Author Archive: Bernews1

HWP: “We Are Very Much Open For Business”

Three days after the fire that destroyed the Paint & Body Shop and administrative facilities of HWP, operations are resuming for automotive and cycle sales, mechanical service, parts and cycle service. Jonathan Brewin, President & CEO, HWP Group commented, “The management team and the staff of HWP have been incredible. While we have massive... Read more of this article

Argus Group Statement On HWP Fire

Following the massive fire that destroyed part of HWP’s premises, the Argus Group extending its sympathies to HWP and all those affected by the fire, and reminding Argus policy holders affected by the fire to contact our Customer Service Centre. John Doherty, Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty, the Argus Group said: “The Argus... Read more of this article

Upcoming: An Intergenerational Conversation

On Thursday, August 11th members of the public aged 13 years and higher are invited to attend the Wesley Methodist Church [Dyer Hall] from 5:30 – 7:30pm and participate in multi-generational round table discussions facilitated by Fitzgerald Williams, Social Worker and Client Relations Manager with the Department of Financial Assistance. The round... Read more of this article

Tennis: McHarg Reaches Finals in St. Lucia

Play in the 28th Annual Coca Cola ITF Junior Open in St. Lucia continued at the St. Lucia Tennis Centre, with both Taylor McHarg and Eva Frazzoni taking to the courts. McHarg advanced to the girls under/14 finals after she defeated Dajohnique Delancy from Trinidad. Delancy previously defeated the tournaments number 2 seed, and McHarg proved too strong... Read more of this article

Caribbean Squash Champs: Day #2 Report

The Men’s Bermuda Squash Team continued play in the Cayman Islands on Day #2 of the 2011 Caribbean Individual Squash Championships. Bermuda is the defending champion in the team division, and is competing against athletes from the Caymans, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, OECS, Barbados, Bahamas and Guyana. The Bermuda Team of Micah Franklin, Noah... Read more of this article

Ross ‘Blackie’ Talbot Scholarships Awarded

Clement Talbot, chairman of the Ross “Blackie” Talbot Charity Classic [RBTCC], announced the distribution of $85,000 in RBT education awards to 10 deserving students. David-Vernon Bean, Michiko Campbell, Khamani Fox, Kejon Sampson, Kendra Simons, Sherlina Thomas, Aaron Bassett, Winston Godwin, Tia Kipps, and Uthmani Talbot all received scholarships... Read more of this article

Health Ministry Highlights Summer Students

A press conference was held to highlight the Ministry of Health’s initiative to employ summer students to provide them with experience in their area of interest, and four students who are currently placed in summer programmes were introduced. Kelee Darrell has been working with Day Care Centers across the island and has helped the Environmental Health... Read more of this article

Swimming: Nic Patterson Training in Calgary

After returning from Puerto Rico, Nic Patterson from the Sharks Swim Club flew to Calgary to train with Cascade Swimming Club for the month of July. He flew with Cascade to Montreal to compete in the Canadian Age Group Championships on July 25th. The meet started slow for him with a disappointing time in the 100m fly. However, things improved on the... Read more of this article

‘Hiring Consultants: What Are The Guidelines?’

[Updated] Shadow Justice Minister Trevor Moniz has asked about Government’s process of hiring consultants, saying the public should know what the guidelines are. Mr Moniz cited statements made last week denying Anthony Santucci was hired as a consultant, with the Cabinet Secretary saying “there has not been a submission to the Review Committee,”... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda U/17 Women’s Team

Bermuda’s U-17 Women’s World Cup team will compete in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) qualifying tournament in Bahamas. The tournament will feature three teams, Bermuda, Antigua & Barbuda and host country Bahamas beginning Sunday August 14th – Thursday August 18th. The U-17 squad has been hard at training these past few months at the... Read more of this article

Sen. Furbert On Palacio “Black Apartheid” Exhibit

Senator Laverne Furbert has hit back at aspects of the recent artistic showing by Manuel Palacio, as well as statements he made about his latest exhibit entitled “Black Apartheid”. Mr Palacio said, “Black apartheid is about the similarities under a Black Government and its white counterpart; in fact I believe there are no changes with the... Read more of this article

Carrington Mahoney Wins Prosecutor of the Year

Deputy Director of Prosecutions Carrington Mahoney has been awarded the International Association of Prosecutors Award of Prosecutor of the Year 2011. The International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) is the only worldwide organisation representing prosecutors. It has 130 organisational members from over 90 countries, representing over 200, 000 prosecutors... Read more of this article