Author Archive: Bernews1

BAS Sells Aircraft Services Bermuda Subsidiary

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [BAS] announced has sold its subsidiary, Aircraft Services Bermuda [ASB] to Cedar Aviation. The sale was for an undisclosed sum. According to the BAS website, ASB is a corporate aviation handling company that manages approximately 90 percent of corporate jets that fly into... Read more of this article

Duperreault Fellowship Invites Applications

The Duperreault Fellowship today invited applications for financial support from residents working or studying in the field of substance abuse. The Duperreault Fellowship, a fund designed to enhance the professional capabilities of individuals working in substance abuse prevention and treatment programmes, was established in 2004 when a $500,000 donation... Read more of this article

Insurance Component Added To School Program

A new insurance component in association with the Bermuda Insurance Institute will be added to the high school Career Pathways Programme, Minister of Education & Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons said today [Apr 14]. It will allow students who successfully complete the certification to achieve an Associate in General Insurance [AINS] designation... Read more of this article

Grayston Replaces Viera As Chamber President

Following the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s AGM on April 9th there were a number of changes at the executive board level. Ronnie Viera stepped down as Chamber President after 2 years of service, and has been replaced by Kristi Grayston. Mr. Viera, on discussing his departure said, “I have really enjoyed my time as President, and hope that that... Read more of this article

Cyclist Nicole Mitchell Places 2nd In Arizona

Nicole Mitchell placed second in the 16th Annual Colossal Cave road race in Women’s 1/2 in Tucson, Arizona this weekend. Ms. Mitchell, one of the island’s top cyclists, will be returning to Bermuda on Thursday after a month of training and racing on the West Coast and will be looking to continue her build up to Commonwealth Games with Pan... Read more of this article

Politicians To Face Off In Sumo Wrestling Match

Political battles will be taken to a whole new level this Good Friday, with a Progressive Labour Party MP and One Bermuda Alliance Minister set to face off in a sumo wrestling match. The Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Wayne Scott will test his sumo skills against Opposition MP Lawrence Scott at the PHC Community Fun Day on Friday, April... Read more of this article

Aspen Reject Endurance’s $3.2 Billion Proposal

[Updated - Aspen "unanimously" reject proposal] Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. today [Apr 14] announced that it has delivered a proposal to the Board of Directors of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. to acquire all of the common shares of Aspen for $3.2 billion, with a combination of cash and Endurance common shares. John R. Charman, Endurance’s... Read more of this article

Women’s Futsal All-Star Game & Awards

The Bermuda Futsal Federation held its Third Annual Women’s Futsal Game at a packed Bermuda College Gym on Saturday evening [Apr 12]. The West was coached by SCC’s Paul Fisher, making his first appearance, and the East by Dandy Stars’ Aaron Denkins, making his third appearance as an All-Star coach. This year’s game proved to... Read more of this article

North Village Win Corona Bistro Cup Finals

North Village Rams are 2013-14 Corona League Bistro Cup Champions, after they defeated Robin Hood 2-1 in the finals. Aljame Zuill opened the scoring with a header in the first half, Robin Hood had a chance to equalize early in the second half but Rohan Simons had his spot kick saved by the Glasgow Rangers coach visiting goalkeeper in goal for the North... Read more of this article

Commissiong Commends Masters Staff & BIU

“The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party congratulates the workers at Masters Ltd for seeking and successfully achieving Bermuda Industrial Union representation,” Shadow Workforce Development Minister Rolfe Commissiong. Mr. Commissiong added, “Both the BIU and Masters Ltd must be commended for the collaborative and non-contentious manner... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Wins XTERRA West Championships

Bermuda’s Flora Duffy raced to victory in the XTERRA West Championships held in Las Vegas today [Apr 13], winning the 1.5k swim, 28.2k mountain bike and 10k trail run course. This is the second win in the XTERRA race series this year for the two-time Olympian, with Duffy also racing to victory in the XTERRA Grabouw event in South Africa in February... Read more of this article

Photos: Juniors At The BBFF Fitness Event

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBFF] hosted its second Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza on Saturday [Apr 12] in the Earl Cameron Theater at City Hall, making way for a parade of buff bodies to hit the stage and show off the results of a strict fitness regimen. The event featured fitness enthusiasts of a variety of ages, with... Read more of this article