Author Archive: Bernews1

OBA: Upheld Commitment To Better Governance

“Despite what Mr. Bean continues to say about the Government, the OBA has upheld its commitment to better governance for Bermuda,” the OBA said today. This follows after Opposition Leader Marc Bean said that “further strengthening of our anti-corruption laws is urgently needed,” and said the PLP proposes measures including the... Read more of this article

Four Firefighters Struck At Road Traffic Collision

[Updated with video + statements. BFRS confirm that the person involved in the original collision was extracted from the vehicle using the 'jaws of life,' and four firefighters were struck by a motorist that was not involved in the initial collision. All four firefighters received medical attention at the hospital and were released.] At sometime around... Read more of this article

Furbert & Richards: Hyatt Contract Cancellation

During the recent session in the House Mark Pettingill informed MPs that former Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert “misled Bermuda over the Park Hyatt development project in St. George’s,” Sylvan Richards said, while Mr Furbert said, “if the OBA wish to argue petty battles from 3 years ago, ‎that is their call, but that pettiness will... Read more of this article

First Hurricane Of 2015 Atlantic Season Forms

Tropical Storm Danny has strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2015 Atlantic season, however the Bermuda Weather Service said it is not a threat to Bermuda at this time. The BWS said Danny’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1059 nautical miles to the southsouth east at 12pm on Sunday August 23. The U.S.... Read more of this article

Video: Rosa’s Wins Best Fish Sandwich Contest

[Updated with video] Rosa’s was named the winner of the Best Fish Sandwich Competition this evening [Aug 19], with the Bermuda Tourism Authority making the announcement during Harbour Nights following the final round of judging. The contest gave locals the ability to cast their vote online or by calling 525-FISH, and the eateries that received... Read more of this article

Lewis Officially Congratulated At Cabinet Office

Earlier today [Aug 19] Premier Michael Dunkley welcomed record-setting gold medalist Jessica Lewis to the Cabinet Office to officially congratulate her on her outstanding performance at the recent Parapan Am Games in Toronto. Ms Lewis’ gold medal win was the first ever major medal won by a Bermudian in para-sports, when she bested the competition... Read more of this article

‘Throw Mud, Mislead, Misinform, Incite To Divide’

“Mr. Furbert’s call for a Commission of Inquiry into hearsay allegations in a case currently before the courts is just one more example of the Opposition’s politics-before-all approach to the country’s business: Grab onto anything, throw mud at everything, mislead, misinform and incite to divide,” the OBA said today. Last week, the... Read more of this article

Stewardship Notice Over Corporation To Be Lifted

Pursuant to the assent of the Municipalities Amendment [No. 2] Act 2015 by Governor George Fergusson, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced that he will formally lift the Stewardship Notice over the Corporation of Hamilton effective 5:00pm on Thursday [Aug 20]. Minister Fahy stated, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the new... Read more of this article

4th Tropical Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Danny — the fourth tropical storm of the 2015 hurricane season — formed in the Atlantic today [Aug 18], however the Bermuda Weather Service said it is not a threat to Bermuda at this time. The BWS said Danny’s closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1513 nautical miles to the south east at... Read more of this article

Kiahna Trott-Edwards Court Trial Underway

The trial of Kiahna Trott-Edwards — who is charged with the murder of 16-year-old Shijuan Mungal — began yesterday [Aug 17] in the Supreme Court. Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Fields is appearing for the Crown, while Courtenay Griffiths QC is defending Ms Trott-Edwards. The Court heard that in September 2014, Mungal and a friend were... Read more of this article

Video: Gold Medalist Jessica Lewis Returns

Jessica Lewis returned to the island today [Aug 17] after her impressive showing at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto, which saw her capture the gold medal in record setting style. The medal win was the first ever major medal won by a Bermudian in para-sports, and Ms Lewis did it in style, literally blowing the competition away in the 100m race to finish... Read more of this article

Govt Funding Legal Action Against Hayward

[Updated] Finance Minister Bob Richards confirmed today [Aug 17] that the legal action against BPSU President Jason Hayward will be funded by the Government. The legal action was launched after Mr Hayward made certain statements about the Minister on a television appearance in relation to the emails over the airport contract with the Canadian Commercial... Read more of this article