Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos: Boat Towed After Taking On Water
[Updated] A fishing boat with two people on boar was rescued and towed in after taking on water and losing engine power yesterday afternoon [Sept 24] while off the east end of the island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 24th September at 2:54pm, Bermuda Radio receives a Distress Call on VHF CH16. The... Read more of this article
Govt Confirms Chikungunya Case In Bermuda
The Department of Health today [Sept 24] confirmed a case of chikungunya in a person in Bermuda who travelled to a country where chikungunya cases have been reported. A spokesperson said, “This person was previously known by the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit at the Department of Health to be a suspected case and, as such, received instruction... Read more of this article
By-Election To Be Held In C#33 Sandys South
The retirement of Independent MP Terry Lister paves the way for a by-election in Constituency #33 Sandys South, a constituency that has been voting for the PLP for the past few decades. Mr. Lister — who has represented Sandys South since he was first elected in 1998 – announced yesterday [Sept 23] that he will be retiring from politics. Saying that... Read more of this article
Opinion: BEDC’s Small Business Assistance
[Opinion column written by Nick Kempe] Yesterday’s opinion article is quite timely as it provides me with the opportunity to both highlight the many resources available to entrepreneurs as well to clarify the support available to new and fledgling businesses. Tangible help. The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] supports the development... Read more of this article
For Sale: Cigar Churchill Smoked In Bermuda
A cigar that Winston Churchill smoked during a Cold War conference in Bermuda up for sale at PFC Auctions in Guernsey, with reports suggesting that it may fetch up to £3,000 [$4,900]. The Bermuda meeting was held in December 1953, with Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and French Premier Joseph Laniel... Read more of this article
“Zoobilee: The Hungry Games” On Oct 4th
The fifth installment of the Bermuda Zoological Society’s “Zoobilee: The Hungry Games” is set for Saturday, October 4. The biennial fundraising event supports free BZS education programmes and offers guests a night of unique entertainment set on the grounds of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and this year the theme is a twist... Read more of this article
150 Year Old Perfume Unveiled In New York
A luxury perfume originally created in the 1800s, and hidden in a Bermuda shipwreck for 150 years, is now available to purchase after a meticulous, first-of-its-kind re-creation process. A launch event was held last night [Sept 23] in New York, with those in attendance including actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, Senator Jeff Baron, Minister of Tourism... Read more of this article
Encore Film Screening Of “The Trip To Italy”
A hilarious culinary road trip starring comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon is to be shown a second time after the first screening at the Weekend Film Series was 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
PLP Calls On Government to Assist Centre
“The safety for victims of domestic violence and their children must be a priority and the Government should provide sufficient funding,” Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson said. Ms. Wilson was speaking in reference to the Centre Against Abuse, a charity which works to support victims of domestic violence. The charity — whose Government... Read more of this article
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Evacuated
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy was evacuated today [Sept 23] due what officials described as a “strong, sulphur-like smell.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Department of Education this morning took the precautionary measure to evacuate The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy upon the advice of the environmental officer, after... Read more of this article
Premier & Ministers Promote Bermuda In NY
“Promoting Bermuda as a first class business and leisure destination and attracting inward investment is critical if Bermuda’s economy is to grow,” said the Premier Michael Dunkley, who is currently in New York highlighting the Island’s business and tourism attributes to key stakeholders. The Premier is joined in New York... Read more of this article
Shawn Beber Joins Bank Of Butterfield Board
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced that Shawn Beber has joined its Board as a non-executive Director. Mr. Beber was nominated for appointment to the Board by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce [CIBC] to replace Victor Dodig, as one of its two representatives on Butterfield’s 10-member Board. Mr. Dodig resigned from the... Read more of this article
