Author Archive: Bernews1

Retail Sales Increase 1.4% In February 2014

Total retail sales in February 2014 increased 1.4% with consumers spending an estimated $71.2 million on retail goods during the month. Motor vehicle retailers registered the largest increase in sales of 42.3% and in contrast, retailers of apparel stores reported the largest decrease in sales of 5%. Residents returning to the island declared overseas... Read more of this article

Chewstick To Host KiteFest On Good Friday

The Chewstick Foundation is set to host the annual Good Friday KiteFest Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach on April, 18th 2014. The event has garnered the support of KeyTech, BTC, Logic, Bermuda Commercial Bank, BELCO, Bermuda’s Best and the Ministry of Public Safety, and is set to feature kite competitions, local entertainment, a fishcake competition... Read more of this article

Middleton Refusal Gains International Coverage

Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy’s decision to deny an overseas film crew temporary work permits is now being carried by some overseas media outlets including those in Canada, Jamaica and even as far away as New Zealand. The news was distributed by the Associated Press, who began their report by saying, “Bermuda has denied temporary work... Read more of this article

Butterfield Acquisition of Legis Trust Completed

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son today [Apr 8] announced that it has completed the acquisition of Legis Group’s Guernsey-based trust and corporate services business. The acquisition was agreed in principle with Legis Group Holdings Limited (“Legis Group”) in January, subject to contract discussions as well as regulatory and other approvals... Read more of this article

Digicel Now Selling New Samsung Galaxy S5

Digicel Bermuda today [Apr 8] announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is now available at both of its retail locations. The Samsung Galaxy S5 features a 5.1” Full HD Super AMOLED display, a 16 megapixel camera and the latest Android 4.4.2 [KitKat] operating system. The device skins a modern glam, perforated pattern in four vivid colours... Read more of this article

11 Videos: Fight Night Boxing & Kickboxing Action

Teachers RFC held their Annual Fight Night on Saturday [April 5] at the Berkeley Institute gym, with crowds packing the gym to watch the boxing and kickboxing bouts. The title fight of the night saw Bermuda’s Jermal “Goofy” Woolridge thrill the home crowd by delivering a big win over his Canadian challenger Joey Brozovich. Brozovich, who... Read more of this article

Tennis: Bermuda Fed Cup Team Ready for Action

The Bermuda Fed Cup Tennis Team have arrived at the Palmas Tennis Club in Humacao, Puerto Rico in preparation for the upcoming Fed Cup Americas Zone Group 2 Event. The team of Tyler Smith, Jacklyn Lambert, Cayla Cross, Tara Lambert, Caitlin Gordon, Kirstin Saltus and Taylor McHarg along Terry Smith as Coach/Captain arrived at the Courts for a daily... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Women’s Futsal Cup Competition

The Bermuda Futsal Federation held its first Women’s Futsal Cup competition at the Bermuda College Gym on Saturday [Apr 5], with the PHC Lady Zebras winning the Inaugural Futsal Cup Tournament to add it to their League Championship. Aaliyah Nolan from the PHC Lady Zebras won the Most Valuable Player Award and was the high goal scorer with 9 goals. Next... Read more of this article

Seniors Tennis Tournament Final Results

Rain halted play on the Final Day of the Bacardi Seniors Tennis Tournament 2014 at the Pomander Gates Tennis Club, but after a considerable delay play resumed and matches were completed. Wilf Gonsalves came away with two titles on the day, he first won the Men’s 45 Singles Final in straight sets defeating Richard Daley 6 – 3, 6 – 4, he then took... Read more of this article

Bacardi Ltd. CEO Ed Shirley Leaves Company

The Board of Directors of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world announced the departure of president and chief executive officer Ed Shirley. Mr. Shirley expressed his plans to return to retirement after a 36-year career. An interim CEO will be announced shortly and will serve until a successor is appointed. Pending... Read more of this article

Dunkley On CCTV Delay: “Very Disappointed”

“Very disappointed,” said Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley when asked today for his reaction to the state of the CCTV project which was meant to have been up and running by 1st April. BAS/Serco was selected to provide the expansion of CCTV, with the 5-year contract costing $1.3 million per year. The service was previously provided by... Read more of this article

Bermuda Insurance Institute Moves Location

After 19 years at its previous location, the Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] has moved to a purpose built facility in Sofia House. The Governor officially opened the new premises, and in his remarks he noted the reciprocal relationship between Bermuda and the insurance industry saying, “Bermuda is good for insurance and insurance is good for Bermuda.”... Read more of this article