Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: Remarks At 2013 Earth Hour Celebration

Greenrock President Dr. Judith Landsberg, Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons, Deputy Mayor Donal Smith, and BELCO’s Denton Williams were among those who delivered remarks at Saturday night’s Earth Hour celebration at City Hall. Earth Hour is celebrated around the world, and encourages people to turn off their lights to serve... Read more of this article

ChipMOS Reports Q4 And Full 2012 Results

Bermuda-based ChipMOS Technologies LTD. recently reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange rate of NT$29.05 against US$1.00 as of December 31, 2012. Net revenue on a US GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2012 was... Read more of this article

Bermuda-Based Firm “Eyes JO Hambro”

Bermuda-based Utilico Investments has emerged as favourite to buy JO Hambro Investment Management from current owner Credit Suisse, the Financial News website is reporting tonight [Mar. 24]. According to one investor, Utilico, led by accountant Duncan Saville, is not the only potential bidder, but he said JO Hambro viewed it as the most sympathetic... Read more of this article

Video: Century-Old Bermuda Footage Surfaces

Shot on location in Bermuda in 1913 and released the following year, the fantasy romance “Neptune’s Daughter” was one of a number of epic silent films that former Australian swimming champion Annette Kellerman [1886-1975] starred in. Until recently only 19 minutes of the 71-minute film was known to survive. But in 2012 an additional... Read more of this article

Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory In Effect

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for this evening [Mar 24] through Monday morning, and a Thunderstorm Advisory which is valid for this evening until tonight. A Small Craft Warning is also valid for this evening, and Monday. Related Stories Weather Forecast For Saturday April 18 Weather Forecast For Friday April 17 Weather... Read more of this article

Results: Winners Edge MTB Championship Race

Neil de ste Croix (Fast Forward Bicycle Works) capped his 2013 off-road season by taking the championship title ahead of Jean-Sebastian Lareau and Che’quan Richardson (FFBW) in the Winners Edge Mountain Biking Championships held this morning [Mar 24] at Ferry Reach. Champion de ste Croix saw early race leader Dominique Mayho (Madison) forced... Read more of this article

Video: Hundreds Turn Out For Palm Sunday Walk

Hundreds of people made their way to Elliot Primary School this afternoon [Mar 24] for the Bermuda National Trust’s Palm Sunday Walk. The walkers set out on the 5 mile walk, which is scheduled to take participants through various parks of Devonshire. “As with previous walks, the route will take participants to places that the public rarely... Read more of this article

Hot Cross Buns And Fishcakes Fundraiser

Are you too busy to prepare your hot cross buns and fishcakes for the Good Friday/Easter holiday? Relax and let CKC Cares Charity do the baking and cooking for you! Email info@ckccorporation.com or call 519-2338 or 332-8475 to order your plates. The cost is $5 for six buns and $10 per dozen. Fishcakes are $15 for six and $30 for a dozen. The Hot Cross... Read more of this article

JROC Is Seeking New Radio Personality

JROC — producers of Power 95′s “Tha Underground Radio Show” — are looking for Bermuda’s next radio star. “If you got the skills behind the mic and got the knowledge of the music biz, JROC is looking for the next radio show host for “Tha Underground Radio” show,” said a spokesman for the multi-media... Read more of this article

Women’s Futsal League Weekend Results

A total of 30 goals were scored during the latest round of Women’s Futsal League action inside the Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium this weekend. Somerset Hurricanes 6 0 North Village Lady Rams 7 The match of the evening saw the league leaders North Village Lady Rams avenge a previous loss to the Somerset Hurricanes earlier in the season, in a... Read more of this article

DemBiez Unveil Ambitious Music Plans

Call them Bermuda’s teen recording titans — production company DemBiez was officially launched last December when Shomari Warner, Cahlii Smith, Jumar Hayward and Coshaun Evans discovered they had a talent for creating and writing music together. Mr. Warner — who is currently studying sound engineering at Fanshawe College in London,... Read more of this article

Photos: Earth Hour Celebrated At City Hall

On Saturday night [Mar 23], Bermuda joined with over 130 countries around the world in celebrating Earth Hour, which encourages people to turn off their lights to serve as a visual reminder on the importance of a sustainable lifestyle. People gathered at City Hall, with the festivities beginning at 5pm and including musical and dance performances. Vendors... Read more of this article