Author Archive: Bernews1

“Full Worm Moon” Graces The Night Sky

This evening [Mar 27] a full moon lit the night sky, which is traditionally called the “Worm Moon,” as the ground softens and the earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of the robins in North America. This month’s full moon is also sometimes called the “Full Crow Moon”, when the cawing of crows signals the end of winter, or... Read more of this article

City Asks For Investigation Of Democracy Trust

The City of Hamilton Council passed a resolution asking for the Ombudsman, Auditor General, Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney General’s Chambers to “conduct an exhaustive investigation in to the Democracy Trust,” Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge said this evening [Mar 27]. Mayor Outerbridge said, “During a meeting held... Read more of this article

Coast Guard Responds 500 Miles Off Bermuda

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a distressed vessel with nine people aboard approximately 500 miles southeast of Bermuda today [Mar 27]. Coast Guard watchstanders received an emergency position-indicating radio beacon distress signal at 1:15 p.m. registered to the 109-foot catamaran, Mouse Trap. The Mouse Trap’s crew reported that their vessel... Read more of this article

Chairman Thad Hollis On OBA’s First 100 Days

[Written by OBA Chairman Thad Hollis + Updated with PLP response] The Progressive Labour Party seems, to judge by the statements yesterday of Mr. Bean and Mr. Roban, to have returned to the tactics of misdirection, distortion and exaggeration that became so familiar to Bermudians during their term of Government and more particular during the election... Read more of this article

Top Fashionista Minkoff To Visit Bermuda

An industry leader in casual luxury handbags, accessories, and apparel, New York-based Rebecca Minkoff [pictured] will be heading to the island for Bermuda’s Fashion Week in July. Known for her playful and subtly edgy designs, Ms Minkoff told the Racked.com fashion website today she is looking forward to visiting Bermuda for the first time. “I’m... Read more of this article

Swan: Restoring Golf Will Benefit St. Georges

Golf is a major part of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s marketing campaign and St. George’s will benefit when golf is restored, said former St George’s MP and golf professional Kim Swan. “The Town of St. George’s has been without a golf course for four years and the absence of this important amenity has been detrimental... Read more of this article

MP Walton Brown On Election Law Compliance

Progressive Labour Party MP Walton Brown has initiated discussions with the Speaker of the House to identify a process to ensure that MPs are “fully compliant with our election laws.” Mr Brown said, “The recent electoral challenges in our sister Overseas Territory, Turks and Caicos, which were based on non-disclosure of candidates’... Read more of this article

OIL Holds AGM At Fairmont Southampton

Bermuda’s Oil Insurance Limited [OIL] held its 2013 Annual General Meeting last Wednesday [Mar. 20] at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel. Management reviewed OIL’s 2012 audited financials with the shareholders. During the year, OIL had $672 million of written and earned premium while incurred losses, inclusive of loss adjustment expenses, totaled... Read more of this article

20-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Collision

A 20-year-old Pembroke man is in hospital following a collision early this morning [Mar 27] on Middle Road in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:45am on Wednesday, March 27th police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Middle Road in Devonshire between Orange Valley Road and Tee Street. “Details... Read more of this article

Schedule Changes For This Weekend’s Football

The Bermuda Football Association has made changes to the upcoming schedule. The Masters K.O. Cup Final featuring the Somerset Extros and the St. George’s Stallions will be played on Saturday, March 30th at Bernard Park at 3:00p.m. All First Division matches scheduled for Sunday, March 31st will be played at 12:30pm instead of 3:00pm. Both FA Challenge... Read more of this article

Validus Case Has “Serious Ramifications”

A 2008 ruling by the US Internal Revenue Service on Bermudian reinsurer Validus has serious ramifications for other insurers and reinsurers, US law firm Edwards Wildman has warned. In January Validus Reinsurance filed a lawsuit against the US to challenge the ruling under which the IRS considered the cascading Federal Excise Tax [FET] to be applicable... Read more of this article

Police To Maintain ‘High Visibility’ Over Holiday

During the upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend the public will notice a visible police presence, both armed and unarmed across the island, the police said today [Mar 27]. Acting Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “The upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend will see a number of events and festive activities at various... Read more of this article