Archive for June 5th, 2010

Fathers Day Cruise: Oil Wrestling & Lingerie Models

In what could be considered an interesting juxtaposition to Bermuda’s supposedly conservative outlook, there is a cruise being advertised that features women oil wrestling as well as modeling lingerie. The Father’s Day Cruise “Doin’ it for Daddy” is being hosted by Private Pleasures. Private Pleasures is a female owned... Read more of this article

PLP: “Offensive: Pettingill Trivializes Apartheid”

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] have accused Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] MP Mark Pettingill of trivializing apartheid, and called for the BDA to distance themselves from Mr. Pettingill’s comments. Yesterday in the House of Assembly MPs were debating an act which would have enabled the Police to hold persons for 28 days without... Read more of this article

Bermuda Gives Anguilla A Fire Truck

Bermuda stepped up to assist our fellow island nation of Anguilla by gifting them a fire truck, which as they only have one presently, effectively doubles their fleet. In addition to the obvious safety benefits, our gift also greatly assists Anguilla’s airport logistics as when their one fire truck is in service, they are restricted from allowing... Read more of this article

Female Listed As Critical Following Accident

At 3:30am today [June 5], first responders attended a serious single vehicle collision resulting in injury on East Broadway in the area of Corkscrew Hill. The police say that it appears that a 28 year old woman was riding a motorcycle when she lost control. As a result, she was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she is presently listed... Read more of this article

Joint Overseas Prison Talks Continue

As Bernews first reported back in April, there is talk of a shared regional prison for British Overseas Territories to incarcerate high security prisoners. Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush said in early April 2010: I am going to propose to my colleagues that we develop a regional prison for serious crime that will be in a country outside of the territories.... Read more of this article

Report, Pics & Video: Overseas Territories Meeting

Premier Dr. Ewart Brown opened the Pre-Overseas Territories Consultative Council [OTCC] meeting at the Fairmont Hamilton Hotel yesterday [June 4]. The meeting with the leaders of Overseas Territories allows for discussion of matters of common interest, ahead of the Annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council that is held in London in the fall. - ... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Hamilton Princess Happy Hour

Tonight’s [June 4] Hamilton Princess Happy Hour featured the first giveaway by Kymco Bermuda, who will be giving away a free motorbike each month for the summer. Tonight’s winner was Caroline Burchall, who for obvious reasons, was absolutely thrilled to win the draw. The event was well attended, with multiple bar set ups, wine tables with... Read more of this article