Author Archive: Bernews
KFC Bermuda: ‘Reject BIU’s Recent Assertation’
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
Video: New Security Review Committee Formed
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
Premier Responds To Prime Minister’s Letter
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
Wingate: Snake Population Could Be Disastrous
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 Minister Responds To Transport Minister
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
Plumbing Problem: TCD Temporarily Closed
The Transport Control Department has had an interruption in operations and is temporarily closed due to a plumbing problem today [May 22], the Ministry said. “The problem is with one of the City of Hamilton’s main sewer lines. The disruption is expected to last for several hours. An update will be sent this afternoon,” said the Ministry.Related... Read more of this article
Court Building: Change To Security Procedures
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
Video: St. John’s Pre-School “Asthma Rap”
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
Former Appeal Court President Dies At 90
Former Hong Kong chief justice Sir Denys Roberts — who went on to serve as president Bermuda’s court of appeal — has died of kidney failure at his home in Norfolk, England. He was 90. His wife Fiona and son Henry were at his bedside when he died. Sir Denys [pictured] considered the 26 years he lived in the former British colony as... Read more of this article
Ferry Schedule For Bermuda Day Holiday
The Ministry of Transport has provided the ferry schedule for the May 24th Bermuda Day Holiday. Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard as of 8:30am from Hamilton, last departure at 7:30pm Ferries will transport marathon participants departing at 7:30am from Hamilton to Watford Bridge Orange Route Operating on the... Read more of this article
