Archive for June, 2018
Golf: Oliver Betschart Finishes 2nd In Florida
The second day for 9-year-old golfer Oliver Betschart proved a tough experience but he held on to tie for 2nd place on 89 [40 - 49] in the 12 & under age group at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club hosted by the North Florida PGA. Oliver’s father, Marcus Betschart, beaming with pride, described how Oliver encountered difficulty on the... Read more of this article
Premier Meets West Ham Keeper Nathan Trott
Premier David Burt met Bermudian Mr. Nathan Trott who is a professional goalkeeper for England Premier League team West Ham United and the England U20 team, together with his parents. The Premier was joined by Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks. Premier Burt said, “Minister Weeks and I are both proud West Ham supporters. I was... Read more of this article
Tennis: Phillips Advances To Semi-Final In Aruba
Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips continued competing on the Caribbean Junior Tennis Circuit. Phillips is in Aruba competing in the TIHTA Aruba 2018 Main Draw. Phillips has advanced to the Semi-Final following his Second Round Under 14 Boys win over Sebastian Ruiz from Aruba. Phillips won in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Related Stories Phillips Reaches AAC... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Begin Strong In Mexico
Bermuda sailors took to the waters of Mexico to take part in the Optimist North American Championships 2018. Day One saw the 149 sailors compete in the three races held on the day. Sebastian Kempe is in second place with 16 Net Points, Kempe finished 2nd in the first race of the day, he would then cross the line 8th in the second race, before closing... Read more of this article
Tonight: Road Safety Meeting At Berkeley Institute
Transport officials tonight will “reveal strategic details of a new road safety initiative designed to curb Bermuda’s high rate of traffic collisions,” the Government said. “At a town hall meeting at the Berkeley Institute beginning at 7pm, initiatives such as the proposed road-side sobriety preliminary testing will be discussed,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Usain Bolt Visits Cabinet Office
Premier David Burt welcomed eight time Olympic Gold Medalist and Digicel ‘Chief Speed Officer’ Usain Bolt to the Cabinet Office. Premier Burt said, “It was great for my Cabinet colleagues and I to spend a few minutes chatting with Mr. Bolt, after which we were joined by students from the Central Zone Community Centre’s Middle School... Read more of this article
Video: June 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt visits Bermuda, Newstead Belmont Hills is now accepting Bitcoin, Senate in session today, St. George’s Parish Council donated $500 to East End Primary School, police confirm the death of male resident following a medical emergency in Warwick, and Somersfield students raise funds for the purchase of a Seabin are some... Read more of this article
Minister Roban’s Trip To England Cost $5,060
A trip in June 2018 by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban to London to attend meetings with Britain and the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council cost $5,060, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 12, 2018 – June 15, 2018,... Read more of this article
Ministry: 89 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 27] with thirty-three bus runs cancelled. Update: There were 33 runs cancelled in the morning, 56 cancelled for afternoon, for a total of 89 cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: June 26 2018
June 26 saw 1,600 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $28,800.00 BD. 1,600 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,717.80, up 0.07% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Altmaier, Consedine, Enoizi To Speak At Forum
Two senior American insurance regulatory leaders and the CEO of the UK government-backed terrorism reinsurer will be keynote speakers at a 25th anniversary leadership forum hosted next month by the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR]. They join Bermuda Premier David Burt and former Premier Sir John Swan among a slate of high-profile... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined For Failing To Stop After Crash
An impaired motorist has been fined an additional $650 for lying to police and failing to stop after an accident. Larreau Grant had previously been banned from driving for 18 months and fined $1200 after admitting drink-driving. This morning at Magistrates’ Court, Grant was fined an additional $500 for making a false report and $150 for failing... Read more of this article
