Author Archive: Bernews1

Three New Lemurs At Zoo’s Madagascar Exhibit

Three new Bermuda residents — a trio of ring-tailed lemurs — are getting used to their home inside the Madagascar Exhibit at Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. The Zoo’s free-flight, walk-through exhibit will be temporarily closed to the public until early June while the lemurs settles into their new surroundings. “We are delighted... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterﬁeld: ‘Honoured To Represent Bermuda’

With the ﬁnal race of the Olympic triathlon qualiﬁcation series on Saturday, Bermuda’s Tyler Butterﬁeld cemented his position as one of the world’s top short-course triathletes, conﬁrming his place on the start line at London’s Summer Games. This will mark Butterﬁeld’s second Olympic appearance; he also competed in 2004 in Athens... Read more of this article

Condo Sales: 5 Approved, 15 Being Screened

[Updated with video] To date 5 persons have been approved by the banks to purchase a Grand Atlantic condo, and 15 additional people are being screened by the Bank of Butterfield for approval, Public Works Minister Michael Weeks said today [May 29]. The Grand Atlantic Development in Warwick will comprise of 60 two bedroom/one bathroom homes and 18 three... Read more of this article

Minister Weeks On ‘Misinformation & Rumours’

[Updated with videos] Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks held a press conference today [May 29] saying he wanted to put an end to the “misinformation, rumours and utterly fabricated statements” concerning the WEDCo $36 million housing project. “The opposition and others in the community have attacked this project with gusto and... Read more of this article

Police To Use Powers To ‘Disperse Groups’

[Updated with video] Starting from this Thursday [May 31] police officers will begin exercising powers afforded to them under Section 110 of the Criminal Code to disperse groups, and any person who refuses to disperse will be arrested and appear in Court, the police said. The maximum penalty is a fine up to $2,500 and/or 3 months in prison. Acting Chief... Read more of this article

Kiera Aitken Wins Three Medals In Catalan Cup

Bermuda’s Kiera Aitken took part in the Catalan Cup Absolute Swimming Championships in Spain and picked up three medals. She won a Gold Medal in the Women’s 100m Backstroke clocking a time of 1:03.93, and a Silver Medal in the Women’s 100m Freestyle in a time of 58.42. She was also part of the team that finished 3rd in the Women’s 4×50... Read more of this article

Accident Involving Two Cars On North Shore

Just past 10am this morning [May 29] there was an accident involved two cars on North Shore Road in Flatts, outside the Aquarium. Traffic was delayed for a while while emergency personnel tended to the car occupants, with fire, police and the ambulance service attending. At least one person was injured, possibly two, receiving what we unofficially understand... Read more of this article

OBA: ‘Premier Owes Explanation Of PHC Lease’

Shadow Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons has called on Premier Paula Cox to provide the taxpayers with an explanation that justifies the PHC Lease Agreement and her ” lack of disclosure surrounding this major commitment of taxpayers’ money.” Dr Gibbons said, “It is apparent from reviewing the structure of Government’s $10-million... Read more of this article

Government Responds: Auditor General’s Comments

Responding to recent comments made by the Auditor General, Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott said the reported comments “suggest a lack of integrity within the civil service and poor governance,” and that “nothing could be further from the truth.” Auditor General Heather Matthews recently told the Royal Gazette she believes civil... Read more of this article

“Paper Cut Outs” Band Win Talent Contest

The band “Paper Cut Outs” were named the winners of the Bermuda Youth Got Talent show yesterday [May 28], receiving $5,000 and iPad2, after they beat over 160 young performers who signed up to show off their talents as part of the contest. These filmed auditions were highlighted over a period of eight weeks during the ZBM nightly news program.... Read more of this article

BUEI Lecture: Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle

The Sargasso Sea and Bermuda’s important role in conserving this unique marine environment— especially the area within its waters — will be the subject of a lecture this week by world-renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle [pictured]. Dr. Earle will speak at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday, May 31. The 76-year-old... Read more of this article

Golf: Pearman Shoots Jack Daniels Record Low

On a perfect day to shoot low scores, Dwayne Pearman did just that today [May 28] at Belmont Hills Golf Course. Pearman toured the course with a 7 birdie round which set the Jack Daniels low round record at 63(-7) to win by 4 shots. Pearman managed the slow greens early with birdies on 2, 4 and 6 to make the turn at 32(-3). At this point Pearman led... Read more of this article