Author Archive: Bernews1

Bob Richards On Job Losses

Reacting to the news yesterday of 150 job losses, Shadow Minister of Finance Bob Richards said, “The latest news of job losses in Bermuda forms yet another data point in the declining trend in employment and opportunity available on our island.” “The Citi Hedge Fund Services’ announcement is evidence that our problems are Bermuda-specific... Read more of this article

Minister Minors ‘Works’ At Fairmont

Earlier this week, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors, spent time ‘working’ at The Fairmont Southampton as the island’s largest hotel marked World Tourism Day. Working alongside and with the guidance of The Fairmont Southampton’s staff, Minister Minors was shown how to prepare a bed, serve tea in the Jasmine... Read more of this article

PLP: Simmons, Dame Jennifer To Run

[Updated] Constituency #31 Southampton West Central held their candidate selection meeting last night [Sept.29], and Scott Simmons was selected over Denton Williams to represent the branch. In the 2007 General Election, the UBP’s Jon Brunson won the Southampton West Central seat with 57% of the vote against the PLP’s Marc Bean. Due to Mr... Read more of this article

Round #2: Pembroke West Central Voting

“The PLP announced last night [Sept.29] that there will be a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central on Wednesday, October 12 at The Berkeley Institute. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke West Central saw incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield challenged by Senator David Burt, and ended in... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing Woman [Found]

[Updated- found] The police have appealed for assistance in locating 40-year-old Kamilah Muhammad who has not been seen since Sunday, September 25th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Kamilah Muhammad.” “Ms. Muhammad is described as approximately... Read more of this article

Minister Wilson Addresses Today’s Job Losses

In response to today’s news that 150 jobs will be lost, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson said, “The reality of the harsh economic climate cannot be ignored. The fact is that the economic challenges that we are facing as a Country are indiscriminate. “It is being felt across all sectors of our community, and as Minister... Read more of this article

BWS Issues Tropical Storm Watch

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] issued a Tropical Storm Watch this afternoon [Sept.29], saying Hurricane Ophelia is a ‘potential threat’ to Bermuda. Its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 115 nautical miles away at 3pm on Saturday October 1st. “Winds increase on Friday, with showers later, as... Read more of this article

Fencer To Compete At World Championships

Marking the first time Bermuda will send a fencer to the World Championships, Travis Stevens will represent the island at the 2011 World Fencing Championships next month in Italy. A sport which literally spans centuries, the earliest evidence of fencing is said to comes from a carving in Egypt, dating back to about 1200 B.C., which shows a sport fencing... Read more of this article

Limited Reintroduction Of Parking Vouchers

The City of Hamilton today [Sept.29] announced a reduction in the cost to park on the top level of Bulls Head Car Park and the limited reintroduction of parking vouchers. In making the announcement, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. Edward Benevides revealed, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce that as of... Read more of this article

CITI Moving 100 Jobs Out Of Bermuda

[Updated] Approximately 100 jobs will relocated from Bermuda to North America, with one of the island’s international businesses seeking to move staff to consolidate support functions, create operating efficiencies, and reduce overall expenses. “After due consideration, Citi has decided to relocate some of its functions currently being performed... Read more of this article

PLP Donate To Miss Bermuda

[Updated] This afternoon [Sept.29] the PLP presented Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge with a cheque for $1,500 to assist her in representing Bermuda at the upcoming Miss World Pageant in London. Miss Outerbridge has been raising money to fund her expenses for the Pageant in recent days. On September 21st she hosted a “Rag Mannequin” event, standing... Read more of this article

City of Hamilton Donates To CADA

The City of Hamilton today announced a $5,000.00 donation to CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior. During the presentation in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall, Deputy Mayor, Glen Smith said, “The City of Hamilton is pleased to make a $5,000.00 donation to CADA’s Let Us Drive program. We believe this is an important initiative that is... Read more of this article