Author Archive: Bernews1
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
Slideshow/Results: 2013 Kappa Football Classic
The 2013 Kappa Classic came to an end at the National Sports Center this weekend with six finals taking place. Girls Under 10 Final: Somerset Trojans Black 3 Valencia 1 Gaiya Tull, Riley Simmons and Trinae Edwards all scored a goal each for the Somerset Trojans Black, while Koa Goodchild scored the lone goal for Valencia. Girls Under 12 Final: Somerset... Read more of this article
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 Sunday June 14 CSU Updates 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast 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
