Author Archive: Bernews1

Soldier Disciplined After Assaulting Another

The Bermuda Regiment confirmed that one soldier was disciplined after what they termed an assault on another soldier during the annual training exercise at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The incident happened on Thursday morning [May 2] and the victim received superficial wounds. The US Marine Corps Police were called in, and they decided the matter... Read more of this article

Video/Results: Women’s Futsal All-Star Game

The Bermuda Futsal Federation [BFF] hosted their Second Annual Women’s Futsal All-Star Game last night [May 4] at the Bermuda College Gym featuring the best players from the West and East teams. The West team was coached by NVCC’s Wayne Smith [making his first appearance] with the East team being coached by Dandy Stars’ Aaron Denkins [making... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: 2013 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 5] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Kids & Male Fitness Division

The Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation hosted the Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza at City Hall last night [May 4], which saw the introduction of a new class – Kid’s Fitness. Two youngsters entered, and they both received a warm reception from the audience as they displayed their skills which incorporated both martial... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Men’s Physique Competitors

[Updated with video] Some of the island’s buffest bodies took to the stage last night [May 4] as the Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation hosted the Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza at City Hall. The competitors were divided into different divisions, with the males competing in either bodybuilding, physique or fitness. The men’s... Read more of this article

Wells Scores Twice, Bradford Wembley Bound

[Updated] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells powered in two goals today [May 5] to drive Bradford City to a 3-1 victory against at Burton Albion, sending Bradford to the famed Wembley Stadium for the League 2 play-offs. Overcoming a 3-2 first leg deficit, the Nahki Wells double and a goal from strike partner James Hanson sensationally booked Bradford’s... Read more of this article

Videos: Berkeley Institute “Shine” Fashion Show

Berkeley Institute students hosted their “Shine” Fashion Show on both Friday and Saturday night, with the proceeds going in aid of graduation expenses. Hosts for the night were students D’Kiyah Evans and Kayjuna Lema who kept the crowd entertained and laughing between scenes. The school’s cafetorium filled with family, friends,... Read more of this article

Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza Results

The Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation hosted the Bodybuilding & Fitness Extravaganza last night [May 4] at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Veteran bodybuilder Jeftha Miller won the Men’s Bodybuilding, Marina Jn Pierre won the Female Bodybuilding, Bernard Opoku won the Men’s Physique, Kay-Annie Reid-Young won the Women’s... Read more of this article

Singer Chelsea Amber: Integrity, Class, Passion

Halifax-based Canadian recording artist Chelsea Amber [née Nisbett] — the daughter of Bermudian Thomas W.L. Nisbett and Colleen Carroll-Nisbett and the granddaughter of the Bermuda Anglican Church’s Canon Thomas Nisbett — is bringing uplifting soul to Canadian and American stages along with passionate vocals, hopeful lyrics and guitar-driven... Read more of this article

Basketball: Panthers, Bluebirds Record Wins

The CellOne Elite City League kicked off last night [May 4] with the defending Champions the Bluebirds handing the expansion team Trinity Sound Lions a welcome to the league by besting them 40 to 27. High scorers Anthony “Mugzy” Furbert [Bluebirds] and Reggie Tolosa [Trinity Sound Lions] both grabbed 15 points each. Lions owner Mr. Lynwood... Read more of this article

Allied World Offers New UK Liability Coverage

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings — which maintains a major Bermuda platform — announced on Wednesday [May 1] that Allied World Europe now offers primary UK Employers’ Liability coverage in conjunction with its general liability insurance. This combined offering can be bought alongside its property and healthcare liability policies.... Read more of this article

Athene To Sell Aviva Life Insurance Unit

In a transaction contingent upon its pending acquisition of the US annuity and life insurance operations of Aviva plc, Bermuda-based Athene Holding Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell, through a reinsurance arrangement, Aviva USA’s life insurance business to Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Co., a wholly owned subsidiary... Read more of this article