Author Archive: Bernews1

Young Progressives National Heroes Convention

The Bermuda Young Progressives said they wish to clear up any confusion regarding the Heritage celebrations of the National Heroes Convention. On May 1st, Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development Glenn Blakeney refuted any suggestion that Young Progressives National Heroes plan was in association with Governments. The Young Progressives... Read more of this article

Sailing: Atlantic Cup 2011 Awards Ceremony

After four days of 15-20 knot headwinds, the fleet of the Atlantic Cup arrived in Bermuda and celebrated at an Awards Ceremony at the St. George’s Sport and Dinghy Club on May 8. The Atlantic Cup is the World Cruising Club’s fun sailboat rally from the Caribbean to the US with a stop in Bermuda. The first leg of the rally form Nanny Cay... Read more of this article

Firm Founded by Dr. Martin Sold For $550M

Headstrong Corporation — the international provider of comprehensive consulting and IT services founded by long-time Bermuda resident Dr. James Martin [pictured] – has been sold to Genpact Limited for $550 million in cash. A global leader in business process and technology management, Genpact announced earlier this year it was in the... Read more of this article

May: Foster Care Month in Bermuda

Minister of Youth, Families, Sports, and Community Development Glenn Blakeney today announced that May is Foster Care Month in Bermuda with the aim of raising public awareness on the topic of foster care and foster parenting. “All children deserve a safe and happy life and foster parenting is a significant and rewarding opportunity that helps shape... Read more of this article

Amnesty International Bermuda 50th Anniversary.

On May 28th, 2011 Amnesty International Bermuda will, along with 3 million Amnesty International members and supporters world-wide, mark the international organization’s 50th Anniversary. The organization, itself, began with one man, Peter Benenson. A barrister in London, he was outraged when he heard of two Portuguese students who were imprisoned... Read more of this article

St. David’s Primary Students Tour Hotel

Wrapping up a week that saw students from Cedarbridge Academy and Sandy’s Secondary Middle School touring the property at the Fairmont Southampton, on Friday students from St. David’s Primary were given the opportunity to be hosted by the South Shore hotel. Director of Learning Greg Meszoly said, “This has been a busy week at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article

Photos: Regiment Overseas Training Continues

The Bermuda Regiment has begun their final phase of their overseas camp in North Carolina, which includes some of the toughest elements the soldiers will have to face including confidence courses, unarmed combat, and capsize drills. Major Julian Wheddon, the Regiment’s Training Officer has said that, “The troops have performed very well indeed.... Read more of this article

Witness Appeal: Murder of Jason Smith

The Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with any information regarding the murder of 22 year old Lance Corporal Jason Smith, which occurred on May 1st 2011 in the Overview Hill, Pembroke area. A well rounded young man, Mr Smith attended Saltus Grammar School locally before heading off to college, played football for the PHC Zebras and served... Read more of this article

Football Coaches To Train In Toronto

Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School coaches will attend a Coerver Basic Diploma course in Toronto this weekend. Calvin Blankendal said “We see this as continuing our skills development and technical coaching training”. The names of those traveling are Jermaine Smith, Jenay Bailey Edness, Jaylen Symonds Bean and Cal Blankendal. “One... Read more of this article

CableVision Experiences Technical Issue

This afternoon [May 10] Bermuda CableVision experienced a technical issue that has affected customer cable boxes. Terry Roberson, General Manager of Bermuda CableVision said the company hopes to have service restored by 6:30pm this evening. Mr Roberson’s full statement follows below: “Bermuda CableVision would like to advise its subscribers... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Witness Describes Final Moments

The murder trial of 21-year-old Kevin Andre Warner started yesterday [May 9] in Supreme Court. Mr Warner is alleged to have murdered 24-year-old Dekimo “Purple” Martin on May 28th, 2010. The two men were well known to each other and said to be friends. Mr Warner turned himself in shortly after the murder, and was subsequently arrested. On... Read more of this article

Injunction Filed To Stop UBP Dissolving

[Updated] A group including United Bermuda Party [UBP] leader Kim.Swan, MP Charles Swan and recent Warwick by-election candidate Devrae Noel Simmons filed an injunction today [May 10] to stop the UBP from dissolving. Other complainants named in the injunction include former Pembroke MP Erwin Adderly, ex-Senator Charlie Marshall, Robert Lewis, Ola... Read more of this article