Author Archive: Bernews1

Guy Carpenter Highlights Capital Convergence

Reinsurance intermediary Guy Carpenter reported this week that dynamic capital growth and ample reinsurance capacity resulted in a relatively stable renewal at April 1. In a briefing note released on Tuesday [Apr. 9], Guy Carpenter comments that the convergence of traditional and alternative capital sources is changing the marketplace, with non-traditional... Read more of this article

Lister On Tourism: “Fish Where The Fish Are”

Bermuda can achieve sustained tourism growth a number of factors including “fishing where the fish are” and defining our geographic market and exploiting it, Terry Lister said. The Independent MP also said once we have our tourists on island we must ensure they have a great experience and convert to repeat visitors. “Every Bermudian... Read more of this article

Photos: Whales Cavorting In Bermuda Waters

Every year the humpback whales, gentle giants of the sea, pass through Bermuda on their way north after spending the cooler winter months in the Caribbean. Local cruise boat operators and fisherman alike take locals and visitors out to sea, often not far from shore, to see these amazing behemoth’s dance and play in wonderful displays of diving... Read more of this article

FutureCare: PLP Suggests ‘Balanced Approach’

The PLP hopes the Government will consider the impact of their recent decision on FutureCare and rethink their position, Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva said. Last week Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin announced that the Government will combine the FutureCare Phase 1 premium of $385 per month, with the Phase 2 and 3 premium of $635 per month... Read more of this article

Date Change For “Art In Sailing” Fundraiser

For safety reasons and due to conflicting events with the Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art has moved the date of the “Art in Sailing” fundraiser from April 19 to Friday April 26 at 6:00 p.m. The event — a joint fundraiser between Masterworks and the Bermuda Sloop Foundation which operates the sail... Read more of this article

Performing Arts Summer Camp For Kids

Summertime fun is right around the corner with Spotlight Performing Arts Camp. The camp will run during the 2013 summer school break at West Pembroke Pentecostal Church Hall. “There will be workshops in dance, drama, voice, arts and crafts, poetry/spoken word and modelling taught by professionals in each art-form,” said a spokesman. “Plus,... Read more of this article

Daytime Burglaries Reported In Smith’s Parish

The Bermuda Police Service said they continue to “encourage the public to report any suspicious activity or individuals in their neighbourhoods, following recent reported daytime burglaries in Smith’s parish where mainly jewellery and electronic items were stolen.” “The public is reminded to remain vigilant, making sure all windows... Read more of this article

HNK’s New Mixtape, Chewstick Performance

Teenage musical duo Hollie Hassell and Keenan Bailey — who go by the stage name HNK — will be releasing a mixtape of songs they have worked on together on May 1. Berkeley Institute students HNK have collaborated on a number of music productions in recent months and the 10-song mixtape will feature such numbers as “Lost In Your Eyes”,... Read more of this article

Upcoming: East End Urban Foot Race

Get ready for the Urban Foot Race, Bermuda’s first urban steeple-chase. Organised by Island Challenge — a not-for-profit company which seeks to raise money for Bermudian charities through adventure/excursion challenge events — the Urban Foot Race will get underway at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 28 in St. George’s. It is part of the... Read more of this article

Scientists Predict Active 2013 Hurricane Season

After three consecutive years with a remarkable 19 named storms in the Atlantic, expect another Atlantic hurricane season with similar levels of activity in 2013, says the hurricane forecasting team of Dr. Phil Klotzbach and Dr. Bill Gray of Colorado State University [CSU] in their latest seasonal forecast issued yesterday [Apr. 10]. They call for an... Read more of this article

Energy XXI CEO To Address NYC Symposium

Bermuda-incorporated Energy XXI yesterday [Apr. 10] announced chairman and CEO John Schiller will present at the Independent Petroleum Association of America’s Oil and Gas Investment Symposium held in New York City on Tuesday [ Apr. 16] at 8:35 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Information regarding webcasting will be available on the Energy XXI homepage... Read more of this article

Seadrill Aquires Major Asia Offshore Stake

Bermuda’s Seadrill Limited yesterday [Apr. 10] acquired additional 14,153 shares of Asia Offshore Drilling Limited. The shares were acquired at price 28.70 Norwegian krone per share. Following this acquisition, Seadrill will be the owner of 39,739,547 shares in the company, corresponding to 66.23 percent of the total number of outstanding shares... Read more of this article