Author Archive: Bernews1

Videos: Bermuda Christmas Lights At Night

As is the long standing tradition for this time of year, many homes across the island have been decorated with various Christmas-themed decorations and lights includind angels bows, candy canes, elves, Nativity scenes, Santas, stars, gift-wrapped presents, reindeer and more. You can view the first set of ‘Bermuda Christmas at night’ photos... Read more of this article

Fire: No Suspicious Circumstances Or Victims

The police said there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire at the old Canadian Hotel building last week, and also confirmed that no one was injured. On Wednesday [Dec 19] evening, twenty-five firefighters battled the blaze, which sent smoke emanating over parts of Hamilton. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda... Read more of this article

20-Yr-Old Man Murdered On Christmas Morning

[Updated: Christmas Day has started off marred with violence, with a 20-year-old man shot and killed on St George's golf course at approximately 12.05am] Sometime around midnight there was a shooting in St George’s and unofficial reports indicate one person may have been injured. Police are maintaining a heavy presence in the east end. Details... Read more of this article

Small Fire Extinguished At St David’s Home

Shortly after 5.30pm today [Dec 24], the Bermuda Fire Service responded to a report of a house fire in the area of Great Bay Road in St. David’s. Upon arrival, fire fighters were met with smoke issuing out of a lower level apartment. Equipped with breathing apparatus, firemen were seen entering the premises and found what we understand to be... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Bermuda Christmas At Night

As is the long standing tradition for this time of year, some homes across the island have been decorated with various Christmas-themed decorations and lights. Some of the displays are known to attract a high level of visitors with traffic slowing to a crawl if the home is near the roadside and neighbourhoods see an increase in passing vehicles. One... Read more of this article

60/40 Exemption: Polaris/Stevedoring To Reapply

Polaris Holding Company Limited said it will reapply for 60/40 relief after being told the “criteria was not satisfied.” Polaris — the parent company of Stevedoring Services Ltd, Mill Reach Holding Ltd., and Equipment Sales & Rentals Ltd — originally applied for 60/40 relief last month. The Companies Act was recently amended... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: Bermuda Christmas At Night

Some locals have decked their homes with holiday cheer during this festive season, with elaborately decorated homes visible from east to west featuring various Christmas-themed decorations such as bows, candy canes, elves, Nativity scenes, Santas, stars, gift-wrapped presents, reindeers and more. Some displays blended modern technology with traditional... Read more of this article

Couple Charged With Cultivating Marijuana

This morning [Dec 24] in Magistrates Court, Mark Daniels, 49, and Felicia Daniels, 53, both of Devonshire were together charged with cultivating marijuana plants on 17th August 2012 in Devonshire. The Court that 36 marijuana plants were seized by the police. Before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner, each pleaded not guilty, and were bailed for $5,000... Read more of this article

53-Yr-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder

In Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 24] 53-year-old Alan Robinson was charged with the attempted murder of Vernica Tucker. Mr Robinson was also charged with possessing a bladed article in a public place. The allegations relate to an incident that took place in Hamilton Parish on December 11, which left Ms Tucker in the ICU after sustaining stab wounds. As... Read more of this article

Aspen Expects $175M Loss From Superstorm

Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced an initial estimate of catastrophe losses from Superstorm Sandy. Aspen expects fourth quarter 2012 earnings to include approximately $175 million after-tax, and net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums related to the storm. The losses from the storm are currently estimated to arise approximately... Read more of this article

Road Safety Council: “Safety For Christmas”

During this holiday season, the Bermuda Road Safety Council wants to encourage the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road and issued the following statement: “Don’t drink & drive!”, “Slow down!”, “Fasten your helmet properly!”and “Don’t drive while talking on your cell phone!” – are phrases that have been repeated... Read more of this article

Governor George Fergusson: Holiday Message

Happy Christmas and good afternoon! This is my first Christmas message in Bermuda – in fact my first at all. It is for me an unusual privilege to speak to so many people on a day which is special for all Christians – and some others; and a day which is linked to families and friendship much more widely. This has been a year of anniversaries. It... Read more of this article