Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Departs Bermuda

On Saturday morning the fleet of military aircraft that had stopped at LF Wade International Airport departed the island. The aircraft left in two different groups, with the first leaving at around 11am, and the second group leaving around 45 minutes later. A few people gathered at the airport to watch the nine aircraft depart, and a few of the planes... Read more of this article

BELCO’s Earth Hour Creativity Contest Winners

During the Earth Hour celebration on Saturday evening [Mar 23] at City Hall in Hamilton, BELCO Chief Operating Officer Denton Williams announced the Creativity Competition winners. Each winner receives a $100 cash award, as does his or her school. This year, the Honourable Mention winners also received $50 cash awards, because the judges found their... Read more of this article

Pacers Track Club Weekend Meet Results

The Pacers Track Club hosted a Track Meet at the National Sports Center this weekend, where athletes fine-tuned their skills before boarding the plane on Thursday bound for the Carifta Games in the Bahamas. Tiara DeRosa threw another Personal Best during the Under 17 Girls Shot Putt reaching 11.95m, Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaped 1.90m competing in the... Read more of this article

New Government Job Application Process

As of April 1st 2013, the Government of Bermuda will implement its first Human Resources Information Management System [HRIMS], which they said will offer greater efficiencies in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, and performance management. This new system will mean that those seeking employment within the Government of Bermuda will... Read more of this article

Registration Started For Performing Arts Camp

Registration for Spotlight Performing Arts Camp – Summer 2013 has started. The unique creative and performing arts camp offers children age 5-15 years a great opportunity to explore and grow their creative interests with workshops and performances in Dance, Voice, Drama, Arts and Crafts, Modelling and Spoken Word/Poetry and Rapping/Hip Hop. 2013... Read more of this article

Brazil’s Laep BDA Assets Could Be Liquidated

The Bermuda assets of Laep Investments Ltd — a Bermuda-based buyout fund with interests in luxury retailing and dairy products in Brazil — could be liquidated, according to a report from Reuters. Cayman Islands-based fund GLG Emerging Market Special Situations Fund won the right to be repaid a debt with Laep’s assets. Laep owes GLG... Read more of this article

Bermuda Tennis Players Compete In El Salvador

Bermuda’s participation in the Junior Fed Cup and the Junior Davis Cup came to an end in San Salvador, El Salvador. By days end all positions were decided, with the Bermuda girls landing in 8th position. Eva Frazzoni and Taylor McHarg lost their singles matches both in two sets. There was no requirement to complete the doubles as the outcome would... Read more of this article

Arts Centre’s Drawing, Painting Competition

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard will hand out $9000 in prizes at its inaugural annual drawing and painting competition. The first-of-a-kind Arts Centre show is being held to encourage excellence in the disciplines of drawing and painting in Bermuda Prizes will be awarded as follows: Best in Show $5,000.00 People’s Choice $1,500.00 2nd Place $700.00 3rd... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Top UK Army Officer Visits Regiment

The UK’s top Army officer paid his first visit to the Bermuda Regiment at the weekend. General Sir Peter Wall, the Chief of the General Staff, said he was impressed by the commitment of Regiment soldiers after touring Warwick Camp and observing training. Gen Wall said: “There is a relationship between the Bermuda Regiment and the British Army. I... Read more of this article

Estwaniks, Miranda, Alen Win 2013 RenRe Race

Chris and Ashley Estwanik are the 2013 RenaissanceRe 10 Mile Challenge Male and Female Champions, while Jose Miranda and Jennifer Alen are the 2013 RenaissanceRe 5 Mile Challenge Male and Female Champions. Chris Estwanik led Sunday’s [Mar 24] race from start to finish crossing the line in a time of 52:21, Jay Donawa finished second in a time of... Read more of this article

Singleton Joins Sports Legends In Japan

Bermuda luge slider and skeleton racer Patrick Singleton was among the Olympians who gathered in Japan this weekend [Mar. 24] to support some 70 young Japanese athletes from the disasters-hit Tohoku area. At the Tohoku Sports Summit 2013, Mr. Singleton joined such athletics legends as former triple jump world-record holder Willie Banks, nine-time Olympic... Read more of this article

Teachers Win Rugby Sevens Championship

Teachers Rugby Football Club are the 2013 Bermuda Rugby Football Union Sevens Champions following action at the Police Field this weekend. Andre Landy, was voted the MVP of the tournament with most tries and conversions. The final match pitted the Teachers against Renegades, with the Teachers emerging as the champions 26 -10. Teachers got 3 tries and... Read more of this article