Author Archive: Bernews1

Sargasso Sea Alliance Launches iPhone App

The Sargasso Sea Alliance has launched their new iPhone app “Conserving the Sargasso Sea.” Developed by the Sargasso Sea Alliance, a partnership led by the Government of Bermuda to protect the Sargasso Sea, the app offers a map of the Study Area, nine reasons why the area should be protected, recent news updates and links to more information.... Read more of this article

Moody’s: Review Prompted By Steep Rise In Debt

[Updated with comments from the Finance Minister & Shadow Finance Minister] Moody’s Investors Service said they have placed Bermuda’s Aa2 government bond rating on “review for possible downgrade,” citing the “steep rise in government debt since the global financial crisis and the prospect of further rises in the coming... Read more of this article

Immigration Inspectors Visit Grotto Bay Hotel

Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy confirmed that Department of Immigration Inspectors visited the property of the Grotto Bay Hotel earlier today [Apr 3] to investigate an immigration violation complaint. As the matter is still in its investigation stages, the Minister advised that it “would be premature to provide further comment on the specific... Read more of this article

Swallow-Tailed Kite Seen On Easter Sunday

Spotting kites soaring in the skies over Bermuda over the Easter period isn’t usually considered unusual — unless the kite in question happens to be of the feathered, Swallow-tailed variety. The rare avian visitor to the island was photographed on Easter Sunday by a member of the Bermuda Audubon Society. In recent days members report seeing... Read more of this article

Top Runner Lamont Marshall Jailed For 6 Months

Lamont Marshall — one of the island’s top runners — was jailed for 6 months for his involvement in a collision that resulted in a woman being flown overseas for medical treatment. He appeared in the Supreme Court today [Apr 3], after previously pleading guilty to causing injury by dangerous driving. Two people, Ian Scotton and Carley... Read more of this article

New Single By Bermuda’s Dewhurtz Released

Described as a “sexy club banger” produced by Derek G. of Devils Isle Entertainment, the new single “Slow” by Bermuda act Dewhurtz was uploaded onto SoundCloud on Monday [Apr.1] Such artists as Bento, MussonDaMenace, K.A.S.E. and Imari fall under the DIE umbrella and Derek G [Simmons] is the outfit’s resident producer. Hip... Read more of this article

Social Inquiry Report Ordered For Codrington

In an earlier court appearance Rashaun Codrington indicated he would prefer not to participate in an Social Inquiry Report and wanted to proceed to sentencing without one. However this afternoon [Apr 3] the Court rejected that and ordered that he undergo Social Inquiry Report before he is sentenced. Codrington has pleaded guilty to the murder of 18-year-old... Read more of this article

UK Travel Writer Lives Out Bermuda Fantasy

British writer, broadcaster and self-described “hip-hop intellectual” Lindsay Johns was finally able to live out one half of longstanding fantasy when he visited Bermuda earlier this year — a destination that has fascinated him since he first saw the locally produced film “The Deep.” Writing in last week’s [Mar. 30]... Read more of this article

Minister: Single FutureCare Rate Of $440 P/M

[Updated with video + PLP response] The Government will combine the FutureCare Phase 1 premium of $385 per month, with the Phase 2 and 3 premium of $635 per month to create a single blended FutureCare premium rate of $440, Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said today [Apr 3] “We recognise this premium will be an increase for some; however... Read more of this article

Assured Guaranty Subsidiary In Ohio Deal

Assured Guaranty Corp. — a subsidiary of Bermuda’s Assured Guaranty Ltd. — announced today [Apr. 3]that it has reached an agreement on a forbearance and restructuring plan with Iowa’s Xenia Rural Water District. The plan provides for the full repayment of all claims made under the bond insurance policy for Xenia’s Water... Read more of this article

Police Probe Burglaries On Purvis Estate

The police are investigating burglaries which occurred in the Purvis Estate area in Warwick, in which multiple homes were broken into and a number of items were stolen including a laptop, wallet, watch, jewelry, liquor, hand bags and more. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a burglary that took place at a dwelling on Purvis Estate... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Announces Desmet Appointment

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. has announced that Laurie Desmet has been appointed to PartnerRe’s executive management committee effective Monday [Apr. 1]. Ms Desmet will serve as Chief Operations Officer, Group and will have executive responsibility of PartnerRe’s operations support worldwide. Ms. Desmet has more than 28 years of experience, both... Read more of this article