Author Archive: Bernews1

Minister: Faith Community Outreach Programme

At a press conference held this morning [Mar.23], Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson announced the ‘Faith Community Outreach Programme’, which will see Government partner with the churches. Minister Wilson said, “I stand before you today to launch our Faith Community Outreach Programme. Through this programme, participating... Read more of this article

Platinum Estimates NZ & Aussie Loss

Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. announced its preliminary loss estimates for the 2011 Australian floods and Cyclone Yasi and the 2011 New Zealand earthquake, saying they currently expect the 2011 Australian floods and Cyclone Yasi and the 2011 New Zealand earthquake will have a net negative impact of approximately $25 million and $135 million,... Read more of this article

Student To Design Logo: FireFighters Walk

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] will be participating in the Middle-To-End Walk on May 7, 2011, wearing t-shirts with a logo designed by a Victor Scott student. The BFRS want the Victor Scott Primary School students to draw a picture that best represents their slogan, “Walking for Our Future.” and the winning picture will become the... Read more of this article

Gov. Marketing Centre Closed for Stocktaking

The Government Marketing Centre, a division of The Department of Conservation Services, Ministry of Public Works, will be closed for stocktaking on Thursday 31st March, 2011. A spokesperson said, “During the closure, only emergency requests for agricultural supplies will be accommodated. Clients are therefore encouraged to check supplies and... Read more of this article

TEDxBermuda: “Ideas Worth Spreading”

TEDxBermuda has announced that its inaugural event will launch April 23, 2011. The half-day event will take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute and will bring together both local and international thought leaders for insightful presentations on game-changing ideas, current events and major issues impacting the island and the world. Tickets... Read more of this article

Marine & Ports: Boat/Mooring Reminder

The Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine and Ports Boats and Moorings Section has issued a reminder to boat and mooring owners to renew registrations by Thursday March 31st, 2011. The full statement follows below: The Department of Marine and Ports, Boats and Moorings section, today issued a reminder to boat and mooring owners that... Read more of this article

T.N Tatem Students Celebrate Their Victory

This morning [Mar.23] the students of T.N Tatem Middle School are out cheering, waving banners and more, as they celebrate their victory after winning the 2011 Middle School Track & Field Championships yesterday. T.N. Tatem finished the day with 511.75 points, almost 100 points ahead of their closest rival. In addition to the overall school honours,... Read more of this article

Results & Video: Middle School Championships

T.N. Tatem captured its first Middle School Track and Field Championship yesterday [Mar.22] at the National Sports Centre. T.N. Tatem finished the day with 511.75 points, their closest rival was Whitney Institute who finished a distant second with 418.25 points. Dellwood’s Faheemah Scraders had the performance of the day by shattering the 1500 meter... Read more of this article

Murder Trial: Jury Hears DNA Evidence

Yesterday [Mar.22] the eight woman four man jury heard gunshot residue expert A J Schwoeble and DNA expert Candy Zuleger give evidence in the Supreme Court murder trial of Antonio Myers. 30-year-old Kumi Harford was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on December 5th, 2009. Antonio Myers, 25, stands trial for the murder, charges which he denies.... Read more of this article

KPMG Donates $19,000 to the Sunshine League

KPMG in Bermuda yesterday [Mar.22] presented a cheque for $19,000 to the Sunshine League Children’s Home. This donation is earmarked for the purchase and installation of a new security system to ensure the safety of the residents and staff at the care facility. Managing Partner at KPMG in Bermuda, Neil Patterson, in making the presentation said,... Read more of this article

Video: High Tea To Celebrate Royal Wedding

Project Action will be holding a Bermuda Reception “High Tea” in celebration of the wedding between HRH Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton. This fund-raising event will take place in the Harbour Room, Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Friday, 29 April, 2011 at 3pm. The taped wedding will be seen on large screens. Project Action Founding... Read more of this article

Photos: US Air Force Aircraft Depart

Four of the five US Air Force aircrafts that had been visiting Bermuda this weekend, departed the LF Wade International Airport earlier today [Mar.22] Some of the visiting planes appeared to be CV-22 Osprey aircraft, about which the US Air Force website says “The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and... Read more of this article