Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: BIFF ‘Live From The Red Carpet’ Event

The Bermuda International Film Festival hosted its annual Oscars party — the “Live from the Red Carpet” event — at Margarita’s Grill in Hamilton on Sunday, February 24. The Academy Awards were broadcast live from Los Angeles, with guests attempting to predict the winners and playing movie-themed games to win prizes. The... Read more of this article

Video: “Walk The Walk” Charity 5K Walk

More than 1200 people participated in the recent charity “Walks the Walk,” representing over 100 local charities. The Centre on Philanthropy and the Argus Group hosted the 5K charity walk, which allows participants to choose which charity receives their entry fee as a donation. The walk began and finished on Wesley Street in Hamilton in... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Bluebird Nest Box Workshop

The bluebird of happiness is becoming increasingly unhappy — and scarce — in Bermuda with growing encroachments on its natural habitat and threats from predators as varied as cats and sparrows. So on Sunday [March 3] Bermuda Audubon Society president Andrew Dobson will be holding a Bluebird Nest Box Workshop at Aberfeldy Nurseries from 1.30-3.00... Read more of this article

Results: Second Spring Seniors Bowling League

The Second Spring Seniors Bowling League saw five games played on Wednesday night [Feb 27] at Warwick Lanes with New Comers going down 1 – 3 to Last Minutes. Islanders defeated Old ‘n Kickin 3 – 1 while Pinsplitters shut out Go Get It 4 – 0. Drifters lost out to Blue Angels 0 – 4 and Last Pin defeated Tigers 4 – 0. Top... Read more of this article

Protest Group: “We Will Continue To Be Vigilant”

Speaking after yesterday’s [Mar 1] demonstration at the House of Assembly, the Concerned Bermudians group said they will continue to be vigilant as they are “quite aware of the necessity for term limits in Bermuda.” “We have noted that both Premier Cannonier and Minister Fahy have attempted an apology by way of an explanation... Read more of this article

Soup-A-Bowl Event Raises $20,500 For Charity

The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] wrapped up their seventh annual Soup-a-Bowl this past Monday; a celebration of broths, bisques, and chowders. Over 300 guests joined TEDS at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess to sample a variety of local chef’s creations and vote on their favourite. “We were pleased to have so many people want to participate in this... Read more of this article

OneBeacon Declares $0.21 Quarterly Dividend

At its regular meeting held on February 27, 2013, Bermuda-domiciled holding company OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. declared a $0.21 per share quarterly dividend, payable in cash on March 29, 2013, to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on March 15, 2013. Related Stories Banker Larry Slaughter Joins Lazard Ltd. Canopius... Read more of this article

Bermuda Festival Review: “One Night of Queen”

[Written by Rajai Denbrook and Rennika Trott] They know how to start ‘em, and they definitely know how to end ‘em, the Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts that is. They promised to ROCK us and Gary Mullen and The Works did that oh so well with their “One Night of Queen”; a non-stop, high energy, evening of flawless covers of all of Queen’s... Read more of this article

Cricket Board Clarify Kamau Leverock Report

Bermuda Cricket Board President Lloyd Fray responded to a newspaper report about cricket player Kamau Leverock, saying he was extremely disappointed by the report. Mr Fray said that Leverock “was not dropped for the T20 tournament and neither has been axed from Bermuda’s senior squad,” that he actually withdrew from the squad due to... Read more of this article

Nine Videos: Demonstration, March & Politicians

This afternoon [Mar 1] a group of demonstrators made their way to the House of Assembly to join a protest organized by the “Concerned Bermudians” group, which was calling for Term Limits to be reinstated, a public apology from Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy, and for OBA officials to “cease and desist calling Bermudians xenophobic.” The... Read more of this article

Premier Apologizes For Use Of “Xenophobia”

[Updated with videos] Speaking at a press conference held this afternoon [Mar 1] following the demonstration on the grounds of the House of Assembly, Premier Craig Cannonier apologized for the use of the word xenophobia. The “Concerned Bermudians” group who organized the demonstration today had requested that “officials and members... Read more of this article

BHB: Norovirus Likely Cause Of Outbreak

The Bermuda Hospital Board confirmed today [Mar 1] that there have been no new patient cases of gastroenteritis on Gordon Ward reported in the last 24 hours, and that no cases have been reported outside of Gordon Ward. “Clinical investigations have identified Norovirus as the likely cause of the outbreak, with further viral culture testing underway,”... Read more of this article