Author Archive: Bernews1

Money-Laundering Charges: HSBC Pay $1.9B

Banking giant HSBC agreed to pay a $1.92 billion settlement on Tuesday [Dec 12] after an investigation by U.S. authorities found the bank violated laws by laundering money from Mexican and Colombian drug cartels and processed banned transactions for countries subject to U.S. sanctions, including Cuba, Iran and Sudan. U.S. Assistant Attorney General... Read more of this article

Series Has Record Turnout Of Optimist Sailors

The Amlin Autumn Optimist Series concluded on the Great Sound this weekend. 40 Bermuda Optimist sailors and 4 overseas sailors took part in the Series this year, the most successful Club Series in the history of Bermuda Optimist sailing. The racing on Sunday was watched by visiting dignitary Jose “Quino” Nigaglioni from the International... Read more of this article

Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship Reception

The Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship is celebrating its’ 10th Anniversary with a reception at Masterworks Museum of Art on Sunday, December 16. The scholarship is funded through the generosity of Margaret and Peter Leitner who arrived in Bermuda in 1996 and lived here until their deaths. Peter Leitner was a Hungarian Jew who fled his homeland at... Read more of this article

Photos/Webcast Replay: PLP West End Rally

[Updated with photos] The Progressive Labour Party will be holding a West End Rally this evening [Dec 11] at T.N. Tatem Middle School, featuring all the candidates from Constituencies 24 through 36. Those candidates are: Michael Scott, Dennis Lister, Kim Wilson, Terry Lister, Randy Horton, Scott Simmons, Stephen Todd, Zane DeSilva, Jonathan Smith, Lt.... Read more of this article

OBA Release Final Part Of Election Platform

The One Bermuda Alliance has released the final segment of their election platform – a 17-page document entitled ‘More OBA Solutions’. ‘More OBA Solutions’ includes plans such as instituting a sex offenders register the public can access, holding a referendum on casino gaming, introducing whistle blower legislation, giving voters the right... Read more of this article

One Little Pawpaw: Bermuda Songs & Sketches

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is hosting a book launch and musical event this Thursday, December. 13 at the Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall. One Little Pawpaw: Bermuda Songs and Sketches for All God’s Children is a book written by By Persis Butler and illustrated by Al Seymour Sr. This event is free to the public and gets underway... Read more of this article

PLP Seminar To Address Women’s Issues

The PLP will be hosting a discussion on Thursday [Dec 13] to address everyday issues relevant to everyday women in Bermuda. A statement from the PLP said: “The Progressive Labour Party invites the women of Bermuda to “Embracing Bermuda’s Women”, an open and frank discussion to address everyday issues relevant to everyday women in Bermuda. “This... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells & Bradford City Defeat Arsenal

[Updated - Bradford City dramatically booked their place in the Capital One Cup Semi-Finals with a penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal] ] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells and his Bradford City team mates will face Premier side Arsenal in the League Cup quarter-finals today [Dec 11]. The game will begin soon, and for those that are home please tune into... Read more of this article

Swimmers Donate Food To Salvation Army

Bermuda’s national team swimming team showed they do the island proud both in and out of the pool, as they decided to collect food donations for the Salvation Army in lieu of a ‘Secret Santa’ programme this holiday season. National Swimming Coach Ben Smith said, “In the spirit of giving back to the Bermuda community, the BASA National... Read more of this article

Weekend Karting Association Racing Results

Bermuda Karting Association Racing took place on Sunday [Dec 9] at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St David’s. Scott Barnes dominated the TAG Senior Class winning all three of the day’s races. Stephen Corrado took two second places and Jason ‘Skuzzie’ North placed second in the third race. In the 125cc Shifter Class Scott... Read more of this article

Photos: Advanced Election Polling Underway

[Updated] Advanced Polling is underway today [Dec 11] at the at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall on King Street in Hamilton, with officials saying they have seen steady traffic all day. Voters who intend to be abroad on next week Monday — Election Day — had to apply in advance to participate in the Advanced Polls, with voters required... Read more of this article

Cardinals vs Ravens Women’s Hockey Report

[Written by Jasmine Patterson] Cardinals started a bit short, but were at full capacity minutes into the game against a dominant team of young and experienced players. In the day’s first game, Ravens took control of the match which saw Georgia Harris score off a field goal in the 3rd minute. Both Cardinals and Ravens created great set plays as they... Read more of this article