Author Archive: Bernews1

Weather: America’s Cup Cancelled Today In UK

Due to “extreme weather” in Portsmouth, England today’s [July 26] America’s Cup racing has been cancelled. A statement from the organisers said, “After discussions with the America’s Cup organising committee due to extreme weather we have had to take the difficult decision to cancel today’s racing and Louis... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores Twice For Huddersfield Town

Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice in today’s [July 25] pre-season match against Rochdale, which saw Huddersfield Town being defeated 4-3. “It was Butterfield once again who slipped a ball down the left for Wells and the Bermudian’s deep cross was perfect for Scannell to run onto and fire past Lillis into the top corner,” the... Read more of this article

Report: Harneys Planning Bermuda Launch

“Harneys is understood to be the latest multi-jurisdictional offshore firm planning a Bermuda launch, following in the wake of rival Walkers,” according to a report by thelawyer.com. The report said, “Several sources in Bermuda said at least one more firm, understood to be Harneys, is currently exploring its options to open an office... Read more of this article

Photos: Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

[Updated with video] An AC-130 diverted to Bermuda and made an emergency landing this afternoon [July 24] due to what is understood to be an hydraulics issue. It landed at around 2.00pm, with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service standing by as the military plane landed. All appeared to have gone well, and military personnel can be seen standing outside... Read more of this article

No Airport Debt Can Appear On Balance Sheet

The cost of the airport construction “must be wholly borne by CCC and the selected developer and sub-contractors” and “no debt should appear” on the Government’s balance sheet, the Entrustment letter says, with the letter also stating that the “continued deterioration of Bermuda’s fiscal situation” is a “cause... Read more of this article

Video: Barrington Levy Arrives In Bermuda

[Updated] Reggae star Barrington Levy arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 23], set to headline this year’s Cup Match Summer Splash. The Jamaican singer has been on the reggae scene for decades, and has a string of hits under his belt including Under Mi Sensi, Murderer, Vice Versa Love, Two Sounds, Love The Life You Live, Too Experienced, Here I... Read more of this article

America’s Cup World Series To Be On ZBM

Fans of the America’s Cup in Bermuda will be able to watch live coverage of this weekend’s Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth on ZBM. The event marks the first racing of the new America’s Cup cycle and serves as a prelude to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Bermuda in October of this year. “It was critical... Read more of this article

Police Identify Victim As Job Solomon Tucker

[Updated with video] The police identified the young man who was killed on Tuesday evening as Job Solomon Tucker, and appealed for the public to come forward and assist the police with the investigation. Acting Inspector Jason Smith said, “On Tuesday night a few minutes after 11 pm a group of males had an altercation with the victim outside of... Read more of this article

Govt Has Received Entrustment Letter From UK

[Updated with video + PLP response] The Government has received an entrustment letter from the British Government for the airport redevelopment project which “removes any potential legal barrier to Bermuda’s engaging with the Canadian Commercial Corporation,” Finance Minister Bob Richards announced today [July 22]. The Minister said,... Read more of this article

Public/Private Partnership For 2016 Ag Show

[Updated with video] The Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier today [July 22] announced a public/private partnership between Ag Show Limited and the Bermuda Government to hold the 2016 Annual Agricultural Exhibition. “Today, after months of negotiations, we can sign this Memorandum of Understanding and we can begin to prepare for next year,”... Read more of this article

Waterfront Lease Court Hearing Gets Underway

The court proceedings in relation to the city waterfront lease got underway yesterday [June 20], with Michael MacLean’s Allied Trust having launched legal action following the voiding of the lease to develop the city waterfront. “Lawyers from both sides packed the Supreme Court in response to Mr. MacLean’s latest attempt to receive... Read more of this article

BTA Provided $50,000 Sponsorship For BHW

The Bermuda Tourism Authority provided $50,000 in sponsorship for Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW], Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said in the House of Assembly on Friday. The Minister was replying to a Parliamentary Question from the Opposition who asked “what was the total sponsorship given for Bermuda Heroes Weekend by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.” Audio... Read more of this article