Author Archive: Bernews

Photos/Video: Ferry Reach Powerboat Racing

Powerboat racing enthusiasts and fans made their way to Ferry Reach on Sunday [Oct 20] to watch the last races of the 2013 Powerboat Association season. The larger class boats headed out through the Coney Island pylons running a circuit both inshore and along North Shore while the smaller boats ran a course inside Ferry Reach. The St John Ambulance... Read more of this article

Willis Launches Global 360 To Specialty Clients

Willis Limited, a subsidiary of Willis Group Holdings, has announced the first set of insurers offering to support Global 360, a pioneering suite of capacity facilities for its specialty insurance clients. The first set of insurers will provide clients with a stable and consistent source of new, or additional, follow-market capacity. They are Hiscox,... Read more of this article

FM Continental Bowling League Results

FM Continental Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes with Spicenix going down 11-19 to The Invaders while Pinsplitters defeated Odd Balls 21-9. Cubs defeated Pinjammers 21-9 and Nifty Rollers lost their game 9-21 when they faced New Hope while Quickie Lickie Laundry went down 14-16 to Bermuda Pest Control. Top scorers for the night included: Team... Read more of this article

LOM Holdings Limited Share Repurchases

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM (Holdings) Limited announced that on September 24, 2013 it purchased 5,000 of its own shares for cancellation at a price of $2.40 per share. LOM is authorised to purchase shares from time to time in the open market, or privately negotiated transactions, or block trades. The number of shares ultimately... Read more of this article

Photos: Fuel/Oil Spill In Water On East Broadway

[Updated] At around 10pm this evening [Oct 22] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to the East Broadway area, after fuel/oil spilled into the water. There is a strong smell of gas in the area, which appears as though it could be diesel, and emergency personnel along with Marine & Ports staff are on scene working to contain the spill. Details... Read more of this article

Ministry Updates: Delayed Passport Processing

The Ministry of Home Affairs today [Oct 22] provided an update on the status of the Department of Immigration’s passport processing, which has been delayed in recent days. A Ministry spokesperson said today, “First and foremost, the Ministry takes this opportunity to apologise to the public for any inconvenience caused. We can confirm that the Department... Read more of this article

City Unveils Portrait Of Former Mayor Gosling

The City of Hamilton held a public unveiling of a portrait of former Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling this evening [Oct 22] at City Hall. The event was opened by the Hamilton Town Crier Ed Christopher, and was attended by various people including former Council members and OBA MP Glenn Smith. The portrait was painted by local artist Samantha Gosling,... Read more of this article

Premier To Attend Bermuda Reception In London

The Bermuda Government’s London Office will be hosting its annual Bermuda Networking Reception on Saturday [Oct 26] at the InterContinental-Westminster London. A spokesperson said, “Premier Craig Cannonier will be in attendance at the event, which is open to all Bermudians, studying, working, and living in the UK. The aim of the reception is... Read more of this article

PLP Conference To Get Underway Tomorrow

The 2013 Progressive Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow [Oct 23] at BIU Headquarters. Under the theme, “Empowerment through Economic – Entrepreneurship and Employment through Education,” PLP delegates will meet over the week to elect officers and discuss topics of importance to Party Members. “The PLP Conference represents an opportunity... Read more of this article

Wednesday: Chewstick ‘Hearts Of Gold’ Tag Day

[Updated with video] The Chewstick Foundation will be holding their annual Hearts of Gold Tag Day on Wednesday [Oct 23] to raise funds for general operating expenses to enhance their existing programs and sustain the organization’s service to the community. Volunteers and artists will be stationed outside businesses in the City of Hamilton to distribute... Read more of this article

Videos: Motorcycle, Gokart Races Helmet Cam

Both the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club and Bermuda Karting Club held races on Sunday [Oct 20] at the Southside track, and the videos below allow you to catch the high speed action from the racer’s viewpoint. Filmed from a camera placed on the actual gokart/motorcycle, the footage shows the twist and turns from the drivers’s unique perspective. View... Read more of this article

Telegraph’s Best Beach List: Warwick Long Bay

A few months ago Warwick Long Bay was named on a CNN top beaches list, and it is now been included in the Telegraph’s “Best beaches for holidays in the Caribbean” list. The Telegraph said, “Bermuda’s pink sands make a change from the white and golden bays in the rest of the Caribbean, and Warwick Long Bay is one of the best... Read more of this article