Author Archive: Bernews1

BZS Dedicate Section Of Land To Argus Group

Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] today announces that it has dedicated a waterfront section of land at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] to the Argus Group in recognition of the insurance company’s ongoing support. The dedicated area, known as the ‘Coastal Walkway,’ is situated on the BAMZ facility adjacent to the ‘Islands of Australasia’... Read more of this article

Horst Finkbeiner Becomes Chartered Director

The Institute of Directors Bermuda Branch (IoD) today announces that Horst E. Finkbeiner II, Director and Chief Operating Officer at Bermuda Commercial Bank, has become the first Bermudian to receive the Chartered Director designation in Bermuda. To become a Chartered Director you must be a full Member or Fellow of the IoD and have passed the Certificate... Read more of this article

Optimist Open & National Championship

This past weekend saw one of the busiest weekends on the water for Bermuda sailors with both the Keelboats and Optimist vying for National titles. There were 76 young sailors active this weekend between the competive Championship Fleet and the Tom Coleman Green Fleet Clinic, which is for the beginner racer. Between the two fleets there were a record... Read more of this article

Educators Council Nominates Interim Chairman

The Bermuda Educators Council [BEC] today [Nov 15] said that following their first meeting on Wednesday November 7th, that Mr. Crenstant Williams, a teacher at the Harrington Sound Primary School, was nominated to serve as its interim Chairman. A press statement said: “Noting the need to review the status of the Council, understand its remit and... Read more of this article

September 2012 Consumer Price Index

The Department of Statistics has released the consumer price index for September 2012, showing that consumers paid 1.9% more than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. This was lower than the 3.1% recorded in August 2012. Between August and September 2012, the average cost of goods and services... Read more of this article

Basketball Doubleheader: Wildcats, Titans Win

Bermuda Basketball League action inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium saw a double header take place last night [Nov 14]. The Smith’s Wildcats defeated the St. George’s Internationals 46 – 45, Jason Simons scored 12 points for the Smith’s Wildcats, while Jonathan Lugo scored 17 points for St. George’s. The Southampton Titans defeated the... Read more of this article

Chamber Choir To Present Christmas Concert

The Bermuda Chamber Choir will be presenting a Christmas Repertoire of Traditional and Contemporary Music from around the world on Saturday December 1st at 7:30pm and Sunday December 2nd at 3.00pm at Wesley Methodist Church. The centrepiece of this exhilarating programme is Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. This work features the intricate... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Day #3 World Rugby Classic

The third day of play in the World Rugby Classic took place under rainy conditions last night [Nov 14] with France defeating the United States, and South Africa defeating Argentina. France 14 – United States 0 Just as this game kicked off at the National Sports Center the heavens opened, however with a spot in the Plate Final up for grabs the... Read more of this article

City Market Starting Again This Saturday

The City of Hamilton’s City Market will be starting up again on Saturday [Nov 17] at 8:00am. The market which runs on every Saturday from November – June takes place on an open lot located on Washington Street near Mount Saint Agnes. The City Market is Bermuda’s one and only farmers market and is open from 8:00am until noon. In case of... Read more of this article

Ocean Explorers Clean Up Warwick Long Bay

On Sunday [Nov 11] over 30 volunteers joined Bermuda Ocean Explorers [BOE] at their Fall Beach Clean Up of Warwick Long Bay, Warwick. Sunny breaks, a couple light showers and a cool north easterly breeze allowed not only shore efforts along the beach and trails to be successful but the underwater clean up as well as half a dozen scuba divers from the... Read more of this article

Butterfield Offers 56 Staff Early Retirement

The Bank of Butterfield has offered retirement to 56 members of its Bermuda staff. Employees offered the package are 58 to 64 years old, and it is optional – not mandatory. Michael Collins, senior executive vice-president, Bermuda, said: “The bank continually reviews the size and structure of its operations to ensure we are handling business... Read more of this article

Tellabration: An Evening Of Storytelling

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, will be hosting a special cultural event on Friday [Nov 16], called Tellabration: An evening of Bermuda Storytelling, and interested members of the public are encouraged to attend. Tellabration will take place in the Bermuda Room of the Elbow Beach Hotel from 7.00pm – 9.00pm and is an occasion... Read more of this article