Archive for September, 2014
Liquor ID Check Policy In Effect On Oct 1st
The Ministry of National Security are reminding the public that the Liquor License Amendment Act comes into effect on Wednesday 1st October 2014. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security in partnership with the Department of National Drug Control and CADA, launched a community awareness campaign to announce the enactment of the... Read more of this article
Sept. 2014: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Giving readers a taste of the island, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” on social media each morning, helping to start the day off on a positive note. Always popular, September’s top photos attracted thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the amount of reader’s “likes”, the month’s... Read more of this article
30 Year Old Man Admits Importing Cannabis
A 30 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Sept 30] and was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing cannabis. Joshua Stovell was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to importing 679 grams of cannabis and possessing a grinder fitted for use with the controlled drug. The Crown offered no evidence on a charge that he... Read more of this article
Sandys South By-Election Set: November 18th
Governor George Fergusson issued a Writ giving notice that the Constituency #33 Sandys South by-election will be held on November 18th, with the Nomination day set for October 28th. The by-election follows the resignation of Terry Lister, who announced on September 23rd that he will be retiring from politics. Mr. Lister — who has represented Sandys... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Chris Famous On Privatisation
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.” ― Harry S. Truman What a difference an election makes. Pre-election: “Privatisation is not part of our plan. We plan to revive this economy, to regrow Bermuda without looking at privatization.” – Shadow Finance... Read more of this article
15 Year Old Injured In Altercation At BFA Field
A 15 year old male was taken to the hospital on Friday evening following an altercation at a football match held at the BFA Field in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Inquiries into a reported disturbance that occurred in the Frog Lane, Devonshire area around 10:30pm Friday are ongoing. “Details remain limited at this time, however... Read more of this article
Yahoo: iPhone 6 “Warping” & Crystal Caves
The unlikely duo of Bermuda’s Crystal Caves and the new iPhone 6 have been featured by Yahoo Tech, in a story entitled, “How I Found Out About the iPhone 6 Bending ‘Problem,’ 200 Feet Below Ground in Bermuda.” The story, written by Technology Editor Jason Gilbert, said: “I am 200 feet underground, in a beautiful, 2 million-year-old... Read more of this article
Burchall: How “Nanci” Grew In The Ten Years
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Many people say that Bermuda’s business model and the global business model have changed and that simply increasing Bermuda’s ResPop is not the only answer to Bermuda’s existing economic problem. But what, exactly, did change? What will a solution look like? From Tourist Playground to Business Park From... Read more of this article
Emergency Work Causes Road Closure
The City of Hamilton said they wish to “advise all motorists, businesses, and the general public that the east bound lane of Serpentine Road from the Par-la-Ville Road roundabout to the Dundonald Street/Park Road roundabout is now closed to allow emergency trenching works to be completed. “This is to allow BELCO to complete repairs to a... Read more of this article
Video: Lili Bermuda Perfume Launch In NY
A video has surfaced online showing the perfume launch held in New York on September 23rd, with the video highlighting the presence of actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, while providing a quick glimpse into the event. In September 1864, exactly 150 years ago, the Mary Celestia, a Civil War Blockade Runner sailing to Charleston, South Carolina, sank off the... Read more of this article
Samba Futsal Clinic Set For October 3 – 5
Footy Promotions has revealed that Footy Force Futsal Academy has again partnered with Denison Cabral to host the annual Samba Futsal Clinic. The Samba Futsal Clinic will take place at The Bermuda College from October 3 through October 5, 2014, open to boys and girls between the ages of 8-15-years-old. This clinic will be under the direction of Denison... Read more of this article
Pepsi ICC WCL Division 3 Fixtures Released
With just over three weeks to go the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3, the International Cricket Council [ICC] announced the fixtures for the tournament, which will take place from 23 to 30 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bermuda, Nepal, Singapore, Uganda, USA and host Malaysia will lock horns in the eight-day tournament across three... Read more of this article
