Author Archive: Bernews1

$86K Assistance For Purvis Park Rest Home

Premier Paula Cox joined Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks this morning [Sept 28] for a presentation to Purvis Park Rest Home, with $86,000 being donated to fund upgrades and improvements to the housing facility. Minister Weeks said, “Meeting the needs of seniors continues to be a central focus of the Government and in particular addressing... Read more of this article

UBP: ‘Misspeak’ By Minister ‘Bizarre At Best’

Commenting on the recent “misspeak” by Minister Wayne Furbert, UBP MP Charlie Swan said the “entire episode is becoming farcical,” while his fellow UBP MP Kim Swan said the “misspoke notification” by the Minister is “bizarre at best…” The “misspeak” is the latest in the ongoing plans... Read more of this article

Upcoming: KPMG/BEDC On Business Forum

On Monday evening, [Oct 1] at 5:30pm, KPMG and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation are hosting an informative and interactive Forum to introduce the BEDC’s new medium-sized business initiatives, and also discuss topics relevant to these companies. Michelle Khaldun, Executive Director of BEDC comments: “Bermuda Economic Development Corporation... Read more of this article

Accountant General’s Dept. Pay Advisory

[Updated] The Accountant General’s Department issued a pay advisory saying: “In accordance with an advisory to Government payroll administrators yesterday, the Accountant General’s Department has advised all employees that the monthly pay day for September 2012 payroll is today, Friday, September 28th, 2012, which is the last working day of... Read more of this article

Full Schedule Of Events For CultureFest

CultureFest “Unity in the Community” — a two day celebration of all the diverse cultures in Bermuda — will take place on Saturday, September 29th & Sunday, September 30th in the Royal Naval Dockyard from 12 noon – 9pm each day. Each day residents and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, including live bands, vocalists,... Read more of this article

Cricket Captain David Hemp To Step Down

Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] President Lloyd Fray announced that David Hemp will be stepping down from his position as captain of Bermuda with immediate effect. Mr Hemp has indicated his willingness to continue to represent Bermuda as a player and assist in the mentoring of the future captains. The BCB Executive has recently approved a Captaincy Criteria... Read more of this article

New N.Y. To Bermuda Record: 17 Hours

[Updated with video] The New York to Bermuda record was broken yet again, with an Italian team roaring in at 10am this morning [Sept 28], in a time of approximately 17 hours. They left New York at approximately 5pm Bermuda time yesterday to make 780 mile open ocean transit, and ended up smashing the previous record by over 4 hours. The boat was by noted... Read more of this article

Bermuda Triathlon Summer Series Results

A relatively small field took part in the Bermuda Triathlon Association’s Argo Re Summer Series at the Clearwater Beach, with Bermuda’s Winter Olympian Tucker Murphy winning the 200m Swim/8K Bike/2K Run Individual Distance. Murphy was clocked across the line clocking 24.00, while Alex Pilgrim finished second in 26.15 and Duncan Scott finished third... Read more of this article

Mussenden Returned As BFA President

Larry Mussenden was re-elected as the President of the Bermuda Football Association in their Annual General Meeting held at the Devonshire Recreation Club last night [Sept 27]. Mr Mussenden took back over the post of President back in September 2010, replacing Richard Calderon who held to post for a two year period. Related Stories LB Football Academy... Read more of this article

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