Author Archive: Bernews1

Premier Meets With Trade Union Congress

The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley convened a meeting yesterday [June 23] with members of Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], which is made up of representatives from all the Island’s unions. “A number of discussion points were on yesterday’s agenda, chief among them being the importance of fostering good industrial... Read more of this article

Patrick Promoted To LSU Assistant Head Coach

Bermuda-born David Patrick has been promoted to Louisiana State University’s basketball assistant head coach for the 2014-15 season. The 38-year-old has been on staff the past two seasons at LSU assisting in both game and practice coaching responsibilities, scouting preparations for opponents while also helping Jones recruit some of the nation’s... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Newport Bermuda Yachts At RBYC

The yachts that took part in the 2014 Newport Yacht Race are starting to fill up the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton, all lined up after completing the grueling ocean crossing. George Sakellaris’ big white Richel/Pugh mini-maxi Shockwave crossed the finish line off Bermuda’s St. David’s Lighthouse on Monday morning [June 23] in approximately... Read more of this article

An Evening Of Jazz Featuring Conrad Roach

This Thursday [June 26] PinkSand Entertainment will host a Jazz Dinner Show at Victoria Grill’s Rumbar. The show, which starts at 7:30pm, will feature local musician Conrad Roach on Trumpet, with a 3-peice band including James Richardson on piano, Sidney Simmons on bass and Troy Washington on drums. A spokesperson for PinkSand Entertainment said:... Read more of this article

Day #3: ITF Junior Tennis Tournament Results

The Bank of Bermuda Foundation ITF Junior Tennis Tournament continued at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with rain making it a long day for organizers as all the Boys 18 Singles matches were postponed. In Girls 18 Singles action, Bermuda’s Tyler Smith took to the court for her first action of the Tournament taking on Polina Kiseleva from the United... Read more of this article

“Ring Fencing” Threatens Emerging Markets

At the 50th Annual Meeting of the International Insurance Society in London, executives on the Global Reinsurance Leaders panel warned that emerging market nations and consumers generally will suffer if regulatory requirements lead to “ring fencing” of insurance capital locally and delinking of affiliate transactions. Members of the panel included:... Read more of this article

Walker Releases ”You Be Me, I Will Be You”

Author Lindsey Walker has released new book, ”You Be Me, I Will Be You,” a coming of age story that highlights the friendship of Brooke, Hosea and Zaiha. The story introduces three young teenagers, Brooke, a tomboy, Hosea, the only guy in the group and there is Zaiha, the new girl on the block. These young teenagers display a friendship like no... Read more of this article

Poll Results: 58.5% Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

According to a recent poll by Profiles of Bermuda, nearly 6 in 10 voters [58.5%] oppose same-sex marriages, while 4 in 10 [38.4%] were in favour of such marriages and 3.2% were unsure. Differences by Age By age, younger voters, those between the ages of 18 and 34, were more likely to support same-sex marriages [58.2%], the only age group to do so. However,... Read more of this article

British Airways Seat Sale: $907 Inc. Taxes/Fees

This month British Airways celebrates the 77th anniversary of flights between Bermuda and London. Imperial Airways, which later became British Airways, first flew the flying boat ,”Cavalier”, in 1937. Through the years they have operated a variety of aircraft, and now British Airways operates a Boeing 777 aircraft with a daily service to... Read more of this article

BCB’s 6 Month Consolidated Net Income: $7.9M

Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited announced its results for the six month period ended March 31, 2014, with a consolidated net income of $7.9 million, as compared to $5.1 million in 2013. Commenting on the financial results, J. Michael Collier, Chairman of BCB stated: “The Bank continues to maintain its commitment to a strong balance sheet and capital... Read more of this article

Govt. House Issues British Passport Advisory

Today, a Government House spokesperson advised, “We have learned from Her Majesty’s Passport Office [HMPO] that they are dealing with the highest demand for passports for 12 years and that this has resulted in longer-than-expected turnaround times. Since January, HMPO has been putting steps in place to deal with the extra demand.” “From... Read more of this article

Validus To Acquire Western World Insurance

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Western World Insurance Group, Inc. Western World, through its subsidiaries, is a specialty lines insurance company with a 50 year track record of profitability and is a pioneer in the binding authority business model, based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Validus... Read more of this article