Author Archive: Bernews1

Endurance On Aspen’s “Vehement Refusal”

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. today [Apr 21] said that the “vehement refusal” of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. to consider its $3.2 billion proposal “continues to deny its shareholders the ability to receive a highly attractive premium and an ongoing stake in a global industry leader.” The two Bermuda-based re/insurers have... Read more of this article

Police: ‘No Significant Incidents Over Holiday’

The Bermuda Police Service said they “would like to thank the public for their cooperation over the Easter holiday weekend as there were no significant incidents of anti-social behaviour reported.” “However, over the weekend police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement... Read more of this article

Governor Attends CBA School Honours Assembly

[Written by Mrs. Denise Weekes-Burke] His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson and Mrs. Fergusson were in attendance at the S2 Honours Assembly held on Thursday, April 17th at CedarBridge Academy in the Ruth Seaton James auditorium. His Excellency the Governor was accompanied by his Honorary Aide-de-campe, Captain Smith. MP Glenn Smith was... Read more of this article

“Miscommunication” About Grave Maintenance

Following various talk about possible grave tampering this past weekend, the police clarified that there was a “miscommunication regarding grave maintenance between a funeral home and a Hamilton parish church.” A police spokesperson said, “After making relevant enquiries the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that there was a miscommunication... Read more of this article

RHADC To Host O’pen Bic Sailing This Week

The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club [RHADC] will be hosting the 2014 O’pen Bic North American Championship from April 24th-27th, with young sailors from Hawaii, the Continental U.S. and France joining our own competitors in Bermuda. The 35 strong fleet will be racing in the waters of Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Vice Commodore of the RHADC,... Read more of this article

Kim Swan: ‘Need To Move Quickly & Proactively’

“In addition to the public relations crisis, Bermuda needs to move quickly and proactively to assure the world that we will take steps to discontinue pumping raw sewage to sea,” former Opposition Leader Kim Swan said. The issue has been in the headlines recently following the U.S. Consulate issuing a “Security Message” entitled “Contaminated... Read more of this article

Tyrone Smith Finishes 3rd In Season Opener

Bermuda’s Tyrone Smith opened his season competing in the 56th Annual MT. SAC Relays at the Hilmer Lodge Stadium in California. The two-time Olympian finished third in the Men’s Elite Long Jump with a top leap of 7.77m. He recorded a Foul on his first two attempts before leaping the 7.77m on his third attempt. Smith then has a Foul on his... Read more of this article

YAO Baseball League: Cubs & Yankees Win

The Y.A.O. Baseball League opened its 2014 Cal Ripken season this past weekend, with the Orioles playing the Cubs in the morning and the Yankees playing the Phillies in the afternoon. Cubs win over Orioles 19-5 The morning game had the Orioles jumping out to an early lead, led by Connor Somerville, Liam McCue and Darion Davis. The Cubs came back in... Read more of this article

Aspen Hits Back After Endurance’s Proposal

Yesterday [Apr 20] Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. issued a letter to shareholders regarding a previously disclosed unsolicited proposal from Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. to acquire Aspen for $3.2 billion. The two Bermuda-based re/insurers have been going back and forth since Aspen unanimously rejected Endurance’s proposal earlier this month. Glyn... Read more of this article

US Consulate To Host ‘Library Night’ On April 22

In recognition of Earth Day and continuing the series “Consulate Night at the Library,” the U.S. Consulate in cooperation with the Bermuda National Library will screen the following two videos at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, upstairs at the library on Queen Street. Everyone is invited to this free event. A Garden In Cairo [30 minutes] Cairo is one... Read more of this article

4th Medal For Bermuda, Perinchief Wins Silver

Bermuda’s CARIFTA medal tally is now up to four, with Jah’Nhai Perinchief winning silver in the high jump this evening [Apr 20] in Martinique. Perinchief’s medal win follows after yesterday’s medal winning performances by Kyrah Scraders, Sakari Famous and Dage Minors, who claimed three medals for Bermuda during the first day... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day

Hundreds of people headed down to St David’s County Cricket Club when they hosted the annual Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day on Good Friday [Apr 18] with the event featuring the Mohawk Grand Prix, Honky Lamb’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Cracker Minors 6 In 60 Challenge, Delby’s Wheelbarrow Race, Peter Fox Pie Challenge and more. Many residents and visitors... Read more of this article