Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos/Videos: One Bermuda Alliance Fun Day
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance hosted a Family Fun Day yesterday [June 2] at Mullet Bay in St George’s, with refreshment stalls, a fun castle, music, face painting, a sack race, tug-of-war competition, three legged race and more. The event also included a “dunking stool” portion which saw OBA politicians plung into the water. - OBA... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘OBA Needs To Take A Stand On KFC Matter’
Dawn Simmons — the PLP candidate for Paget East — said the Opposition should “take a stand on the KFC matter.” Ms Simmons’ comments came after Friday’s [June 1] march which saw hundreds of BIU members march from Union Street to KFC’s Queen Street location to protest the fast food restaurant’s latest decision... Read more of this article
Video: Gerald Simons Reflects On His 40-Yr Career
After over 40 years with the company, Gerald Simons retired as President of Argus Group Holdings Limited earlier this week. He started working full time at Argus on June 8th, 1971, having worked with them as a summer student starting in 1967. Argus supported his education at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada from which he graduated... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda Hogges Lose 5 – 1 In New York
The Bermuda Hogges started their USL Premier Development League five game road trip with a defeat at the City Park Stadium in New York, losing 5 – 1 to the Westchester Flames last night [June 2]. The Westchester Flames went in front in the 14th minute when David Panchano scored, Michael deFonte doubled the lead four minutes before the break. Jake... Read more of this article
Photos: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flotilla Sets Sail
[Updated] Bermuda’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations kicked off this afternoon [June 2] with dozens of boats — many decorated with flags — making their way from Hamilton to the West End. Governor George Fergusson and other dignitaries boarded the JL Cecil Smith [the same ferry on which Her Majesty travelled in 2009], while a small crowd... Read more of this article
It’s Official: Bermuda Given Paralympic Track Spot
The International Paralympic Committee has officially granted Bermuda an athletic slot for the 2012 London Paralympic Games, a spokesperson for the Bermuda Paralympic Association [BPARAS] said. Last month we reported that 19-year-old Jessica Lewis qualified for the track and field portion of the 2012 London Paralympic Games, after clocking a time of... Read more of this article
Couple Visits Bermuda 150 Times Since 1955
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Falk from Great Neck, New York have visited Bermuda 150 times since their honeymoon visit in 1955. The couple, who have been married for 56 years, now share their love of Bermuda with their family. Mrs. Falk remarked, “We love Bermuda. The people are great and it’s so convenient to New York. We love that is so close and we enjoy... Read more of this article
Local Volunteers To Help In South America
The Bermuda Overseas Missions [BOM] charity will undertake two overseas trips in support of Habitat for Humanity – one group of local volunteers will head to Paraguay in South America and another group will be aiding families in the Dominican Republic. Bermuda Overseas Missions President, David Thompson, said “This is a special year for me as this... Read more of this article
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death In Pembroke
[Updated with video] Police responded to Point Shares in Pembroke tonight [June 1] after receiving reports of a “lifeless female body.” Police said the “incident at this time is being treated as suspicious.” Forensic officers are on the scene, and police are paying particular attention to a small building along the side of the... Read more of this article
Endurance: 19th Eligible Reinsurer in Florida
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation [Office] signed a Consent Order that allows the nineteenth reinsurer, Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Insurance, Ltd., to post reduced collateral and operate in Florida as an eligible reinsurer. This Consent Order makes Endurance the seventeenth Bermuda reinsurer to operate in Florida with similar terms.... Read more of this article
Minister On Changes For 2012/2013 School Year
The Ministry of Education is “committed to ensuring that no permanent staff are made redundant,” Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith said today [June 1]. “Yesterday was one of the most important days in our calendar – the 31st of May is the date set by the Bermuda Union of Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement for all... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Members March Through Hamilton
Hundreds of BIU members marched from Union Street to KFC’s Queen Street location this morning [June 1], to protest the fast food restaurant’s latest decision in their ongoing dispute. Last night the BIU called an emergency General Membership meeting for 8am this morning to discuss the ongoing dispute with KFC Bermuda. Bus and ferry services... Read more of this article
