Author Archive: Bernews1

Works Minister: Full Budget Statement

Deputy Premier and Public Works Minister Derrick Burgess said Bermuda “may be assured that even with a reduction in the current account and capital allocations for the next fiscal year” his porfolio will adhere to its mission and meet its objectives. Speaking at a press conference following the Budget Statement, the Minister said garbage... Read more of this article

Bermuda-Booster Ponders US Senate Run

Connecticut Republicans have launched a grassroots effort to draft an outspoken supporter of Bermuda’s off-shore financial services sector as their candidate to challenge for the US Senate seat being vacated by Independent Joe Liberman in 2012. Current state Sen. L. Scott Frantz, a longtime visitor as well as a veteran competitor in the biennial... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Summer Camp & Activities Fair

Winter’s chill may still be in the air, but for many people it is already time to start thinking about summer camp registration for the kids. Saltus Association are hosting their annual “Summer Camp and Activities Fair” on Friday, March 4th 5-7pm at the Saltus Junior Hall. This event is open to the public. The goal of the fair is to encourage... Read more of this article

Photos: Marsh & Guy Carpenter Community Day

[Updated with photos] Employees of Marsh and Guy Carpenter plan to log more than 500 volunteer hours today [Feb 21] working alongside residents and business owners cleaning up and beautifying North East Hamilton. This is the second consecutive year that Marsh and Guy Carpenter, operating companies of Marsh & McLennan Companies, have held a ‘Community... Read more of this article

Education Minister: Full Budget Statement

The Ministry of Education received the second largest percentage of funding in the 2011/12 Budget, with approximately 11.9% of estimated expenditure going towards education, which was second only to the Health’s Ministry’s 15.9%. But Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said at a press conference following the Budget statement on Friday... Read more of this article

Colonel Burch: Full Budget Statement

National Security Minister David Burch said despite cuts experienced by the departments falling under his portfolio, “tough economies make us more attuned to stronger performance” when he spoke at a press conference on Friday [Feb. 18] following Government’s delivery of the 2011/12 Budget.. Lt. Col. Burch said Premier and Finance... Read more of this article

DUI, Damage & Assault: Suspended Sentence

In Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 21], before Magistrate Juan Wolffe, 27-year-old Randolph Hall of Cox’s Hill, Pembroke was today fined a total of $2,250 and given a three month jail sentence – suspended for twelve months. The punishment arose from two traffic offences, one charge of assaulting a police officer, and one of causing willful... Read more of this article

Paco Fubler Jailed For Theft Offence

37-year-old Paco Fubler, on parole for previous offences, was this morning [Feb 21] returned to jail to serve out the balance of a thirty-day sentence just imposed for a theft offence. Mr Fubler had been in Police custody since February 11th, so he will have less than 3 weeks to serve before being released. Mr Fubler had pleaded guilty to stealing a... Read more of this article

Justice Minister: Full Budget Statement

Attorney General and Justice Minister Michael Scott said ongoing initiatives to modernise Bermuda’s judicial structure as well as a wide range of rehabilitation and treatment programmes would continue despite “prudent” reductions under the 2011/2012 Budget. Speaking at a press conference following the Budget statement [Feb. 18],... Read more of this article

Minister Wilson: Full Budget Statement

This past Friday [Feb 18] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson spoke at a press conference following the delivery of the 2011/12 Budget. In the budget, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been allocated a current account sum of $23,613,696 and capital funding of $667,000. Their budget consists of allocations for the Department... Read more of this article

Seadrill Signs Chevron Tender Rig Contract

Bermuda-based Seadrill has today [Feb. 21] agreed to a new three-year contract with Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production offshore Thailand for the tender rig T12 [pictured] with a two- year option period. Estimated contract value is approximately $132 million, and commencement of the assignment is scheduled for the second quarter this year,... Read more of this article

Football: First & Premier Division Round Up

As storm force winds and cold temperatures brushed past the Island yesterday [Feb 20], a number of football games took place islandwide. In the First Division, Somerset Trojans and Robin Hood were the big winners of the day, with both teams walking away with 3-0 victories. In the Premier Division, winners included North Village Rams, Dandy Town Hornets,... Read more of this article