Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Govt. Appoints Francis, Whitter, Robinson-James

Today, the Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service, Dr. Derrick Binns announced new appointments among the senior ranks of the Civil Service, with William Francis, Cherie Whitter and Valerie Robinson-James all taking on new roles. Dr. Binns advised that Ms. Cherie Whitter has been formally appointed as the Deputy Head of the Civil Service, and will... Read more of this article

Police Identify Murder Victim As Erin Richardson

[Updating: Police have identified the murder victim as 29 year old Erin Richardson.] At sometime around 11.00pm on Wednesday evening [Apr 23] there was a shooting in the Southampton area and police — including Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro — can be seen in the area, and crime scene tape is also visible. Area residents are indicating... Read more of this article

Re-Certification Testing For Welders Next Week

The Department of Workforce Development advised today that next week it will host a mandatory re-certification testing for welders. A spokesperson said, “The testing will take place from April 27 – May 4, 2014 at the Bermuda College in their welding facility. There will be two testing sessions per day and space is limited. “This re-certification... Read more of this article

Cricket: 2014 BELCO Cup To Start On May 4th

Today BELCO and the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the 2014 BELCO Cup schedule. This year will see the top two teams from the 2013 season, St. David’s and Southampton Rangers, seeded straight to the semi-finals on Saturday, 17 May. The next eight teams will compete for the remaining semi-final spots starting Sunday, 4 May. The other teams include:... Read more of this article

Helene Dill Receives Community Service Award

Bermuda CableVision this morning [Apr 24] awarded Helene Dill, a prolific volunteer and charity organiser, with its Community Service Award in recognition of 34 years of service in various roles. As part of the Community Service Award, a $1,000 donation from Bermuda CableVision will be given to the charity of Mrs Dill’s choice. Mrs Dill was presented... Read more of this article

Mussenden Suspends Barcelona Transfer Ban

Chairman of the FIFA Appeal Committee, Bermudian Larry Mussenden, has suspended the transfer ban levied against Barcelona. Considered major news within the football world, Mr. Mussenden’s decision has been reported by almost all the major international media outlets worldwide. The Catalan club had been given the punishment for two windows for... Read more of this article

BIOS: Devil’s Hole Acts As Natural Laboratory

Once a popular attraction for Bermuda’s tourists, Devil’s Hole now attracts a different type of visitor: scientists. Located on the southern shore of Harrington Sound, Devil’s Hole is a closed embayment that experiences seasonal changes in water chemistry and biology that are distinct from the rest of Bermuda, making it a “natural laboratory”... Read more of this article

Everest Re Post 2014 Q1 Net Income: $293.9M

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported net income of $293.9 million, or $6.21 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $384.3 million, or $7.50 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2013. Excluding realized capital gains and losses, after-tax operating income1 was $281.0 million, or $5.93... Read more of this article

Three Recipients: $100,000 Catlin Marine Grant

The Bermuda End-to-End today announced three recipients for its new Catlin Marine Grant, a three-year initiative to support charitable programmes aimed at raising awareness of, and preserving and protecting Bermuda’s marine environment. “We are very excited to announce three local charities who will receive support from this new award,” said Graham... Read more of this article

Videos: Preparations For This Year’s Ag Show

[Updated] This year’s Agricultural Exhibition gets underway today [Apr 24] at the Botanical Gardens, with thousands of entries in the various categories. The theme for this year is “Growing for the Next Generation”, and the Exhibition will feature a slew of entertainment, including the overseas trampoline act “The French Connection.”... Read more of this article

Allied World Q1 2014 Net Income: $177.0 million

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG reported net income of $177.0 million, or $5.23 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2014 compared to net income of $159.0 million, or $4.49 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2013. The company reported operating income of $129.9 million, or $3.84 per diluted share, for the first quarter of... Read more of this article