Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Service Issues Burglary Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service issued an advisory following recent reported burglaries it follows in full below. The Bermuda Police Service continues to encourage the public to report any suspicious activity or individuals in their neighbourhoods, following recent reported burglaries. The public is reminded to remain vigilant, making sure all windows and... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Term Limits March & Demonstration

[Updated] The first of today’s [Mar 1] marches and demonstrations is underway, with a less than impressive turnout for the first march, while considerably more people showed up for the second event. What appeared to be one person started off the ‘March on Parliament’ that was scheduled to leave from Union Square at 10:30am. He was joined by... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Protest At The House Of Assembly

[Updated with video] Crowds of people descended on the House of Assembly this afternoon [Mar 1] to participate in a demonstration organized by a group calling themselves “Concerned Bermudians.” The group was calling for Term Limits to be reinstated, a three month extension of of the Work Permit Policy Review, a public apology from the Minister of... Read more of this article

Nominations Open: 2013 Public Health Awards

The Department of Health is currently seeking nominations for the Public Health Awards 2013. Public Health Week [April 8-12], which includes World Health Day, provides a unique opportunity to promote actions that can improve our health. This year’s World Health Day theme is Hypertension with the slogan ‘Do You Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers?’... Read more of this article

PLP Deliver Reply To The 2013/14 Budget

[Updated with video] Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt is delivering the Opposition’s Reply to the 2013/14 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Mar 1]. This was the first budget devised by Finance Minister Bob Richards on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance Government, who took control following their 19-17 victory at the polls in... Read more of this article

Survey: Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young People

A recent survey provided data to suggest that young people in Bermuda may be experimenting with alcohol and drugs at an earlier age than previously suspected, in some cases as low as 9 years old, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [Mar 1] in the House of Assembly. The Minister was delivering a summary of the results of a “Survey of... Read more of this article

White Mountains Declares $1 Dividend

At its regular meeting held on February 28, 2013 the Board of Directors of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. declared a $1.00 per share annual dividend, payable in cash on March 27, 2013 to holders of record of Common Shares as of the close of business on March 18, 2013. White Mountains is a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company traded... Read more of this article

Man Sentenced To Two Years For Robbery

Jamal Fray was sentenced to two years in prison after admitted robbing a Devonshire man of $1,000. During his previous Court appearance he pleaded guilty to the offence, with the Court hearing he forced a man to withdraw money from the ATM after threatening to stab him. He committed this offence just weeks after being released from prison for a prior... Read more of this article

Bermuda Docs Festival To Screen ‘Magic Camp’

The Bermuda Documentary Film Festival is to feature a ‘family documentary’ for the first time at its eighth edition, March 14-17. Magic Camp is a poignant, funny and inspirational film about Tannen’s Magic Camp in rural Pennsylvania, where young magic lovers, 12-20, come together every summer to learn how to become professional magicians. As the... Read more of this article

Allied World Launches Surety Line Of Business

Allied World U.S. continues to expand its casualty operations with the launch of a new surety line of business, available for clients in the United States. Robert Staples has been appointed Senior Vice President, Surety and will oversee the development of the new department. Mr. Staples will be based in Philadelphia and will report directly to Lou Iglesias,... Read more of this article

Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League

The Mixed Majors Bowling League took to the lanes Tuesday night [Feb 26] in Warwick where league leaders MiniMax Forwarders defeated Rebels 14 – 6. Strikers won their game 13 – 7 against Troublemakers while Gang In Blue defeated Unpredicatable 15.5 – 4.5. Fight Back lost the fight against Mix Ups 8 – 12 and Spare Change went... Read more of this article

Pearman Finishes 9th On Moonlight Tour

Bermuda golfer Dwayne Pearman made a second appearance on the Moonlight Golf Tour in Florida. Pearman took part in the Moonlight Tour’s Round at the DISNEY Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Pearman, shot a round of 75 to finish in 9th, Charlie Delsman from Wisconsin won the event shooting a round of 66, Mike Tobiason from Delaware finished second shooting... Read more of this article