Author Archive: Bernews1

Paget Stoplights Out, BELCO Working On It

The Paget traffic lights are out of order this afternoon [Oct 9]. The police have advised that BELCO personnel are on scene working on the issue, and motorists are asked to used caution in the meantime. Related Stories BRSC: “Our Roads – National Health Crisis” 37-Year-Old U.K. Visitor Dies In Crash Police On E-Bike Riding, Law Enforcement,... Read more of this article

Ministry & Police: 12-Year-Old Student Injured

[Updated] Earlier today [Oct 8] police responded to an “assault” at Sandys Middle School, in which a 12 year old male student was “set upon by students,” resulting in him being taken to hospital. The police said that at least one male has been detained in connection with this incident. A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article

Ministry Confirm Death Of Westgate Inmate

The Ministry of National Security has confirmed that an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility passed away today [Oct 8]. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Tragically an inmate at the Westgate Correctional Facility passed away today. This matter is being fully investigated and there will be no further comment at this time out of respect for the... Read more of this article

Police Hold Open Houses For 136th Anniversary

As part of their 136th anniversary celebrations, the Bermuda Police Service held their Open Houses today [Oct 7] at the police stations in Hamilton, Southside and Dockyard, with school children and the general public invited to stop by. Southside Police Station was graced with a visit from students from St David’s Primary school, with the students... Read more of this article

Road Improvements, Blackwatch Pass To Close

Blackwatch Pass — from the junction at North Shore Road to the junction at Marsh Folly Road — will be closed all day commencing on Thursday, October 8, and will continue until Thursday, October 15 to allow for road improvements to take place. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to inform motorists of the... Read more of this article

Report Calls Bermuda “Notorious” Tax Haven

“Approximately 60 percent of companies with tax haven subsidiaries have set up at least one in Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, two particularly notorious tax havens,” according to a new report from the Citizens for Tax Justice. The report [PDF] from the Citizens for Tax Justice, which international media call a left leaning organisation,... Read more of this article

America’s Cup Sign Replaced After Hurricane

The promotional sign installed last week on the Seon Place building for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series did not quite make it through Hurricane Joaquin, with the storm leaving the sign in tatters. Workers were seen out today [Oct 6] re-installing the sign, and another America’s Cup sign can also be seen on the Gibb’s Hill... Read more of this article

Bermuda Police Service Holds Seniors Tea

This month marks the 136th anniversary of the Bermuda Police Service — which was established on October 1st 1879 — and to celebrate the occasion, the BPS is hosting a week of events, with today [Oct 6] seeing the Police host a Seniors Tea at Heritage Worship Centre. Although the passage of Hurricane Joaquin impacted two of the earlier events... Read more of this article

Live Video Stream & Updates: Hurricane Joaquin

[Updating] Bermuda is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Joaquin, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a threat to Bermuda, and is expected to past by at its closest point on Sunday evening. Update 3pm: Live video stream has cut out [we lost power!] and a replay is below The Bermuda Weather Service has downgraded theHurricane Warning to a Tropical... Read more of this article

Government, Private Schools Closed On Monday

[Updated] Saltus, BHS, Warwick Academy, Somersfield, MSA and Bermuda Institute will all be closed tomorrow [Mon, Oct 5] due to Hurricane Joaquin. Speaking on behalf of the schools, Saltus Grammar School Deputy Head Jon Beard, said: “The Principals have been in contact with each other and agree that in light of the impending storm our best and... Read more of this article

Stores Busy As Locals Prepare For Hurricane

[Written by Don Burgess] Hardware stores were busy today [Oct 3] as islanders prepared for Hurricane Joaquin. The storm, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to pass around 113 nautical miles, west northwest of Bermuda, around 10pm on Sunday. The Bermuda Weather Service is predicting that Hurricane Joaquin will downgrade to a Category... Read more of this article

Hurricane A Threat, Hurricane Watch Issued

[Updated] Hurricane Joaquin — which is a category 4 — is a “potential threat” to Bermuda, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 252 nautical miles to the west north west at 8.00pm on Sunday, October 4. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At... Read more of this article