Author Archive: Bernews1

Community Day Facebook Photo Challenge

Last month summer interns from seven companies took part in The Centre on Philanthropy’s Community Day Facebook Photo Challenge, with the team from XL emerging as the Challenge’s winner (thanks to a last second tie-breaker). The Community Day paired teams of interns from XL, PwC, ACE, Belco, Endurance, Ariel Re, and Flagstone Re with six local charities... Read more of this article

Freisenbruch-Meyer Statement On HWP Fire

In the wake of yesterday’s fire that destroyed the HWP building, the Freisenbruch-Meyer Group issued a statement which follows in full below: Freisenbruch-Meyer Group (FMG) is both saddened and concerned to hear of the devastating fire that engulfed HWP yesterday. All FMG insureds who sustained damage due to the fire are urged to contact their... Read more of this article

CellOne Offering 24/7 Customer Care

CellOne has opened up their customer care to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers will now be able to inquire about billing, make rate plan changes, troubleshoot problems, or make bill payments whenever it suits them best. “We understand that it’s hard for our customers to call in or get to our stores for help within normal... Read more of this article

Videos/Photos: HWP Post-Fire

[Updated] The start of a large task is now underway – the work on the HWP Group Body & Paint Centre on St. John’s Road. Yesterday [Aug.8] flames tore through the building causing extensive damage to the property and automobiles, with the fire burning for over three hours. The road was opened late last night, and this morning the true extent... Read more of this article

Dancers Receive Over $50,000 In Scholarships

The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda today [Aug.9] announced the eight recipients of scholarships and bursaries for the 2011-2012 academic year. The awards represent a total of $50,500 in funding. The scholarships and bursaries are for study at accredited institutions in the U.S., England and Scotland and have been awarded following a rigourous... Read more of this article

Three-Day Roadblock After Discovery of Body

Three days after the discovery of a deceased teenager on Parsons Lane in Devonshire, police continue to remain on scene, restricting access to the road. At approximately 9am on Saturday 6 August, the body of 19-year-old Jahmeiko Perkins was discovered by a passing female motorcyclist just west of the Pure Water facility on Parsons Lane. Police roadblocks... Read more of this article

Caribbean Squash Champs: Day #1 Report

The Bermuda Men’s Squash Team is defending their title in the Caribbean Squash Championships being held in the Cayman Islands. Bermuda’s Micah Franklin, Noah Browne, Chris Stout, Anthony Fellowes and Spencer Moss are competing against athletes from the Caymans, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, OECS, Barbados, Bahamas and Guyana. Spencer Moss... Read more of this article

Recycling Collection Drops To Twice Monthly

Today [Aug.9] the Department of Waste management within the Ministry of Public Works announced that, beginning August 1, 2011 residential recycling pick up changed from weekly to fortnightly. A spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Department carries out monitoring of waste pick up including recycling and has found that many households are... Read more of this article

Upcoming: St George’s ‘Art in the Park’

Sponsored by the Corporation of St. George’s, local artists, jewellery makers, toy makers, musicians will be exhibiting and selling their arts and crafts at ‘Art in the Park’ from 11am until 3pm on Sunday, August 21st at Somers’ Gardens, St. George’s. The artists include – but are not limited to – Jill Amos Raine, Anne... Read more of this article

Weather: Cruise Ship To Bypass St George’s

The Veendam cruise ship will bypass Murrays Anchorage in St George’s today [Aug.9], and go straight to Hamilton due to weather conditions. The cruise ship normally stops at Murray’s Anchorage on Tuesdays before docking in Hamilton from Wednesdays to Fridays. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised due to the current weather conditions... Read more of this article

OBA Leadership Election To Be Held Sept. 10

[Updated with video] This morning [Aug.9] the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] announced that their Leadership Election will be held on September 10th, with the candidates expected to be announced on September 1st. The election will be held at the Fairmont Southampton, and in addition to Leader, the evening will also see the Deputy Leader, Party Chairman... Read more of this article

Concert Fundraiser For Accident Victim

A special birthday fundraising event will celebrate the life of a recent accident victim. Dion Ford and his best friend, Lonario Simmons, survived a serious accident on Father’s Day. Mr. Ford who will be celebrating his birthday on August 19, was flown overseas for surgery and treatment. He began his hospitalization at Mass General and Spalding Rehabilitation... Read more of this article