Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Police Car Crashes Into Wall

[Updated] This evening [Oct.27] a Police car was involved in an accident which saw it crash into a wall on Somerset Road. The incident was apparently a two vehicle collision involving the police car and a private car, with at least one of the car occupants sustaining minor injuries. Police presently have the road blocked off while they investigate... Read more of this article

Court Orders Digicel To Suspend Service

[Updated] Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley today [Oct. 27] ordered Digicel to drop its new long distance service until all legal disputes had been resolved. The judge made his ruling in the Supreme Court this afternoon after lawyers from the Attorney General’s Chambers argued Digicel was pre-empting forthcoming amendments to laws governing telecommunications... Read more of this article

Video: Policing For Halloween

Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva held a press conference this afternoon [Oct.27] to discuss Policing over Halloween, warning the police “will be out in full force and we will act swiftly against those who try to spoil it for everyone else.” “Our operation has already commenced to double up on resources on the street, and we will... Read more of this article

New Police Email To Report Online Scams

In response to a recent increase in internet scams, the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit has created a dedicated email address for members of the public to report suspected scam e-mails. As of Monday [Oct.24] internet fraud may be reported via the new e-mail address: fraud2@bps.bm. A police spokesperson said, “This dedicated e-mail... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Recovery Continues In Q3

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Oct.27] reported third quarter net income of $11.2 million –$0.01 per share on a fully diluted basis — compared to a net loss of $18.6 million in the third quarter of 2010 [$0.04 loss per share on a fully diluted basis]. Year-to-date net income for the nine months ended 30 September 2011... Read more of this article

Wilson: Consumer Laws Protect Firms, Too

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Senator Kim Wilson last night [Oct. 26] participated in a presentation to local business representatives as part of “Consumer Week”. Consumer Week — being held from October 24-28 — is based around the theme: “Be a part of our economic growth. Support local businesses.” Last night’s presentation,... Read more of this article

Go Green For Halloween Say Eco Activists

Halloween in Bermuda is a time for ghosts and goblins and candies — but it also results in mountains of discarded costumes, decorations and sweet wrappers, warns Greenrock. Writing at the Bermuda environmental activist group’s website, Greenrock’s Rowan Hallett says Halloween doesn’t have to be a festival of waste and wrapping. “In... Read more of this article

BIOS Research May Unlock Cancer Mysteries

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS} is joining with researchers around the world to study sea urchins in a bid to better understand diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and muscular dystrophy. BIOS was recently the beneficiary of a $3 million gift from a private trust to fund sea urchin research at its... Read more of this article

Three Men Arrested In Connection With Shootings

[Updated] Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva confirmed this afternoon [Oct.27] that three men were arrested in connection with two recent shooting incidents. Commissioner DeSilva said that two men have been arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting in Warwick that left a 21-year-old in the Intensive Care Unit, while one man has been arrested... Read more of this article

Dale Butler To Host Two Economic Forums

Parliamentarian Dale Butler will be hosting two public forums over the next week on the island’s worsening economic situation and mounting Bermudian unemployment. The Progressive Labour Party MP, who represents a Warwick constituency, said feedback he’s received on the campaign trail leaves him in no doubt his constituents’ chief concerns... Read more of this article

Police: Fake Bank Email Circulating

The Police issued an advisory about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating. It follows in full below: The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to warn the public about a fake e-mail claiming to be from Butterfield Bank which is currently circulating, encouraging recipients to click on a link... Read more of this article

The BSX Delists Cayman-Registered Fund

The Bermuda Stock Exchange today [Oct. 27] announced the cancellation of of American Pegasus SPC Perpetual Income Fund Segregated Portfolio from its listing. The immediate cancellation of the listing was effected under BSX regulations regarding non-payment of listing fees; failure to submit financial reports; and failure to appoint a replacement Listing... Read more of this article