Author Archive: Bernews1

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

City Hall Parking Change Will Not Take Effect

Plans to make City Hall car park all-day parking effective Monday [July 20] have been averted, with the Corporation saying motorists can park there as usual, as a “solution has been agreed.” “Changes to the way City Hall Car Park would operate, have been averted and motorists can park there as usual, paying only for the time they need,... Read more of this article

St. George’s Resort Act 2015 Tabled In House

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell tabled the St. George’s Resort Act 2015 in the House of Assembly, with the Ministry saying the proposed $120 million development will include 122 hotel rooms, renovation of the St. George’s golf course, up to 90 condominiums and a casino – which will be subject to an application... Read more of this article

Motorcyclist & Driver Recovering After Collisions

The 45 year old man injured in a motorcycle collision on Pitts Bay Road on July 14th and the 42 year old driver injured in a car collision on July 12th in Southampton are both recovering in hospital, the police said today. Driver Injured in Southampton Collision Last Sunday Recovering A police spokesperson said, “At last check around 7am Tuesday,... Read more of this article

Bailey’s Bay Shooting Victim Remains In ICU

As of this morning [July 19], the 40-year-old Hamilton parish man who was shot at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club on July 2nd remains in the ICU in “guarded condition.” A police spokesperson said, “At last check 7:15am Sunday, July 19th the 40 year old Hamilton parish man shot and injured at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club a few minutes... Read more of this article

ECCA To Hold “Urgent Meeting” After Match

Following the Cleveland County Cricket Club vs Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club match, the Eastern County Cricket Association said they will “hold an urgent meeting to resolve any issues as a result of the match.” A spokeperson said, “The ECCA wishes to inform the public the game between Cleveland County Cricket Club and Baily’s Bay Cricket... Read more of this article