Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Boat Operator To Appear In Magistrates Court

The police have confirmed that the operator of the boat that spent two nights stranded at sea recently has been “issued with several summonses and will appear in Magistrates’ Court in the near future regarding the offences that were committed.” Two people onboard a 17ft boat were stranded at sea for two nights after their vessel suffered... Read more of this article

Glenn Jones On “Misperceptions” About BTA

Newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Stakeholder Relations Adviser Glenn Jones said the “politics of the day do not drive or direct” the BTA team, and asked people to “keep the BTA out of the political crossfire because doing otherwise is counterproductive to the goals I know all of us want to achieve.” Mr. Jones said,... Read more of this article

$48K Raised For Charity At Give Back Games

Despite a high surf caused by Hurricane Eduardo’s fury as it churned by the island yesterday [Sept 16], The Centre on Philanthropy successfully hosted its sixth annual ‘Give Back Games’ beach-style Olympics on Horseshoe Bay. The event saw 9 corporate teams representing 9 local charities, competing for prize money for their chosen charity. Tokio... Read more of this article

Gardner, Dickinson Receive Life Sentences

Following a trial where they were found guilty of the murder of George Lynch, Wolda Gardner and Rickai Dickinson were both sentenced in Supreme Court this morning [Sept 17], receiving life sentences, with the condition they must serve 25 years before being eligible for parole. Mr Lynch, was shot and killed while standing outside a Midland Heights Crescent,... Read more of this article

Dr. Williams Hosting St George’s Book Signing

Dr. Vincent Williams — the author of A Bird’s Eye View [Black Males and Bermuda’s Education System] — will be hosting a book signing at The Book Cellar in St. George’s on Saturday 20th September from 4.00pm – 6.00pm. In describing the book, a spokesperson previously said, “The study looks at how history has affected the... Read more of this article

Clarien Bank’s Award & Scholarship Winners

Clarien Bank announced the winners of both the Clarien Chairman’s Award and the Clarien Employee Scholarship Programme. Both initiatives were created to reward excellence in the organization and further demonstrate the bank’s ongoing commitment to its employees. The Chairman’s Award, given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional employee... Read more of this article

Michael Weeks To Host Constituency Clinic

PLP MP Michael Weeks — who represents Constituency #16, Pembroke East Central — will be holding his monthly Constituency Clinic on Saturday, September 20 at the Victor Scott Primary School from 10.00am till 12 noon. Mr. Weeks remarked, “I welcome the opportunity to meet one on one with my constituents to get their feedback, hear their... Read more of this article

Rawlins Selected: Emerging Talent Programme

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that Delray Rawlins has been selected to the Bede’s Emerging Talent Programme [ETP] in England. The BCB said, “The Bedes ETP is open for athletes competing at a minimum of County and/or Academy Level. The ETP only accepts athletes who are set for a career playing professional sport and players have to maintain... Read more of this article