Author Archive: Bernews1

‘Rise & Report May Have Been To Save Face’

Saying “the decision to rise and report progress may have been a move to save face from a potential Government embarrassment,” Dr. Katherine Michelmore said she hopes it “represents a recognition on behalf of Government that there is much wrong with this SDO and how it has been presented to the public.” Dr. Michelmore, spokesperson... Read more of this article

Dr. Barbara Ball Laid to Rest

Dr Barbara Bertha Ball, MRCS, LRCP, OBE, JP [13 June 1924 - 14 March 2011] The Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Mr David Arkley, Premier Paula Cox and Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess, and Leader of the Opposition Kim.Swan were all in attendance at this afternoon’s Catholic Mass for the late Dr Barbara Ball. Others came from the Cabinet,... Read more of this article

Monday Evening Vigil For Murder Victim

This coming Monday [Mar.21] a candlelight vigil will be held at 6:00pm at Union Square on Dundonald Street. The vigil in being held in memory of James.Lawes who was murdered one year ago today, and also to gather and show support for ending all gun violence. Just before 11pm on March 19, 2010, three men were shot during a drive-by shooting in the parking... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: 2011 St. Baldrick’s Event

[Updated] Hair fell and over $400,000 was raised last night [Mar.18], as residents had their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation as friends, family and donors cheered them on at BAA. Stylists and barbers shaved volunteers’ heads to raise money to support children’s cancer research, and early estimates indicate that the... Read more of this article

Murder Accused: “I Shouldn’t Have Come Back”

Yesterday [Mar.18] the Court heard that a man accused of murdering a rival gang member was arrested after arriving in Bermuda from a Miami flight, and told the arresting officer, “I knew I should not have come back. I knew you guys were looking for me.” 30-year-old Kumi Harford [pictured] was killed at around 5am on St. Monica’s Road on... Read more of this article

Photos: Under 16′s Rugby Team Clean Up

Almost 30 players of the Bermuda National U16′s Rugby Team took part in the KBB pickup at Rocky Hill Park, St Georges on Saturday March 19th. The National Under 16 program is in its second year of operation and has been particularly successful in attracting a broad range of boys from a variety of schools both in the public and private sector.... Read more of this article

Police: Missing 16-Yr-Old Girl [Found]

(Update – found)The Police have appealed for assistance in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for one week. Police said information received indicates Santina Harvey may be staying at various residences for periods of time, and reminded the public that harbouring a juvenile is a crime. A Police spokesman said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article

Live Blog/Video: SDO Debate [No Vote]

[Updated - no vote to be taken] Senators are expected to debate the Tucker’s Point SDO today [Mar.18], and both CURB and BEST called for residents to come to the Cabinet Building grounds to “quietly protest the Tuckers Point SDO.” Updates will be posted through the day, with the most recent on top, press ‘F5′ key to refresh: Update... Read more of this article

Everest Estimates NZ Quake: Up to $210m

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced today its preliminary loss estimate for exposures relating to the New Zealand earthquake in February. Their initial pre-tax loss estimate, net of reinstatement premiums, is in the range of $140 million to $210 million. Everest also expects gross losses of $45 million in the first quarter due to storms and flooding across... Read more of this article

Input Invited: Taxi Authority Review Committee

The Chairman of the Taxi Authority Review Committee would like to invite members of the public who would like to make a submission to the Committee to attend a meeting on Tuesday [Mar. 22] in the TCD Boardroom. The meeting is due to start at 9:30am, with 15 minutes set aside for each verbal submission. The Committee will meet with individuals or... Read more of this article

Knifepoint Robbery: Victim’s Necklace Stolen

Yesterday afternoon [Mar.17], a 28-year-old man was sitting in a van outside Maximart in Sandys parish, when he was accosted by two men, one brandishing what the Police term “a bladed article.” The suspects stole his gold necklace before running away. A Police spokesman said, “Around 5:10pm on Thursday, Police responded to a reported... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Royal Couple Touring Bermuda

Their Royal Highnesses, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, arrived in Bermuda at 7pm on Wednesday evening [Mar.16]. The Count and Countess of Wessex started off their busy Thursday schedule by visiting The Centre on Angle Street and presenting Duke of Edinburgh Awards Gold Awards to ten young Bermudians. The couple then took a tour of the Co-Educational... Read more of this article