Archive for February, 2016

Horizon Health Appoints New Pilates Instructor

Horizon Health has appointed Jennifer [Jena] Latham as a Pilates Instructor, with Ms. Latham’s role to work one-on-one and duets with clients on the reformer, Cadillac, and Wall Unit machines, while also teaching group Garuda Pilates and barre fusion classes. Caroline Tee, owner of Horizon Health, said, “Jena’s ability to change client’s... Read more of this article

Alun Thomas To Race In Sahara Ultra Marathon

Alun Thomas, lead underwriter at Amlin Bermuda, has signed up for the Marathon des Sables, a race known as the “toughest footrace on earth,” with the ultra-marathon run in six days over a 156 miles [251km] course in the blistering heat of the Sahara Desert. Mr. Thomas, who has been training hard for the event, is participating in the name... Read more of this article

FEI World Jumping Challenge Competitions Held

The first two competitions of the 2016 FEI World Jumping Challenge were recently held at the National Equestrian Centre, with last year’s winner of Category B – Kirista Rabain – holding a clear lead in Category A, having moved up to the higher level this year. A spokesperson said, “Kirista Rabain on her mount Helsinki completed the... Read more of this article

Fresh Breath Dental Welcomes New Hygienist

Bermuda’s Fresh Breath Dental is welcoming its newest dental hygienist, with Ms. Keisha Davis bringing seven years of experience to the clinic. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Keisha Davis is a dental hygienist with seven years experience. She obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica. “From... Read more of this article

State Dept Release Slayton’s Resignation Letter

The U.S State Department released 500+ more emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s email account on Friday, with one of them being former US Consul Gregory Slayton’s resignation letter, in which he says “when we arrived in September of 2005, respect and admiration for the US was near a 25 year low in Bermuda and the US... Read more of this article

Larry Ellison Gives $4M To Rubio Super PAC

Tech billionaire Larry Ellison — the owner of defending America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA — has given $4 million overall to the super PAC supporting Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, according to a report by Politico. The story said, “A super PAC supporting Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign raised $2.5 million... Read more of this article

Win Free Tickets To Easter Reggae Concert

Global Entertainment and Team Force are getting set to present the Bermuda Easter Fiesta concert on Thursday, March 24, with Bernews giving away six pairs of free tickets [total of 12] to the show. The first giveaway was held on the Bernews Facebook page yesterday [Feb 22], with five more giveaways to take place between now and March 23. The concert... Read more of this article

Gathering Over Proposed Immigration Reform

A “gathering to show dismay with proposed OBA Immigration Reform” is scheduled to be held from 12pm – 2pm on Thursday at the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street, according to an event notice on social media. The Government recently announced they plan to amend the law, with changes to include any person who is ordinarily... Read more of this article

Column: Benefits Of ‘Pathways to Status’ Initiative

[Opinion column written by the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy] Since I announced this Government’s plans for the ‘Pathways to Status’ initiative earlier this month, I have been approached by many people who all had the same [or very similar] question – that question being, “What’s in this for Bermuda?” or, “How will this benefit... Read more of this article

Column: Person Holding Opinion Is A “Bigot”?

[Opinion column written by Donnie Martin] There’s a word that’s being thrown around with increasing frequency in our discussions about the possible legalization of same sex marriage in Bermuda. As nearly as I can tell, this word is being used solely by proponents of same sex marriage as they evaluate the persons and positions of those with whom... Read more of this article

Column: Do Not Set ‘Dangerous’ Precedent

[Opinion column written by Quinton B. Butterfield] For months Bermuda has been grappling with Marriage Equality. There has been much debate. On the one side we have the “Love Wins” group, looking to gain the rights that heterosexuals enjoy. On the other side, “Preserve Marriage”, a group that has a religious belief that marriage should be between... Read more of this article

‘Glyphosate Based Herbicides Is Evolving Area’

The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment said the “science surrounding glyphosate based herbicides is an evolving area that the Ministry is following closely,” adding that “it is the Department of Environmental Protection’s position that, until a final decision is made on the use of glyphosates in Bermuda, Ready To Use systemic... Read more of this article