Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos/Video: Youth Football Teams Return

[Updated] The Bermuda U/16 and U/14 National Academy teams returned to the island last night [Apr 15], after a very successful outing at the Open Cup Tournament in Decatur, Alabama which saw the U/16 team win their division. The Bermuda Under 16 National Academy team defeated Evansville Soccer Club 3 – 0 in their last game. Liam Evans scored to put... Read more of this article

First Ever Live Puffin Seen In Bermuda Waters

The Bermuda Audubon Society today [Apr. 16] confirmed the first ever live sighting of an Atlantic Puffin in Bermuda waters — and posted the photographic proof at its Facebook page. “Bermuda’s first live Atlantic Puffin was seen and photographed by Matthew Watson while fishing with his brother Andrew on Challenger Banks last Wednesday,”... Read more of this article

Rocket Launch Will Be Visible From Bermuda

An untested commercial rocket is poised to launch into space from Virginia’s Wallops Island on Wednesday [Apr. 17] and will be visible from Bermuda during its ten minute sub-orbital flight, SPACE.com reports. The new private Antares rocket, built by the Dulles-based Orbital Sciences Corp., is slated to blast off from the National Aeronautics &... Read more of this article

Bermuda Reinsurers: 2012 Results Improve

Premium volume, net income and capital levels improved for Bermuda-based reinsurers in 2012, according to data released to “Business Insurance” magazine on Monday [Apr. 15] by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR]. The report, based on a survey including 19 of the association’s 21 member companies, found that global... Read more of this article

Nordic American Tankers Declares Dividend

Bermuda-based Nordic American Tankers Ltd. today [Apr. 16] announced that its board of directors has declared a dividend of $0.16 for the first quarter of 2013, the same as for the 4th quarter of 2012. The level of the declared dividend should be seen in the context of planned fleet expansion. Expansion is essentially the same as investing in the future.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Basketball League Season To Kick Off

For the third year running, the Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] will be hosting the CellOne Elite City League [ECL] starting May 4, 2013. The league is run very similar to a professional league. The top 72 players on the island made available via a draft, where coaches pick players that will fit into their expected playing style. “With each... Read more of this article

Premier Attends Pastors Prayer Breakfast

Premier Craig Cannonier attended the islands first Pastors Prayer Breakfast hosted by Bishop Vernon G. Lambe at First Church of God on Friday, April 12th. The meeting was a follow-up of two previous Ministerial meetings to address the spiritual state of the Bermuda and collectively focus on the islands social ills. As a speaker at the event, the Premier... Read more of this article

Teams For ICC Cricket Tournament Announced

The International Cricket Council [ICC] announced the six squads that will compete in Bermuda at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3 from 28 April – 5 May 2013. Italy, Nepal, Oman, Uganda, the USA and host Bermuda will compete not only for the opportunity to finish in the top two of the event, but to win the chance to advance all the... Read more of this article

Carifta Medalists Speak To Primary Students

Carifta swimming medalists Madelyn Moore and Jesse Washington spoke to the students of the Prospect Primary at a special assembly yesterday [Apr 15], with the pair highlighting the need to balance both training and school Work. Moore, 12, said, “My goal is to eventually qualify for the Olympics, but I need to make sure that I stay on top of my school... Read more of this article

“High Tea” To Mark Coronation Anniversary

Project Action will be marking the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation with a fundraising “High Tea” at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on June 9th under the Patronage of Governor Fergusson and Mrs. Margaret Fergusson. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies will be Mr. Robin Blackburne and Mrs. Judith Hall Bean, and Co-Chairpersons... Read more of this article

Bermuda Athletes Safe After Boston Explosions

[Updated: The athletes from Bermuda are all accounted for and are safe] The US media is reporting explosions at the Boston Marathon – where a number of Bermuda residents are competing. CNN reports that a “pair of explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, injuring at least a half-dozen people.” “The... Read more of this article

Chris Estwanik Finishes 21st In Boston Marathon

Bermuda resident Chris Estwanik finished a very impressive 21st overall — out of a field of close to 27,000 runners — at today’s [Apr 15] Boston Marathon, clocking a time of 2:19:55. Chris’ wife Ashley Estwanik also made a very impressive showing, finishing 1,368th overall as the 78th female finisher in a time of 2:55:56, while... Read more of this article