Author Archive: Bernews1

“Large Quantity Of Cash” Stolen In St David’s

[Updated] The police are currently investigating the theft of a “large quantity of cash” which they said was stolen from an unattended car parked in St. David’s. “The Bermuda Police Service is currently investigating the reported theft of a large quantity of cash,” a police spokesperson said. “The money was apparently... Read more of this article

ACE Limited To Acquire Chubb For $28.3 Billion

ACE Limited and The Chubb Corporation announced today [July 1] that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which ACE will acquire Chubb. The announcement said, “Under the terms of the transaction, Chubb shareholders will receive $62.93 per share in cash and 0.6019 shares of ACE stock. “Based... Read more of this article

Bermuda Win Cycling Medals In Island Games

Bermuda’s Island Games medal tally is now up to six, with the island’s cyclists combining to win two more medals during today’s [June 30] competition in Jersey. Gabriella Arnold took the bronze medal in the road race, and her showing combined with Karen Bordage’s strong 6th place finish, resulted in Bermuda winning the silver medal... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 17 Yr Old Girl [Found]

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Savannah Lewis, who was apparently last seen at 11pm on Saturday, June 27th. “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Savannah Lewis, who was recently reported missing,” a police spokesperson said, “Ms.... Read more of this article

Island Games: Basketball Team Win 3 Games

[Updated] Bermuda’s Island Games basketball team — the defending champion — have recorded three wins thus far in the 2015 Island Games taking place in Jersey. On Sunday [June 28] they recorded a 67 – 54 victory over Guernsey, and the following day they defeated the Isle of Wight by a margin of 81 – 49. Bermuda — who... Read more of this article

Video: Estwanik Wins Second Medal In 5000m

[Updated with video] Chris Estwanik has claimed his second — and Bermuda’s fourth — medal in the 2015 Island Games taking place in Jersey, winning the silver medal in the 5000m today [June 29]. Estwanik led the race from the beginning, and he and Gibraltar’s Harvey Dixon sprinted the last 100, with Dixon just beating Eswtanik... Read more of this article

Bermuda Wins Gold & Silver In Island Games

[Updated with video] A big showing from the island’s sprinters has seen Bermuda claim both the gold and silver medals in the 100m during the Island Games in Jersey today [June 29], with Taahira Butterfield winning gold and Natasha Trott winning the silver. Both of Bermuda’s sprinters had made it to the finals after winning their respective... Read more of this article

Delinquent Employer Names To Be Published

Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015 — which allows for the publication of names of employers who fail to provide health insurance coverage for their employees — the first list will be published on July 3. A statement from BHeC said, “Following the passage of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2015, the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Poll Results On Decriminalisation Of Marijuana

37.8% of voters support marijuana decriminalisation, 36.6% preferred legalisation with government regulation and 19.4% wanted current laws to remain the same, according to a recent poll released by Profiles of Bermuda. In releasing the poll results the company said, “While the results are not statistically significant from last year, there is... Read more of this article

BFA On Team Accommodation & Player Conduct

The Bermuda Football Association issue a statement saying they have received enquiries in respect of the recent World Cup campaign concerning team accommodation and player conduct. The statement said “The BFA made a decision to house the players in a small hotel upon their return from Guatemala on the Saturday night. They would have remained there... Read more of this article

Regiment To Launch 50 Wreck Dives In 50 Days

On Tuesday, the Bermuda Regiment’s diving squad will tomorrow launch an ambitious programme of 50 wreck dives in 50 days at a reception at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. Top marine scientists and conservationists have lined up to add their weight to the event – which will also feature ocean clean-ups, marine archaeological... Read more of this article

Chris Estwanik Wins Gold Medal In Island Games

Chris Estwanik has captured the gold medal in the half marathon in the 2015 NatWest Island Games in Jersey; celebrating his win by running a victory lap of the track with his two young children while flying the Bermudian flag. Estwanik, who defeated Olympian Lee Merrien and defending champion Kevin Loundes to win the race in a time of 67:16 earlier... Read more of this article