Author Archive: Bernews1

C.A.R.E. Graduation To Be Held On Thursday

On Thursday [June 27] at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 23 students will be graduating receiving their G.E.D. diplomas. In addition to the graduates, students of C.A.R.E. will also receive prizes for their attendance during the school term. This year’s ceremony will highlight the success of the alternative programme and will acknowledge the recipients... Read more of this article

Seadrill Ltd. Seeks To Increase Stake In Sevan

Bermuda-based Seadrill Ltd., an offshore driller controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen, is seeking to buy 50.1 percent of Sevan Drilling ASA to veto financing plans for the firm that it says would destroy shareholder value. Seadrill, headquartered in Hamilton, hired DNB Markets to look to purchase as many as 116.9 million shares in Norwegian-based... Read more of this article

Bermuda Business Development CEO Is Named

The Bermuda Business Development Corporation [BBDC] announced today [June 26] that it has named Stephen E. Lund as Chief Executive Officer. Canadian Mr. Lund is expected to join the BBDC in mid-August and be responsible for leading, developing and executing a growth strategy that aligns with the goals of the organisation to grow and sustain international... Read more of this article

Murder Victim Named, One Man Arrested

Update June 2016: This article is getting circulated again on Facebook, which appears to have caused some confusion. Please note as the dates on the article and videos clearly show, it is from 2013…three years ago. [Update: At approximately 1am this morning, 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of the Bailey’s... Read more of this article

16-Yr-Old Student Hits Teacher With Trash Can

A 16-year-old student appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 26] and was given a Conditional Discharge after he had pleaded guilty to assaulting a teacher by striking him from behind with trash can. Crown Prosecutor Garrett Byrne told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that on the afternoon of 10th May, Tristan Hollis was involved in a classroom... Read more of this article

British Airways Flights Cancelled For Wednesday

[Updated] Both the departing and arriving British Airways flights scheduled for today [June 26] have been cancelled due to a technical problem. A local spokesperson said, “British Airways sincerely apologizes to customers due to travel today, as both BA2233 inbound and BA2232 outbound have been cancelled due to a technical problem. We are doing... Read more of this article

Gunshots Fired In Sandys Parish, No Injuries

At around midnight shots were fired in the Valley Lane, Sandys area, however there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around midnight on Wednesday, June 26th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Valley Lane, Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence confirmed a firearm was discharged; however there were no... Read more of this article

Bermuda .NET Users Group Salutes Dr. Martin

The Bermuda .NET User Group has extended its condolences to the family and friends of internationally renowned computing pioneer Dr. James Martin, recalling that the long-time local resident spoke at the organisation’s inaugural meeting in 2010. Dr. Martin’s lifeless body was discovered in the waters off his Agar’s Island home by... Read more of this article

Video Highlights: 2013 Miss Bermuda Pageant

Katherine Arnfield was crowned the new Miss Bermuda on Sunday night [June 23], and will be heading to Indonesia next month to represent the island in the Miss World Pageant. Miss Hamilton Parish Echaunti Swan was the first runner up, Miss Pembroke Chelzea Somner was the second runner up, Miss Southampton Denae Simmons was the third runner up, while... Read more of this article

Grundy Art Auction Sets Records In Australia

The sale of 89 Australian artworks from the collection of long-time Bermuda residents Reg Grundy and his wife Joy Chambers Grundy earned a stunning A$19.16 million [US$18.6 million] in Sydney today [June 26]. Grossing A$15.7 million under the hammer, against earlier estimates of A$15.5 million to A$20.8 million, the total sale — including auctioneers... Read more of this article

Video: Brush Fire Breaks Out In Ord Road, Paget

[Updated with video] As of 9.15am this morning [June 26] smoke can be seen billowing after a brush fire broke out in the Ord Road, Paget area. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service have arrived on the scene, and are working to extinguish the blaze. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.41am: At least two fire... Read more of this article

Day #4 Results: ITF Junior Circuit Tournament

Two former Caribbean Under 14 Number One Ranked players from Bermuda took to the court on Day Four of the ITF Junior Circuit Tournament going on at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith took to the court and defeated her American opponent Alexandria Agee in straight sets 6-0, 6-2, while Chris Rego went down in first round match in... Read more of this article