Author Archive: Bernews1

Rennie Muzii Joins Endurance Specialty Holdings

Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. announced that Mr. Rennie Muzii has joined the company to lead their professional lines initiatives in the Western Region focusing on errors and omissions (E&O), information security and privacy, commercial management liability and financial institutions products. Mr. Muzii, Senior Vice President,... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Posts Net Income Of $271.8 Million

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net income of $271.8 million, or $4.76 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013. This includes net after-tax realized and unrealized gains on investments of $91.8 million, or $1.70 per share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $111.5 million, or $1.56 per share, including net after-tax realized and... Read more of this article

PLP Calls For Action On Domestic Worker Abuse

A recent advertisement for a live-in housekeeper “has once again brought the issue of abuse of domestic workers to light and the PLP is calling for urgent action,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. The ad was seeking one person work at three separate households, and do all aspects of general cleaning, heavy cleaning,... Read more of this article

Teachers Union Celebrate Their 95th Anniversary

Hearts were touched and spirits were lifted as the Bermuda Union of Teachers [B.U.T. celebrated its 95th Anniversary on Saturday, February 1st 2014. In attendance was an assemblage of the past presidents. Each reminded attendees of the public service and grace that being a teacher and a leader requires. As living memorials, they motivated the Union... Read more of this article

Woman Charged With Stealing Over $50,000

A 45 year old woman was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 4], with seven counts of stealing just over $50,000 in credit balances from HSBC/Bermuda. The seven charges spanned the period November 2008 to September 2012 with amounts ranging between $900 and $34,400. Traci Ball pleaded not guilty to all seven. Her trial was set for May and... Read more of this article

Fairmont Hamilton Princess Union Staff Walk Out

[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert is holding an impromptu press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], where he is addressing the dispute with the Hamilton Princess following their recent layoffs, which has resulted in workers protesting the decision. A few days ago ten people were made redundant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with General Manager... Read more of this article

Child Dies On Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship

One of two small children who were found unresponsive on the pool deck on board the Norwegian Breakaway has died, the cruise line said. In a statement posted on social media yesterday [Feb 3], NCL said, “We are extremely saddened to report that a tragedy occurred on board Norwegian Breakaway this morning. “Our emergency medical team was... Read more of this article

Gymnasts To Attend Chicago Gymnastics Meet

Nine gymnasts will attend the ICI “Chicago Style” Gymnastics Meet in Chicago this upcoming Saturday, February 8th, 2014. This includes five of the Bermuda Olympic Association’s C Level Elite Athletes: Zantae Dill, Sydney Mason, Gabby Vincent, Clara James, and Danielle Wall. The team will travel with head coach Duke Nelligan and assistant head... Read more of this article

BESCO To Handle Aquatics Centre Maintenance

Bermuda Energy Services Company Ltd. [BESCO] today announced that it has been awarded the maintenance contract for the Aquatics Centre at the Bermuda National Sports Centre. The contract encompasses maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems for the facility’s new 50-metre pool. The agreement is for weekly, quarterly and annual site inspections... Read more of this article

Blue Flag Ambassador Certification Programme

The Bermuda Tourism Authority today released the dates of the next course in the Blue Flag Ambassador Certification training programme. The two and a half week programme focuses on the importance of customer service in the hospitality industry as well as the historical and economic development of Bermuda. Bermuda cultural customs, flora and fauna,... Read more of this article

Burglaries In Hamilton Parish, Pembroke, Paget

Saying they have noticed a recent increase in reported daytime burglaries in Hamilton Parish, Pembroke, and Paget, the police issued an advisory which follows in full below. The Bermuda Police Service has noticed a recent increase in reported daytime burglaries, particularly in Hamilton parish, Pembroke, Paget and Warwick where mainly jewelry and electronics... Read more of this article