Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermuda #1 On “A List Islands” For Super Rich

Bermuda has topped the “A List Islands” in a recent report which ranked the world’s top islands for real estate investment by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, saying that the “exclusive and rare” nature of islands encapsulate much of what is desired by the super rich. Bermuda is ranked #1, and other islands on the list... Read more of this article

Man Plans To Bubble Travel Again In January

Reza Baluchi — who was rescued by the Coast Guard while attempting to travel to Bermuda in a bubble earlier this month — said he plans to design a “4th generation bubble” and attempt to “bubble across the Bermuda Triangle” again in January. Mr. Baluchi’s ambitious attempt to travel from Miami to Bermuda in a bubble... Read more of this article

Monday: List Of Areas BELCO To Work On

[Updated] As restoration from Hurricane Gonzalo continues, BELCO has provided the list of areas being worked on today [Oct 27], and said that in addition to these areas, crews will work on commercial customers, medical emergencies and quick fixes, and will move on to new jobs in addition to these, where possible. The last count from BELCO was approximately... Read more of this article

Digicel Restored, Offers Free International Calls

Digicel announced their network is fully restored following Hurricane Gonzalo, and as their ‘thank you’ to customers, the company is offering postpaid customers 30 free minutes of international talk time per day through October 31st 2014. Alistair Beak, CEO of Digicel Bermuda says; “Bermuda has made an amazing recovery post Tropical Storm... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Wins Xterra World Championships

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has just won the 2014 Xterra World Championship in Hawaii today [Oct 26], crossing the line in just under 2 hours, 48 minutes. The off-road triathlon combines a 1.5-kilometer rough water swim, a 30.4-kilomete mountain bike and a 9.5-kilometer trail run, with some 800 athletes from 28 countries and 42... Read more of this article

BELCO Sunday Evening Restoration Update

“Saturday marked a week since Hurricane Gonzalo departed Bermuda, making it the second severe storm to do so in a week’s time, following on the heels of Tropical Storm Fay,” BELCO said this evening [Oct 26] adding that as of 4:00pm today, approximately 2,062 customers remain without power. A statement from the company said, “These... Read more of this article

Govt: Bill Will Not Be Tabled In First Session

The Government confirmed they met with representatives from the BTUC and agreed that the Public Bodies Reform Bill will “not be tabled during the first session of the House of Assembly and will be deferred thereafter should collective efforts result in a 5% reduction in the operating budget for 2014/15.” The Government’s statement... Read more of this article

Bermuda Football Duo Arrive In Jamaica

Two of the three talented and aspiring football players selected to travel to Jamaica and participate in the Digicel Chelsea Football Academy have arrived in Kingston, where the best in footballing talent in the region will undergo a week of intense training under the guidance of the coaches from the Chelsea FC Foundation. Kamali Davis and Llineiko... Read more of this article

ICC Cricket League: Bermuda Beat Malaysia

Bermuda picked up their first win of the World Cricket League Division 3 Tournament taking place in Malaysia. Taking on the host in their third game, Bermuda lost the toss and was sent to bat, they scored 257/8 in their allotted 50 overs, Christian Burgess was yet again the top scorer with 82 from 88 balls, Burgess hit 10 fours and 1 six. Lionel Cann... Read more of this article

Day #3: Renaissance Re Jr Gold Cup Sailing

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] Searching for breeze and pressure on the race course was a game of snakes and ladders for young competitors at the Renaissance Re Junior Gold Cup today. While grappling with the need for patience and consistency – two requirements for sailing well in light air – many sailors were tested during the third day of racing... Read more of this article

BELCO’s Sunday Morning Restoration Update

[Updated] BELCO said that as of 12:01am today [Oct 26] there are 2816 customers remaining without power following Tropical Storm Fay, and Hurricane Gonzalo. The company said today they “will continue to prioritize restoration of commercial customers, including those that have been without power since TS Fay, and the small branch lines with TS... Read more of this article

Video: Wells Scores Twice In Huddersfield Draw

[Updated] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice and was named the Man of the Match in today’s [Oct 25] game against Ipswich, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The Huddersfield Town match report said, “Town fought back from two goals down in the second-half to earn a battling point at Ipswich, with top scorer Nahki Wells netting a brace to bring... Read more of this article