Archive for March 30th, 2010
BPSU: $1,078 Annual Raise for Civil Servants
Bernews has been informed by reliable sources that the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] membership may have agreed during a meeting this afternoon [Mar 30] to an increase of approximately $1,078 per year for all most grades, working out to an average of 1.5% for a $70,000 annual salary. The existing BPSU contract ran out in September 2009, and... Read more of this article
Guest Workers To Speak English Or Be ‘Returned’
The Minister of Immigration has announced that guest workers in certain categories must be proficient in English or face deportation. Colonel Burch stated that this action was taken after the Department of Immigration received numerous complaints from members of the public, with it being as he termed as “a vexing topic amongst locals“. Colonel... Read more of this article
Visas: Reports of Prostitution & Sham Marriages
Minister of Immigration David Burch has announced that nationals of three countries [Panama, Philippines and the Dominican Republic] will have new visas requirements effective May 01, 2010. Colonel Burch stated the Dominican Republic was added due to complaints of Dominican women being brought in to Bermuda to work as prostitutes. The Immigration Minister... Read more of this article
NBC Sports Film Golf Show in Bermuda
NBC Sports was in Bermuda this weekend to film their new TV show Global Golf Adventure at the Port Royal Golf Course. Mark Rolfing, the host of Global Golf Adventure, interviewed professional golfer Stewart Cink and Premier Dr. Ewart Brown. The show will air on NBC on May 8, 2010 at 2:30pm Bermuda time, 1:30pm EST. Premier Dr. Ewart Brown being interviewed... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Mar 28 Southside Cycling
The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] held a road race on Sunday morning, March 28 at Clearwater in St Davids. Class winners included Brian Drea of Team Madison, Karen Bordage of Winners Edge, as well as Daren Dowling, Vicky Furness, Christian Oatley, Kion Richardson, and Daniel Oatley. Click to enlarge images: #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1... Read more of this article
Partners: Dept of Tourism & Boston Red Sox
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has combined with the Boston Red Sox baseball team to promote Bermuda to key markets. As part of the expanded partnership for 2010, the Boston Red Sox will host two ‘Bermuda Nights’ at Fenway Park, the first on June 17th when they compete against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the second on August 23rd against the... Read more of this article
Businessweek & Forbes: BDA Tourism Declining
On the heels of much debate over whether legalized gaming would help tourism, as well as disputes over paid airline incentives, it seems Bermuda’s tourism statistics are consistently declining according to reports from Businessweek, Forbes and more. Businessweek and Forbes, via the Associated Press, are reporting that: Bermuda’s air arrivals... Read more of this article
Reggae Singer Mishka: New Album, MTV & More
Bermudian reggae musician Mishka is making waves; dropping a new album today, being featured on music powerhouse’s MTV website and counting a top American actor as one of his biggest fans. Mishka’s latest album, titled ‘Talk About,’ was released this Tuesday on iTunes, and will hit stores worldwide today [March 30] Music runs... Read more of this article
48 Hours Until Bike Restrictions for 16-18 Yr Olds
As of this coming Thursday April 1st, 2010, the Bermuda Youth Licence [BYL] will come into effect for persons aged 16 and 17, which effectively restricts them from ‘towing’ a passenger, as well as riding at late night. The BYL has two restrictions: No one is permitted to ride an auxiliary cycle with a passenger. No one is permitted to ride... Read more of this article
Bermudian Lawyer Dies in Boating Accident
The business and sailing communities are mourning the loss of Bermudian lawyer Guy Eldridge after a fatal boating accident in St Thomas on Friday March 26. Mr. Eldridge died instantly at around 5pm after breaking his neck in a fall after racing the first day of the Rolex International Regatta in St. Thomas. According to his friend and Managing Partner... Read more of this article
Fairmont Hotels: Sustainable Seafood Program
Two of Bermuda’s leading hotels are spearheading a program in support of sustainable seafood, which is seafood acquired from sources that can maintain future production without jeopardizing the ecosystems from which it was acquired. The sustainable seafood movement has gained momentum as more people become aware about environmentally-destructive... Read more of this article
New: Free Delivery of E-News Each Morning
Bernews is now offering free delivery of e-news every morning. It’s simple to sign up, just enter your email address in the box below [or on the sidebar], follow the instructions and start receiving emails. You can unsubscribe at anytime, and your email address will not be shared. The emails will be delivered 7 days a week normally around 8am,... Read more of this article
