Author Archive: Bernews1

Mz Malz Releases Latest Music Video

In the past she’s been praised for “music [that's] sure to get the club jumping” — and “I Do It For My City”, the latest track from Ms Malz [real name Stephanie Blyden], demonstrates she hasn’t lost her knack for upbeat songs. Named Best Female Rapper at the 2010 Bermuda Underground Music Awards held at the Ruth... Read more of this article

COPD Day Aims to Educate Community

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is joining a global campaign this week drawing attention to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a major cause of disability as well as a leading cause of death. Free lung screening will be available on Tuesday, 15 November at 5:15pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Members of the public are also... Read more of this article

Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Finalists

The judging panel declared the six student finalists in the 14th Annual Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Competition. All senior school students were eligible to enter and have the chance to win the first prize of a $1,000 grant. The five finalists will receive “Commendation of Excellence” awards and a $500 grant. Minister of Education Dame Jennifer... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda Beat Barbados 2 – 1

[Updated - Bermuda won their final qualifying match this evening, besting Barbados 2 - 1, with goals by Nahki Wells in the 46th minute, and Khano Smith who converted a penalty in the 72nd minute. Barbados managed to pull one back late in the game, with Sheridan Grosvenor scoring in stoppage time] Bermuda take on Barbados this evening [Nov.14] in their... Read more of this article

Media Council: No Formal Complaints

The Media Council issued a statement today [Nov.14] saying since the Council was established in February of this year it has received no formal complaints, and that a publicity campaign will be launched this week to raise awareness of the Media Council of Bermuda. The full statement is below: A publicity campaign will be launched this week to raise... Read more of this article

Man Assaulted On Golf Course

The 55-year-old property manager of a golf course was assaulted yesterday afternoon [Nov.13] after approaching men who were riding motocross bikes on the property. After the manager confronted one of the riders, an altercation ensued and the manager received minor injuries, with his assailant being described as a black male about 20 years old, 6’2”... Read more of this article

Copies Of BIU Financials: 2000 – 2009

[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union’s annual audited financial statements from 2000 to 2009 have been filed with the Registrar General and as of mid-morning today [Nov.14], were made available for inspection by members of the public. The union had not filed any accounts with the Registrar General since 2003, as required by the Trade Union Act of... Read more of this article

Guilty Plea: Defrauding Guesthouses

In Magistrates Court this morning [Nov.14], 53-year-old Dana Martin pleaded guilty to two charges of defrauding two Bermuda guesthouses over $9,000. The charges stemmed from Mr Martin’s use of guest accommodation at Blue Horizons Guesthouse; running up a bill of $2,875 and then not paying that bill. Martin’s use of that accommodation was between... Read more of this article

Canada Adds BSX To Designated Exchanges

Canada’s Finance Minister has approved the addition of the Bermuda Stock Exchange to that country’s list of designated exchanges. In making the announcement today [Nov.14], Greg Wojciechowski, the BSX’s president and CEO said: “The BSX is delighted to have achieved and been granted this very important designation by Canada’s... Read more of this article

$3,000 Fine For DUI, Assaulting Police

25-year-old guest worker Matthew Marshall this morning [Nov.14] pleaded guilty to one count of driving whilst impaired, and two counts of assaulting police; and was fined a total $3,000. DPP Prosecutor Carrington Mahoney told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that on 12th November 2011, on Frog Lane in Devonshire during the Rugby Classic games, Mr Marshall... Read more of this article

BELCO Seeks Approval: Rate Increase

The Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has submitted a proposal to the Energy Commission, seeking permission to increase base rate tariffs from 2012 through 2014. Saying it is sensitive to the impact of the ongoing economic downturn on its customers, the utility has proposed that any increases are kept in line with the island’s official... Read more of this article

Bermuda Clinic Hails Partner’s Breakthrough

Stemedica, the international biopharmaceutical firm which has partnered with Bermuda’s Brown Darrell clinic to conduct adult stem cell treatments on the island, today [Nov.14] announced a potentially revolutionary breakthrough for spinal cord injuries. San Diego-headquartered Stemedica said recent treatments it conducted involving paralysed rats... Read more of this article