Author Archive: Bernews1
Woman Released From Hospital After Explosion
A 46 year old Devonshire woman who was treated for shock at the hospital after the explosion in Ariel Sands last night [Oct 16] has been released, the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “A 46 year old Devonshire woman was treated for shock at the hospital and subsequently released following the explosion at an Ariel Sands, Devonshire... Read more of this article
Randall & Quilter Acquires Flagstone Alliance
Bermuda domiciled Randall & Quilter has acquired Flagstone Alliance Insurance and Reinsurance , a Cyprus domiciled re/insurer, from the Validus Group, in a USD24.1 million deal. FAIR, which commenced underwriting in 2000, went into run-off in 2010 and comprises primarily international reinsurance business with net reserves of c.$16.4m equivalent... Read more of this article
Clive Taylor Recognised For 36 Years Of Service
Bermuda CableVision this morning [Oct 17] awarded Clive Taylor from the Boulevard Community Club with its latest Community Service Award in recognition of his 36 years of service as a youth programme mentor and football coach. Mr. Taylor was presented with the award for his volunteer work at a ceremony held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The... Read more of this article
Death Of Major Wheddon: Trial To Begin In UK
The trial of Netani Kepa, who is accused of causing the death of Major Chris Wheddon, is due to get underway today [Oct 17] in the UK, according to a report from the Oxford Mail. Kepa, 38, is accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of Major Wheddon on the A34 near Abingdon in September last year. The Oxford Mail reports that Kepa has admitted... Read more of this article
Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League
Mixed Majors Bowling League action continued at Warwick Lanes with Spare Change defeating Rebels 18-2 and Unpredictable defeating Troublemakers 14-6. Movers “N” Shakers went down 20-0 to Gang In Blue while MiniMax Forwarders defeated Strikers 17-3. Fight Back defeated Mix Ups 16-4 and Untouchables went down to Activators 12-8. Top scorers... Read more of this article
Centre Releases Guide To Traffic Offences
Following on from the release of the leaflet, “What do I do if I am arrested?”, Centre for Justice is today [Oct 16] releasing a 16-page guide on traffic offences and procedures. “This is to assist anyone who finds themselves with a traffic ticket or summons to court for a motoring offence,” says Venous Memari, Managing Director of Centre for... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fire At Old Teen Services Building
[Updated with video] At around 1:15am this morning [Oct 17] a fire broke out at the old Teen Services building on Cedar Avenue in Pembroke. Police officers and over 25 Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel responded to the scene, where firefighters spent the next few hours extinguishing the blaze. When asked if anyone was in the building, a police... Read more of this article
Video: Fire Breaks Out In Cedar Avenue Building
[Updated: At 1.15am a fire broke out at the old Teen Services building on Cedar Avenue in Pembroke. Over 25 firefighters responded, and the fire was extinguished by 6am. A full photo gallery of the fire is here.] Emergency personnel are being kept busy this evening, as following the explosion in Devonshire a few hours ago, firefighters are now battling... Read more of this article
Video/Photo Set #2: Explosion Damages House
[Updated with video] A massive explosion shook Devonshire at around 6.25pm this evening [Oct 16], leaving an Ariel Sands property with significant damage and the surrounding area strewn with debris after sections of the property’s roof, walls and windows were blown off. The Police and Fire Service both confirmed that no one was injured, however... Read more of this article
Photos: Explosion Damages Devonshire Property
[Updated: There was an explosion at an Ariel Sands, Devonshire residence, which caused very significant damage to the property, and also shattered windows of surrounding residences. No one was injured, but a 46 year old woman was treated for shock.] At sometime around 6pm this evening [Oct 16] there was was an incident in the Ariel Sands area of Devonshire,... Read more of this article
AirTran To Discontinue Bermuda Service In 2014
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today [Oct 16] said that AirTran will no longer fly to Bermuda in 2014. The airline began serving Bermuda in 2011, flying from Baltimore and Atlanta. The Ministry said “the airline, which is merging with Southwest Airlines, is in the midst of reducing its fleet as it continues to merge... Read more of this article
Adam Scott Wins PGA Grand Slam Of Golf
Adam Scott has won the 2013 PGA Grand Slam setting a tournament course record in Bermuda with a 64 while playing at the Port Royal Golf Course. Adam Scott, 2013 #PGAGrandSlam champion. Sets the tournament course record in Bermuda with a 64 pic.twitter.com/wwDPWUxrYm — PGAGrandSlamofGolf (@PGAGrandSlam) October 16, 2013 The 2013 Masters Champion... Read more of this article
