Author Archive: Bernews1

Premier Craig Cannonier: Holiday Message

Merry Christmas Bermuda! This is my first Christmas message to you as Premier and, on behalf of my wife Antoinette and my family I wish you all the best this holiday season. This is such a special time of year, a time to come together with the people who mean the most in our lives, to share with them the love that lies in each of us. It is a time of... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader Marc Bean: Holiday Message

This Christmas for my family and me, will be much different than last year. Similarly, this Christmas, for our island, Bermuda, will be much different as well. Last week Monday, December 17, the people of Bermuda selected the One Bermuda Alliance as their new Government. I send my sincerest congratulations to them. On Friday night, the delegates... Read more of this article

Photos: 2012 Portuguese Presepio Nativity Scene

[Updated with video] The Presepio is a three dimensional representation of the birth of Jesus Christ, composed of figures arranged according to its designer and includes realistic elements such as houses, rocks, plants etc, which is prepared for Christmas. The creation of these works of art is a long standing tradition held by many Portuguese families... Read more of this article

Timeline For Misick Extradition Still Unknown

According to the Turks & Caicos media, the timeline for Michael Misick’s extradition from Brazil is still unknown. Mr Misick — the former TCI Premier — was arrested over two weeks ago at the Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. Following allegations of widespread corruption in 2009, the UK imposed direct rule on the Turks and... Read more of this article

Arch Estimates Sandy’s Cost At $170-240M

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that its preliminary estimate of losses relating to Storm Sandy ranges between $170 million and $240 million, net of reinsurance and the effects of reinstatement premiums. This preliminary loss estimate is based on projected industry insured losses ranging from $20 billion to $25 billion. The losses from... Read more of this article

Holiday Harness Pony Racing Schedule

The Bermuda Driving Horse & Pony Club will be hosting harness pony racing action over the holiday period at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. On Boxing Day, Wednesday [Dec 26], post time at the track is noon for the Boxing Day Stakes. In the event of inclement weather, Saturday [Dec 29] has been set as a rain date. For those able... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘For Now By Sail On’ Store Opens

A new store — ‘For Now By Sail On’ — has opened in the Washington Mall, located where All Wrapped Up used to be. The first Sail On first opened in 1985, and since then has grown and expanded locations. This is the third new store to open in the Washington Mall in recent weeks, following after Guilty Pleasures and Atlantic Jewellery. Click... Read more of this article

Collie Buddz Releases New Song: “No Time”

Bermudian reggae singer Collie Buddz released his latest track — “No Time” — earlier this week. The video was published online two days ago, and is available for purchase here on iTunes. Related Stories Collie Buddz Nominated In Caribbean Awards Collie Buddz To Perform At Snorkel Park Collie Buddz Music: 67 Million Spotify... Read more of this article

Athene Holding Ltd Buys Aviva USA For $1.8B

Athene Holding Ltd., a Bermuda-based insurance holding company, will acquire Aviva plc’s U.S. annuity and life insurance operations, including Aviva Life and Annuity Company, based in Iowa, and Aviva Life and Annuity Company of New York. Athene will acquire Aviva USA, which has approximately $56 billion of statutory admitted assets as of September... Read more of this article

CURB: “Not Moved Into A Post-Racial Era”

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] congratulated the One Bermuda Alliance on winning the General Election, and said they look forward to meeting with the new Government regarding the points on the CURB Racial Justice Platform. CURB President, Cordell Riley said: “We look forward to taking up the opportunity to meet with the new Government... Read more of this article

100+ American Protesters Descend On Cayman

On 13 December 2012, over 100 Americans descended on the Cayman Islands to protest their tax policies and demand that American corporations pay their “fair share of taxes.” They held signs saying “Bring our tax dollars home” and “We want our money back” and sang a parody song to Harry Belafonte’s “Day-O” with the... Read more of this article

Canadian Hotel Fire Investigation Ongoing

The section of Reid Street between King Street and Court Street has been re-opened to normal traffic flow and parking after a structural assessment of the old Canadian Hotel building was completed. On Wednesday [Dec 19] evening, twenty-five firefighters battled a blaze that broke out at the old Canadian Hotel on Reid Street. The building was first opened... Read more of this article