Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermudian Appears On ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray performed in the opening number of BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on Saturday night [Nov 29] alongside fellow members of dance company BollyFlex. Strictly Come Dancing is the UK version of Dancing With The Stars, with the series pairing celebrities with professional dance partners, attracting millions... Read more of this article

Video: Abramovich’s Megayacht Leaves Bermuda

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s super yacht Eclipse – which has been in Bermuda since early last month — moved from Hamilton at around 7.00am this morning [Dec 1]. According to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, the luxury vessel is planning to head down to the Caribbean. The super-yacht is over 500 ft long and was the largest... Read more of this article

Netball: Under 12, Under 16 & Senior Results

Netballers took to the court this weekend, with action in the Under 12, Under 16 and Senior League taking place. Under 12 League The Signworx Netts White defeated the Datatech Netts Green 27 – 8. Izeya Wainwright scored 12 goals to lead the Signworx Netts White to victory. Selah Tuzo and Amiah Butterfield added 5 goals each, while Zidonnae Robinson... Read more of this article

Watson On CAC: “Not The Best Performance”

The performance by Bermuda’s athletes at the Caribbean and Central American Games [CAC] in Mexico was “not the best performance,” Chef-de-Mission Donna Watson said, adding that she feels maybe the event was not taken seriously. 41 Bermudian athletes competed in athletics, cycling, equestrian, swimming, sailing, hockey and rugby 7s... Read more of this article

Minister’s Trip To Gaming Expo Cost $4,260.07

According to the latest listing on the Government’s travel webpage, a trip by Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell and his Permanent Secretary to a Gaming Expo in Las Vegas cost $4,260.07. The trip took place from Sunday, September 28, 2014 to Thursday, October 02, 2014, and the listing on the webpage said, “The... Read more of this article

Re/Insurer Arch Capital Invests In Morgan’s Point

Morgan’s Point Ltd. — the company developing the hotel at Morgan’s Point in Southampton — announced that it has received a commitment in financing from Bermuda-based international re/insurer Arch Capital Group Ltd. towards the cost of the first phase of the project. Arch’s investment, with an initial tranche of $5 million, represents... Read more of this article

Photos: 2014 Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton

[Updated with more photos] Crowds packed streets of Hamilton this evening [Nov 30] for the annual Santa Claus parade, which involves a variety of dance groups, majorettes, Gombeys, the Bermuda Longriders, cartoon characters and of course Santa Claus himself. According to the Parade list, the groups that took part included the Lions Club of Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Djair Parfitt-Williams Scores in West Ham Win

West Ham United scored three goals in only three minutes to overcome West Bromwich Albion 4-2 in the Barclays U18 Premier League on Saturday [Nov 29], with Djair Parfitt-Williams contributing one of West Ham’s four goals. The club’s match report said, “The Baggies went ahead early on at Little Heath when George Cater punished the Hammers... Read more of this article

Chef Campbell To Provide Free Christmas Meals

Bermudian chef Michiko Campbell — owner of Chiko’s Smokey Rub — has decided to give back to the community this holiday season by providing free meals to those in need on Christmas Eve. “Christmas is a time for giving,” the young chef said. ”We know there are a lot of families/people that may be having a hard time,... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells & Reggie Lambe’s Teams Lose

Nahki Wells and Huddersfield Town and Reggie Lambe and Mansfield Town lost their matches today [Nov 29], with Huddersfield losing 1-0 to Bolton, and Mansfield going down 3-0 to Luton. Reggie Lambe & Mansfield Town Lambe started the game and was taken off in the 76th minute. The club’s match report said Mansfield Town were unable to stop Luton... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Kijuan Minors Finishes 6th In Florida

Bermuda’s Kijuan Minors competed in the Equestrian Sport Productions CSI 2* Holiday & Horses in Florida yesterday [Nov 28], placing 6th out of a field of 39 starters. Competing at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Minors and his horse and Matana competed in the 1.40m, recording a clear round time of 75.757 to claim... Read more of this article

Opposition In ‘Full Support Of Minister’s Position’

The Opposition is in “full support” of the position Finance Minister Bob Richards has taken in regards to the UK’s request pertaining to a beneficial ownership public registry, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said in the House of Assembly yesterday [Nov 29]. In 2013, the G7 — which consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,... Read more of this article