Author Archive: Bernews1

BDA Red Cross Receives $72,000 For Japan

The Bermuda Red Cross reported today [Mar.24] that they have received close to $72,000 in donations for the Japanese Quake and Tsunami Appeal. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, leaving thousands dead, with the official death toll from the disaster close to 10,000 and expected to continue to climb. Premier and Minister... Read more of this article

Facebookers: Bermuda Buzz 6 Wants Your Help

On Facebook? If so, a group of young Bermudians are seeking your help over the next 24 hours to win a competition that kicked off today [Mar.24]. One hundred students from various senior schools in the country are invited to attend, and the students in ‘Bermuda Buzz 6‘ – the group we are covering – are from a variety of schools... Read more of this article

Hal Masters Appointed Director of Capital G

Capital G Limited announced the appointment of experienced financial services consultant, Clarendon Hugh (Hal) Masters as a Director of Capital G Bank Limited and Capital G Limited, effective immediately. Chairman of Capital G Bank Limited, Mr. James Gibbons, said, “We are delighted that Hal has accepted our invitation to join the Board. Hal brings... Read more of this article

Defence Questions Gun Shot Residue Evidence

During the Supreme Court murder trial of Antonio Myers this morning [Mar.24], an expert testifying for the defence said that the Gun Shot Residue [GSR] evidence does “not assist in the finding that Antonio Myers is connected to the shooting of Kumi Harford.” 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December... Read more of this article

Prince Edness Jailed For Two Years

25-year-old Prince Edness was today [Mar.24] jailed for two years after previously pleaded guilty to charges including threatening and assaulting a female last month. The charges stemmed from incidents occurring between 4th and 7th February this year. They commenced with the assault which took place outside the Captain’s Lounge. The Court heard that... Read more of this article

Earth Hour 2011 This Saturday

City of Hamilton Mayor, Charles Gosling and Greenrock President, Mr. Andrew Vaucrosson, today called for all residents and businesses in the Hamilton to participate in Earth Hour. Earth Hour 2011 has reached record participation, with 130 countries and territories registered to take part, on the seven continents, all G20 countries, thousands of cities,... Read more of this article

Fairmont: Three New Appointments & Promotions

Fairmont Bermuda today announces three new appointments and promotions; Andre Binns, Beverly Pitt, and Nicholas Van de Weg – all pictured below. “One of our goals at Fairmont Bermuda is to embrace the talents of local Bermudians and provide opportunities for our staff to continue cultivating their careers,” says Nelda Simons, regional director... Read more of this article

Minister Opening Remarks: ACSDA Assembly

Last night [Mar.23] Acting Minister of Business Development & Tourism Walter Roban delivered the welcoming remarks at the Americas’ Central Securities Depositories Association’s [ACSDA] General Assembly, being held in Bermuda and hosted by the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX]. Twenty-four countries will be represented at this first assembly ever... Read more of this article

Argus Health Fair To Be Held On April 7th

The seventh annual Argus Health Fair, in partnership with the Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Department of Health, will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the 6th floor of the new Argus Building on Wesley Street, Hamilton. The event takes place on World Health Day during Bermuda’s Public Health Week. There will be... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Bermuda Regiment Training Exercise

This past weekend [Mar 18/19], the Bermuda Regiment held Exercise March Madness at Morgan’s Point. A spokesperson said, “The focus of March Madness is on Internal Security Operations, which is one of the Regiment’s potential tasks, and is therefore one of the primary aspects of training scheduled for the 2011 Overseas Camp. Troops will participate... Read more of this article

“Parkside Gun” Used in Numerous Shootings

During the Supreme Court murder trial of Antonio Myers yesterday [Mar.23], the Court heard allegations that the two guns used to kill Kumi Harford are “Parkside weapons,” and have been used in a number of shootings including at least four other murders. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December... Read more of this article

Photos, Results, Video: Primary School Sports

The Primary School Track and Field Championship were held yesterday [Mar.23] at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire. Tamia Burgess from the Harrington Sound Primary and Destani Warner from West Pembroke were crowned the Under 9 Girls Dual Champions. Mahlon Seon from the Somerset Primary won the Under 9 Boys Title after winning the 100m, 200m and... Read more of this article