Archive for July, 2015

Gardner Sentenced: Murder Of Malcolm Augustus

Wolda Gardner has been sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of Malcolm Augustus, and as it is the second murder he has been convicted of, he will have to serve 45 years before being eligible for parole. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot and killed on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on Christmas Day in 2012. Gardner is already... Read more of this article

Hamilton Princess: Official America’s Cup Hotel

The America’s Cup said they are “delighted to partner with Bermuda’s iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as the official hotel of the 35th America’s Cup.” “The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – the “Grand Dame of Bermuda” – recently celebrated its 130th birthday and is a premier destination on the island,”... Read more of this article

BFRS Extinguish Fire At St David’s Residence

At 1:46 pm today [July 28] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a report of a fire on Cocoa Lane in St. David’s. Fire Service spokesperson Acting Lieutenant Jamal Albuoy said, “BFRS responded to a confirmed fire with two appliances from our Clearwater Station, one appliance from our Hamilton Station and a total of eight personnel. “On... Read more of this article

Butterfield’s Board And Management Changes

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [July 28] announced the following changes to its Board and Senior Management: Brendan McDonagh, currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Executive Chairman. In this role, he will continue to lead Butterfield. Michael Collins, currently Senior Executive Vice President,... Read more of this article

Cup Match Policing: Patrols, CCTV, Partnerships

There will be high visibility patrols over the upcoming holiday weekend to “discourage those members of our community that might seek to disrupt our holiday with acts of anti-social behaviour or criminality,” Detective Superintendent of Police James Howard said today. Mr Howard said, “Over the last few years we have received some... Read more of this article

Ciara Rego Awarded $20,000 KPMG Scholarship

This year’s KPMG scholarship has been awarded to Ciara Rego, a 2014 graduate of Mount Saint Agnes Academy who is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at St. Leo University in the U.S.A. Ms Rego’s future goal is to obtain her Certified Public Accounting designation upon completion of University. The scholarship is awarded by the Managing... Read more of this article

TCD Registration Section To Close Early: July 29

Bermuda’s motoring public is advised that the registration section at the Transport Control Department [TCD] will close at 4 pm on July 29th. “All administrative services will still be available until 4:45 p.m,” a spokesperson said. “Please note that online re-licensing and appointment booking is available at www.etcd.gov.bm, and... Read more of this article

Somerset Confident Heading Into Cup Match

[Written by Don Burgess] When you’re holding the Cup, you can be afforded many luxuries. So Somerset’s confidence heading into the 2015 Cup Match is understandable. They have only made two changes in three years to a team that looks set to dominate the Classic for the better part of this decade. By comparison, St. George’s made six changes this... Read more of this article

Column: Man Who Made The Greatest Impact

[Opinion column written by Terry Lister] Anyone who knows me knows that I am as much a diehard Somerset fan as there can be. Nothing could ever change that. When you grow up in the Sixties under the lash of a Cal” Bummy” Symonds led team of Cup Match all stars you could never find a reason today to leave your team!! I can remember going... Read more of this article

New: Extension, Obituaries, Weekly Newsletters

Bernews is pleased to be launching a few new services; including a Chrome extension delivering the latest headlines directly in your browser, an obituaries section, and three weekly newsletters aimed at helping to you stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of business, sports, and entertainment. Chrome Extension Our new Chrome Extension allows... Read more of this article

2015 Benched Design-Build Competition Results

The Institute of Bermuda Architects [IBA] today [July 27] announced the winners of “Benched”, a design-build competition aimed at students in both high school and university. The competition was also supported by co-sponsors, Construction Association of Bermuda [CAOB]. The first place winners are BOW: Bench On Wheels [Azra Smith and Kevin Simmons]... Read more of this article

Tulani Bulford Shares Life Story At Gathering

Tulani Bulford, a 35-year-old entrepreneur with a passion for his community, was one of the Bermuda residents sharing aspects of their life story at the Community Gathering on the eve of Nelson Mandela Day on July 17th at the Student Hall of Bermuda College. The event, a collaboration of ADHT, the College, Chewstick Foundation, and Imagine Bermuda,... Read more of this article