Archive for May 12th, 2010
UBP: UK Peeved By Lack of Oversight Capacity
Saying that the Premier is using “spin” to “deflect attention from the Government’s failure to sufficiently staff the registry”, the UBP has said that the “lack of oversight capacity is the nub of the UK Government’s concerns given that it has contingent liability for Bermuda’s international obligations.” “Irresponsible... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host 2010 Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] today announced Bermuda as the host country for the 2011 Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development. The event will be held in April 2011 at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel. The announcement was made at this year’s conference in Barbados. Senator Marc Bean, Junior Minister of Tourism and a Department... Read more of this article
Meeting Tonight: Analysis Of Education Blueprint
A meeting to discuss an analysis of the Blueprint for Education is planned tonight [May 12] at the Berkeley Institute Staff Room from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and interested members of the public are welcome. The independent analysis of the recently released Blueprint for Reform in Education was prepared by Dr. Dennis Shirley and Dr. Andy Hargreaves, two internationally... Read more of this article
Premier’s Reggae Namesake Shot Three Times
Jamaican reggae singer “Mad Cobra”, whose real name is Ewart Brown, was shot last night in Jamaica and is reported to be in serious condition. The DJ is best known for his hit song from the 1990′s ‘Flex’, which was widely played around Bermuda. Jamaican authorities say the 42-year-old singer was shot Tuesday night, with... Read more of this article
Cyclist Hits Walker: Arrested For Drunk Driving
Last night [May 11] at around 10pm in Hamilton, a pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle by walking across a pedestrian crossing, with the motorcycle rider subsequently arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. The pedestrian, a 47 year old Pembroke man, sustained a broken right foot and facial injuries in the accident. The motorcycle rider, a 39 year... Read more of this article
Government To Dissolve CURE, Transfer to HRC
The Government has announced their decision to transfer the functions of the Commission for Unity and Racial Equality [CURE] to the Human Rights Commission [HRC], as a consequence, the CURE commission will be dissolved. The legislated mandate of CURE was to promote equal opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups and... Read more of this article
New York to Bermuda Record To Be Challenged
American Chuck Arnold will be setting off from New York, racing to Bermuda in a bid to break the current New York-Bermuda crossing record, which stands at 29 hours, 30 minutes. It will be Mr. Arnold’s first time racing to Bermuda, as well as his first trip to Bermuda in any capacity. Presently he, and the boat, are in Miami where they are preparing... Read more of this article
New Nintendo Game Features Undersea Bermuda
A soon-to-be released Nintendo WII game will feature sequences set in a computer generated 2D undersea Bermuda. “Dive: The Medes Islands Secret”, recreates underwater scenes from locations from around the world, with Bermuda being amongst them. During the game players utilize the Wii Remote to navigate 2D underwater puzzle landscapes in... Read more of this article
Market Nights: Lots of Talent, Few Tourists
The Old Towne of St George’s had its first cruise ship visit of the year, and was alive last night with vendors, the gombeys, a ducking stool re-enactment, music, a “dance-off” and more. After twice passing by St George’s and docking in Hamilton due to inclement weather this year, on its third trip Holland America Line’s Veendam... Read more of this article
Teenager Arrested Over Ice Queen Shooting
A teenager was arrested yesterday [May 11] in connection with the shooting of McQuinn Burch in the early hours of Saturday May 8th outside the Ice Queen Restaurant in Paget. Mr Burch is presently recuperating in a general ward of King Edward Memorial Hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery. Bernews understands that a fight broke out,... Read more of this article
Pics: Senator Dunked For Nagging in St George’s
At last night’s Market Nights held in St George’s Town Square, UBP Senator Suzanne Roberts-Holshouser was strapped into the ducking stool and plunged into the water for the “crime” of “nagging her husband” following a brief “trial”. The re-enactment is based on a part of Bermuda’s history, as the... Read more of this article
Premier Has Whirlwind Russian Day
Presently in Moscow, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown today [May 11] conducted a series of meetings with Russian airlines Aeroflot, S7, UT Air, the Department of State Policy for Civil Aviation and the Federal Air Transport Agency responsible for handling aviation regulatory oversight under Russia’s Ministry of Transport. The Premier’s trip to Russia... Read more of this article
