Author Archive: Bernews1

NVCC Supports Bermuda Special Olympic Team

North Village Community Club is hailing the efforts of CedarBridge Academy who plan to take a class of 12 students to participate in a Special Olympics track meet which is being held at the University of Delaware in Delaware, with NVCC making a $500 donation towards the travel costs. The relationship between North Village and CedarBridge Academy’s... Read more of this article

TBi Introduces Unlimited Local Calling

Today TBi announced that customers can now enjoy unlimited local calling to any mobile or fixed number in Bermuda. “Unlimited local calling is an exciting new offering from TBi that helps people stay connected without the inconvenience of watching minutes,” said Gregory Swan [pictured], TBi’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “Customers... Read more of this article

Police Service Celebrates 135th Anniversary

The Bermuda Police Service is celebrating its 135th anniversary this year, and has a slew of events planned to mark the occasion. Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said, “2014 marks a significant milestone in Bermuda as this year the Bermuda Police Service will celebrate 135 continuous years of service to our community. “We are excited... Read more of this article

PLP On CCTV: “Nothing Short of Incompetent”

“Minister Dunkley’s handling of the CCTV system has been nothing short of incompetent and has jeopardized the safety of countless Bermudians,” Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott said last night. The new 150 camera island-wide system was supposed to be operational as of April 1st, but has been delayed. The service was previously... Read more of this article

Gilbert Lamb Fun Day To Be Held In St. David’s

St David’s County Cricket Club will be hosting its annual Gilbert Lamb Day at Lords, St. David’s on April 18th to celebrate Good Friday. The event — which features the popular Mohawk Grand Prix — will kick off at 11.00am with President Otis J Minors remarks, and then children’s races will follow as well as a host of other... Read more of this article

Video: National Volleyball Team Travel Overseas

The Bermuda Junior Boys’ National Volleyball Team gathered at the airport early this morning [Apr 16] on their way to the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Invitational being held in Antigua from April 17-21. The team players include Jeremiah Andrade, Andrew Blee, Shannon Botelho, Shaun De Couto, Jacques DeVerteuil, Justin Ferreira,... Read more of this article

East End Community Celebrates Easter Season

In the lead up to this weekend’s many activities, the East-End Representatives have decided to host an Easter Community Event today [Apr 16] starting at 4.30pm at the east end of Kindley Field Road giving out free kites while supplies last. A spokesperson said, “The east end community celebrates the easter season on Wednesday, April 16th... Read more of this article

BSX Passes $10B Of Listed Cat Bonds & ILS

Artemis, a news, analysis and data media service, released an online article on 08 April, 2014, commenting on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the Insurance Linked Securities market. Artemis said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) reached a milestone at the end of the first-quarter, with the total volume of insurance-linked listings of catastrophe... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Upgrades Most ACE Subsidiaries

A.M. Best has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A++ (Superior) from A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa+” from “aa” of the North American property/casualty subsidiaries of ACE Limited (ACE) (Zurich, Switzerland), ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd. (ACE Bermuda), ACE Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. (ACE Tempest Re) (both domiciled... Read more of this article

Seven Seas Navigator Cruise Ship In Hamilton

The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is in Hamilton today [Apr 15], marking the first cruise ship visit for the island’s capital city this year. The 565ft long ship is carrying an estimated 456 passengers and 325 crew. The Seven Seas Navigator is one of almost 20 occasional callers the island is set to have in 2014, with the occasional callers... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Addresses “Greaseball” Issue

A press conference was held this afternoon [Apr 15] following the discovery of what the Minister called “greaseballs” on Grape Bay Beach in Paget. Those present included Minister of Health & Environment Trevor Moniz, Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury, Minister Wayne Scott and... Read more of this article

Bermuda Easter Lilies For Queen Elizabeth

Governor George Fergusson and Mrs Fergusson participated in the annual picking of Easter Lilies for Her Majesty the Queen. This year’s Easter Lilies were grown by Debbie and Alan Cameron for Aberfeldy Nursery in Paget. Government House said that Her Majesty’s Easter Lilies would travel on this evening’s [Apr 15] British Airway’s flight to London... Read more of this article