Author Archive: Bernews1

Orient Express: 2013 Begins “On Positive Note”

Luxury travel firm Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., a Bermuda based company, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Owners, part-owners or managers of 46 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties operating in 22 countries, Orient-Express reported total revenue was $103.2 million in the first quarter... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Pacers Schools’ Relay Classic

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted their School Relay Classic at National Stadium on Friday [Apr 29]. The event was interrupted by inclement weather which forced the postponement of some races until tomorrow [May 3] with events starting at 6.00pm at the National Sports Centre. Primary schools, middle schools and high schools all sent athletes to... Read more of this article

Photos/Names: 2013 Miss Bermuda Contestants

The Miss Bermuda Organization released the names and photos of the 2013 pageant contestants. This year’s pageant is scheduled to take place on Sunday June 23rd, at the Fairmont Southampton where reigning queen Rochelle Minors will crown her successor. Tickets for this year’s event will go on sale Friday May 3 on bdatix.bm. Miss Jahshuntae Darrell... Read more of this article

Patrick Stamp Challenges Extradition In UK

28-year-old Patrick Stamp of St. George’s appeared in a UK Court yesterday [May 1] regarding an extradition request in relation to the murder of Malcolm Augustus. Mr Stamp is legally challenging the extradition request. The police previously said he was taken into custody in the UK, with a “view to extradition to Bermuda to face charges.” A... Read more of this article

ICC Cricket: Undefeated Uganda, USA Top Table

Uganda and USA recorded third round wins to continue their undefeated run and cement their positions at the top of the leaderboard of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3 in Bermuda. The victories set up a clash between the two teams today [May 2] at St. David’s, where the victor will be guaranteed a position in the ICC Cricket World... Read more of this article

Teen Singers HNK Release 11-Song Mixtape

Bermuda teen singing sensations HNK yesterday [May 1] launched a new 11-song mixtape — available here – as well as a new video to accompany their original composition “Lost In Your Eyes.” Berkeley Institute students Hollie Hassell and Keenan Bailey — also known by his stage name Keenan Exodia — recorded the material... Read more of this article

Governor Presented With “High Tea” Tickets

Yesterday [May 1] Project Action Chairperson Cindy Swan, Board Member Patrice Hornor, 2013 Fundraising committee members Marie Kent-Smith and Lisa Christopher presented Governor Fergusson and Mrs. Fergusson their tickets for the upcoming “High Tea” to be held Sunday June 9 at the Hamilton Princess. Mrs Swan said, “We take transportation as... Read more of this article

RenaissanceRe: “A Strong First Quarter”

Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. yesterday [May 1] reported net income available to common shareholders of $190.5 million or $4.23 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $201.4 million or $3.88 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2012. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders... Read more of this article

Governor: Discussions On Uighurs Will Continue

Governor George Fergusson said the position of the four Uighurs is one “which the British Government is keen to see resolved satisfactorily for all concerned” and discussions about the matter will continue. The four Chinese nationals were released from the offshore US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and resettled in Bermuda in... Read more of this article

Q-Re Pursuing Bermuda Expansion Plans

The Qatari firm Q-Re has hired former Sagicor at Lloyd’s underwriter Luke Roden to write a book of property catastrophe reinsurance out of Bermuda, industry journal magazine “The Insurance Insider” reported on Monday [Apr. 29]. Q-Re had previously indicated its commitment to creating a Bermuda platform – in addition to its operations... Read more of this article

Collie Buddz Collaborates With Snoop Lion

Bermudian singer Collie Buddz has collaborated with American recording artist Snoop Lion — formerly known as Snoop Dogg — for a song on his latest album “Reincarnated”. The 12-track album features collaborations with Mavado, Busta Rhymes, Mr Vegas, British pop singer Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Akon, Canadian rapper Drake as well... Read more of this article

Validus Announce Dividend, New Board Member

Validus Holdings has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share and $0.30 per common share equivalent for which each outstanding warrant is exercisable. The dividend is payable on June 28, 2013 to shareholders and warrant holders of record on June 14, 2013. The Bermuda-based company also announced that Dr. Therese “Terri” Vaughan,... Read more of this article