Author Archive: Bernews1

Prisoner Charged With Possessing Cannabis

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 25], a 47 year old Westgate prisoner denied possessing cannabis inside the prison. Appearing before Magistrate Juan Wolffe, Garrett Burrows pleaded not guilty to being in possession of cannabis in an Increased Penalty Zone in Sandys Parish. Mr. Burrows was alleged to have had the cannabis inside Westgate... Read more of this article

Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Small Brush Fire

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended a brush fire located next to a boatyard on Marginal Wharf at Southside last night [Apr 24] at approximately 10.15pm. Two fire trucks and at least six personnel were at the scene where an area of brush approximately 15 feet by 30 feet was burning and smoldering. One of the boats that was near the fire also... Read more of this article

BPS: ‘Unclear Whether Or Not Occupant Injured’

Police confirmed that they arrived at a collision scene on Tuesday [Apr 22] evening to find the car unoccupied, adding that “it is unclear whether or not the occupant[s] had been injured”. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:20pm on Tuesday, April 22nd police officers attended a reported single vehicle collision on Harrington Sound... Read more of this article

Photos & Audio: Bermuda Anzac Day Ceremony

Just past 6.00am this morning [Apr 25] at the Cenotaph on Front Street, about thirty people and Governor George Fergusson assembled for the observance of Anzac Day. In Australia and New Zealand, this day is known as Anzac Day and the ceremony traditionally takes place at dawn every 25th of April. Bermuda’s Australasian community has brought the... Read more of this article

“Hind Grounds” To Close To Fishing From May

The Department of Environmental Protection said they would like to advise the public that, as of May 1st 2014, the “hind grounds” will be closed to fishing. A spokesperson said, “Last year boundaries of the southwestern seasonally protected area were changed so the Department is urging the public to familiarize themselves with this... Read more of this article

Validus First Quarter Net Income: $162.4 Million

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. reported net income available to Validus for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $162.4 million, or $1.66 per diluted common share, compared to $223.2 million, or $1.90 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Net operating income available to Validus for the three months ended March... Read more of this article

Video: CARIFTA Track & Field Team Returns

Bermuda’s medal-winning track & field team returned home this evening [Apr 24] following a successful showing at the 2014 CARIFTA Games in Martinique. The team was greeted by Senator Alexis Swan, as well as their friends and family who cheered them as they walked out of the airport. Bermuda won five medals in total, placing 9th on the overall... Read more of this article

Swimmers Capture Five More CARIFTA Medals

Ashley Irby, Maddy Moore, Jesse Washington and Emma Harvey continued their medal winning form, capturing five more medals at the 2014 CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Aruba today [Apr 24]. A BASA spokesperson said, “After the morning we were well placed with 6 finals and the team was hungry to surpass our best CARIFTA result ever. First up was... Read more of this article

Car Crashes On Causeway, Lands On Side

[Updated] Traffic was temporarily reduced to one lane on the Causeway at around 8.00pm this evening [Apr 24] following a collision that resulted in the car landing on its side. Emergency personnel attended the scene, and the car was removed by a tow truck at just past 9.00pm. The driver did not appear to be injured. We will update with additional... Read more of this article

Aspen Report 2014 Q1 Net Income: $120.4M

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited reported net income after tax of $120.4 million, or $1.66 diluted net income per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. Chris O’Kane, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased with our strong results this quarter, which reflect the successful execution and growing impact of our... Read more of this article

Video: Police On Murder Of Erin Richardson

The Police held a press conference today [Apr 24] to provide information on the murder of Erin Richardson, who was gunned down outside his Southampton home last night. At about 10.45pm last night, Mr. Richardson was outside his Riveria Crescent, Southampton residence when the assailant[s] started shooting at him. He ran into the house, and when the... Read more of this article

New BDA Chief Executive Officer: Ross Webber

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced today that Mr. Ross Webber will join the BDA as Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, August 4th 2014. Mr. Webber joins the BDA from the Government of Bermuda where he is currently Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Economic Development. Chairman of the BDA Board of Directors,... Read more of this article