Author Archive: Bernews1

BA Seat Sale: $840 Round Trip To London

British Airways has launched a sale today, allowing travellers to celebrate the New Year in London. Roundtrip sale fares in World Traveller economy begin from $840 and includes all taxes and fees. The sale runs until Dec. 5, 2012. Customers can travel outbound between Nov. 28, 2012 and Dec. 16, 2012 and from Dec. 24, 2012 to Mar. 24, 2013, which gives... Read more of this article

Three Teens Remanded Until February Trial

On Monday [Nov 19] Senior Magistrate Archie Warner remanded three teenagers into custody until their trial on 28th February 2013. Rechai Young, 18, Travis Lowe, 19, and Joshua Usher, 19, had been jointly charged with entering a house at Stowe Hill Court, Pembroke, on 14th November 2012; and stealing jewelry valued at over $11,000 and $450 in cash. All... Read more of this article

Extra Performance Added: ‘One Night Of Queen’

An unprecedented demand for tickets in the first six hours they were on sale, has resulted in The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts arranging an additional performance of One Night of Queen to its 2013 programme. The band’s act is a re-creation of the final concert tour of Queen with its iconic lead singer Freddy Mercury. Festival-goers can... Read more of this article

S&P Affirm Oil Insurance Limited Ratings

Standard and Poor’s has affirmed Bermuda-based Oil Insurance Limited [OIL] A- financial strength rating with a Stable Outlook. President and CEO Robert Stauffer commented that “as a result of the high credit quality of our membership, strong capitalization and operational flexibility, OIL has maintained its A- financial strength rating since September... Read more of this article

Alterra To Partner With Ullico Casualty Group

Alterra Capital Holdings Limited’s subsidiary, Alterra America Insurance Company has entered into a long-term partnership with Ullico Casualty Group, Inc. [UCG], a subsidiary of Ullico Inc., that will allow Alterra to effectively participate in the US multiemployer and governmental fiduciary liability and union liability insurance market. Doug... Read more of this article

Shooting In Warwick, Two Men Injured

[Updated - There was a shooting in Warwick at around 9.15pm this evening, and two men -- aged 19 and 20 -- were injured, and their injuries are not believed to be life threatening] At around 9.15pm this evening [Nov 20] there was a shooting in the Khyber Pass area of Warwick, and unofficial reports indicate that at least one person has been injured,... Read more of this article

Police Community Awareness Classes Kick Off

In keeping with this year’s Police Week theme, ‘Building Partnerships for a Safer Community’, a series of community meetings have been arranged to address some of the public’s key concerns while highlighting relevant policing initiatives. A spokesperson said: “The Community Class programme is designed to educate members of the public on... Read more of this article

Crowds Flock To Going Out Of Business Sale

Locals made their way to the 20% off going out of business sale at Computer City today [Nov 20], which staff members said saw well over 50 people lined up outside the door. Citing the “unprecedented economic conditions in Bermuda,” Computer City said the declining sales have left the shareholders of the company no option but to close the business... Read more of this article

Front Street Mile Trials To Be Held On Nov 30

The Mile Trials for the 2013 KPMG Bermuda Invitational Mile for multiple age categories will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the National Sports Centre, starting at 6pm. A huge turnout is expected, with the fastest 25 runners under 8 minutes being invited to participate in the 2013 KPMG Bermuda Invitational Mile, held along Front Street and... Read more of this article

Photos: Police Officer Safety Training

Police officers of all ranks today [Nov 20] converged on the Police Gym in Prospect for Officer Safety Training [OST]. Until recently only officers at the rank of Chief Inspector and below were required to receive officer safety training. That now has changed and all officers including the Commissioner [pictured above], must now be Officer Safety... Read more of this article

Video: OBA On Youth Unemployment Numbers

[Updated] Young Bermudians can’t afford another five years of rising unemployment and do-nothing government, OBA candidate Alexis Swan said at a press conference this morning [Nov 20]. “The facts surrounding young Bermudians today are not good,” said Ms Swan. “Unemployment among young Bermudians has doubled since 2009. Nearly 4 in... Read more of this article

Business Leaders In Luxembourg & Puerto Rico

Business Bermuda last week represented Bermuda on two different continents in an effort to garner interest in Bermuda as a premier center for financial services business. From November 13-14, 2012, Ms. Cheryl Packwood, CEO of Business Bermuda, attended the European Captives Forum 2012 in Luxembourg. Mr. Shelby Weldon, Ms. Shanna Lespere, and Mr. Roger... Read more of this article