Archive for January, 2018
Lee-Chin Receives Order Of Ontario Honour
Michael Lee-Chin, chairman of private equity fund Portland Holdings, a major shareholder of The Clarien Group, has been made a member of the Order of Ontario, the highest honour in the Canadian province. Mr. Lee-Chin, who was born in Jamaica and is a resident of Burlington, Ontario, was one of 23 new members named this week by The Honourable Elizabeth... Read more of this article
PLP Meet & Greet: Constituencies 9,10,11,13
The PLP will be hosting a meet and greet from Constituencies 9, 10, 11 and 13 with their MPs and area representatives on Saturday [Feb 3] from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at Elliot Primary School, with Senator Vance Campbell, Dr. Ernest Peets, MP Chris Famous and Minister Diallo Rabain to be in attendance. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour... Read more of this article
Advisory: Deceptive ‘Computer Assistance’ Calls
Noting they have received reports from residents of phone calls from people alleging they represent the Bermuda Government, the police are reminding the public to “remain vigilant regarding phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence from unknown persons that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Peer-to-Peer Lending & Equity Crowdfunding
A Bermudian expert on information technology, asset and risk management tools is today celebrating the global launch of her book on peer-to-peer lending and the securities crowd funding industry. “The book, entitled ‘Peer-to-Peer Lending and Equity Crowdfunding: A Guide to the New Capital Markets for Job Creators, Investors and Entrepreneurs,’... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Garbage Collection Issues
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 31] to address the circumstances surrounding the delays with garbage collection. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video of Minister Burch’s press conference is below. Update 10.37am: The press conference is over;... Read more of this article
Vasco Allowed To Enter First Division Team
[Written by Don Burgess] Vasco da Gama will be allowed to enter a team into the Bermuda Football Association’s First Division next year. There was after a “robust discussion” over an alleged history of poaching players during its run of championships in the 1980s and 1990s. In that time span, Vasco won 13 trophies, including five... Read more of this article
New Medical Clinic Set To Open In Hamilton
Bermuda Medical Specialties Group [BMSG] will be opening a new medical practice on Reid Street in Hamilton, with the 6,500 sq feet facility featuring 9 exam rooms, 4 diagnostic rooms, an infusion/blood donation suite and a procedure room; and the business — co-founded by Dr. Arlene Basden and businessman Marico Thomas — is planning to employ... Read more of this article
Court: Bevan Admits Transferring $1.8 Million
Jeffrey Bevan — who previously worked for the Bermuda Government and is currently on trial in Wales — admitted multiple counts of transferring and converting criminal property, with the court hearing he transferred £1.3m [$1.8m] into his bank account in the UK, and then spent it on gambling, cars and houses. This is according to a report from... Read more of this article
Second Annual Memorial Moon Walk Today
The second annual Friends of Hospice Memorial Moon Walk is set to be held this evening [Jan 31], with the event to be postponed until tomorrow [Feb 1] in the case of rain. A spokesperson said, “Organisers of Friends of Hospice’s second annual Memorial Moon Walk are keeping a keen eye on the weather as the walk is slated for tonight, the... Read more of this article
Column: Help Oceans, Say ‘No’ To Plastic Straws
[Written by Jessica Riederer] Bermuda is surrounded by miles of colourful coral reefs and an ocean as many shades of blue as you can dream of. It is a pretty special place. How lucky are we to live here? The in-shore waters surrounding Bermuda are full of life. Curious squads of sparkling squids, camouflaged, colour changing octopuses, tiny transparent... Read more of this article
Video: January 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
City of Hamilton will collect a new sewage tax, 20-year-old man arrested following altercation at Hamilton bus terminal, garbage collection delays expected to continue this week, cross country skier Tucker Murphy to represent Bermuda at Winter Olympics, friends & family of the late Jeremy Frith donate to Bermuda National Library, and Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Germany Sailing Regatta In July
The Atlantic Anniversary Regatta is the first regatta series with two Atlantic Ocean races in both directions, with a 3500 nautical mile race from Bermuda to Hamburg, Germany serving as the second part of the series. The first was completed in December with the 2017 RORC Transatlantic Race from Lanzarote to Grenada, and the final part of the race series... Read more of this article
