Author Archive: Bernews1
Minister Bean Praises Employee Performances
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean yesterday [June 7] gave recognition to employee performances within his Ministry. Minister Bean highlighted members of staff for “their dedication, perseverance and commitment to reaching their individual successes”. L-R: Sarine Babb, Victoria Carolo, Sean Patterson,... Read more of this article
Videos: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Church Service
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was held on Sunday [June 3] at St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, re-designated St. Peter’s Church as ‘Their Majesties Chappell’, in honour of the church’s 400th anniversary. Governor & Dignitaries... Read more of this article
BIU Goes To Court, Injunction Granted
[Updated with KFC's response] The Bermuda Industrial Union went to Court today [June 7] and were successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting KFC Bermuda from making proposals to their employees that in order to be employed they must accept less favourable work conditions than offered under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The... Read more of this article
National Tourism Plan To Be Tabled Tomorrow
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert announced the launch of the National Tourism Plan which will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow [June 8]. The National Tourism Plan for Bermuda has been developed during the past 5 months through collaboration between Tourism & Leisure Europraxis and local partners OBM International... Read more of this article
Latvian Sailor Guilty: $48 Million Cocaine Charge
A Latvian sailor charged with being in possession of $48 million worth of cocaine, a gun and ammunition was found guilty this afternoon [June 7], with the jury returning a unanimous verdict. 29-year-old Janis Zegelis sailed to Bermuda from Trinidad arriving on July 21, 2011, and was arrested on August 1, after Customs officials searched his boat while... Read more of this article
Digicel: “Government Has Acted Appallingly”
Digicel released a statement this afternoon [June 7] saying they believe that the Government has “acted appallingly” and has “victimised Digicel by rescinding the approvals granted.” Digicel said they received a letter from the Bermuda Government formally approving Transact’s provision of international long distance in October... Read more of this article
Minister Participates In Caribbean Week In NY
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert, represented Bermuda through a variety of special events during the Caribbean Tourism Association’s [CTO] annual Caribbean Week in New York City June 5-7. Along with his business- and media-oriented engagements, the Minister honoured American athlete and TV personality John Layfield during... Read more of this article
Commission Discuss Internet Service Complaints
The Telecommunications Commission held an industry roundtable discussion on May 22, 2012 in response to numerous concerns and complaints from residents about the quality of internet services. A Government spokesperson said, “In particular, residents have expressed concern that advertised services were not always being delivered and there were... Read more of this article
Netball Squad Announced For T&T Tournament
The Bermuda Netball Association’s Senior National Squad is making the final preparation sfor the upcoming 2012 Americas Federation Netball Association Tournament scheduled for July 14-21 in Trinidad & Tobago. National netball coach, Anthony Mouchette, said, “We played two practice matches and I am overall pleased with the way things are looking,... Read more of this article
Sargasso Sea: BASS Aims To Raise Awareness
Ten local non-governmental and environmental groups are teaming up to raise awareness on the Island about the importance of protecting the Sargasso Sea. Through scientific research, education and community outreach, the Bermuda Alliance for Sargasso Sea (BASS) aims to support efforts by the Sargasso Sea Alliance led by the Bermuda government to establish... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing Into Pole
Around 12:50am this morning [June 7] police attended a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Chapel Road, which saw a motorcycle rider crash into a wall and a utility pole. The rider, a 31 year old Devonshire man, was injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment. Two accidents occurred yesterday; a 48... Read more of this article
Walter Roban Named New Transport Minister
[Updated with video] Seven months after stepping down Walter Roban has returned to Cabinet, having been sworn in at Government House this morning [June 7] as the new Minister of Transport. Derrick Burgess issued a statement last night [June 6] saying he has resigned from his position as Transport Minister. He was originally appointed Minister of Transport... Read more of this article
