Author Archive: Bernews1

Kentucky Fried Chicken Delists From BSX

The Bermuda Stock Exchange confirms the delisting and last trade date of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited common shares. Further to the announcement of 15 July, 2011, regarding the intention of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited to delist the Company’s common shares from the BSX, the BSX advises that, in keeping with the requirements... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda U/17 Defeat Antigua 5-0

[Updated] Bermuda opened their bid to advance in the U/17 Women’s World Cup with a resounding 5 – 0 win over Antigua & Barbuda in the Bahamas this evening [Aug.16]. Precious Smith [pictured/file photo] was the stand out, scoring all five goals for Bermuda in 19 minutes. The first-half, Bermuda had 13 shots on goal compared to Antigua and Barbuda... Read more of this article

Tyrone Smith To Compete At World Champs

BTFA President Donna Watson said, “Tyrone Smith will be our lone representative at the World Championships being held in Daegu, Korea August 27th to September 4th competing in the Long Jump.” “We were hoping to have a few more athletes meet the qualifying standard but due to injuries, scheduling etc. we have not reached that goal and... Read more of this article

Video: Butterfield Bank Donates School Supplies

This afternoon [Aug.16] Butterfield Bank and their employees presented the proceeds of their back-to-school fundraising drive, which will provide school supplies for more than 500 primary and middle school students in need. Students from 14 primary schools and four middle schools will receive school supplies including backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles,... Read more of this article

HWP Partners With Rayclan: Paint & Body Shop

One week after the fire that destroyed HWP Group’s Paint & Body Shop on St. John’s Road, management and staff have worked hard to get the business back up and running in order to serve their customers. Whilst the sales and mechanical services departments have been able to get back to work, the body shop and all its equipment was destroyed and... Read more of this article

Driver Collides With Traffic Sign & Utility Pole

A 37-year-old woman was injured yesterday [Aug.15] after smashing her car into a traffic sign and utility pole on Middle Road, Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:50pm on Monday August 15th, Police responded to a single vehicle collision in the Middle Road, Southampton area.” “The car was travelling on Middle Road near... Read more of this article

‘Public Is Becoming Weary Of Labour Unrest’

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson responded to the recent and developing industrial activity saying, “The public is becoming very weary of these frequent occurrences of labour unrest. We are currently in a very precarious position regarding our economy.” Minister Wilson said it causes inconvenience to hard working Bermudians,... Read more of this article

Dwayne Caines Appointed Acting Director Of DCI

The Cabinet Office announced today that Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines has been appointed Acting Director of the Department of Communication and Information Services for a three-month period with effect from September 1, 2011. Mr. Caines has fifteen years experience in media and communications including seven years in a managerial capacity. Mr.... Read more of this article

Corporation Workers Meet At Union Headquarters

The City of Hamilton today [Aug.16] confirmed that their unionized members met at the Bermuda Industrial Union headquarters this morning, returning to work after lunch. Acting Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton, Mr. Gary Edwards declined to comment further saying, “The City of Hamilton has not yet received formal communications... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Discussion On Internalized Racism

Next week Wednesday [Aug.24] Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] will host “A Discussion for Black Bermudians Part 4 – Planning Session for Internalized Racism,” facilitated by Mr. Cordell Riley and Dr. Eva Hodgson. The event will be held at the Leopards Club, corner of Brunswick Street & Cedar Avenue, from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Related... Read more of this article

Cricket: Glenn Blakeney Jr Breaks County Record

Fans at the Sea Breeze Oval on Saturday [Aug.13] were treated to a batting display by Glenn Blakeney Jr, as he and Bailey’s Bay rewrote the Eastern County Record Books. Mr Blakeney went on to make a record 218 runs, which broke the Eastern County individual scoring record crossing Noel Gibbons’ 183 against Flatt’s Victoria in 1983. Meanwhile... Read more of this article

Sailing: Peter Miller Places 3rd In New York

College sailor Peter Miller had another successful match racing outing at last weekend’s Oakcliff Evo-Sport “Clinegatta” in Oyster Bay, NY, an ISAF Grade 4 event. Miller and his team placed 3rd in a field of 10 teams and was the leader going into the second and final day of racing. The team raced the Oakcliff Sailing Center owned Swedish... Read more of this article