Archive for November, 2010

Photos: Bacardi Staff Day of Community Service

Yesterday [Nov 26] the staff of Bacardi International skipped the office and performed a day of community service, with staff helping out across the island including at the Sunshine League Children’s Home, Verdmont Museum, Trunk Island and more. We caught up with Bacardi staff as they were working at the Verdmont Historic House Museum in Smith’s... Read more of this article

Photos: 2010 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hundreds of people turned out last night [Nov 26] as Agape House in partnership with the Corporation of Hamilton held the Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. The Town Crier started the night off by welcoming everyone, then introduced the entertainment for the night which included the Menuhin Foundation; school groups [video]; the combined Bermuda... Read more of this article

‘Bermuda Loophole’ Bill Might Resurface

Controversial US legislation intended to close the “Bermuda Loophole” which allows American insurers to avoid some US taxes by basing their operations in off-shore domiciles like Bermuda could re-emerge in the new session of Congress, the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers (ABIR) has warned. The so-called Neal Bill specifically... Read more of this article

Video: Two People Shot on Mission Lane

[Updated] Bernews understands there has been a shooting in the St Monica’s Road area this morning [Nov 27]. Unofficial reports indicate that at least one person has been shot, and possibly two. The Police are presently on scene and have blocked the area off, from both the Glebe Road and Palmetto Road sides [pictured below, click to enlarge] We... Read more of this article

Photos: Metro v Bermuda Basketball Classic

The 2010 Bermuda Thanksgiving Classic got underway today [Nov 26], and the first match at the Cedarbridge Gym saw the overseas visitors Metro Prep defeat Bermuda Blue 87 – 14. Metro Prep features Bermuda’s own Tejour Riley – who was awarded an athletic scholarship to the school. Guard Daniel Linton led Metro Prep with 14 points, Sebastien... Read more of this article

Fraggle Rock: Bermuda’s Puppet Master

If you grew up dancing your cares away, worrying on another day and letting the music play down at Fraggle Rock, you’ll be pleased to know you’ll be able to take your own kids to a movie remake of the classic children’s series inspired by designer Michael Frith’s Bermuda childhood. Many Bermudians likely grew up watching the... Read more of this article

Tonight: Women’s Football League Starts

The start of the Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s 2010/11 league season officially gets underway tonight [Nov 26] at the Bermuda Football Association training facility in Prospect. Five teams will compete for the league title over the next twelve weeks to see who will be the new league champion. The BFA says “You can witness all... Read more of this article

Library: Free Bermuda Film Series

Today [Nov 26] in the House of Assembly Minister of Public Information Services Neletha Butterfield spoke about the free lunchtime film series at the Bermuda National Library. Minister Butterfield said “The Bermuda National Library is attempting to showcase films by or about Bermudians, along with films about Bermuda: our environment, our past,... Read more of this article

Two Motorcyclists Hurt in Separate Accidents

Two motorcylists were sent to hospital following accidents yeaterday. Around 5pm yesterday, Police and first responders attended an accient at the junction of Trimingham Road and Trimingham Hill in Paget involving a car and a motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle, a 24 year old Pembroke man, sustained an arm injury and was taken to King Edward VII... Read more of this article

Videos: Bermuda Basketball Classic

The 1st Annual Bermuda Thanksgiving Classic got underway today [Nov 26] inside both the Cedarbridge and Berkeley Gymnasiums. In the first match at the Cedarbridge Gym, Metro Prep defeated Bermuda Blue 87 – 14. Interestingly enough, the overseas team features Bermuda’s own Tejour Riley – who was awarded an athletic scholarship to the... Read more of this article

Education Minister: Students Test Results

During a press conference this afternoon [Nov 26] the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith delivered the 2009/2010 test results for the Primary, Middle and Senior school students. Her full statement follows below: Good afternoon, I think by now you all know that education is my passion. That said, when I assumed the role of Minister of Education,... Read more of this article

Minister Minors: Dept of E-Commerce Statements

This morning [Nov 26] the Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors delivered two Ministerial Statements in the House of Assembly. Both statements highlighted two recent initiatives undertaken by the Department of E-Commerce this month – consultation regarding the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 and e-Monday. Full statement on Electronic... Read more of this article