Author Archive: Bernews1

Equestrian: Nisbett & Tucker Compete in Spain

Patrick Nisbett and Linda Tucker continued competing on the Sunshine Tour in Spain. Tucker competed in the Classic Tour A Class, finishing 25th riding Argento PM, the pair clocked a time of 88.54, they also earned 4 Penalty Fault Points. Nisbett riding Fine Star T Asschaut in the Grand Prix Tour A2 Class finished 55th, the pair recorded 15 Penalty Fault... Read more of this article

Golf: Eric West Wins 2013 Bermuda Open

Eric West won the 2013 Bermuda Open that concluded at the Port Royal Golf Course with a nine stroke win. West started the day with a two stroke lead, but after the first 18 of the 36 to be played on the day West had opened up a seven stroke lead over the field. West made good on a Birdie attempt from some twenty feet on the Par 3 third, he also recorded... Read more of this article

Music Video: “Cut The Lights” By Yaun Lee

Yaun Lee has released his latest music video “Cut the Lights,” which delivers a musical message about physical and emotional abuse. Born and raised in Bermuda, Lee now lives in London, UK and the video was filmed in South London. The song [writing, production, performance] and video were all done by Lee, and the song is available for download... Read more of this article

Results: National Squash Championships Day 5

The 2013 Digicel National Squash Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club on Thursday [Mar 21] with quarter finals action in the mens and ladies division. Tonight will see the semi-finals being played and on Saturday the Squash Club gears up for the finals between 4.00pm and 8.00pm. Thursday’s results follow below: Ladies... Read more of this article

Poland Joins Argo Group As Vice President

Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced yesterday [Mar 21] that Thomas A. Poland has joined Argo Group as vice president to head the new Inland Marine unit of Colony Specialty. The company`s broad portfolio of Inland Marine products will include: customer goods in transit, motor truck cargo legal liability, contractor`s equipment,... Read more of this article

SeaCo Declares Second Liquidating Distribution

Bermuda-based SeaCo Ltd. have recently announced that its Board of Directors had declared a second liquidating distribution of $0.05 per common share, which will be paid on April 10, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2013. The aggregate distribution will total approximately $33 million based on the number of shares... Read more of this article

Deputy Mayor: ‘Concerns About Investigation’

Deputy Hamilton Mayor Donal Smith urged the Ombudsman to investigate the two recent administrations, and also said the City is concerned that the Ombudsman may be acting outside her remit and they have retained legal counsel. Yesterday Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda, said she is launching a Systemic Investigation into the Corporation of Hamilton... Read more of this article

Amateur Ballroom Dancers Heading To Bermuda

Amateur Ballroom dancers from throughout the United States will cha-cha, fox-trot, quick step and hustle their way to Bermuda this fall for the USA Dance’s Fifth National Dance Cruise, September 29-October 6, aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas. As many as 200 ballroom dancers, ranging from beginners to advanced,... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Annual Student Art Show At BSOA

The Minister of Education, Sen. Nalton Brangman, highlighted the talents of Bermuda’s public and private school students earlier today [Mar 21] at the 48th Annual Student Art Show being held at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA]. The exhibition is taking place now through the month of April, and the Minister is encouraging members of the public to... Read more of this article

120 People Participate In Oil Spill Exercise

Following a mock oil spill drill which took place on-island last week, the Government of Bermuda says it is now further prepared to deal with any potential future spills which may occur in our waters. Last week more than 120 people participated in the four-day Bermuda ExxonMobil North America Regional Response Team [NARRT] Oil Spill Exercise, which... Read more of this article

Coach Manders Updates On Florida Tournament

After the first stage of the double round robin T20 competition Bermuda are second in the table with 3 wins from 4 games. The team has a day off today [Mar 21] before their double header tomorrow against Cayman at 10.00am and USA at 3.00pm at the Brian Piccolo Park. Coach Manders stated, “I am fairly pleased with our progress to date although... Read more of this article

Masterworks Showcases Valerie Brown

Masterworks continues its Artist in the Garden series with a new exhibit of oil paintings of Bermuda by Valerie Brown. The exhibit’s opening reception will be held tomorrow [Mar. 22] at the Botanical Gardens gallery from 5.30 p.m. until 7 p.m. and will run until April 10. “Val has been working diligently on her collection for the show. The... Read more of this article