Author Archive: Bernews1

Investigation: Threatening Behaviour Complaint

The police have confirmed that an investigation into a complaint of threatening behaviour has commenced as a result of an incident that took place on Friday night [Dec 5] in the House of Assembly. This follows after a heated session which saw Speaker of the House Randy Horton shut the House down at around 10.00pm. Police Statement A police spokesperson... Read more of this article

29 Year Old Prince Edness Dies After Shooting

[Still updating on Monday morning. Police confirm 29 year old Prince Edness was shot and killed in Southampton at around 8.30pm] At sometime around 8.00pm this evening [Dec 7] there was a shooting in Southampton, the police have confirmed. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.05pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines... Read more of this article

AXIS: $750M Share Repurchase Authorization

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has authorized the repurchase up to $750 million of the Company’s common shares. The Board has authorized the Company to effect repurchases under this new plan in open market or privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2016, depending on market conditions. This new repurchase authorization, effective January... Read more of this article

First Canvasback Duck In Bermuda Since 1979

Following after last month’s sighting of the first Redhead duck in 35 years, Bermuda has another rare arrival with the first Canvasback duck spotted in Bermuda since 1979 found by Dr. David Wingate on the Audubon Society’s reserve at Stokes Point Photo by Andrew Dobson According to National Geographic, “Canvasbacks are diver ducks... Read more of this article

Photos: Saturday Farmers Market Gets Underway

The Farmers’ Market at the Botanical Gardens got underway on Saturday [Dec 6] and has been received well by its patrons organisers said. Products available at the market included fresh produce, plants, baked goods, jewelry, hand bags, Bermuda gombey dolls, knitted and crocheted items, soaps, candles and lots more. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

BTA Investing $813,000 In Tourism Experiences

Aerial tours on a Cessna aircraft, an international Town Crier Competition and Hubie’s Nights by Chewstick are some of the tourism experiences that will receive more than $813,100 in funding from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The BTA said, “More than $813,100 will be invested in homegrown ideas from local entrepreneurs as part of the 2015 tourism... Read more of this article

Basketball: Fly Girls, Thunder Cats, Fly Boys Win

A Triple-Header in the CellOne Island Basketball League inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium that produced a total of 242 points was the final action in the league before the Christmas break. In the Ladies game the Fly Girls remain unbeaten with a 37-14 win over the Court Queens, Inshanae Smith scored 12 points for the Fly Girls, while the Court... Read more of this article

Photos: Fairmont Christmas Gingerbread Village

The Fairmont Southampton pastry chefs have been busy in the kitchen, and have unveiled a spectacular gingerbread village, bringing a festive cheer to the hotel’s lobby. Using 8lbs of flour and 22lbs of sugar, the culinary delight incorporates hundreds of Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, elves, reindeer, candy canes, pretzels, and even a replica... Read more of this article

Winter Age Group Championships Kicks Off

The first day of the 2014 Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Mailboxes Unlimited Winter Age Group Championships got underway last night [Dec 5], with several Personnel Best [PB] set on the first night of action. Jessica Bruton won the Girls 10 & Under 100 Short Course Meter Freestyle race touching the wall in a PB time of 1:11.64, Taylor... Read more of this article

Incident In House, MP Files Police Complaint

[Updated with PLP and OBA response] Numerous unofficial reports are indicating that there was some form of an incident last night [Dec 5] in the House of Assembly, with a very heated incident said to have occurred involving MPs from both sides of the aisle, with sources indicating that it culminated with the police being contacted. We have contacted... Read more of this article

Morgan’s Point To Be Ritz-Carlton Reserve Brand

Morgan’s Point Ltd has secured the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand — the highest end of Ritz-Carlton hospitality brand — for the planned hotel in Southampton, Minister of Finance Bob Richards said yesterday [Dec 5] in the House of Assembly. This was revealed as the Minister was being questioned by the Opposition in reference to his Ministerial... Read more of this article

Truck Stolen From Front St, Now Recovered

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a red John Barritt’s truck [plate HC 169] which was taken from Front Street earlier this afternoon [Dec 5] and was last seen heading east, out of the city. A police spokesperson said, “Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a red John Barritt’s truck bearing... Read more of this article