Author Archive: Bernews1

Premier, EMO Tour Hurricane Hunter Aircraft

Yesterday [Sept 17] the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley had to opportunity to tour the visiting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] Hurricane Hunter aircraft which was in Bermuda this week doing reconnaissance missions on Hurricane Edouard. The Premier was joined by Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson, US Consul... Read more of this article

Video: Harvey Scores Hat-Trick In DePaul Win

Bermuda’s Jalen Harvey made an outstanding showing yesterday [Sept 17] for his University team, scoring three goals in only 18 minutes to lead DePaul to a 3-2 comeback win over Drake. DePaul was down 2-0 when Harvey began his run of three goals with a header in the 80th minute, and then scored his 2nd in the 87th minute to push the game into... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: ‘Chain Snatching’ Incidents

Following an increase in reported “chain snatching” incidents in which the offenders travel by motorcycle and accost lone motorcyclists, the police have recommended that “those wearing necklaces tuck them in and be vigilant for any unknown or suspicious individuals approaching them.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article

Deacon’s PR Firm Celebrates First Anniversary

A Bermuda public relations firm has celebrated its first anniversary by signing up a new client. Air Care, which specialises in maintaining facilities and their mechanical infrastructures through designed, customised and flexible preventive maintenance plans, has signed up Deep Blue Communications [DBC] as its PR consultant. It brings DBC’s client... Read more of this article

BII Hosts Annual Student Recognition Luncheon

On September 16, 2014, the Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] hosted their annual Student Recognition Luncheon, with more than 100 persons receiving well over 100 designations, as several people attained more than one designation. Guests at the event were welcomed by Andrew Soares, Chairman of the BII Governing Council, while Don Kramer, Chairman of... Read more of this article

“Docs For Dinner” To Be Held On Sept 25th

Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic will be hosting their quarterly “Docs for Dinner” event on Thursday September 25, 2014 at Café Lido. Dr. Leonard Teye-Botchway, President of the Bermuda International Eye Institute and from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Massachusetts, Dr. Michael Levy, Chief, Section of Vascular Medicine,... Read more of this article

Elbow Beach Spa Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Spa at Elbow Beach is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a new product line and offering a range of new treatments. As part of The Spa’s celebrations, it has launched a new teen line with ESPA products which is aimed at teenagers, ages 13 to 17. And in addition to the line, The Spa has also introduced a teen facial for 30 or 45 minutes.... Read more of this article

Day #1 Results: Team Squash Championships

The 2014 Bermuda Blueprinting Team Squash Championships got underway at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club last night [Sept 17]. KPMG defeated Anayalators 9-0, What’s Brewing? defeated Four Nuts & A Spanner 6-3, while More Brewers defeated Youth & Experience 7-2. Late Entry defeated Love Handles 8-1, while Docksiders defeated More... Read more of this article

PLP: “We Must Ensure That All Are Included”

[Updated] “The PLP is deeply concerned at reports from taxi and boat operators that they appear to have been deliberately left out of efforts by the Bermuda Tourism Authority to sell Bermuda to the hundreds of travel agents set to visit Bermuda,” said Shadow Tourism Minister Zane DeSilva. Mr. DeSilva said, “As the BTA has consistently... Read more of this article

“Suspicious Package” At Bermuda College

[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to the Bermuda College at around 4.30/5.00pm this afternoon [Sept 17] following a a report of a suspicious package, with both the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Police Service seen in the area. A College spokesperson said, “A suspicious package was found on campus this afternoon in the area of the... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds, Smoking Bus Tires

At approximately 2.30pm today [Sept 17] the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service responded to a report of what we understand to be smoke emanating from the rear tires of a bus. The bus was located in the Watford Bridge area in Sandys, and the Fire Service were seen spraying water on the back tires of the bus. The police also attended, and it appears that... Read more of this article

First Visit Of Year: AIDAluna Cruise Ship

The Aidaluna cruise ship is making her first visit to Bermuda this year, and is presently berthed in Dockyard along with the Norwegian Breakaway. According to 2014 cruise ship schedule [PDF], the 827ft long AIDAluna is scheduled to make three calls to Bermuda, with a projected 2150 passengers and 646 crew. This is her first call to the island this... Read more of this article