Archive for October, 2014
New Parliamentary Registrar: Tenia Woolridge
Government House has announced the appointment of Ms Tenia Woolridge as the new Parliamentary Registrar effective 1 October 2014. Ms Woolridge succeeds Mr Randy Scott who took early retirement in October 2013. The Governor, Mr George Fergusson said, “I am delighted that Ms Woolridge has accepted this role. The post of Parliamentary Registrar is vital... Read more of this article
CableVision Offers 25% Credit to Subscribers
[Updated] Bermuda CableVision is offering all monthly subscribers a 25% storm credit following Hurricanes Fay and Gonzalo. The offer will see CableVision extend the credit to all customers for the disruption of television and internet services, and will be reflected on their November bills. Credited services include: economy tier, deluxe tier, super... Read more of this article
Police Invite Owners To Claim Impound Vehicles
The Bermuda Police Service are inviting owners of several vehicles presently in the Police Impound to claim and collect them while any vehicle not claimed within twenty one [21] days will be disposed of. A police spokesperson said, “There are several vehicles presently in the Police Impound at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. The available... Read more of this article
Douglas Reported For Suspected Illegal Bowling
According to a statement from the ICC, “Allan Douglas II of Bermuda has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action under the ICC Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Actions following Bermuda’s match against Singapore during Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Malaysia on Monday [Oct... Read more of this article
Tony Gaskins To Speak In Bermuda On Nov 10
Mr. Tony Gaskins, a relationship expert known for giving informative talks aimed at improving his audience’s love life, is currently traveling the United States for his Real Love Tour and was able to extend the trip to include Bermuda. Many people on the island have shared his motivational, inspirational and very real messages across social media,... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Launches Reforestation Project
Clarien Bank today [Oct 29] announced its community reforestation project following the recent impact of Hurricane Gonzalo and Tropical Storm Fay. A spokesperson said, “Clarien will be offering 100 Bermuda Cedar, Palmetto and Olive Wood saplings to be planted, all of which are hardy native & endemic species and representative of the island’s... Read more of this article
Cricket: Bermuda Relegated To Division 4
Nepal and Uganda have won promotion to Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 after progressing to Thursday’s [Oct 30] final of the Division 3 tournament in Kuala Lumpur, while both Bermuda and USA have been relegated to Division 4. On the last day of group matches on Wednesday [Oct 29], Nepal defeated Malaysia by 36 runs by Duckworth-Lewis Method... Read more of this article
Video: Lightbourn Preparing For Miss World
After beating out seven other contestants and being crowned as Miss Bermuda on July 6, 2014, Lillian Lightbourn is preparing to head to the United Kingdom in December in order to represent Bermuda at the international Miss World Pageant. Ms. Lightbourn, who has modeled in locales around the world, currently lives and works in New York as a fashion model. Previous... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Trey Swan Tennis Tournament
The 2014 Trey Swan Memorial Cadbury Junior Open Tennis Tournament at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium saw Daniel Phillips win the Boys’ 10 Green Ball Final in straight sets 4-1, 4-0 over Bobby Bart. The Boys’ 18 Singles Final was won by Luke Stirling when he defeated Evan Heyliger in straight sets 6-3, 6-1. Kaila Harvey won her Girls’... Read more of this article
Bermudian Wins Third In NY Design Contest
Bermudian Chakeya Ottley was awarded third place in a recent New York Design Competition, which saw top representatives from all of the design programs in the state competing. Ms. Ottley, 26, is a student at the New York School of Interior Design and is in her final year. She has maintained high grades, is on the Dean’s List, and is a tutor and... Read more of this article
CP Athletic Development Hosts Female Futsal
Over twenty females participated in the Female ID session hosted by CP Athletic Development Academy this past weekend. Director of Female Development, Cheyra Bell hosted the event, and said: “I am overjoyed with the support that CPAD Academy received for our first female futsal session.” “The group of players that participated showed a... Read more of this article
BHeC: Insurance & Pre-Existing Conditions
The Bermuda Health Council and Bernews have teamed-up to answer your questions about the island’s health care system. Visit bhec.bm to submit your queries and look for our response on Bernews. Question Recently a close relative was denied coverage for a surgery on the grounds of a pre-existing condition, three months after starting with a new employer... Read more of this article
