Author Archive: Bernews1

Dr Peek-Ball Attends Health Conference In Aruba

Bermuda’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball is currently in Aruba this week attending CARPHA’s 59th Caribbean Health Research Conference. The Health Ministry said, “The conference addresses non-communicable diseases as a health and economic development priority. “Chronic non-communicable diseases [CNCDs] remain a major cause... Read more of this article

16 Year Old Charged With Taking Cycle

In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 30], a 16 year old male was charged with taking a cycle without the owner’s permission and using force to do so. The action was alleged to have taken place in February 2014. When charged, the teenager pleaded not guilty. Lawyer Saul Dismont said that he was coming on record as his defence lawyer and challenged... Read more of this article

Allison Outerbridge Finishes 2nd In Penn Relays

Bermudian athlete Allison Outerbridge finished second in the college section of the triple jump to lead the way for University of Tennessee at the Penn Relays in Pennsylvania. Outerbridge cleared a distance of 41 feet, 5.75 inches [12.64 meters], to finish just a quarter of an inch behind winner Ebony Brinker of Mississippi State. It was the second-best... Read more of this article

People’s Campaign March To Be Held Tomorrow

[Updated] The “People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs and Justice” will hold their March & Rally tomorrow [May 1], with entertainment starting at 11.00am at Victoria Park. The Campaign was launched earlier this month, with flyer being passed out at the launch saying, “The People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs, and Justice is a coalition... Read more of this article

PLP: Deep Sea Mining Would Diversify Economy

“Deep sea mining represents the opportunity to add millions of dollars to our economy and assist in paying down the national debt all while protecting existing jobs and creating new opportunities for Bermudians,” Shadow Minister Glenn Blakeney said. Deep sea mining is a relatively new industry which involves extracting minerals, metals... Read more of this article

AXIS Reports First Quarter Income Of $137M

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014, of $137 million, compared with $303 million for the corresponding period of 2013. Operating income1 for the first quarter of 2014 was $137 million, or $1.24 per diluted common share, compared with $227 million,... Read more of this article

Opposition Announces Shadow Cabinet Shuffle

[Updated with video + full speech] Opposition Leader Marc Bean announced a Shadow Cabinet shuffle this morning [Apr 30], with numerous Opposition MPs taking on new roles. David Burt [Finance], Lawrence Scott [Transport] and Michael Weeks [Community & Sports] will retain their Shadow portfolios, while the remaining Shadow Ministers have all been... Read more of this article

Casino Referendum Petition Closing In A Week

The petition calling for a referendum on casino gambling will remain open for another week before it closes and a final number is released. During the run up to the 2012 General Election, the One Bermuda Alliance pledged to hold a referendum on casino gambling in Bermuda, and in November 2013, the Government tabled the Referendum Act 2013. However,... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe Post Q1 Net Income Of $151M

Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. reported net income available to common shareholders of $151 million, compared to $190.5 million in the first quarter of 2013. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $136.1 million, or $3.20 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2014, compared to $176.2 million or $3.91,... Read more of this article

Mark Pettingill Meets With U.S. Attorney-General

Attorney-General Mark Pettingill had a sit down meeting with the United States Attorney-General Eric Holder today [Apr 29] in London at the Ukrainian Forum to discuss a number of issues including civil asset recovery as a result of corruption. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda discussion on the legalization and importation of medical marijuana... Read more of this article

Police Officer Injured In Motorcycle Collision

[Updated] A police officer was injured this afternoon [Apr 29] following a motorcycle collision in the East Broadway area at around 2.20pm. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 2.20pm, police responded to a report of a single road traffic collision that took place in the area of Berry Hill Road and East Broadway. “It appears that... Read more of this article