Author Archive: Bernews1

Opposition Leader Marc Bean On Medical Leave

[Updated] Acting Party Leader David Burt has confirmed that Party Leader Marc Bean will be taking a medical leave of absence, and said it is the party’s hope that “all Bermudians will respect his privacy and continue to hold him and his family up in prayer.” Mr Bean, who is understood to have taken ill recently, thanked all of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Audio: Sen. Daniels Explains Stance In Senate

Saying that he welcomes the opportunity to address their stance in the Senate today, Senator Marc Daniels said “our position today was to recognize what’s happened for the past week” and “to say we’re not just going to continue business as usual and give disrespect to what all of the people of this country had felt by basically... Read more of this article

Larry Mussenden Appointed As New DPP

Governor George Fergusson has announced the appointment of Mr Larry Mussenden as Director of Public Prosecutions in succession to Mr Rory Field. In making the appointment, Mr Fergusson has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee. Mr Fergusson has said: “I am very pleased to make this appointment. Mr Mussenden... Read more of this article

Photos: Demonstrators At House Of Assembly

[Updating: A group of demonstrators stationed themselves outside the House of Assembly this morning, with the small group of women – including Ms Enda Matthie – stationed outside the House with tape over their mouths and displaying various signs. They moved away from the doors at around 10.00am and the session of the House started on... Read more of this article

Bermudian Teen To Perform At Carnegie Hall

Bermudian Camille Carlington, who resides in the USA, has been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series, and the 14-year-old is set to perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her father Derrick Carlington, formerly of St. David’s, said, “Camille started playing piano at age 3. She now plays the... Read more of this article

Starwood Signs Deals In Cuba For Three Hotels

Starwood Hotels & Resorts — which is also supposed to manage the resort which is scheduled to be built in St George’s — signed three new hotel deals in Cuba, marking the first U.S. based hospitality company to enter the market in nearly 60 years. This announcement follows receipt of authorization from the U.S. Treasury Department for... Read more of this article

IRAG Welcome Email Submissions About Reform

Following the Government’s agreement to withdraw the Bill and engage in further consultation, the Immigration Reform Action Group [IRAG] said they plan to keep the public informed and have set-up an email address for submissions, questions, and ideas for the comprehensive immigration reform working group that is due to be formed. IRAG’s... Read more of this article

‘Policy To Shift More Land Tax To Working Class’

[Updated] The OBA are “planning to increase the burden on land tax on Bermuda’s working class while at the same time reducing the burden of land tax for Bermuda’s wealthy,” according to an email sent out by the PLP. The emails appear to have been sent out to constituents and said, “Minister Bob Richards and the One Bermuda... Read more of this article

Governor: “In My View The Police Got This Right”

“It is not always sensible for the police to apply zero tolerance at the time, especially when emotions are running high,” the Governor said, adding that he would like to thank the police for their “highly professional handling of the situation” as in his view “the police got this right.” Governor George Fergusson’s... Read more of this article

Photos: First Cruise Ship Of Year In Hamilton

The second cruise ship of the year — and the first for Hamilton — sailed into the island today, with the 565-foot long Seven Seas Navigator docking in Hamilton, carrying a projected 456 passengers and 325 crew. The marks the second cruise ship that has visited Bermuda in 2016, following after the MV Oriana which visited the Royal Naval... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Start Of Palm Sunday Walk

[Updated with photos] This year’s Palm Sunday Walk, held by the Bermuda National Trust, is now underway, having started from The Berkeley Institute, with the route covering about five miles, designed to “explore the heart of Pembroke.” A BNT spokesperson previously said, “As always, the route will take participants to places that the... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Scores 16th Goal Of Season

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored his 16th goal of the season on Saturday as Huddersfield Town recorded a 4 – 1 win against Leeds United. The club’s match report said, “An eight minute spell heralding three second half goals gave Town a first derby win against Leeds United in five games in spectacular style at... Read more of this article