Author Archive: Bernews1

Elbow Beach Photo Contest Winners

Staff at the Elbow Beach hotel recently competed in the 1st Annual Colleague Photography Competition sponsored by the hotels Human Resources Department. Colleagues were allowed to submit photographs over a two month period from June 3rd until August 3rd in three categories; Flora & Fauna, People & Culture and Landscapes. All photographs had... Read more of this article

36-Yr-Old Man Charged With 2007 Murder

This morning [Aug.19] in Magistrates Court a man was charged in relation to a murder that occurred four years ago. 36-year-old Derek Spalding was charged with the murder of 2007 Shaki Crockwell and unlawfully using a firearm. Both charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court so he did not have to enter a plea. 25-year-old footballer Shaki Crockwell,... Read more of this article

E-Petition Started: Bermudians Against Strike

An e-petition has just been started this morning [Aug.19] called ‘Bermudians Against BIU Strike Action.‘ The e-petition text says, “When a reporter said the majority of people seem to be against the strike, Mr Furbert said unless you talk to all Bermudians you cannot say the majority of the public is against the strike. He said, ‘Unless... Read more of this article

UK Woman Convicted, Ordered To Pay Police

An English woman who caused a flight to be diverted to Bermuda after kicking and biting airline staff was convicted in a U.K. Court and ordered to pay £2,476 [$4,100] costs to the Bermuda Police. In November of last year, a flight traveling from the UK to the Dominican Republic was diverted to Bermuda due to the behaviour of Ms Close. She remained... Read more of this article

Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards

Yesterday [Aug.18] Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith presented scholarships and awards to a number of deserving students. Kejon Sampson won the 2011 Minister’s Scholarship, which is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional acumen in their studies, their extracurricular activities and their level of community service. Education... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda U/17 Lose 2-0 To Bahamas

Bermuda’s U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying team hopes of advancing ended when Bahamas beat Bermuda 2-nil to advance to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers. Bahamas first goal came in the 51st minute after Precious Cooper deflected the ball in her own goal, and the second was delivered in the 76th minute. In the first-half Bermuda lost team... Read more of this article

BIU President: “Her Bus Did Not Move”

BIU President Chris Furbert spoke about the actual accident that predicated this bus strike, and provided his perspective on it. Mr Furbert’s statement - which earned applause from members gathered – said the accident as the Ministry described it was a very unlikely scenario. Mr Furbert said, “An accident took place, and if it was... Read more of this article

150-Year-Old Perfume Found In Shipwreck

Analysis of the artifacts excavated from the Mary Celestia shipwreck continue to reveal new information – and forgotten secrets – of a contraband stash of private goods hidden inside the steamer when it crashed into the reefs off Southampton on September 6, 1864. In June, Dr. Philippe Rouja, Conservator of Historic Wrecks [pictured below] from Conservation... Read more of this article

Bernews Poll: 90% Say Gov Shouldn’t Back Down

[Updated with results] As locals are aware, the Bus Operators and Allied Workers Division of the Bermuda Industrial Union met and agreed to go on strike after bus driver Jennifer Harvey was fired for refusing to take a drug test after an accident which the Ministry said saw a passenger’s hand injured. Transport Minister Terry Lister said, “As... Read more of this article

Premier Encourages Drivers to Return to Work

Premier Paula Cox issued a statement this evening [Aug.18] saying, “I would encourage the bus drivers to return to work. Disruptions like these are harmful to our economy and right now as a country we need to be rowing in the same direction. “When jobs are at stake it makes it personal; but let’s remember that Bermuda’s core values... Read more of this article

Premier Cox Visits Bermuda College Campus

Earlier today [Aug.18] Premier Paula Cox visited the Bermuda College Campus to highlight the certification programmes that 72 Bermudians are currently undertaking to upgrade their skills in anticipation of re-entry to the workforce. This initiative, termed “Getting Bermudians Back to Work” is sponsored by the Cabinet Office and Ministry of Finance,... Read more of this article

Kids’ Lemonade Stand Raises $150 For SPCA

While much of the island was embroiled in a bus strike today [Aug.18], four young girls spent the day working at their lemonade stand in an effort to raise money for the SPCA. Starting from 7am this morning, 11-year-old Sophie Clare, 7-year-old Alex Clare, 8-year-old Linnea Kuruvilla, and 11-year-old Annika Kuruvilla kept busy selling lemonade, coffee,... Read more of this article