Author Archive: Bernews1

CADA Alcohol Awareness Youth Video Contest

CADA announced their second annual Alcohol Awareness Month video competition for children and teens. CADA Chairman Anthony Santucci stated, “One of the objectives of this year’s Alcohol Awareness Month is, To Encourage Open Dialogue between Adults and Young People about not drinking alcohol until at least age 18 and about responsible drinking after... Read more of this article

BNL Proposed Acquisition of J O Hambro

Bermuda National Limited [BNL], a listed financial services investment holding company, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire JOHIM CS Limited, the holding company of J O Hambro Investment Management Limited [JOHIM] and its affiliates, from Credit Suisse AG [CS]. The total cash consideration is GBP50 million and post completion BNL... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Elliot Primary School Sports Day

Parents and other family members gathered on the Elliot Primary School field on Hermitage Road earlier this week, as Bermuda’s track athletes of the future took part in the School Sports Day competition. A brief slideshow showing some of the action is below. Related Stories Photos: Tokio Millenium Re U8 Prize Presentation Photos & Video:... Read more of this article

Gina Spence To Be Honoured For Service

In recognition of 35 years of community service in the performing arts, the Board of Directors of Gina Spence Productions in Christ [GSPIC] will be honouring charity creator and namesake, Gina Spence, with a concert on April 20, 2013 at 8pm in the Amphitheater of the Fairmont Southampton. While the event will focus on highlighting and honouring Ms Spence’s... Read more of this article

Traffic Lights Installed After Rock Collapse

The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the motoring public that it recognizes the inconvenience caused by the road closure on Palmetto Road, and they are pursuing a remedy to ensure that the rock cut is stabilized and the road returned to normal use as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry introduced the traffic... Read more of this article

Hot Cross Buns: Line Forms Outside Cake Shop

On his regular early morning radio talk show, host David Lopes runs an informal ‘Who Makes The Best Hot Cross buns?’ segment in advance of Good Friday. On this morning’s [Mar 28] show, people called in and voted the Cake Shop on Curving Avenue as offering the best Hot Cross buns. The popularity of the Cake Shop was quite evident this... Read more of this article

St George’s Olde Towne Market To Kick Off

The next season of the St George’s Olde Towne Market will run on Sundays between 2pm – 6pm on Water Street in St. George’s from 7th April to 28th July. The market is a joint venture born from the activism of those who are interested in seeing the revitalization of St George’s, and generally sees local vendors out selling items including... Read more of this article

Lazzaro Appointed To Property Catastrophe Team

Hiscox Bermuda has expanded its US property catastrophe team with the appointment of Bill Lazzaro as Vice President – Underwriting. Reporting to Bevis Tetlow, Senior Vice President at Hiscox Bermuda, Bill Lazzaro joins from Aon Benfield where he held a variety of roles over the last nine years, most latterly as Director leading reinsurance placement... Read more of this article

BMA: Insurance Sector Achieves Strong Results

The Bermuda Monetary Authority today [Mar 27] said Bermuda’s insurance market “maintains its resilience,” writing over $100 billion in premiums. Shelby Weldon [pictured], Director of Licensing and Authorisations at the BMA said the market’s resilience was reflected in its consistent performance. “Bermuda’s insurers continue to write... Read more of this article

American Citizens Invited To Town Hall Meeting

U.S. Consul General Robert Settje will hold a town hall meeting for American citizens at his official residence, Cedarhurst, 33 Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish. The meeting, which is intended for American citizens age 18 and over, will be held on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A spokesperson said, “Attendance will be limited for space... Read more of this article

BCB: Enhanced Transfer & Loan Policy Update

The BCB recently met with the clubs coaches, captains and officials to explain the enhanced transfer and loan policy for players, recently ratified by the BCB Executive. The initial transfer deadline of March 31 for regular transfers remains [deadline is March 28, 2013 due to the Easter holiday weekend]. Subsequent to that date a late transfer and a... Read more of this article

Microsoft “Evangelist” To Speak In Bermuda

[Updated] The Bermuda NET User Group will be hosting a presentation by Ramon Bosch from Microsoft at an upcoming event next month [Apr 23] Being held from at the Argus Building on Wesley Street from 5.30-8 p.m., Mr. Bosch will be sharing his thoughts about Distributed Version Control, but as a self-described “technology evangelist”, it’s... Read more of this article