Archive for June, 2010
Premier Lunches With Tourism Interns
Premier Dr Ewart Brown joined with recipients of the 2010 David Allen Internship on Wednesday June 23rd at a luncheon hosted at the Coco Reef Hotel in their honor. The program was established in 2000, and provides recipients with an opportunity to grow and develop in the tourism industry. The program is named after David Allen, who when elected for... Read more of this article
Customs: Open Premier’s Mail In His Presence
Government has officially confirmed that Customs Officers have been directed to only open the Premier’s mail in the presence of the Premier or his representative, and also stated that similar protocols are in place for diplomats in Bermuda. The official statement follows below: In a response to recent news stories concerning Customs Procedures... Read more of this article
Fatal Accident: 3 Yr Old Child Drowns
In what is nothing short of a severe tragedy, a 3 year old boy passed away today [June 27] following an incident at Ferry Reach. The Police have confirmed this very sad news, and are withholding the name pending notification. Another child involved in the incident, a 2 year old boy whom we understand to be a friend of the older boy, is presently in... Read more of this article
Near Drowning: Two Children Rushed To Hospital
Bernews understands that two young children have been rushed to King Edward Memorial Hospital following an incident at Ferry Reach literally minutes ago. We understand that the two young children were swimming and ran into difficulty. Bystanders tell us attempts were made to resuscitate the children on the scene, and then they were rushed to hospital. We... Read more of this article
World Cup TV: Quick Glimpse Of Bermudian
Those who are watching the Germany vs England game being played now will have caught a glimpse of a Bermudian during half time. Bermuda Football Association’s General Secretary David Sabir, who is a member of the FIFA Stadium Security Committee, was shown standing next to well known English football star David Beckham. Mr Sabir is the only Bermudian... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 Capital G Iron Kids Triathlon
Capital G will hosted their 22nd Annual Iron Kids Triathlon yesterday [June 26], at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. The event saw youngsters aged 3 to 14 years participate in a swim, bike and run event, which saw them all have the chance to win thousands of dollars in the form of a Deposit Account provided by Capital G Bank. The prizes awards are... Read more of this article
Lights Out For The West End Overnight
As many locals are aware, the West End of Bermuda experienced a power outage last night from approximately 11pm – 3am. BELCO confirms that approximately 8,900 customers lost electricity supply from 11:19pm to 3:10am. They have extended their thanks to West End customers for their patience and cooperation, and explained that the fault was due to... Read more of this article
Ascendant Donates $500,000 For Nonsuch Island
One June 23rd the Ministry of the Environment, Department of Conservation Services and the Ascendant Group of companies announced that they have agreed a public-private partnership to assist with the long-term preservation and restoration of Bermuda’s Nonsuch Island nature reserve. Ascendant, which includes BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company... Read more of this article
Free HIV Testing Tomorrow
The Department of Health is reminding the public that they can pop by the Communicable Disease Control Clinic at the Hamilton Health Centre tomorrow [June 28] from 8:30am onwards for a free, confidential HIV test. The free screening is part of the department’s observance of June as HIV Awareness Month. With around 60% of all HIV infections in Bermuda... Read more of this article
July: Bermuda/Bahrain Conference To Be Held
Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier Paula Cox will lead a delegation on a trade mission to Bahrain to attend the first Bahrain/Bermuda Conference on Global Financial and Insurance Services, to be held at the Hotel Ritz-Carlton on July 6, 2010. The Conference will be jointly hosted by the Central Bank of Bahrain who will join with the Bermuda delegates... Read more of this article
Photos: Gibbons Company Fashion Show
Earlier today [June 26] Capital G hosted its 22nd Annual Iron Kids Triathlon at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. The event, which saw kids from 3 – 14 yrs old compete, began with free entertainment including a fashion show featuring clothing from Gibbons Company as well as the Centre Drum Corps, H&H Gombeys, PHC Majorettes, DJ Aztec music... Read more of this article
Cement Truck Slides Down Hill & Catches Fire
Around noon on Thursday June 24th, a cement truck burst into flames after sliding over an embankment in St David’s. Fortunately the truck driver, a 38 year old St. George’s man, was uninjured as he managed to get out of the vehicle before the front end was engulfed in flames. The Police say that it appears that the cement truck was delivering... Read more of this article
