Author Archive: Bernews1
Jones & Trott to Travel to St Kitts
Malachi Jones [pictured] and Rodney Trott have been selected to participate in the ICC Americas Regional Academy, which will take place from March 1 – 10 in St. Kitts. The camp will be conducted by a top class assortment of coaches and sport specialists who have be responsible for helping to develop some of the world’s current leading players. Players... Read more of this article
A.M. Best: “Bermuda Is Here To Stay”
In a webinar on the Bermuda insurance sector which attracted more than 900 participants from around the world, specialists from ratings agency A.M. Best concluded the island’s global off-shore (re)insurance industry is “here to stay.” On January 11, analysts with A.M. Best’s property/casualty rating division reviewed highlights... Read more of this article
Fahy on Aon & International Business
Bermuda Democratic Alliance finance spokesperson Michael Fahy responded to the recent report from Aon that downgraded Bermuda saying: “The assessment is simply another indicator of what many have been saying for some time. The tough times are yet to come. When a well respected risk management service such as Aon which does insurance business... Read more of this article
Minister to Employers: ‘Explore Local Expertise’
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry today [Jan 20] launched an appeal to business owners to look for local talent before applying for work permits for non-Bermudian staff. “It behooves you as an employer and Bermuda as a whole that you explore the local expertise available on the Island before shifting your search to beyond our... Read more of this article
Kishauni Wolffe Sentenced to 5 Years
[Updated] This afternoon [Jan 20] in Supreme Court, Kishauni Wolffe was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Mr Wolffe, of Dundonald Street, Pembroke, had admitted sending a text message to a man threatening to kill his daughter, whom he had previously dated. He had a previous conviction stemming from threatening the young lady on a previous occasion. Update:... Read more of this article
Police Recruits to Raise Funds for Charity
The student officers of the Police Recruit Foundation Course #73 will be conducting two charity car washes on Saturday 22nd January and Saturday 29th January 2011 respectively. This coming Saturday [Jan 22] a car wash will be held at the Paget Shell Service Station located at the junction of Middle Road & Valley Road in Paget, between 9am and... Read more of this article
Canadian Woman Admits Cocaine Importation
[Updated] This afternoon [Jan 20] a Canadian female appeared in Magistrates Court, charged with importing almost $50,000 worth of drugs into Bermuda. Kayla Renee Nicol, 22, from Scarbourough, Ontario, Canada, plead guilty to importing, after evidence was presented showing she had cocaine-filled latex condoms stuffed inside her. When questioned by Customs... Read more of this article
Rebecca Sharpe Places 3rd in Ontario Meet
Bermudian swimmer Rebecca Sharpe placed 3rd in the Female Open 200 Backstroke Short Course Finals with a time of 2:29.67, and her University of Toronto Women’s Swimming team walked away with the victory, topping McMaster in Ontario, Canada Toronto’s women defeated their counterparts 104-73, with Ms Sharpe competing in two events. In addition to... Read more of this article
Bermudian Anchor Off The Air in Ohio
Former ZBM TV news anchorman Dave Burchell — one of the most familiar faces on Cincinnati television screens since he left Bermuda for the US 20 years ago –has abruptly vanished from the airwaves. The Bermudian broadcast journalist’s disappearance from the roster of CBS affiliate WKRC’s on-air personalities has been a major talking... Read more of this article
ICC Level 1 Coaching Course Results
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has received the results from the ICC Level I coaching course that was run in November 2010 by ICC Regional Development Officer, Wendell Coppin. BCB President Mr. Reginald Pearman said: “On behalf of the Board I would like to congratulate the newly qualified coaches on their achievement. I am pleased to see a number... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Points: Go Kart Races
This past Sunday [Jan 16] Bermuda Karting Club’s Season continued at the Motor Sports Park at Southside. Following the races Jason North leads the Tag Senior Class with 399 points, with David Barboza second with 363 points, while Steven Eversley is third with 314 points. Scott Barnes continues to leads the 125cc Shifter Class with 308 points, Brandon... Read more of this article
2011 Projection: 11% Increase in Cruise Visitors
The Minister of Transport Terry Lister announced today [Jan 20] that the 2011 Cruise Ship Schedule has been finalised. A total of 385,200 cruise visitors are projected for 2011, an 11% increase over the 347,931 visitors in 2010. Minister Lister said: “For 2011 we are expecting a total of 180 cruise calls, bringing an expected 385,000 cruise visitors... Read more of this article
