Archive for January, 2018
Man Arrested After Altercation At Bus Terminal
An 18-year-old man is in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital, while a 20-year-old man has been treated at the hospital, discharged and arrested in connection with the altercation at the Hamilton bus terminal yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses to an altercation involving two men that... Read more of this article
Winter Olympics: Murphy To Represent Bermuda
Marking his third appearance at the Winter Olympics, Bermudian cross-country skier Tucker Murphy will compete in the Men’s 15K Free Individual Start cross-country ski event. Murphy, 36, will be accompanied by his Coach Pepa Miloucheva, and Assistant Coach/Waxer Jeff Shaw, as well as Chef de Mission Lawrence [Mike] Murphy, and Sean Field-Lament who... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Motorsports Expo
The Bermuda Association for Motorsports — the governing body for motorsports on the island — recently held their second annual Bermuda Motorsports Expo at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. The 5-minute live video replay is below: The second Bermuda Motorsports Expo is the culmination of the Bermuda Karting Club, Bermuda Motorcycle... Read more of this article
‘Bachelor’ Enjoys Bermuda Restaurant Weeks
Daniel Mcguire, a reality TV star from The Bachelor and Bachelorette programmes, posted on Instagram — where he has more than 87,000 followers — showing himself at Village Pantry where he had a Bermuda Restaurant Weeks dinner with a friend over the weekend. Great being back in Bermuda. Enjoying Bermuda Restaurant Week which ends Feb4th.... Read more of this article
Meeting For Brown-Darrell Clinic Patients
Patients and others “who are concerned about the impending closure of the Brown-Darrell Clinic” are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday [Feb 1] at 5:30pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall, where Dr Ewart Brown will be available “to answer any questions.” A spokesperson said, “Patients of Bermuda HealthCare Services/Brown-Darrell... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton To Collect New Sewerage Tax
An amendment will allow the City to collect a sewage tax applicable to all properties connected to the City sewage system, the City of Hamilton has advised, with the City saying “this new sewerage tax is critical to ensure the viability of the City of Hamilton’s sewage system.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton advises that... Read more of this article
Monument Re Acquires Aspecta Assurance
Monument Re Limited announced today, that, subject to regulatory approval, it has acquired full ownership of Aspecta Assurance International Luxembourg S.A.. Aspecta, a life insurance undertaking based in Luxembourg with branches in Germany, Italy and Spain, was incorporated in 2000 as a 100% subsidiary of Talanx Group. Since 31st December 2010 it has... Read more of this article
Berkeley Fun Run/Walk Set For February 10
The Berkeley Educational Society, founders of the Berkeley Institute, will be having a Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, February 10 in celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary. The walk will begin at 8.30am at the corner of Court and Angle Street, with participants gathering at the original location of the school, which was at the junction of Court... Read more of this article
BLTF Provide $10,000 For Atlantic Lionshare
The Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce [BLTF] has recently awarded Atlantic Lionshare Ltd $10,000 as part of their mission to control the invasive lionfish population in Bermuda by supporting research, education, outreach, awareness, detection and removal efforts. “The BLTF has been closely following the activities of Atlantic Lionshare Ltd, a local Bermudian... Read more of this article
‘Safer Internet Day For Seniors’ Event On Feb 6
The “2018 Safer Internet Day for Seniors” free event will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 10.00am to 2.30pm at Cathedral Hall on Church Street. A spokesperson said, “The aim of the free yearly event is to provide the Island’s seniors with the opportunity to learn the different ways to use technology to their advantage and how to navigate... Read more of this article
Thatcher Celebrates 25 Years In Real Estate
Lyndy Thatcher is celebrating her 25th anniversary in the real estate business, and her team at Rego Sotheby’s International Realty said they “celebrate the success of her career, her dynamic personality, and the enthusiasm she brings to the world of real estate here in Bermuda.” “It’s hard to believe that January 2018 marks my... Read more of this article
Video: January 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two people injured in altercation in Hamilton Bus Terminal, man arrested following collision, court dismisses appeal by Tafari Wilson, Premier David Burt & Junior Finance Minister Wayne Furbert to host Pre-Budget public meeting tonight, emergency exercise simulation at the airport beginning at 11pm this evening, British House of Commons debate... Read more of this article
