Author Archive: Bernews1

Rai Simons Scores Twice In Ilkeston Victory

Bermuda’s Rai Simons and his Ilkeston teammates booked their place in the last 8 of the Derbyshire Senior Cup as they cruised past Holbrook Sports 8-1, with Simons scoring two of the goals. In describing the two goals scored by the young Bermudian, the club’s website said: “With ten minutes to go Rai Simons made it five. After great play... Read more of this article

CDC Removes Chikungunya Notice For Bermuda

[Updated: Local officials said the CDC statement is "erroneous," they contacted the CDC to request the information be removed, and the CDC removed it from their website at around 6.30pm] The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has issued a Travel Health Notice for Bermuda, saying the CDC “recommends that travelers to Bermuda... Read more of this article

Call For Hamilton Mayor Outerbridge To Resign

Five members of the City Council have signed a letter asking for Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge to resign, with Deputy Mayor Donal Smith, Alderman Carlton Simmons, Alderman Gwyneth Rawlins, Common Councillor Keith Davis, and Common Councillor George Scott saying they “have lost all confidence and “believe it to be in the best interests”... Read more of this article

Photos: CableVision ‘Salute To Service’ Banquet

Bermuda CableVision hosted their ‘Salute to Service’ banquet this past weekend at The Fairmont Southampton, recogising various organisations their contributions to the community. This year’s recipients were the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Emergency Medical Technicians, Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment for going beyond the... Read more of this article

America’s Cup ACBDA Board Members Named

[Updated with video] More than 700 individuals have applied for the advertised America’s Cup jobs, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said today [Jan 19] during a press briefing about the America’s Cup preparations, which saw the ACBDA board members introduced as Chairman Peter Durhager, John Collis, David Dodwell, Darren... Read more of this article

Photos: House Sustains Major Damage In Fire

[Updated] At approximately 1:05am this morning [Jan 19], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a two-storey structure involved in fire near Ramgoat Hill, Smiths. The dwelling sustained serious structural damage inclusive of a partial collapse of roof and floors, and one person who suffered from smoke inhalation and was taken to... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Seafarers Service In St David’s

The Chapel of Ease in St. David’s held their Annual Seafarers Service on Sunday morning [Jan 18], with people gathering to pay their respects to seafarers and those lost at sea. The service began with the “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” hymn and ended with the “Will your anchor hold” hymn, both of which are traditionally... Read more of this article

Simons Goal Extends Ilkeston’s Unbeaten Run

A 71st minute goal by Bermuda’s Rai Simons preserved Ilkeston’s 15-match unbeaten run and their second spot in the Evo-Stik Premier Division with a draw against Whitby Town. The Club’s website said, “The Bermudian international took advantage of a moment of defensive uncertainty and scored as he challenged keeper Shane Bland,... Read more of this article

Premier Dunkley: Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy

As the United States pauses to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Day holiday today [Jan 19], Premier Michael Dunkley reflected on Dr. King’s life example, saying: “Dr. King’s legacy expands far beyond the geographic boundaries of his native United States of America. His influence in life and almost 47 years after his death is remarkable. “Although... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Race Weekend Marathon

The 2015 Bermuda Marathon Race Weekend concluded this morning [Jan 18] with the Marathon and Half Marathon races, which saw Benjamin Meto and Lyne Bessette win the Marathon, while Stephen Allen and Heather Kampf raced to victory in the Half Marathon. Meto covered the Marathon distance in a time of 2:28:20, Richard Kessio finished second clocking 2:30:02... Read more of this article

O’Donohoe To Lead Hamilton Lloyd’s Operations

Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-based holding company of property casualty reinsurer Hamilton Re and the organization’s U.S. property casualty insurance operations Hamilton USA, today announced that Dermot O’Donohoe, former CEO of Torus’ International Operations, has been appointed to lead the development of Hamilton’s operations at Lloyd’s. Subject... Read more of this article

100 Scholarships: Compliance Training Program

Premier Michael Dunkley and Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons unveiled a training initiative that they said is “intended to provide substantial opportunities for Bermudians in the field of financial services compliance.” The Premier and the Minister told business leaders during a meeting at the HSBC Harbourview Centre on... Read more of this article