Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: Evolution Hair & Beauty Fashion Show

The City’s Evolution Fashion Festival got underway on Monday [July 7] with the Hair & Beauty Show held at City Hall, with a host of local salons showcasing the latest hair and beauty fashions. The crowds in attendance were treated to styles from Allure, Elite Salon, Impressions, Luxe Salon, Nadz Beauty Salon, Strands and TK Hair, while models... Read more of this article

Aspen U.S. Insurance Appoints Kotsiopoulos

Aspen U.S. Insurance, part of the insurance segment of Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, announced that George Kotsiopoulos has joined as Vice President, Broker Relationship Leader. Mr. Kotsiopoulos joins Aspen U.S. Insurance with underwriting and distribution experience from previous positions at Zurich and AIG. Reporting to Robert... Read more of this article

PLP Congratulates Dame Marguerite Pindling

The Progressive Labour Party have offered their congratulations to Dame Marguerite Pindling, the tenth Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. She succeeds the current Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes. A PLP spokesperson said, “Commonly referred to as ‘the mother of the nation’ Dame Marguerite was an inseparable partner to her... Read more of this article

Temporary Closure Of The Botanical Gardens

The Department of Parks said they wish to advise the public that Botanical Gardens will close on Monday July 14, from 4.00pm until 6.00pm for maintenance repairs and then the grounds of the Gardens will reopen to the public. “Also the access road to the Botanical Gardens across from Peace Lutheran Church off South Road, will be closed to vehicular... Read more of this article

Chicago Not Windy Enough For America’s Cup

According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago was taken out of contention to host the 2017 America’s Cup as there was concern the location would not produce race-quality breezes on a consistent basis. Earlier this week the organisers had announced that the shortlist for potential hosts was down to two, with Bermuda shortlisted alongside... Read more of this article

New Youth Library Saturday Hours: 8am – 2pm

The Ministry of Community, Culture and Sports said they wish to advise the public that “due to the lack of air conditioning,” the Youth Library will now be open from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday until further notice. Afternoon workshops will go on as usual in the auditorium. “For further information, please call 295-0487.... Read more of this article

Caribbean Jr Squash Championships Preview

The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association today released the draws for the upcoming Caribbean Junior Squash Championships to be hosted here in Bermuda from July 13-19th. Over 100 players including 25 of Bermuda’s top junior players will compete against the best from the Caribbean region in all age categories from Under 13 to Under 19 in both Boys and... Read more of this article

19 Year Old Denies Violently Resisting Arrest

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [July 9], a 19 year old denied obstructing police, violently resisting arrest, and unlawfully wounding a police constable. Tremayne Bean plead guilty to speeding, then plead not guilty to three other charges all allegedly stemming from his being stopped for speeding on 8th July. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner... Read more of this article

E-Waste Recycling Day To Be Held On July 12

The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their second e-Waste Recycling Day for 2014 on Saturday 12th July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility located on Palmetto Road, Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “Residents are encouraged to bring their old, worn out electronics to be recycled... Read more of this article

Canopius Bermuda To Launch Art Initiative

The artistic community in Bermuda will soon have new venues to exhibit their works. In this innovative programme, envisioned by CEO Stephen Hartwig, Canopius Bermuda will transform their office walls into a gallery of local artists’ works. The company will stage an opening reception to showcase the collection with each piece offered for sale commission... Read more of this article

Sailboat Rapture Towed Into Bermuda

The sailboat Rapture was towed into Bermuda this past Sunday [July 6] after suffering a broken down engine and being dismasted. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Center spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a satellite telephone call from the master of merchant vessel Torm Lene. The Captain reports he is in position 143nm NW of Bermuda, in communications... Read more of this article

Power Restored After Outage Affects Devonshire

[Updated] A power outage this morning [July 9] has affected approximately 370 customers in the Devonshire area, including Bermuda Broadcasting and the Police Service. A BELCO spokesperson confirmed that a switch tripped in Prospect at approximately 9:15am, and crew was dispatched immediately to investigate. BELCO said they will provide more information... Read more of this article