Author Archive: Bernews1

Layfield On Quest To Help Bermuda Children

World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Layfield told a Boston newspaper today [Apr. 8] about his global quest to climb the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents to raise money for Bermuda’s needy children. Mr. Layfield [pictured] — who lives part-time on the island — remains best known by his ring names Justin “Hawk”... Read more of this article

British Travel Agency Holds ‘Bermuda Day’

A travel agent in the English county town of Hertford celebrated Bermuda with customers and local dignitaries. Thomas Cook Travel in Railway Street held a Bermuda Day, which was opened by town mayor Jane Sartin, Royal Tunbridge Wells town crier John Scholey and his wife and escort Liz. Visitors to the shop were treated to the island’s unofficial national... Read more of this article

Matthew Elderfield To Step Down From Irish Role

Former Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] CEO Matthew Elderfield — who moved to Ireland in 2010 to help that country rebuild its financial regulatory functions and restore its international reputation following a series of high-profile scandals — has announced he is stepping down to pursue other interests in the UK. In a statement today [Apr.8],... Read more of this article

Hiscox Ltd. Has Price Target Lifted By Barclays

Insurer Hiscox Ltd. — which operates a major Bermuda platform — had its price target lifted by Barclays Capital from $7.73 to $8.74 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday [Apr.4], Analyst Ratings Network reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the... Read more of this article

Sir John Swan, George H.W Bush On Thatcher

Stressing the importance of the Western allies to stay “in close touch in these times of dramatic change in Europe”, the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher met with US President George H.W. Bush at a Bermuda “Big Two” summit conference in April, 1990 to discuss the ongoing implosion of the Soviet Union. Baroness Thatcher,... Read more of this article

Photos: St. George’s Win Over 40s Trophy

The annual RO Smith Annual Over-40’s Football match between the St. George’s Colts All-Stars and the Somerset Trojans All-Stars took place on Saturday [Apr 6] at the Wellington Oval in St George’s. The Somerset Trojans went in front in the first half when Duane DeRosa calmly beat Troy Hall to his left from the penalty spot, after Kevin Bailey... Read more of this article

Premier: ‘Baroness Thatcher Was A Trail-Blazer’

“On behalf of the people of Bermuda, allow me to express our heartfelt condolences at the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,” Premier Craig Cannonier said last night. “Lady Thatcher was a friend of Bermuda throughout her 11 years as Prime Minister, most notably for the support she provided behind the scenes... Read more of this article

North Rock Partners With Multiapplied Networks

Vancouver’s Multapplied Networks today [Apr. 8] announced a recent partnership with Bermudian telecommunications provider, North Rock Communications. Under the partnership agreement, North Rock Communications will provide Multapplied’s Bonded Internet™ technology to its business customers who need faster, more reliable networks with quality of... Read more of this article

Union Flag & Bermuda Flag To Fly At Half-Mast

Union Flags and Bermuda Flags will be flown at half-mast on Government buildings for the remainder of today [Apr 8] and tomorrow following the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Government House announced today. Governor George Fergusson said, “For a whole generation, Lady Thatcher defined British politics and her remarkable... Read more of this article

Dead Ducklings In Botanical Gardens Aviary

The Department of Parks confirmed that they received a report of dead ducklings in the aviary at the Botanical Gardens this afternoon [Apr 8], and said animal wardens have collected the animals and will inspect them in order to determine the cause of death. The statement said, “The Department of Parks can advise that this afternoon they received... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Delta’s Inaugural LGA Flight Arrives

[Updated with video + photo gallery] Delta’s inaugural flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York arrived at around 2.30pm this afternoon [Apr 8], receiving the traditional welcome of sprays of water when it touched down. The daily flights will depart LaGuardia at 11:20am. and arrive in Bermuda at 2:30pm [including one-hour time difference]. When... Read more of this article

SAGE: ‘Solutions Will Come From Consultation’

Chairman of the Spending and Government Efficiency [SAGE] Commission Brian Duperreault today welcomed the formal enactment of the SAGE Commission Act 2013, noting that solutions to the economic challenges facing Bermuda will come from broad-based consultation. Mr. Duperreault said that the Act was officially gazetted on Monday, April 1 and members of... Read more of this article