Author Archive: Bernews1

Bermuda Delegation In Chicago

Bermuda was well represented at the Captive Live USA conference in Chicago from September 26-27, 2011 which was sponsored by Business Bermuda. Among those in attendance were Mr. Shelby Weldon, Director of Insurance – Licensing and Authorisations at the BMA; Mr. Peter Willits, President of Liberty Mutual Management and VP of BIMA; Ms. Janita Burke,... Read more of this article

Wayne Furbert Wins In Hamilton West

Constituency #6 Hamilton West held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] at Temperance Hall, and Wayne Furbert was selected. Despite challenges from Senator LaVerne Furbert and Bermuda Football Association executive member Charles Clarke, Wayne Furbert retained his seat and will represent the PLP in the next general election. Mr Furbert... Read more of this article

Perinchief Loses To Walton Brown

Constituency #17 in Pembroke held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] and Minister Wayne Perinchief was ousted for Walton Brown. Walton Brown is President of Research Innovations Limited, and has previously served as a lecturer at Bermuda College [1988-2000]. He served in the Senate from 2007 to 2010, and was Junior Minister of... Read more of this article

Bermuda Could Benefit From UK Lottery

Winding down his visit to Bermuda at a press conference at Government House today [Sept.27] Henry Bellingham, the UK’s Minister for Overseas Territories, said that he would be seeking to start talks to have funds from Britain’s National Lottery made available for use in Overseas Territories such as Bermuda. Mr Bellingham said that the National Lottery... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing Teen [Found]

[Update - both teenagers found] The day after he returned home, the Police have issued another appeal for assistance in locating 14-year-old Devonte’ Simmons. This afternoon [Sept.27] a Police spokesperson said the teenager returned last night, but has since been reported missing this morning. Yesterday the Police issued an appeal for the teenager... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Announce New Candidates

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is hosting a press conference today [Sept.27] to announce some of their candidates who will be standing in the next General Election. It is expected to begin shortly and you can tune into the live video below: Live stream over, 20 minute video replay available below: Update 2:42pm: OBA Leader Senator Craig Cannonier... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Shipping Channels Study

[Updated with videos] Transport Minister Terry Lister held a press conference today [Sept.27] to discuss the ‘Study of Bermuda’s Shipping Channels to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships.’ The study covered various aspects including trends in cruise market and vessel characteristics, environmental conditions, impact to aquatic and terrestrial... Read more of this article

46-Yr-Old Man Pleads Not Guilty

A 46-year-old guest worker in Bermuda pleaded not guilty in Court this morning [Sept.27] to a charge of unlawfully wounding another person on 12th June this year. The charge was laid against Armindo DaPonte who is employed by Ricardo Arruda of Arruda Construction. Mr Arruda also acted as Mr DaPonte’s interpreter. After assuring himself that Mr... Read more of this article

Videos: 2007 World Cup Team Beat MCC

Last night [Sept.27] the 2007 World Cup Bermuda Cricket Squad met up with the visiting MCC cricket team at the Somerset Cricket Club, with Bermuda walking away with the victory. [Bermuda 179/8 MCC 75]. Irving Romaine won the toss and elected to bat, and Bermuda scored 179/8 in their allotted 20 overs with Lionel Cann the top scorer with 72, Dean Minors... Read more of this article

Kim Swan To Stand For Re-Election

The UBP’s Kim Swan has confirmed he will stand for re-election in Constituency #2 St. George’s West in the next general election. The former Opposition Leader is one of the last two MPs under the UBP banner, serving alongside Charles Swan. In 2008 the UBP held 14 seats in the House of Assembly; however three MPs split to form the BDA and... Read more of this article

BDOT Hosts North American Travel Agents

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted North American travel agents on-island last week. Organized by the BDOT’s New York office, the agents participated in a familiarization trip which featured site visits to local hotels classified as boutique properties. BDOT Director Mr. William Griffith explained: “By industry standards, boutique... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Human Rights Roadshow

The Human Rights Commission, a unit within the Department of Human Affairs and the Ministry of Youth, Families, and Sports has invited the public to attend the Human Rights Roadshow, and join the Commissioners and Officers of the HRC to learn more about the Commission and the Law as it applies to everyone residing in Bermuda. It will be held on Thursday,... Read more of this article