Author Archive: Bernews1

Sgt. Stange Laid To Rest With Military Honours

[Updated with video] Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons was laid to rest today [Dec 4] with full military honours, as the Royal Bermuda Regiment came out to pay their final respects to the 26-year-old soldier. Sgt Stange-Simmons’ flag draped casket was borne by a military bearer party and transported on a Regiment gun carriage. The funeral procession... Read more of this article

Dame Pamela Gordon-Banks To Be Honoured

Former Bermuda Premier Dame Pamela Gordon-Banks will be honoured by the “Girl Be Heard” organisation at a Gala this evening [Dec 3] in New York City. “Girl Be Heard” describes themselves as a “New York City-based nonprofit theatre company that brings global issues affecting girls center stage by empowering young women to... Read more of this article

PLP Announce New, Smaller Shadow Cabinet

[Updated] The PLP has announced a new Shadow Cabinet — which has been reduced in size — saying the “shift in parliamentary responsibilities is intended to increase efficiency, reinforce that we are a Government in Waiting, and that we are prepared and capable of handling the people’s business in the most responsible and respectable... Read more of this article

Live Video Replay: Same Sex Marriage Forum

[Updated] The “Concerned Citizens of Bermuda” are holding a public forum this evening [Dec 2] at the New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Center on Dundonald Street, with overseas speaker Dr Ryan Anderson delivering a presentation to the attendees. In announcing the forums, the group said it was part “of their ongoing initiative... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the exercise gives pilots... Read more of this article

Gay Couple File Marriage Notice In Bermuda

[Updated] A gay couple have filed an official notice with the Registrar General that they want to get married in Bermuda, saying that “it would set a precedent, and we would be equal in the eyes of the law.” Bermudian Ijumo Hayward, 46, and American Clarence Williams III, 40, have filed a Notice of Intended Marriage to the Registrar General. Mr... Read more of this article

DPP Rory Field To Leave In February 2016

Government House today confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Field has informed the Governor that he will be leaving his post at the end of February 2016 in order to “take up a new opportunity.” Governor George Fergusson said: “I have accepted Mr Field’s resignation with regret. He has done an excellent job – which... Read more of this article

Speculation Surrounds Possible PLP Changes

[Updating] Unofficial sources are indicating that there may be changes being considered within the Progressive Labour Party, with suggestions that MP Glenn Blakeney may be planning to retire from politics, as well as some members of the party desiring a change of leadership. Multiple sources suggest that Mr Blakeney may have informed the party of his... Read more of this article

Five Extracts From The Same Sex Rights Ruling

Chief Justice Ian Kawaley handed down a groundbreaking decision in the Supreme Court on Friday [Nov 27] which paves the way for non-Bermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians to be granted rights to live and work in Bermuda. The legal case was brought by the Bermuda Bred Company, which was formed by a group of ‘born and bred’ Bermudians in order... Read more of this article

BPS Confirm Man Remains In Police Custody

The police have confirmed that the man arrested in connection with the death of Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons [pictured] remains in custody as of this morning [Nov 30]. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found inside a Southampton residence at around 9:30pm on Thursday, November 26th, and the police said the circumstances surrounding his death are “suspicious.” The... Read more of this article

Minister Bob Richards: “It’s A Huge Win For Us”

“It’s a huge win for us and a stamp of approval for our industry,” Finance Minister Bob Richards said following the news that the European Commission has found Bermuda fully equivalent under the European Union’s Solvency II regulatory and supervisory system. Asked to explain why it’s so important, the Minister told Bernews:... Read more of this article

Video: Walton Brown On Ending Discrimination

“If you’re serious about ending discrimination in the area of sexual orientation, then there needs to be full rights in that arena,” Opposition MP Walton Brown said. When asked about the Hamilton Princess’ decision to decline the booking for the forums which feature a speaker opposed to same sex marriage, Mr Brown said he respects... Read more of this article