported losses of $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2010. Listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), RAM Holdings conducts substantially all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, RAM Reinsurance Company Ltd. RAM CEO David Steele said the... Read more of this article

Politician’s Statements on Today’s Murder

[Updated with Minister Weeks and Minister Scott's statement] In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a 29 year old man in Mangrove Bay Somerset this afternoon [Feb 4], Premier Paula Cox, joined community sentiments in condemning this latest shooting, extending her condolences to the victim’s family and urged people top assist the Police. The... Read more of this article

Man Arrested After Assault on Female

The Police have arrested a 25 year old Pembroke man following an assault on a female this morning [Feb 4] that took place on Reid Street. The victim, an 18 year old female, was accosted by two men as she attempted to ride off on a motorcycle. The victim sustained facial injuries, and one of the suspects escaped on the victim’s motorcycle, while another... Read more of this article