Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: BDOT New Branding Launch Event

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted a special event at the Fairmont Southampton this evening [Aug 16] to introduce their new branding campaign which carries the theme “So Much More.” The $4.8 million campaign was developed by BDOT in conjunction with its new North American advertising agency Fuseideas. The event was attended by a cross... Read more of this article

BDOT Unveils New Branding: ‘So Much More’

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] today [Aug 16] introduced a new branding campaign designed to spread the message that the island is as all that, plus “So Much More.” The new, $4.8 million, multi-media campaign was developed by BDOT in conjunction with its new North American advertising agency Fuseideas. Highlighted by a new logo featuring... Read more of this article

Audio: Collie Buddz, Twanee Remake Old Classic

As part of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s new branding campaign, the old Bermuda classic ‘Bermuda is Another World’ has been remade featuring local singers Collie Buddz and Twanee Butterfield. ‘Bermuda is Another World’ was originally written and performed by Hubert Smith, and Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Videos: New BDOT Marketing Campaign Ads

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] unveiled their new, $4.8 million, multi-media campaign today [Aug 16] which was developed by BDOT in conjunction with its new North American advertising agency Fuseideas. Highlighted by a new logo featuring the slogan “Bermuda – So Much More”, the new campaign is the culmination of months of research and,... Read more of this article

Photos: New Bermuda Tourism Marketing Ads

For those consumers who think that Bermuda is just pink sand beaches and turquoise waters, the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] is introducing a new branding campaign designed to spread the message that the island is as all that, plus “So Much More.” The $4.8 million campaign unveiled today [Aug 16] was developed by BDOT in conjunction with... Read more of this article

Burrows Back In Court, Argument Over Cat Food

[Updated] Tara Burrows was back before the Court this morning [Aug 16] after police were called to her house after an argument with her sister and niece over feeding the cats. Following an overnight detention, Ms Burrows, 41, of Southampton appeared before Magistrate Archie Warner in Magistrates Court this morning. She pleaded guilty to three charges... Read more of this article

New Boulevard Head Coach: Derrick “Rocky” Bean

The Boulevard Community Club announced the 3-year appointment of Mr. Derrick ‘Rocky’ Bean as the Head Coach of its senior and youth football programme. Mr. Bean brings a wealth of international and local footballing coaching experience to the club. He has coached in both Canada and Bermuda and is currently an educator in the Bermuda Public Education... Read more of this article

Sports Minister Welcomes ICC Official, Trophy

The Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney held a press conference today [Aug 16] regarding the ICC World Twenty20 Trophy, which is currently in Bermuda as part of a “pre-game world tour.” Minister Blakeney said: “Today the Ministry of Youth, Families and Sports, in conjunction with the Bermuda Cricket Board, is delighted... Read more of this article

PLP & OBA On Crime Reduction Measures

[Updated] After the PLP said that Jeff Baron’s idea to introduce crime mapping to Bermuda is not new and the OBA have yet to offer any new ideas or vision, the OBA responded saying the Government has “presided over the worst period of violent crime Bermuda’s history and continues to make excuses for that record by attacking the Opposition... Read more of this article

Civic Ballet Open Air Production Of Romeo & Juliet

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, in the grounds of Fort Hamilton, the Bermuda Civic Ballet will put on an open-air production of Romeo and Juliet starting on August 22nd. They have reached around the globe and assembled a world class group of professional dancers who will be supported by Bermudian dancers, some of whom are also professionals who dance... Read more of this article

Man Fined $1,100 After Hit-n-Run

In Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 16], 25-year-old Darrin DeShields admitted his guilt in hitting a pedestrian on Tuesday [Aug 14], but said he did not stop as he was “not aware” he struck someone and thought his car had gone over a pothole. Explaining his actions following the 10pm Front Street hit-n-run on Tuesday; he told Senior... Read more of this article

Police Break Up Fight Outside Post Office

Yesterday [Aug 15] afternoon police broke up a fight between two females outside the Post Office in Hamilton A police spokesman said: “Police responded to report of a disturbance outside of the Post Office on Parliament Street in Hamilton yesterday afternoon at around 5:15pm. “It appears that 2 females were involved in a confrontation which... Read more of this article