Author Archive: Bernews1

Knightsbridge Announce Newbuilding Contracts

Bermuda-based Knightsbridge Tankers Limited today [Mar 20] announced that it has concluded two newbuilding contracts for 182,000 dwt Capesize bulk carriers with Japan Marine United Corporation in Japan. A spokesperson said, “The design provided by JMU represents the next generation Capesize bulk carriers with the latest technology available in... Read more of this article

BFA Announce Weekend Game Venue Changes

The Bermuda Football Association today [Mar 20] said that due to Somerset Cricket Club and Lords in St David’s closing early, changes have been made to the venues of two games. The following venues have been changed: The First Division match scheduled for Sunday, March 24th between St. Davids / SBRC will take place at St. John’s Field commencing... Read more of this article

Sustain Bermuda Seminar On Jail Alternatives

The Sustain Bermuda initiative is inviting the public to attend a brown bag lunch this Friday [Mar. 22] where the topic of discussion will be “Alternatives To Incarceration”. “The cost of housing inmates in Bermuda is significantly high,” said a spokesman. “The alternatives may assist in decreasing recidivism and could... Read more of this article

Devil’s Hole Hosts Good Friday Family Fun Day

The Cleveland County Cricket Club and Harrington Workmans Club are joining to host a Good Friday Family Fun Day filled with activities and entertainment. Good Friday Family Fun Day starts at 11.00am at the Devil’s Hole Field [Warrior’s Field] and admission is free. Included in the day’s lineup is a kite competition, running races, tug-of-war,... Read more of this article

Investigation Launched: Corporation Of Hamilton

[Updated] Arlene Brock, Ombudsman for Bermuda, announced that she is launching a Systemic Investigation into the Corporation of Hamilton [CoH] on her own motion in the public interest. A statement from the Ombudsman said, “Allegations brought to her office include lack of transparency, inadequate governance and lack of public consultation –... Read more of this article

“Hamburg” Cruise Ship Arrives In Hamilton

Visitors cruised into Front Street this morning [Mar 20] on board the cruise ship “Hamburg”, which in port for the day with an expected departure time of 5.00pm. According to the 2013 cruise ship schedule [PDF], this is the “Hamburg’s” sole stop in Bermuda for the year, with the 473-ft ship carrying a projected 361 passengers... Read more of this article

Moore’s Bermuda: “Bless The Little Fairy Isle”

Thomas Moore, his name long memorialised by a restaurant operated at the Hamilton Parish property which was once his favourite local haunt, has been called the “true poet of Bermuda.” Described as “sentimental and humorous”, local historian William Zuill wrote in his book “Tom Moore’s Bermuda Poems” that the “charming... Read more of this article

Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League

Mixed Majors Bowling League members played at the Warwick Lanes on Tuesday night [Mar 19] and saw Activators go down 5 – 15 when they played Fight Back. Gang In Blue defeated Mix Ups 14 – 6 while Strikers won their game against Rebels 16 – 4. Movers “N” Shakers scored a win over Troublemakers 13 – 7, Untouchables... Read more of this article

“Sonesta Purchase Is Good News For Bermuda”

The purchase of the old Sonesta property by the Green Family is good news for Bermuda and indicates there is comfort and that there are investors who want to work with Bermuda, Premier Craig Cannonier said. The Green Family announced on Monday [Mar 18], that they purchased the South Shore property. This marks the Greens second hotel property purchase... Read more of this article

Energy Announce Gulf Of Mexico Joint Venture

Bermuda-based Energy XXI yesterday [Mar 19] provided an update highlighting activity on the Gulf of Mexico shelf and onshore Louisiana. A spokesperson said, “The company has entered into an agreement with Apache Corp. to explore for oil and gas pay sands associated with salt dome structures on the central Gulf of Mexico shelf. The area of mutual... Read more of this article

BPW Donates To Centre Against Abuse

On March 12, 2013 the local branch of The International Federation of Business and Professional Women [BPW] made a donation to The Center after raising funds during their Tag Day/Denim Day . In January of this year BPW Bermuda hosted their annual tag day to raise funds towards their mission of developing women professionally in Bermuda, whilst giving... Read more of this article

Video: 2013 Dash At Dark Children’s Race

The MAAC Pro Shop Dash at Dark race event took place at the National Sports Center earlier this month under cold and sometimes wet conditions. Winners for the night included Deshae Cann, Yazari Simons, Jade Johnston, Ashley Irby, Malachai Belboda, Harry Twite, Kahzi Sealey and Sajan Harvey. Complete race results can be viewed here, the first set of... Read more of this article