Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: BUEI Second Annual Harbourside Market

On Saturday [Nov 22] the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] held its second annual Harbourside Market at their Crow Lane location, with the day seeing over 40 local vendors and three levels of shopping, while the funds raised go towards BUEI’s education programs. Shoppers had a large variety of items to peruse through as vendors offered... Read more of this article

Ten Soldiers Trained To Run Shooting Ranges

Regiment soldiers have completed a series of tests to qualify them to run shooting ranges, with a total of ten soldiers – from a Captain to a Corporal – put through their paces by expert small arms instructors from the British Army’s Small Arms School Corps [SASC] in a five day course. Major Andy Atkinson, a former Irish Guardsman now attached... Read more of this article

Two People Injured In Collisions In Paget, Sandys

A 16 year old female was injured in a car and cycle collision on Saturday in Paget, while a 56 year old man was injured in a collision in Sandys on Friday. Collision In Paget A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:40pm on Saturday, November 22nd first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on South Road in Paget near the... Read more of this article

Premier Commends Young Talent At Concert

This past weekend, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the 30th Annual Premier’s Concert, with dozens of talented young people performing before a packed audience at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Saturday night’s concert included performances by United Dance Productions, In Motion School of Dance, Jackson... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Police Arrest Airline Passenger

[Updated with video. Police said a 25 year old man assaulted flight attendants, was forcibly taken to the rear of the aircraft where he was restrained until the flight landed in Bermuda, after which he was arrested.] A Thomas Cook airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 24] following what we understand to be an issue with a passenger. The... Read more of this article

Audio: MPs On Alleged Comments & Misogyny

MPs sparred in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 21] over comments the OBA allege that Opposition Leader Marc Bean made to former OBA Senator Toni Daniels at the Sandys South bye-election advanced poll on November 6th. This is the second consecutive week the matter has come up in the House, following after last week’s incident which saw OBA... Read more of this article

MPs Congratulate Congressman G.K. Butterfield

U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield — whose father was Bermudian — will be the next leader of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus [CBC], and will lead the largest CBC in history with 45 members when the U.S. Congress convenes in January. Congressman Butterfield — who has represented northeastern North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District... Read more of this article

Cricketers To Attend Barbados Training Camp

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is pleased to announced that four Bermuda players have been selected by the ICC to attend a High performance training camp in Barbados next month. Delray Rawlins, Onias Bascome, Tre Manders and Christian Burgess have all been requested to attend the week long camp that beings on December 14th and concludes on December... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP 47th Annual Delegates Banquet

The Progressive Labour Party held their 47th Annual Delegates Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday evening [Nov 22], with the keynote address delivered by guest speaker Frederick Morton Jr., the founder and CEO of Tempo Networks. The ‘whos-who’ of the PLP were in attendance, including Opposition Leader Marc Bean, Deputy Leader... Read more of this article

RenRe To Acquire Platinum For $1.9 Billion

RenaissanceRe Holdings and Platinum Underwriters Holdings confirmed that RenaissanceRe will acquire Platinum in a deal worth approximately $1.9 billion, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2015. The aggregate consideration for the transaction between the two Bermuda-based re/insurers will consist of 7.5 million RenaissanceRe... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Gas Turkey Cooking

In advance of the holiday season, Bermuda Gas held a turkey cooking demonstration on Thursday evening [Nov 20] at their Serpentine Road showroom. The event featured Chef Charles Henry and amateur chef Charles Tatem both demonstrating a turkey cooking method, with Chef Henry preparing a special Jerk Spiced turkey, while Mr. Tatem demonstrated how to... Read more of this article

Powerboat Association Elects New Committee

The Bermuda Powerboat Association recently held their Annual General Meeting, voting in their first female in 25 years to hold the Vice Commodore Position, with Kim McCallan elected to the post. Henry Talbot was voted in as the Commodore, with Paul Wellman voted as the Rear Commodore. The Bermuda Powerboat Association Committee: Commodore:- Henry Talbot Vice... Read more of this article