Author Archive: Bernews1

Ashay Summer Institute Held For Teens

Africalogist and Education Consultant, Mrs. Melodye Micëre Van Putten, conducted the first, community-driven, Ashay Summer Institute for Teens last weekend, July 20th and 21st at Whitney Institute. The Ashay weekend featured a parent and teen evening on Friday and teens only all day Saturday. According to the evaluation comment of one of the teenagers,... Read more of this article

Gymnasts Medal At USAIGC Championships

The Bermuda gymnasts returned from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida earlier this month after a strong showing at the 2012 USAIGC International Championships. The 30-gymnast squad was the largest ever for BGA, which has been participating in these Championships for over ten years, and each girl had to earn a qualifying score of 33.0 to participate. Each level... Read more of this article

Weekend Arrests: 8 For Warrants, 3 For DUI

Over this past weekend [July 20/21], police officers arrested eight people for outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Six People Arrested For Impaired Driving Man Arrested For Suspected... Read more of this article

Pole Struck By Lightning, Bridge Gets ‘Stuck’

[Updated – At approximately 11.30am today [July 23] an insulator on a utility pole was struck by lightning, causing the Swing Bridge in St George’s to become stuck and a massive traffic jam to form on both sides. BELCO responded and quickly fixed the issue, with the bridge re-opening at approximately 12.30pm] There is a massive traffic jam... Read more of this article

Man Fined $600 After Threatening Police

In Magistrates Court this morning [July 23], 38-year-old Pembroke resident Delano Williams, who described himself as a “very nice polite person” was fined $600 after pleading guilty to using threatening words and offering threatening behavior to police on 22nd July near Belvin’s store on Happy Valley Road. The Crown Prosecutor told Senior Magistrate... Read more of this article

Eric Dobson Appointed As New BTC CEO

BTC has announced the appointment of Eric M Dobson as the new CEO. He started at BTC on July 2nd 2012 where he joined BTC’s management team currently headed up by Lloyd Fray who moves into the position of CEO of The KeyTech Group. Mr Dobson is a seasoned telecommunications professional who commenced his executive career as Senior Vice President of... Read more of this article

Thunderstorm Advisory Issued For Today

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this afternoon [July 23] through to this evening. Today’s forecast says: “A frontal boundary to our north will advance over the area, with developing showers and a chance of thunder this afternoon. Periods of rain or showers will remain over the area Tuesday and Wednesday,... Read more of this article

Teenager Pleads Guilty: Handling A Firearm

19-year-old Darrion Simons of Pembroke pleaded guilty to knowingly handling a firearm in Supreme Court this morning [July 23], just prior to the start of his scheduled trial. Mr Simons was remanded in custody and will be sentenced at a later date. The judge ordered social enquiry report with Mr Simons set to re-appear in Court at a future arraignment... Read more of this article

26-Year-Old In ICU After Motorbike Accident

A 26-year-old Sandys parish man is listed in stable condition in the ICU following a motorbike accident yesterday [July 22] on Harbour Road in Warwick. A police spokesperson said: “Around 6:40pm on Sunday, July 22nd police and first responders attended a reported serious single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Warwick near the junction with... Read more of this article

CableVision, BBC Agreement Paves Way For HD

Bermuda CableVision and Bermuda Broadcasting Company today [July 23] announced that they have reached an agreement for the ongoing carriage of Channels 7 [ZFB] and 9 [ZBM] on CableVision’s system. The statement issued said that the agreement paves the way for HD feeds of Bermuda Broadcasting Company’s channels, and also stated that CableVision will... Read more of this article

PAC Report Reveals Global Hue, BLDC Issues

The Public Accounts Committee [PAC] report tabled on Friday [July 20] revealed a number of occurrences including the fact that BLDC Deputy Chairman removed the painting company for one owned by the Chairman’s son, that Global Hue tried to “destroy the career” of a Bermudian veteran tourism officer, and that financial instructions were... Read more of this article

Premier Paula Cox Comments On PAC Report

In taking note of the Public Accounts Committee [PAC] report tabled Friday July 20th, 2012 by the Standing Committee on the Public Accounts, the Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox stated, “I acknowledge the work of the Public Accounts Committee in addressing items of concern relating to the Department of Tourism [BDOT] and operations and governance... Read more of this article