Author Archive: Bernews1

New BHB Consultant Cardiologist: Dr Yammine

The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced the appointment of Dr Joseph Yammine as a Consultant Cardiologist. Dr Yammine joined BHB in August and reports to Dr Sam Mir, Director of Cardiology. Dr Yammine provides outpatient consultations to people with heart disease, and delivers specialized cardiac care for hospitalized and emergency patients. He works... Read more of this article

Photos: PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run & Walk

The PartnerRe Women’s 5K Run and Walk took place on Sunday morning [Oct 5], with hundreds of women taking part in the always popular event. Ashley Estwanik won the adult 5K race, Victoria Fiddick finished second, and Deon Breary finished third. One of the few all female events on Bermuda’s sporting calendar, it includes a 5K race for women, as... Read more of this article

Woman Denies Inflicting Harm, Making Threats

Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 32 year old woman denied charges of inflicting bodily harm and uttering threatening words to another woman. Michaelia Selvin pleaded not guilty to all the charges, which were alleged to have taken place in a Euclid Avenue house on October 2nd, 2014. The first count alleged she, having entered as a trespasser, inflicted... Read more of this article

Richards: “Growing The Economy We’ve Got”

[Opinion column written by Minister of Finance Bob Richards] Economic growth is essential for Bermuda’s recovery from years of recession and fiscal mismanagement. Growth is the Government’s Number One priority because only through growth – fueled by new dollars flowing into the Island from abroad– can we improve the lives of more Bermudians... Read more of this article

Douglas Replaces Manders For Malaysia Trip

The Bermuda Cricket Board confirmed that National Coach Arnold Manders is unable to travel to World Cricket League 3 with the Bermuda squad later this month due to health issues, and will be replaced for this tournament by Allan Douglas. BCB President, Lloyd Fray, noted: “It is a very disappointing and unfortunate that we have had to make a change... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Machine Removed From Water

Correia Construction were on site today [Oct 7] at the Airport Waste Management Facility to remove an excavator that slid overboard yesterday. Yesterday the Ministry of Public Works said that a “dangerous occurrence took place today at the Airport Waste Management Facility involving an excavator belonging to an external contractor working on behalf... Read more of this article

19 Year Old Fined $500 After High Speed Chase

A 19 year old man was fined $500 after pleading guilty to driving without due care and driving dangerously, with the Court hearing he was doing in excess of 100kph and ended up “in the shrubbery” in Devonshire. Jarico Burt plead guilty to driving without due care and consideration and driving dangerously, with the Court hearing had lead police on... Read more of this article

Ministerial Travel Cost Webpage Goes Live

The Cabinet Office advised that a web page on the Government Portal which will provide details of Ministerial travel is currently available for viewing. The site can be accessed via www.travel.gov.bm.‎ A spokesperson said, “‎The current data on the site highlights the recent New York trip conducted by the Premier, the Hon. Michael Dunkley... Read more of this article

SAGE Town Hall To Be Held On Wednesday

On Wednesday October 8th at 6:30pm, the Bermuda Government will host a Town Hall Meeting at Pier 6 in Hamilton. The meeting will be hosted by the Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of this Town Hall meeting will be to communicate to the general public the high level policy decisions that Government... Read more of this article

Photos: “Daddy & Daughter Princess Dance”

Fun and excitement filled the air at the Daddy Daughter Princess Dance held on Saturday [Oct 4] at the Berkeley Institute where little princesses dressed in beautiful dresses and wearing tiaras were joined by their fathers, uncles, brothers or other male companions smartly dressed in formal attire for this fantasy filled night. Heart and Soul Productions... Read more of this article

“Unidentified” Spider Found In Sinky Bay Area

[Updated] Yesterday [Oct 7] a Bernews reader emailed in a photo of a spider they found in the Sinky Bay area, questioning whether it could possibly be a black or brown widow spider. The Department of Environmental Protection were not able to confirm exactly what the spider was, as they need to be able to physically assess the spider to do so, and this... Read more of this article

Junior Golf Results From Play At Riddell’s Bay

The BJGA season continued on Saturday [Oct 4] with the weekly play this week at the Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club. There was nothing ordinary about 10 year old Kenny Lesuer’s round however, shooting a fantastic round of 4-over-par 74 from the Red Tees – his best score ever at Riddell’s Bay. Kenny’s round included two birdies, two... Read more of this article