Author Archive: Bernews1

Fahy: Increase Business To Create Jobs

Speaking in the Senate this morning [Mar.21], Senator Michael Fahy said the One Bermuda Alliance would address the debt by increasing opportunities for international business which will create jobs and increase payroll tax collected. “We would streamline the work permit process all the while protecting jobs for Bermudians and enhancing opportunities... Read more of this article

Two Men Arrested After Armed Burglary

Two men were arrested in connection with the armed burglary at a Trinity Church Road, Hamilton parish residence that occurred late Monday night [Mar.19]. A police statement said, “Officers actively pursuing lines of enquiry related to recent reported firearm incidents conducted a search warrant at a Rambling Lane, Pembroke residence Tuesday evening,... Read more of this article

Urgent BIU Meeting For CableVision Employees

The Bermuda Industrial Union has called an “urgent meeting” for all CableVision employees on Thursday, March 22 at 6pm at BIU Headquarters. The BIU said the meeting has been called to discuss wages, conditions of employment for migrant workers, and “working conditions amongst other issues.” Related Stories CableVision Workers... Read more of this article

Brothers Plead Guilty To Obstructing Police

In Plea Court this morning [Mar.21], brothers Jahfari [20] and Sadune [18] Raynor, pleaded guilty to a combination of three offences involving obstruction of police and using threatening words to police. Magistrate Khomisi Tokunbo convicted each man and sent the older brother to prison for twenty days and fined the younger brother $500. The DPP Prosecutor... Read more of this article

CNA To Buy Hardy Underwriting For $227 Million

CNA Financial Corporation have entered into an agreement to buy Hardy Underwriting Bermuda for $227 million. Commenting on the Acquisition, Thomas F. Motamed, Chairman and Chief Executive of CNA said: “We are delighted to have reached this agreement. Hardy is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with a respected brand and a long and distinguished... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Drop 2.3%, Car Sales 29%

In January 2012 local retail sales fell by 2.3% to $73.0 million, according to statistics released by the Department of Statistics this morning [Mar.21.]. Retailers of building materials registered the largest gain in sales of 10.7%, and on the opposing end motor vehicle sales had the strongest dip in sales of 29.3%. There were 38 fewer cars sold in... Read more of this article

Prisoner Charged With Cannabis Possession

In Magistrates Court this morning [Mar.21], before Magistrate Khomisi Tokunbo, 29-year-old Durnell Smith pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of cannabis on August 22nd 2011. The possession was alleged to be in an Increased Penalty Zone [IPZ] which was identified as Westgate Correctional Facility. At the time of the alleged offence, Mr Smith... Read more of this article

Premier Announces Diamond Jubilee Book

Yesterday [Mar.20] Premier Paula Cox announced plans for a commemorative book to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Premier Cox said, “Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory and we recognise that the United Kingdom has suggested a number of celebratory events marking Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. “His Excellency... Read more of this article

Spate Of Armed Robberies Raise Concern

Speaking on the recent increase of armed robberies, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said they are “cause for concern”, but he is confident that the Bermuda Police Service is “actively investigating these matters and taking the pro-active steps required in these times.” “I would encourage the public to remain... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BSoA Hosting Two Workshops

Professional theatrical scenic artist Karen Phillips-Curran, who has been painting in Bermuda since 1986, will be holding a “Faux Finish & Special Paint Effects Workshop” at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery [BSoA] at City Hall on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. This will cover painting techniques to achieve such effects as... Read more of this article

Burt: “Investment In Our People’s Future”

“This PLP Government has invested in our people and invested in Bermuda. These are investments in our people’s future, and just like a mortgage, will be paid over time,” said Junior Minister of Finance Senator David Burt in the Senate this morning [Mar.21]. Senator Burt said, “Long-term economic growth results from the investment... Read more of this article

US Fertility Specialist To Hold Seminar

Paperwhites, Bermuda’s only peer-led infertility support group, is hosting “Interested in IVF?” on Friday [Mar. 23] from 6pm until 7.30pm in the first floor conference room at King Edward Memorial VII Hospital. Dr. Matan Yemini, international fertility specialist from Diamond Institute in New Jersey, will be available to answer your... Read more of this article