Author Archive: Bernews1

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

United Celebrates 25 Years Flying To Bermuda

United Airlines is celebrating 25 years of service to Bermuda, and hosted a 25th anniversary celebration yesterday, in which airline executives presented a scale model of a B-737-800 to the Minister of Tourism and Transport. The airline operates daily flights between Bermuda and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, with onward connections... Read more of this article

Football: PHC Defeat Southampton Rangers

Last night’s [Sept 22] Premier Division game pitted the PHC Zebras against the Southampton Rangers at the Devonshire Rec, with PHC Zebras recording a 4-0 win over the Southampton Rangers. The PHC Zebras got off to a quick start with an early strike from Marco Piper, they would hold that lead until the half time break. Two minutes into the second... Read more of this article

Tourism Satellite Account Report Released

Last year tourism contributed $289.4 million to Bermuda’s GDP, employment directly related to tourism declined 10.1%, Government spent $30 million to provide tourism services and a total of 579,808 visitors to Bermuda translated into $412 million spent within the local economy, a decrease of $3 million from 2012. These figures come from the 2013 Tourism... Read more of this article

Elbow Beach Renovates Three Meeting Rooms

In the first step of a multi-phase renovation, the Elbow Beach Resort said they have re-introduced three newly renovated meeting room spaces. “We are excited to showcase our newly renovated meeting space and look forward to welcoming events of all kinds here at Elbow Beach,” commented Edmund Burns, the Elbow Beach Bermuda’s Owners’ Representative. “The... Read more of this article

Court Awards BEST $70,000 In Legal Costs

Following legal action by the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] against the Government in reference to the Tucker’s Point development, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Ministry of Home Affairs must pay BEST $70,000 in legal costs. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley’s ruling said, “Erring very generously in favour... Read more of this article

Video: MP Terry Lister To Retire From Politics

[Updated with video + PLP & OBA response] Paving the way for a by-election in Constituency #33, Independent MP Terry Lister — who has represented Sandys South since he was first elected in 1998 – has just announced that he will be retiring from politics. Speaking at a press conference this morning [Sept 23], Mr. Lister said, “Today... Read more of this article

Woman Robbed While Walking On Pitts Bay

A 38 year old Pembroke woman was walking on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke last night [Sept 22], when a motorcyclist grabbed her handbag, dragging her to the ground. The suspect escaped with her handbag, which contained cash and personal items, and the victim was treated at KEMH for abrasions to her arm and lower leg. A police spokesperson said, “Around... Read more of this article

Marsh & Guy Carpenter Donate To Charity

As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting local charities, Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, and Guy Carpenter, a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist, announced today that they are donating $6,000 to two local charities: Family Centre and Adult Education School. Marsh and Guy Carpenter are operating... Read more of this article

Malaysia To Host Tournament, Not Uganda

The International Cricket Council [ICC] announced that Pepsi ICC World Cricket League [WCL] Division 3 will take place from 23 to 30 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Uganda was to host the six-team competition from 26 October to 2 November, however, due to a recent elevation in the ICC’s ongoing safety and security assessment level, it has been... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Decrease 2.2% In July 2014

Retail sales in July 2014 decreased 2.2% below the $99.1 million recorded in July 2013, and after adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation the volume of retail sales decreased by 3.9%, according to the latest report from the Department of Statistics. The report said, “Building material stores registered the largest decrease in sales... Read more of this article

Over 600 Sign “Save The Safe House” Petition

[Updated] Over 600 people have signed the “Save The Safe House” online petition in support of the Centre Against Abuse [CAA], with the petition calling for Government to commit an annual grant of at least $200,000 to the CAA, and to develop and fully implement a comprehensive action plan to end domestic violence in Bermuda. The petition’s... Read more of this article