Archive for June 11th, 2010
Minister Blakeney Speaks On Son’s Arrest
Saying something that many parents would be able to understand, Minister Glenn Blakeney said that the entire ordeal has been a very draining situation for their family, and that he feels incredible pain for the victims and their families of the various violent crimes that has affected everyone in our community. Minister Blakeney’s 29 year old... Read more of this article
Bermudian Born Singer To Perform Tomorrow
Bermudian born Lindsay Ferguson will be performing tomorrow night at an event hosted by the Bermuda Folk Club at Spanish Point Boat Club. The Canada based artist is an independent singer songwriter, and has appeared in Bermuda twice before. Ms Ferguson has performed at various overseas shows including Canadian Music Week, the North American Folk Alliance,... Read more of this article
Semester Ends: Portuguese School Classes
This week, the Department of Education wrapped up its inaugural Azorean Portuguese afterschool programme at West Pembroke School. Eleven Primary One and Two students participated in this six-week programme. Taught by Mr. Rui DeSa, with the assistance of Mrs. Torri Correia, the lower primary school students learned common words and phrases such as colours... Read more of this article
Auditor General To Audit Coco Reef Lease
Auditor General Heather Jacobs Matthews confirmed today [June 11] that her Office will conduct an audit of the 2009 amendment to “the Coco Reef lease”, based on a preliminary review of the document. The Deed of Addendum, which was signed on May 4, 2009 between the Board of Governors of the Bermuda College and Coco Reef Resorts Limited, extends... Read more of this article
Women Charged With Witness Intimidation
Women were just charged in Magistrates Court today [June 11] with threatening a witness; Malika Scott [21] and Katrina Smith [27]. They have been released on $5,000 bail with a surety each, and ordered not to have any contact with the witness or victim in question. Charles Richardson represents Ms Smith who is from Warwick, with Liz Christopher representing... Read more of this article
Conyers hosts Trusts Forum in London
Conyers Dill & Pearman hosted its 2nd annual Trusts & Trust Litigation Forum at the Coq d’Argent in London, showcasing its newly launched Trust & Private Client practices in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands. Launched in April 2010, Conyers’ Trust & Private Client practice in BVI is headed by Raymond Davern, who has more... Read more of this article
Day 3: 2010 ILTT International Fishing Tournament
Yesterday [June 10] was the third day of the 45th International Light Tackle Tournament [ILTT] hosted by the Bermuda Anglers Club. The teams had considerably greater success then the day prior, which saw very limited fish being brought in. During the time that Bernews was at the weigh-in, four of the six boats came in, weighing in a total of fourteen... Read more of this article
National Swimming Championships: June 11-13
Mr. Ben Smith, Aquatics Manager/National Swimming Coach said, “We are very pleased to have CCS as our new sponsor for this year’s National Swimming Championships. We have been working hard to make this a very exciting and successful weekend. This will be the last local meet of the season and we can expect some very fast swimming”. This will... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Fred Ming On Bermuda’s Oil Measures
Scroll down to watch an eight minute video to learn all the details of Bermuda’s Oil Spill Disaster Contingency plans, as well as the scientific details of the spill as it relates to Bermuda. Director of Environmental Protection Dr. Fred Ming spoke today [June 10] at a press conference detailing the measures that Bermuda has, and will, take to... Read more of this article
Fire Service: Don’t Panic…We’re Training
The Bermuda Fire Service has informed the public that we have no need to be alarmed if large plumes of black smoke are visible over the area of Morgan’s Point, Southampton over the next two weeks. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service will be conducting mandatory firefighter training from Monday June 14th – Friday July 2, 2010 at that venue. Related... Read more of this article
