Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Gibbons “Passion In Art” Displays

Gibbons Company and the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] will be hosting the opening reception for the Gibbons Passion in Art this coming Friday [Oct 3] from 5pm to 6pm, with the two entities combining to showcase some of Bermuda’s artistic talent. This year the BSOA have invited 16 artist who have been given Gibbons Store windows to showcase their... Read more of this article

TechAwards Nomination Process Continues

The 2014 Technology Innovation Awards nomination process continues, with locals being asked to nominate businesses in the Innovation of the Year, Innovative Youth Program of the Year, Mobile Application of the Year and People’s Choice category. Speaking previously, Dr. Grant Gibbons, Minister of Education and Economic Development stated: “The... Read more of this article

BBC Shareholders Approve Restructuring

Earlier today [Oct 1] shareholders of the Bermuda Broadcasting Company [BBC] unanimously approved a restructuring, which the company said is designed to “put it on a sound financial footing.” BBC President Chris Perry said, “As President of the BBC, I am very pleased to announce that the shareholders of BBC earlier today unanimously... Read more of this article

Slideshow & Video: Police Vehicle Convoy

[Updated] As part of their celebrations of 135 years of policing in our community, the Bermuda Police Service held a police convoy display today [Oct 1] which involved over 28 vehicles from the police fleet traveling island wide. The convoy departed from the former PTB Bus Depot on Beacon Hill in Sandys at 10.00am, and headed all the way to St. George’s... Read more of this article

Third Film Screening Of “The Trip To Italy”

A hilarious culinary road trip starring comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon is to be shown a third time after the first two screenings at the Weekend Film Series were completely sold out. In The Trip to Italy Coogan and Brydon retrace the steps of the Romantic poets’ grand tour of Italy and indulge in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs. Trailer... Read more of this article

QuoVadis Establishes Subsidiary In Germany

QuoVadis, the global provider of Certificate Authority identity services for online transactions, continues its rapid growth in Europe with the establishment of a full-service subsidiary in Germany. Roman Brunner, CEO of QuoVadis Group, said, “We have seen immense growth in demand over the past two years for cross-border solutions for digital certificates... Read more of this article

Minister Fahy Reveals Work Permit Policy Draft

[Updated with video] Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy revealed the new Draft Work Permit Policy today [Oct 1], which proposes new categories of work permits including the Bermuda Employment Visa, the Global Entrepreneur Work Permit and the New Business Permit. The Minister said that one of the Government’s main goals is to restore economic health... Read more of this article

Water Safety Council Seminar On Sunday

The Bermuda Water Safety Council said they “would like to inform the boating public that we are less than half full for this coming Sunday evening’s seminar. “Registration will continue until Saturday. This registration fee for the seminar is $10 per person. A Goverment Ferry will be used for the Safety Cruise to follow the Seminar... Read more of this article

BTA Investment Application Now Fully Digital

The application process for up to $75,000 of investment funding in homegrown tourism ideas is now fully digital, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said today. The latest round of public submissions for Tourism Experiences began September 5th and for the first time 100% of the application is completed online. “Not only is the online submission process... Read more of this article

SPCA Fun Fair & Animal Expo On Oct 11th

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] will host the SPCA Fun Fair & Expo. This family and pet friendly expo is action-packed and full of activities for you and your pet, and is held at the Botanical Gardens in Paget from 10am – 4pm. Entry into the festival is free, but donations of... Read more of this article

Minister, Shadow On Purchase Of Newstead

Both Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell and Shadow Tourism Minister Zane Desilva have commented on the news that Larry Doyle has purchased Newstead and Belmont Hills. Minister Crockwell said, “This is great news. These are two great properties and will be significant as we continue to revitalize Bermuda tourism.” The Minister said... Read more of this article

UK Govt. Update Site After Chikungunya Case

[Updated: UK website corrects info] Following the confirmation of a case of Chikungunya in Bermuda, the United Kingdom’s official Government website updated their section providing travel advice about Bermuda. The update was made earlier today [Sept 30], and said: “Cases of Chikungunya virus have been reported in Bermuda. You should take... Read more of this article