Author Archive: Bernews1

BTC Planned Pricing: $139 For 25MB

BTC has confirmed the pricing for the new internet speeds they intend to offer in the future as $89 for 15MB and $139 for $25MB [residential services]. Earlier this week the company confirmed it received approval from its Board of Directors to invest in an infrastructure upgrade that will deliver “superior broadband access” throughout the island. BTC... Read more of this article

17 Successfully Complete Job Training

Minister of Economy Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors yesterday [Sept 27] gave an update on the recently launched Level 5 Drywall Mechanic Certification programme. The pilot programme was unveiled several weeks ago in partnership with the Construction Association of Bermuda and a group of Drywall Professionals. The initiative saw 17 Bermudian men... Read more of this article

Minister Furbert: I ‘Misspoke’ About Park Hyatt

[Updated - Minister Furbert told ZBM that the agreement was "terminated", however later released an official statement saying he "misspoke"] The agreement between the Government and developers of the planned Park Hyatt resort has been “terminated,” Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert told ZBM. The construction was supposed to have started some... Read more of this article

Green Family Purchase Hamilton Princess

Peter Green and his sons, Alexander and Andrew Green — who are Bermudian — have purchased The Fairmont Hamilton Princess from Global Hospitality Investments [GHI], which has owned the hotel since September 2007. The property will continue to be managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and there will be no changes to staff or operations... Read more of this article

Senator Fahy Responds To Recent Tech News

On hearing the announcement of LinkBermuda’s plans to build an island-wide fiber-optic network, Shadow Minister for Environment, Planning & Housing Michael Fahy said, “Competition is healthy, but competition must benefit Bermudians in both the short term and the long term.” Senator Fahy also said that Government’s announcement... Read more of this article

Photos: Minister Furbert ‘Works’ At Hotel

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert observed World Tourism Day at the Fairmont Southampton using the opportunity to work alongside the hotels colleagues and interact with tourists. Working with the guidance of The Fairmont Southampton’s staff, Minister Furbert assisted the bellman in opening doors for guests and later assisted... Read more of this article

Results: Perfect Storm Bowling League

Perfect Storm Bowling League action continued at the Warwick Lanes and saw the Zone Team defeat the BPS Blue Lanters 14-6. X’Em Out defeated the Pin Snipers 13-7, Yea Right defeated 10 Pins Down 15-5, while the Strikers defeated Power Play 13-7 and Yeah 4 Us defeated the Two Flags 16-4. Scratch Game – Women: 205 Carolyn Welch 202 Carolyn Welch 184... Read more of this article

‘Bermuda Docs’ Expands, Films Announced

An expanded Bermuda Documentary Film Festival will open its new, four-day format on Thursday October 18 with the screening of two award-winning films from the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The seventh edition of the festival, formerly held over three days, will open with The Queen of Versailles at 6 p.m., and follow with Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry at 8.30... Read more of this article

BAMZ & KBB Collect 1120 lbs Of Trash

Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] and Bermuda Zoological Society teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] on Saturday [Sept 22] as part of an extension of KBB’s Marine Clean Up Day. A spokesperson said, “A total of 1120 lbs of trash, mainly plastic, was removed from Dingle Bay in Harrington Sound. Westerly winds... Read more of this article

Results: BBA Motor Sports Park Time Trial

Following the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Road Race at the Motor Sports Park track on Sunday [Sept 23], fourteen competitors took part in a time trial. Clocking a time of 1:09.1 Darren Glasford recorded the fastest time, while Anthony Bartley finished second clocking 1:12.8 and Johan Vivier finished third clocking 1:12.9. Bermuda Bicycle Association’s... Read more of this article

UBP: Government ‘Silence’ On Park Hyatt

[Update - Minister Furbert told ZBM the agreement is "terminated" which he later changed, saying he "misspoke"] The “lack of transparency” being demonstrated by the PLP Government in the Park Hyatt matter is “totally unacceptable,” and people deserve to be updated on public lands, UBP MP Charlie Swan said. The the former Club... Read more of this article

Photos: Police, Kiwanis Promote Road Safety

Members of the Police Eastern Community Action Team joined the Kiwanis Club on Saturday [Sept 22] to help promote road safety. The event took place at St. George’s Preparatory School field, and saw approximately 60 children take part in the event throughout the day. Children were given road safety tips and instructions on the rules of the road.... Read more of this article