Author Archive: Bernews1

Allied World Donates $28,500 To St. John’s

On Thursday, February 21, Allied World presented St. John’s Ambulance with a check for $28,500 to assist with repairs to their ambulances and other medical equipment. Kirsten Faria, Chief Operations Officer for Allied World Bermuda commented, “We are immensely proud to support the efforts of St. John’s. Hundreds of people receive... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Continues Competing In Portugal

Equestrian Jillian Terceira continues taking part in the Atlantic Tour in Vilamoura, Portugal. The Tour is in its second week of the four week event, with Terceira competing on three horses. In the 85 competitors Big Tour A Vilamoura 1.45m Class Terceira and Lakvels finished 28th with a time of 44.69, the pair also recorded 16 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira... Read more of this article

Women’s Futsal: Zebras, Hurricanes Win

Both the PHC Lady Zebras and Somerset Hurricanes recorded wins in Women’s Futsal action this weekend. Dandy Stars Gold 5 PHC Lady Zebras 8 This match featured the top two teams in the division, as the PHC Lady Zebras prevailed against their opponents to maintain their league lead at the half-way point in the season. PHC outworked Dandy Stars Gold... Read more of this article

Saturday’s Bermuda Netball League Results

A host of netball games took place on Saturday [Mar 3], in the Under 12, Under 15 and Senior League 1st and 2nd Divisions. Under 12 Division The North Village Lady Rams defeated the Netts Blacks, while the Netts Whites defeated the Cougar Cubs and the Devonshire Cubs defeated the Young Men Social Club Baby Bluebirds. Under 15 Division Shondae Woods... Read more of this article

Gosling’s Continues CADA Sponsorship

CADA announced that Gosling’s Limited will continue its support of the Let Us Drive program. CADA’s Chairman Anthony Santucci, stated, “Since its inception, the Let Us Drive service has taken home some 8,700 people. We know this community program saves lives and it would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. :I am pleased... Read more of this article

Robin Hood vs St. George’s Match Postponed

The Premier Division match between Robin Hood and St. George’s Colts that scheduled for 3pm today [Mar 3] has been postponed, due to the pitch being waterlogged. The Bermuda Football Association said they will advise of the new match date and time. Related Stories Dandy Town And Eagles Reach Cup Finals Nathan Trott Misses Game Through Injury Colts... Read more of this article

$93.7 Million Budget For Tourism & Transport

The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport’s budget for the fiscal year 2013/14 has decreased by 3% from $96.3 million to $93.7 million, Minister Shawn Crockwell said. The Ministry’s anticipated Government revenue is projected to increase by 3% from $51.7 million to $53.4 million, the Minister said – with the increase driven by revenue... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Role In “Gone With The Wind”

When Hollywood producer David O. Selznick flew to Bermuda for a two-month working holiday in the fall of 1938, his luggage reportedly consisted of four suitcases full of draft scripts of “Gone With The Wind”. Seen below at the Darrell’s Island flying boat station with wife Irene Mayer Selznick as they disembarked from one of the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Rare Sighting Of Arctic Glaucous Gull At Dockyard

Bermuda had a rare visitor from the frozen north this weekend when this adult Glaucous Gull was seen at Dockyard yesterday [Mar. 2]. There have only been seven confirmed sightings of the huge gull on the island since 1990 according to the Bermuda Audubon Society. The Glaucous Gull breeds across most of the high Arctic. It winters farther north than... Read more of this article

Place Joins List Of Carifta Standard Qualifiers

The Bermuda National Athletics Association joined with the Bermuda Pacers Track Club to host a track meet today [Mar 2] at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. BNAA spokesperson Donna Watson said, “After today’s track meet we have 11 athletes who have reached the standard. Jeneko Place ran 10.89 which is the B standard for the U20 100m.... Read more of this article

National Concierge Day To Be Held On March 6

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, in consultation with the Bermuda Hotel Association, and in partnership with WEDCO, the Fairmont Group, Swizzle Inn, Island Tours and Winsome Tours and Transport, will host the National Concierge Day on Wednesday March 6th. Chamber Executive Director Joanne MacPhee noted; “The idea came to us as a result of a staff... Read more of this article

Butterfield Places 3rd In 2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield claimed a third place finish at today’s [Mar 2] Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in the UAE. The race consisted of a 3K swim, 200K bike, and 20K run. Tyler’s wife Nikki also entered, however unfortunately had to pull out due to adductor cramping 40 km into the bike portion. Men’s Results: 1. Frederik... Read more of this article