Archive for June 1st, 2011
STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson would like to advise the public that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of STIHL gas powered trimmers, brush cutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners, and backpack blowers that utilize a toolless fuel cap. Consumers should stop using... Read more of this article
Senator Smith: Statement On Gang Task Force
[Updated with video] This morning [June 1] Senator Jonathan Smith, the Junior Minister for National Security, delivered a Ministerial Statement on the Gang Task Force, which is being organized with an aim to stem the rising crime the island is experiencing. Senator Smith, who served as Bermuda’s Police Commissioner from 2000-2005, said “These are... Read more of this article
Debut: One Bermuda Alliance Senators
[Updated with video] This morning [June 1] the new One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] Senators made their first appearance in the Senate. On May 18 the Governor, acting on the advice of the new Leader of the Opposition John Barritt, appointed Michael Dunkley, Craig Cannonier, and Dr Katherine Michelmore to the Senate. All three OBA Senators are pictured below... Read more of this article
KPMG 2011 Caribbean Region Financing Survey
KPMG’s annual Caribbean Region Financing Survey examining the status of lending in the hospitality and tourism sector across the Caribbean has been released at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference. The 2011 Survey focuses on financing trends, the outlook for the region and the identification of current changes in the lending environment. The... Read more of this article
Lambe Hoping to Win Bristol Rovers Deal
Bermudian footballer Reggie Lambe says he is hoping to be offered a permanent contract at Bristol Rovers, where he spent the final few weeks of the season on loan. The 20-year-old was told he would not be offered new terms at Ipswich Town at the end of the campaign, reports twtd.co.uk. Mr Lambe said: “I’m hoping to get a deal with Bristol Rovers,... Read more of this article
Jill Terceira Reaches Pan Am Games Standard
Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira concluded taking part in the Pappas Amadeus Horse Outdoors at Lamprechtshausen in Austria, and reached the capabilities standards set by the Bermuda Olympic Association and the Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s International Committee to compete at this year’s Pan Am Games in Mexico. This came on this the final... Read more of this article
June Designated As HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
The Department of Health is once again this year focusing on the theme “Sexual Health: Have the Conversation.” Senior Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, noted today that the Department of Health continues to urge the community to talk about sexual health. Dr. Peek-Ball also noted statistics that indicate there are... Read more of this article
Entries Wanted: 2012 Bermuda Ocean Race
The Bermuda Ocean Race is set to begin June 8 of 2012 and has now opened its call for entries. Annapolis’ Eastport Yacht Club and Bermuda’s St. George’s Dinghy and Sports Club are set to host the competition that welcomes racing veterans, first timers and cruisers. The race will be open to any single- or multi-hulled sailing yacht 28- feet length... Read more of this article
BBFS Partner With Keep Bermuda Beautiful
On Saturday, May 28th Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School (BBFS) braved the early wet and windy conditions to give back to Bermuda. Members of the BBFS European Football & Cultural/ Exchange Tour to the Netherlands and UK visited the Admiralty House Park and held a 90 minute session of a different kind. 30 members of the 53 touring group... Read more of this article
Videos: Scott Smith On Anti-Gay Speech
Community activist Scott Smith spoke with us yesterday in reference to his anti gay comments which caused controversy this past weekend. As Bernews first reported on Sunday, while at the “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” event in Smith’s parish this weekend, Mr Smith launched into an anti-gay speech, saying that the protesters who gathered... Read more of this article
