Author Archive: Bernews1
Minister & Hamilton Mayor Discuss City Safety
Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief called on the new Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge at City Hall. The Mayor said: “I am pleased to have met with Minister Perinchief. We discussed a number of issues that are important to the running of the City, especially its safety and security.” During his call on Mayor Outerbridge, Minister... Read more of this article
Samsung Galaxy SIII Available At CellOne
CellOne announced today that it will be adding the new Samsung Galaxy SIII I-9300 to their line of 4G Smartphone devices. The Samsung Galaxy “SIII” is pegged to be the most remarkable Android device released to date, offering a blend of style, performance and features all packed within a thin 8.6mm frame. “CellOne is constantly researching and... Read more of this article
PLP, Bob Richards & Cayman Term Limits
The PLP has hit back at Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards and the OBA after a recent study done in the Cayman Islands indicated that their term limit policy is not one of the top four factors limiting business growth. The recently completed report by the Cayman Term Limit Review Committee about the seven-year term limits said the cost of doing business... Read more of this article
Gordon-Pamplin: ‘Infrastructure Is Crumbling’
[Updated] “The infrastructure that exists to make this Island work is crumbling,” Shadow Transport Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said yesterday [June 20] following news that there would be interruptions for the afternoon as 18 buses are out of service waiting for new tires. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “News that Bermuda’s bus fleet... Read more of this article
52-Yr-Old Man Tasered, Subdued & Arrested
[Updated] At approximately 10am this morning [June 21] an incident occurred in the area outside the Magistrates.Court building in which the police were seen to subdue a man after deploying a Taser. The man was seen swinging what appeared to be a metal pole, and was heard repeatedly shouting at the police saying “come and get me, come and get me”... Read more of this article
Pageant Contestants Assist Mentoring Project
On Sunday afternoon [June 17] contestants from the 2011 and 2012 Miss Bermuda Pageant joined reigning title holder Jana Outerbridge at the St. George’s Community Centre. Miss Outerbridge started “The Heart Project” — a mentoring programme — earlier this year and it involves meeting every other Saturday with young ladies... Read more of this article
Kerri Furbert Signs With University of Missouri
Kerri Furbert, a graduate from Warwick Academy, has recently signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Missouri [Mizzou Tigers] and to compete for their Track and Field Team for the Fall Semester 2012. A BTFA spokesperson said, “Kerri has had a long history in Track and Field. As a youngster she was prominent in Cross Country... Read more of this article
‘Decision’ First Onion Patch Boat In Newport Race
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Although the Carkeek 40 ‘Decision’ owned by Steve Murray (New Orleans LA) was the top Onion Patch boat in the Newport Bermuda Race, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) TP52 ‘Invictus’ maintains first place for individual entries with a second in the 23-boat fleet. ‘Invictus’ had a first in the NYYC... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Revises Alterra’s Outlook To Stable
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Alterra Bermuda Limited (Alterra Bermuda) and its affiliated operating companies. Concurrently, A.M. Best has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the ICR of... Read more of this article
HSBC Launches Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
HSBC Bermuda launched a new Diversity and Inclusion initiative called the Diversity Awards Programme. The Programme is designed to recognise Bank employees who go above and beyond to advance diversity and inclusion at HSBC Bermuda or within the wider Bermuda community. All Bank employees are eligible for nomination and to nominate colleagues for the... Read more of this article
Accident Involving Two Vans On Harbour Road
[Updated] At approximately 3.30pm this afternoon [June 20] there was an accident on Harbour Road, in the area by Tamarind Vale. There were two vans involved, and the police were on scene allowing one way traffic through the area. One of the vans — which was marked as a Government van from the Ministry of Health’s Vector Control department... Read more of this article
Upcoming: WindReach Archery Competition
WindReach Bermuda will be hosting its 3rd Annual Archery Competition on Saturday, June 23rd at their facility on Spice Hill in Warwick from 10am – 1pm. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to take part in this event. Archery is currently part of Windreach’s Adaptive Sports Program which provides opportunities for people with special needs... Read more of this article
