Author Archive: Bernews1

National Museum Salutes BIFF Opening Day

To salute the opening day of the 2013 Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF], the Bermuda National Museum yesterday [Apr.12] uploaded a gallery of rare production sketches and storyboards from the locally produced 1977 blockbuster “The Deep” at its Facebook page. Based on the bestselling novel by Peter Benchley and shot primarily... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores 22nd Goal Of Season

[Updated] Nahki Wells scoring streak continues, with the Bermudian striker recording his 22nd goal this season during today’s [Apr 13] match against Chesterfield. In the 36th minute of play, Wells controlled a cross on his chest and then slammed it into the bottom corner to out his team up 1-0. This is his 4th goal in the past few days, following... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cricket Teams For Melbourne Matches

The Bermuda Cricket Board released the names of the Bermuda Cricket players selected to play against Melbourne Cricket Club this Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at the Somerset Cricket Club. Bermuda vs Melbourne C.C. – Saturday April 13, 2013 starting at 10:30 1. Stephen Outerbridge 2. Rodney Trott 3. Janeiro Tucker 4. Lionel Cann 5. Treadwell Gibbons 6.... Read more of this article

Video: Jonathan Winters’ “Passage To Bermuda”

Antic funnyman Jonathan Winters — whose inspired flights of comedic fancy were once famously recruited in the service of Bermuda’s sedate tourism industry — died on Thursday [Apr. 11] at his home in California. He was 87. In 1963 Mr. Winters [pictured] was deliberately cast very much against type when he hosted and narrated “Passage... Read more of this article

Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers

Sir Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000 and a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Games, paid members of the Bermuda Rowing Association a visit on Friday [Apr 12] at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club dock. Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz and Minister of Community &... Read more of this article

Zacks Upgrades Montpelier To “Outperform”

Analysts at Zacks upgraded Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. to Outperform from Neutral. Zacks said Montpelier remains well positioned to deliver solid numbers going forward, given its increased exposure in the property catastrophe lines of business. In addition, focusing on underwriting operations, augmenting capital flexibility, and strengthening... Read more of this article

Sex Offender Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

Convicted sexual offender Dwayne David Beach was jailed for five years for attacking a teenage girl who was on her way home from school. The 47-year-old was on probation for a similar offence he committed in 2010 when this occurred. At the sentencing hearing yesterday [Apr 12] in the Supreme Court, the Crown Prosecutor reminded Justice Carlisle Greaves... Read more of this article

Activist Extends Helping Hand To Bahamians

Bermuda community activist George Scott Smith is reaching out to Bahamians who have hit rock bottom and need some encouragement as they address their problems. Currently in the Bahamas, he has offered to talk to groups in schools, prisons and rehabilitation programmes free of charge. The born-again Christian — who has counselled Bermudian families... Read more of this article

Validus Releases 2012 Loss Triangles

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced on Friday [Apr.12] that it has published its 2012 Loss Development Triangles on its website located validusholdings.com under the Investor Relations/Financial Results section. The Triangles provide stakeholders with additional insight into the loss reserves held on Validus’ balance sheet as at December... Read more of this article

Government Responds: Farmer Ag Show Boycott

The Government said they were “surprised to read the allegations” by farmer Tom Wadson, where he said that the Bermuda Farmers Association would boycott the Agricultural Exhibition next week. Mr Wadson is reported to have said “Several Bermuda crop farmers are boycotting the exhibition this year because of the red tape we get from Government... Read more of this article

Digicel, CellOne: BlackBerry Z10 Available Apr 23

[Updated] The new BlackBerry Z10 will be available in Digicel stores across the Caribbean and Bermuda from Tuesday 23rd April. Powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor supported by 2GB of RAM, the BlackBerry Z10 offers two cameras: a front-facing 2-megapixel fixed-focus unit with image and video stabilisation capable of 720p HD video, and an 8-megapixel... Read more of this article

Ministry/Crime Stoppers Gun Bounty Programme

[Updated with video] The Ministry will initiate a gun bounty programme aimed at getting illegal firearms off the streets, Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said this afternoon [Apr 12]. Phase 1 will be promoting an awareness of Crime Stoppers emphasizing confidentiality, phase 2 will be the implementation of a gun bounty programme which will... Read more of this article