Author Archive: Bernews1

Open To Locals: Tucker’s Point Italian Restaurant

Rosewood Tucker’s Point today [Nov 30] announces that for the first time, locals are welcome to dine at the Clubhouse restaurant Sul Verde, which was previously only open to members. In addition, Executive Chef Guido Brambilla implements his first innovations with a unique restaurant concept and a new menu at The Point. Executive Chef Guido Brambilla... Read more of this article

Spot “Blaze” And Win Free Internet, iPads

North Rock Communications is running a contest in which locals have to spot “Blaze” and post a photo of him/her, with prizes including one year of free North Rock 8MB Wireless service including installation [worth over $2,000] as well as Apple iPads. Their Facebook page will be posting “clues” on how you can spot “Blaze,”... Read more of this article

Junior Players Shine At Squash Champs

Of the 60+ players taking part in this week’s BCS IBM Squash Club Championships it’s the junior stars making a big impact. Reaching the later stages of the event as expected are D’Vario Thompson, Kyler Knights, Kion Knights and Nazhir Smith, but its 14 year old Tiye Williams breaking through the Ladies Draw to reach the quarter finals and 10 year... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BUEI’s Christmas By The Harbour

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is hosting their Annual Christmas By The Harbour event this Saturday, December 1st from 11am – 4pm. The event will feature three floors of vendors, storytime, live Entertainment, holiday crafts, facepainting, wreath-making demos, in-house raffles, photos with Santa and more. Related Stories PHC... Read more of this article

Police: Christmas Crime Prevention Advisory

The Bermuda Police Service has reminded people “to be vigilant” as they go about their shopping or other activities over the upcoming holiday season. The full police advisory is printed below. As we enter the festive season, the Bermuda Police Service would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant as they go about their shopping... Read more of this article

Arrests Made After Customs/Police Operation

Police and Customs attended a Hamilton Parish residence early this morning [Nov 29], which resulted in multiple arrests being made. Police officers could be seen in the area at approximately 1am, with the forensics van and as well as a police truck parked outside the home. A police spokesperson said: “In the early hours of this morning (Friday,... Read more of this article

BZS Releases Bermuda Reef iPad/iPhone App

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], in conjunction with the Atlantic Conservation Partnership [ACP] and underwater photographer and author Ron Lucas today released the Bermuda Reef Life HD Apple IOS app developed from Lucas’s book Bermuda Reef Portraits. The app builds on the success of Lucas’s book and features brand-new images and searchable... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Winter In The West Christmas Parade

The Entertainment Committee of The Somerset Cricket Club and The Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone are hosting the ‘Winter in the West’ Christmas Parade on Sunday December 9th. The Parade will begin at 4pm at Mangrove Bay and travel along the Main Road in Sandys to the Somerset Cricket Club. The parade will feature many of the Majorette and Dance... Read more of this article

Validus Completes Acquisition Of Flagstone Re

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, S.A. Ed Noonan, Validus’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The acquisition of Flagstone solidifies our position as one of the largest catastrophe reinsurance underwriters in the world, with a $4 billion shareholder’s equity base.... Read more of this article

HSBC Bermuda Cuts Almost Ten Job Positions

HSBC Bermuda confirmed that they reduced a “number of roles and less than 10 employees have been impacted.” An HSBC Bermuda spokesperson stated: “As we continue to assess the business and align with target operating models, we have had to reduce a number of roles and less than 10 employees have been impacted over the last few days. “There... Read more of this article

Business Bermuda Hosts Annual NY Conference

Kicking off with a luncheon and keynote panel entitled, “The Future of Offshore: Bermuda Leading the Way”, Business Bermuda’s Annual Bermuda Financial Services Conference in New York attracted over 300 registered attendees. Leaders from Bermuda’s financial services sector gathered at the Harvard Club of New York to present, field questions,... Read more of this article