Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Release Photos Of Bomb Threat Suspect

The police have released CCTV images of the suspect involved in the bomb threat at the Bank of Butterfield Rosebank Centre last month, saying that members of the community will know the person’s identity, and urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing this offender to justice. A police spokesperson said, “At about... Read more of this article

Forbes: Marcus A “Unique Dining Experience”

Marcus’ restaurant — located at the Hamilton Princess – has been named by Forbes as one of the “5 Unique Dining Experiences Around Globe.” Managed by acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson, Marcus’ is a 3,000 square foot restaurant located in the former Gazebo Room of the hotel. The restaurant. which opened in May 2015, seats 180... Read more of this article

Police Seek Suspect Who Fled Scene On Foot

Traffic is currently being diverted in Paget this evening [Sept 1] as the police are seeking a suspect who failed to stop for police, was subsequently involved in a collision with another motorcyclist and then fled the scene on foot. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:16pm police were conducting inquiries in the area of Middle Road and Ord... Read more of this article

Changes To HIP & FutureCare Premiums/Benefits

The Health Insurance Plan [HIP] premium is set to increase from $390 per month to $433.31 per month effective tomorrow [Sept 1] and there will also be new supplemental benefits introduced. The Ministry said, “The Health Insurance Department will be introducing four new supplemental benefits and one enhanced benefit to HIP and FutureCare effective... Read more of this article

Defontes To Cease Operations, 19 Staff Affected

Defontes Broadcasting Company will cease operations effective September 30, 2015, and 19 staff — 5 of whom are full time — will be affected. A statement from the company said, “After more than three decades of supplying the Bermuda community with radio and television broadcasting, Defontes Broadcasting Company Limited will cease operations... Read more of this article

Man Detained After Barricading Himself In House

[Updated with video. After a situation that began at around 1.00pm the police confirmed , at around 8.30pm, that a male has been detained under the Mental Health Act.] The police are presently on scene in a residential neighborhood in Warwick as a man, with what the police termed a “bladed article”, has barricaded himself in a residence. Police... Read more of this article

Second Hurricane Of 2015 Atlantic Season Forms

[Updated] Tropical Storm Fred — the sixth tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed — and as of this morning [Aug 30] is about 315 miles off the Cape Verde Islands. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, ” Fred is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph [19 km/h] and this general motion is expected to continue through... Read more of this article

Storm: PLP Extend Best Wishes To Dominica

“The PLP extends well wishes and prayers to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt and the Government of Dominica and all the affected families and communities,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said after the Caribbean island was slammed by Tropical Storm Erika. The BBC report that, “A tropical storm heading across the... Read more of this article

Police & BAMZ Attend Report Of “Wild Animal”

[Updated with video. Police, BAMZ and Parks Dept officials attended the Cooper’s Island area after they received a report of what they termed a “large” and “wild animal,” which is now believed to have been a feral cat from St David’s] The police are on scene at the Cooper’s Island area in St David’s this... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Erika Affects Caribbean, Florida

Although it looks like Bermuda will be spared the wrath of Tropical Storm Erika, all jurisdictions are not so lucky with reports that 12 people have been killed in Dominica, and Florida Governor Rick Scott declaring a state of emergency for the entire state today [Aug 28]. Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Erika has caused devastation on the Caribbean... Read more of this article

Video: Puerto Rico Bound Flight Diverts To Island

[Updated with video] Jet Blue flight 861 — which was traveling from Boston to Puerto Rico — diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Aug 26], with emergency personnel standing by as the plane landed, with the Police Service, Fire Service as well as ambulances present. Why the Airbus A320 airplane diverted is not exactly clear, however the landing... Read more of this article

PLP: ‘We Cannot Allow OBA To Privatise Airport’

[Updated with video] The airport deal is a “bad deal for Bermuda” and “we cannot allow the OBA to privatise our airport for 35 years and ship hundreds of millions of profit to Canada,” Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said today. In November 2014, Finance Minister Bob Richards announced that Government reached an agreement... Read more of this article