Author Archive: Bernews1

Historic Video: Bermuda Easter Lily Farm

It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. This historic video was shot during the Easter season in the 1920s at the farm of Malcolm Hollis – then one of Bermuda’s most prominent lily growers... Read more of this article

PLP: Overseas Ferry Charter Is ‘Very Disturbing’

Shadow Minister for Transport Lawrence Scott said the decision to contract a non-Bermudian company at a cost of over $1 million is “very disturbing,” and becomes “more troubling as it appears that the OBA failed to give first, fair, due consideration to Bermudian companies.” Earlier this month Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell... Read more of this article

Video: “Bermuda’s History Through Music”

Dread & Baha’s groundbreaking 1997 documentary “The Birth of a Trust: Bermuda’s History Through Music” is now available on line — a sweeping overview of entertainment in Bermuda as seen through the eyes of many of the country’s most notable musicians. The film documents the evolution of local music scene from... Read more of this article

The Wonder-Ful Career Of Olive Anne Trott

Working from the North Shore restaurant her father founded, Olive Anne Trott brought an array of talent to Bermuda that would have done a seasoned Las Vegas booking agent proud. Mrs. Trott began promoting shows featuring major international acts a few years prior to launching the Miss Bermuda Pageant in 1965. “She was the first person I knew to bring... Read more of this article

Video: Jonathan Richman Strollers Tribute

American singer/songwriter Jonathan Richman still includes a mononlogue in his live shows about how the Bermuda Strollers saved his musical soul when his band the Modern Lovers was playing at the old Inverurie Hotel during College Weeks in 1973. Now a video featuring vintage Bermuda footage has been uploaded to accompany a performance of the cult star’s... Read more of this article

AXIS Appoints Wilson: U.S. Insurance President

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Peter Wilson as its President of U.S. Insurance. At AXIS, Mr. Wilson will be responsible for the management of all of the Company’s U.S. Insurance operations, including the Professional Lines and Property and Casualty Divisions. Mr. Wilson will join AXIS in May and will be based in the Company’s... Read more of this article

Video: Mishka, Buffett On “Ocean Is My Potion”

The title track of Bermuda singer/songwriter Mishka’s new EP, “Ocean Is My Potion” – featuring legendary American performer Jimmy Buffett — recently topped the Billboard reggae charts. Mr. Buffett, whose songs have made him synonomous with a laid-back island lifestyle, first met Mishka when he was only four years old. Mishka... Read more of this article

Dead Atlantic Puffins Wash Up On Our Beaches

The Bermuda Audubon Society reported yesterday [Mar. 30] that at least four carcasses of Atlantic Puffins have washed up on the island’s beaches over the last two weeks. Specimens have been found at Tobacco Bay, Cooper’s Island and near Ely’s Harbour. “A live puffin has never been seen in Bermuda but there have been a number of late... Read more of this article

“Peter Pan” Star Winged Her Way To Bermuda

Broadway star Mary Martin was perhaps best known for soaring over theatre audiences when she played the title role in “Peter Pan” — but off-stage she was renowned for winging to Bermuda every time her schedule allowed. The Texas-born theatrical sensation first appeared on Broadway in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”,... Read more of this article

2013 Carifta Track & Field Day #1 Report

Bermuda ended the first day of the 2013 Carifta Games in the Bahamas with two silver medals, courtesy of top class performances by Sakari Famous in the high jump and Kyrah Scraders in the 1500m. Bermuda also saw strong showings from Dage Minors and Kerri Furbert, who placed 4th and 5th respectively. Quinn Simmons finished the Under 20 Boys Discus Throw... Read more of this article

Carifta Games: Kyrah Scraders Wins Silver Medal

Bermuda’s young track and field athletes continue to perform well in the Bahamas, with Faheemah “Kyrah” Scraders claiming Bermuda’s second Carifta medal yesterday [Mar 30]. The 16-year-old crossed the line in 4:39.43 to win a silver medal in the Under 17 1500m. She is no stranger to Carifta medal wins, having won a silver medal... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: St George’s PLP Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual PLP Easter Egg Hunt was held yesterday [Mar 30] in Somers Gardens, St. George’s. The event was hosted by Dame Jennifer Smith and Senator Renee Ming. With the help of some teens from the St George’s area, the children were kept busy doing activities such as running, egg-n-spoon races, colouring and the Easter egg hunt. Each child received... Read more of this article