Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos: Fire Personnel Awarded Jubilee Medals
Governor George Fergusson visited the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service’s Hamilton Headquarters on Monday [June 4], where he presented Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to a number of fire department personnel. Chief Fire Officer Vincent Hollinsid welcomed the Governor before addressing the group and inviting the Governor to say a few words. After... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged: Murder Of James Lawes
David Jahwell Cox [32] and Devon Hewey [23] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 7] charged with the murder of James Lawes in 2010. They were also charged with using a firearm, and the attempted murder of Robin Stovell and Maurice Martin, who were shot during the same incident. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, the three men were shot... Read more of this article
OBA Rollout Cole Simons For Smith’s South
[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance confirmed this morning [June 7] that Cole Simons will stand for the Opposition in Constituency #8 Smith’s South. Mr Simons — the incumbent — will match up against the PLP’s Linda Merritt, and Independent David Tavares. L-R: OBA Candidate Nandi Davis, Cole Simons, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier,... Read more of this article
BF&M Net Income For 2011: $32.7 Million
BF&M Limited today [June 7] announced shareholders’ net income for the year ended 31st December, 2011 of $32.7 million, resulting in a return on shareholders equity of 18%. These results exceeded shareholders’ net income of $17.5 million for 2010. President & CEO, John Wight said, “Wwere satisfied with the company’s financial results.... Read more of this article
CPC Hosts Dinner, Guest Speaker Martin Burt
With support from the Bermuda Commercial Bank, the Coalition for the Protection of Children recently hosted a dinner and discussion with guest poverty specialist Martin Burt to explore the topic of “Seeking Success through Empowerment, Employment and Entrepreneurship.” A CPC spokesperson said, “Martin Burt is founder and CEO of Fundación... Read more of this article
Cyclist Still Hospitalized After Accident
A cyclist injured during Sunday’s road race is still in hospital recuperating from his injuries, which include broken ribs and a punctured lung. Yesterday’s [June 6] issued of the Bermuda Bicycle Assocation’s newsletter said, “Brian Drea suffered some serious injuries from his crash and is still in KEMH. He is still in quite... Read more of this article
BTFA Golden Series Track Meet Results
Three of Bermuda’s 2012 Carifta Medalist competed in the BTFA Golden Onion Series Hosted by Bermuda Pacers Track Club at the National Sports Center. Silver Medal winner Shaquille Dill won the Under 20 Boys 400 Meter Dash clocking 47.64, Kyle Godfrey finished second with a time of 50.28 and Karim Creary finished third crossing the line in a time of... Read more of this article
Johnson Appointed CEO Of Capital G Investments
Capital G Bank announced the appointment of Mr. John Johnson as President & CEO of Capital G Investments Limited and Head of Wealth Management of Capital G Bank Limited, with effect June 1st, 2012. Mr. Johnson assumed the interim President & CEO role in November 2011 from Mr. Joel Schaefer who now serves on the board of directors of the company.... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Miss Bermuda Swimsuit Shoot
On Sunday evening [June 3] the 2012 Miss Bermuda contestants descended on the Newstead Belmont Hills Resort on Harbour Road for a swimsuit photo session with Anthony Francis of Tekoa Photography. Mr Francis is the official pageant photographer for the Miss Bermuda Pageant, while O’Faces is serving as the official makeup artists for the pageant,... Read more of this article
Cricket Players Of The Week: Pitcher, Carey
Logic and the Bermuda Cricket Board announced the Logic Premier and 1st Division Player of the Week, with Rudell Pitcher of St. David’s Cricket Club and Dajon Carey of Flatt’s Victoria honored this week. In their game against Southampton Rangers, Pitcher led St. David’s Cricket Club to a 81 run victory, Pitcher bowled 8.0-2-26-5 in helping to... Read more of this article
Derrick Burgess Resigns As Transport Minister
[Updated - New Transport Minister to be sworn in this morning] Derrick Burgess issued a statement this evening [June 6] saying he has resigned from his position as Transport Minister. Mr Burgess was recently reported to have been involved in an “angry physical altercation inside the House of Assembly building” with Minister Michael Scott,... Read more of this article
Wilson: ‘We Look Forward To Being Independent’
“We look forward to one day ultimately sitting at the table with the other nations of the world as a confident, economically prosperous, politically stable, still beautiful and independent Bermuda,” said Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilson during a recent speech in Ecuador. Minister Wilson was speaking in the Senate today... Read more of this article
