A traditional Bermuda roof wetting ceremony was held at the new Waterloo House office and apartment building on Pitts Bay Road this afternoon [May 22] with developers the Green family and Premier Craig Cannonier in attendance. Built on the site of the old Waterloo House hotel which closed in 2008, representatives of the various design, construction... Read more of this article
[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Happy Bermuda Day to the people of Bermuda and to everyone who loves our country. The past few years have been difficult for many of us, but for one day at least, I hope that each of us will be able to put aside our worries, our fears and our stresses in a celebration of who we are as a people. Marcus Garvey... Read more of this article
99 students will graduate from Bermuda College tomorrow [May 23], with the ceremony to be held at 2:30 p.m. on the College field. The College traditionally bestows the appropriate Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate status on deserving students in the divisions of Applied Science & Technology, Business Administration & Hospitality, and... Read more of this article
KFC Bermuda said they “reject the BIU’s recent assertion” that they broke the terms of a temporary court injunction issued last year, and said the BIU is “engaging in public theatrics and making sensational and unsupported public accusations against the KFC companies.” The dispute between the two companies began back in 2011,... Read more of this article
Governor George Fergusson, Premier Craig Cannonier and the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley hosted a press briefing today [May 22] to announce the formation of a Security and Defence Review Committee. The Committee members — which the Governor called an “excellent team” — will include Review Chair Leopold Mills, former... Read more of this article
Bermuda is “recognized internationally for its integrity and transparency as a centre for legitimate international business,” Premier Craig Cannonier said today. The Premier was speaking after British Prime Minister David Cameron wrote a letter urging British overseas territories — including Bermuda — to “get their house in order”... Read more of this article
The accidental or illegal introduction of a breeding population of snakes to Bermuda could have disastrous consequences for the island’s eco-system, former Government conservation officer Dr. David Wingate told Bernews this week [May 22]. Dr. Wingate was speaking after last week’s incident when a three-foot Southern Black Racer or similar... Read more of this article
Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott has “respectfully suggested” that Minister Shawn Crockwell “research the information and check the facts before replying…” Mr Scott was speaking after an exchange in the House of Assembly on Friday, which saw Tourism & Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell say the Millennium ferry... Read more of this article
A traditional Bermuda roof wetting ceremony was held at the new Waterloo House office and apartment building on Pitts Bay Road this afternoon [May 22] with developers the Green family and Premier Craig Cannonier in attendance. Built on the site of the old Waterloo House hotel which closed in 2008, representatives of the various design, construction... Read more of this article
Governor George Fergusson, Premier Craig Cannonier and the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley hosted a press briefing today [May 22] to announce the formation of a Security and Defence Review Committee. The Committee members — which the Governor called an “excellent team” — will include Review Chair Leopold Mills, former... Read more of this article
Bermuda charity Open Airways is getting some help when it comes to spreading the word about asthma education — from students at the St. John’s Pre-School. The toddlers recently performed the “Asthma Rap” to help raise public awarness about the chronic lung disease and how it can be better managed. Open Airways was registered... Read more of this article
Southampton Rangers Sports Club plan to honour Ed Sherlock in the May 24th road race this year, and have entered a total of 10 runners for this year’s event, with the ‘star’ entrant being six time derby champion Ed Sherlock. At the age of 81, the veteran runner will be gracing the roads for yet another Bermuda Day race.Rangers supplied... Read more of this article
The Sharks Juniors swimmers were recently invited to have a practice session the new Aquatics Centre pool before it officially opens.The pool was filled with water last month, and is scheduled to officially open this month. The Aquatics Centre will be used by competitive swimmers and also become a hub for community-based aquatic activities. It will... Read more of this article
The defending Bermuda Day Half Marathon male Champion Chris Estwanik will not defend his title due to injury. The injury came while he was training run on Saturday; he felt a pop in the knee and immediately stopped running due to the severe pain. Mr Estwanik — who has won the race for the last few years — said, “Everyone looks to break... Read more of this article
KFC Bermuda said they “reject the BIU’s recent assertion” that they broke the terms of a temporary court injunction issued last year, and said the BIU is “engaging in public theatrics and making sensational and unsupported public accusations against the KFC companies.” The dispute between the two companies began back in 2011,... Read more of this article
XL Group plc plans to hold its eighth Global Day of Giving on Thursday[May 23]. The company-wide employee volunteer day is dedicated to supporting the communities in which XL operates. Since inception in 2006, when XL celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Global Day of Giving has grown with XL employees donating more than 130,000 hours of community service... Read more of this article
Investors in People Bermuda announced the awarding of Investors in People Gold Level Accreditation to the Argus Group for its ongoing investment into the development of its people and overall company performance. From left: Alison Hill, Chief Executive Officer, the Argus Group; Minister of Health Patricia Gordon-Pamplin; Wanda Richardson, Vice President... Read more of this article
Locally-based artist Jacqueline Alma will be showcasing her oil paintings and drawings at a new Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art exhibition opening tomorrow [May 22]. Noted for her portraiture, there will be an opening reception for Ms Alma’s show — titled “The Red Thread” — at the Botanical Gardens gallery on Wednesday... Read more of this article
The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] will be opening a satellite location in St. George’s. Called BNG East, the site will be located on the first floor of historic Bridge House, a Bermuda National Trust property: 1 Bridge Street. A spokesperson said, “The opportunity to open a satellite in St. George’s is one that has been explored for a few... Read more of this article
Keenan Bailey — one half of the teenage musical duo HNK — has released a new music video to accompany his cover version of the inspirational song “My God Is Awesome.” Berkeley Institute student Mr. Bailey originally recorded and uploaded the song on the Internet in January — and when it received more than a thousand views,... Read more of this article
The accidental or illegal introduction of a breeding population of snakes to Bermuda could have disastrous consequences for the island’s eco-system, former Government conservation officer Dr. David Wingate told Bernews this week [May 22]. Dr. Wingate was speaking after last week’s incident when a three-foot Southern Black Racer or similar... Read more of this article
KBB’s Annual Spring Clean event was a huge success this year with a 217% rise in participants over last year. 916 volunteers cleaned up in 35 locations and removed 6.3 tons of litter and debris from the local landscape. “ KBB is regaining its popularity as a community service activity that is easy to complete, meaningful to the community and gratifying... Read more of this article
A new video released by the Bermuda Department of Conservation Services explores the wreckage of the British mail steamship “Caraquet” which came to grief on the island’s reefs 90 years ago. Built in 1894, the 200-foot ship sank on June 25, 1923 in fog on a rough sea after a navigational miscalculation resulted in the ship being wrecked... Read more of this article
Governor George Fergusson, Premier Craig Cannonier and the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley hosted a press briefing today [May 22] to announce the formation of a Security and Defence Review Committee. The Committee members — which the Governor called an “excellent team” — will include Review Chair Leopold Mills, former... Read more of this article
There will be a “change to security procedures in the Dame Louis Browne Evans Court building to ensure we are in compliance with international security standards for buildings that house courts and the judiciary,” Attorney General Mark Pettingill said this morning [May 22]. Mr Pettingill said, “Currently we have a security checkpoint... Read more of this article
Over this past weekend [May 18/19], police officers arrested five people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. Officers also arrested 11 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.Related PostsBermuda Woman... Read more of this article
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