Author Archive: Bernews1

Premier Praises Politicians For Taking Pay Cut

Speaking at yesterday’s [Sept 4] Labour Day celebrations, Premier Paula Cox thanked Ministers and MPs of “all political stripes” for taking a pay cut which she called “leading by example.” After thanking the workers, Premier Cox said: “I also want the Ministers of Government, Members of Parliament, across the board... Read more of this article

Videos: 2012 Labour Day Messages

Politicians from all three parties joined leaders from the islands unions outside the Bermuda Industrial Union yesterday [Sept 3], with various speeches being made as part of the Labour Day celebration. Videos of those who addressed the gathered crowd are below, and include remarks by Premier Paula Cox, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, UBP Leader Kim Swan,... Read more of this article

Two Men Deny Murder Of Randy Robinson

Two men denied murdering Randy Robinson in this morning’s Supreme Court Arraignments Session. Mr Robinson, 22, was shot and killed in March 2011 on Border Lane in Devonshire. Jay Thomas Dill, 23, and Devon Rohn Hewey, 24, each faced two counts. Count one was the premeditated murder of Randy Robinson on 31 March 2011; the second was using a firearm... Read more of this article

Football: BFA Announce CFU Digicel Cup Squad

This morning [Sept 4] the Bermuda Football Association announced the players and officials comprising the Senior National Team that will represent Bermuda during the first round of the Digicel Caribbean Cup Group 1 Qualifying Tournament to be played in Haiti. Mark Wade said, “The coaching staff has been busy putting the players through their paces... Read more of this article

Photos: UBP, PLP, OBA Labour Day Messages

Politicians from all three parties praised the accomplishments of the Labour Movement in Bermuda yesterday [Sept 3], with various speeches being made as part of the Labour Day celebration. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said: “I must first say thank you to the Bermuda Industrial Union, the Executive and all its members... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Surfers At Horseshoe Bay Beach

Surfers are taking advantage of the pre-storm weather today [Sept 4], making their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton. The Bermuda Weather Service said that Tropical Storm Leslie is currently to our south-southeast and is forecast to arrive this weekend. Leslie is expected to intensify to a Category II hurricane as it approaches to about 60nm... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton Traffic Advisory

The City of Hamilton today [Sept 9] reminded motorists and pedestrians to use caution in areas where road works are taking place. A spokesperson said: “Burnaby Hill is closed to traffic at the junction with Reid Street. Additionally, road works continue outside of Butterfield Bank on Reid Street. Traffic is reduced to one lane. Motorists are asked... Read more of this article

BWS: Leslie Expected To Arrive Towards Sunday

Tropical Storm Leslie is a “potential threat” to the island the Bermuda Weather Service said, with the system currently to our south-southeast and is expected to arrive towards Sunday [Sept 9]. The BWS said: ” Clouds and a few showers will be in our area through Thursday, well ahead of the approach of Tropical Storm Leslie. Leslie... Read more of this article

31 People Arrested Over Labour Day Holiday

31 people likely did not enjoy their Labour Day holiday, being as they were under arrest. “Over the Labour Day holiday weekend, police officers arrested 27 people for outstanding warrants.,” a police spokesperson said. “Officers also arrested four people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various... Read more of this article

British Airways Flights Cancelled Tonight

[Updated] Both the British Airways arriving and departing flights this evening [Sept 4] have been cancelled. British Airways flight #2233 scheduled to arrive at 6:30pm from London is cancelled, and British Airways flight #2232 scheduled to depart for Gatwick, London at 8:20pm is also cancelled. Update 4.37pm: A spokesperson said: “British Airways... Read more of this article

Website Launches Offering Bullet Proof Vests

A new Bermuda website has launched selling bullet proof vests, which range in price from $600 to $800. The link for the website — called IslandArmor — was originally left as a comment on the Bernews article on the recent Woody’s firearm incident, and prompted discussion whether selling the vests in Bermuda was appropriate or not. After... Read more of this article

Win $5,000 In BDOT Video Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Quarterly Video Competition is open to all Bermuda residents and offers a $5,000 prize for the best video. The goal is to create a video on why you are proud of Bermuda. The target audience is potential visitors to Bermuda. The video content should address why visitors should come to Bermuda and showcase the beauty... Read more of this article