Author Archive: Bernews1

15,800 Customers Temporarily Lose Power

[Updated] There are unofficial reports of power outages across the island today [July 14] with reports indicating that some areas in parishes including Somerset, Southampton, Warwick, Devonshire, and St George’s seem to have been affected. We are awaiting clarification from BELCO on the matter, and will update as able. Update 12.54pm: BELCO confirmed... Read more of this article

Sexual Orientation/Age Discrimination Debate

Yesterday [July 13] politicians debated adding an amendment to the Human Rights Act to ban discrimination based on age and sexual discrimination, with the majority of MPs who spoke in favour of extending the Human Rights Act,. Those speaking in support of extending the Human Rights Act to cover sexual orientation included Pat Gordon Pamplin [OBA],... Read more of this article

Bermuda Under/18 Cricket Team Lose To USA

Bermuda won the toss Friday [July 13] in their 4th game of the ICC Americas Under 18 Match Play Camp Tournament going on in Florida. Bermuda’s team were bowled all out for 60 in 29.1 overs. Opener Shaquille Jones was the top scorer with 13 and no other batsmen scored in double figures. Delray Rawlins added 9, while Zico Burgess added 6. In reply... Read more of this article

Minister Blakeney: Equality Legislation In Bermuda

“Including protection in the Human Rights framework in the areas of employment, goods, services and housing on the basis of sexual orientation is a long overdue step towards protecting human rights for all people in Bermuda,” Minister Glenn Blakeney said today [July 13] in the House of Assembly. Minister Blakeney lead today’s debate... Read more of this article

Land Policy Bill Passes In House Of Assembly

A Bill reversing the law that required couples of which one is non-Bermudian to buy a land licence passed in the House of Assembly today [July 13], with support from both parties. The law came into effect two years ago, with the land licences cost $1,375.00 In delivering a Ministerial statement on the matter, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief... Read more of this article

Owen Siese Competes At ISAF Youth Worlds

16-year-old Owen Siese is one of 255 sailors, aged 14 – 19 years old from 63 nations who have descended on Dublin Bay, Ireland for the 2012 Four Star Pizza ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship. The event will run from July 14th – 21st and is known as the annual highlight of the youth sailing calendar. Siese is the sole Bermuda entry again... Read more of this article

Traffic Being Diverted On Middle Road Devonshire

[Updated] This afternoon [July 13] emergency service personnel attended the Middle Road, Devonshire area to a report of an accident which appears to have involved three vehicles. Police, fire and ambulance services attended the scene, where it appears a truck, car and motorcycle were all involved in the accident. As of 4.15pm, traffic flow is being... Read more of this article

BIOS Scientists Present At Australian Event

Last week three BIOS scientists – Tim Noyes and Dr. Eric Hochberg in the Coral Reef Ecology and Optics Lab [CREOL] and Andrew Collins in the Bermuda Ocean Acidification and Coral Reef Investigation [BEACON] Lab – presented their research at the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium [ICRS] in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Held every four years,... Read more of this article

Politicians Pay Tribute To Tumaini Steede

This morning [July 13] in the House of Assembly, politicians from both sides of the aisle paid tribute to Tumaini Steede, who passed away earlier this week following a road traffic accident. The 22-year-old ranked as one of the island’s top young footballers, and was a prolific Devonshire Cougars goal scorer as well as a Bermuda international. In... Read more of this article

Police Issue Motorcycle Theft Advisory

“Recently there has been an increase in motorcycles being taken without their owner’s consent from various locations throughout the island,” a police spokesperson said. “Members of the public are reminded to ensure that before leaving their motorcycle or auxiliary cycle unattended, it is secured with a good quality motorcycle lock,... Read more of this article

Athene Subsidiary To Acquire Presidential Life

Presidential Life Corporation, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Nyack, NY, and Athene Holding Ltd, a Bermuda-based holding company, today [July 13] announced a definitive agreement for an Athene subsidiary to acquire Presidential Life for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an aggregate purchase price of approximately $415 million. The $14.00... Read more of this article

Minister: Change To Immigration Card Policy

With effect from 1st August 2012, completion of the pink immigration card will no longer be required for entry into Bermuda by PRC holders or work permit holders, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said this morning [July 13] in the House of Assembly “Machine-readable passports capture all data required for border control purposes.... Read more of this article