Author Archive: Bernews1
New Chief Technology Officer at QuoVadis
Mike Harris has been appointed Chief Technology Officer of QuoVadis Services Limited. Mr. Harris, a Bermudian, has twenty years experience designing and managing large telecommunications and IT infrastructures on the island for companies including IBL (predecessor of Logic), Cable & Wireless, and Quantum. Mr. Harris will be responsible for continuing... Read more of this article
First & Premier: Sunday Football Results
Yesterday [Jan 9] a number of football games took place across the island, with MR Onions, Young Men Social Club, Somerset Trojans, Robin Hood, and X’Road’s all winning their First Division matches. In the Premier Division Boulevard Blazers, St. George’s Colts, Dandy Town Hornets, and North Village Rams were all victorious. The big scorer of the... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Arrested After Crashing Into Pole
Yesterday [Jan 9], a 53 year old man riding a motocycle smashed into a utility pole, was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment, and was then subsequently arrested by the Police on suspicion of impaired driving. A Police spokesman said “Around 4pm on Sunday, Police and first responders attended a reported single... Read more of this article
Omega Confirms Unsolicited Approach
Bermuda-based, London-listed insurer Omega this morning (Jan. 10) confirmed industry rumours that it has received an unsolicited approach from specialist underwriter Canopius. Omega said the approach comprised a mixture of cash and unquoted shares, heightening speculation 2011 will see a slew of mergers and acquisitions in the Bermuda re/insurance... Read more of this article
Police Name 19 Yr Old as Kevin Faries
[Updated] Police have officially named the 19-year-old who tragically passed away yesterday [Jan 9] as Kevin Faries. A spokesperson said “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 19 year old Kevin Faries of Warwick. The lifeless body of Mr. Faries was found outside a Rockland Crescent, Warwick residence around 11:15am on Sunday.... Read more of this article
Severe US Storm Grounds Bermuda Flight
A massive snowstorm in the southern US has brought air traffic to a standstill, leaving thousands of travellers stranded at Atlanta’s airport including passengers booked on Delta’s regularly scheduled Bermuda flight. While Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains open today (Jan. 10), hundreds of flights have been cancelled... Read more of this article
Lay-offs at Conyers, Dill & Pearman
Bernews unofficially understands that approximately a dozen staff were laid off at leading Hamilton law firm Conyers, Dill & Pearman on Friday [Jan. 7]. When contacted this morning [Jan 10], a spokesperson at the law firm said they cannot confirm nor deny the reports of layoffs at this time, however they expect to issue a statement later today.... Read more of this article
Historic Airship Flight Ended Off Bermuda
The centenary of the first attempt to cross the Atlantic by air — a flight in an ungainly hydrogen-filled blimp which ended in near-disaster off Bermuda [pictured at left] — is being commemorated with a new permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The pioneering 1910 flight of the airship “America”,... Read more of this article
Photos: Canucks vs Leafs Inline Hockey
This past Saturday [Jan 8] the Canucks beat the Leafs 11-9, as the Bermuda Inline Hockey Association 2011 season continued at PCC. Pictured below is Owen Neal in goal for the Leafs, with Luke Stirling from the Canucks scoring. Canucks goals goat from Michael Betteto (4), Zac Johnson (3), Denis Pasagic (3) with one assist each from Michael Betteto,... Read more of this article
Photos: Paget Lions vs X-Roads Warriors
Yesterday [Jan 9] a number of football games took place across the island in both the Premier and First Divisions. In the First Division, X’Road’s beat the Paget Lions 5-0 at the Garrison Field, with two goals each coming from Rico Beek and Dennis Musson Jr, with Thaaqib Talbot adding the other. You can view photos below, as well as three videos... Read more of this article
Kim Swan: Job Losses & Shrinking Paycheques
[Written By Kim Swan, Opposition Leader] Bermuda over the next months faces its toughest economic challenge since the Second World War. This is already evident in serious job losses and shrinking paycheques that are making life difficult for many families. It is also evident in declining performances in virtually all sectors of the economy. Most troubling... Read more of this article
Missian’s Evening of “Radical Praise”
In what’s being billed as an evening of “radical praise”, Jamaica-born vocalist DJ Missian will be launching a debut CD featuring his unique Christian reggae sounds at Heritage Worship Centre on January 15. The singer (real name Nolan Brown) – whose music is a fusion of Gospel, World Music and reggae — will be unveiling... Read more of this article
