Author Archive: Bernews1

Dodwell, Minister Respond On Derrick Green

[Updated w/PLP response] Both the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Chairman David Dodwell and Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell have responded to the news that Derrick Green worked on tourism matters, saying that Mr. Green was hired by Cosmic Ltd., not the BTA. According to Mr. Dodwell, Cosmic was hired — at a cost of $80,000 — to provide... Read more of this article

OBA Chairman Thad Hollis Resigns

[Updated] Thad Hollis — who served as the One Bermuda Alliance chairman — has resigned from the position. This comes only a few days after Mr. Hollis released his findings into the so-called “JetGate” affair, which was centered around a $350,000 donation from Nathan Landow and his associates, which went to an account in the names... Read more of this article

Police Officer Charged With Sexual Assault

A 36-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [July 22] charged with sexual assault of a person under 16. The man — who cannot be named for legal reasons but is understood to be a police officer — is accused of, while in a position of trust, having a person under the age of 16 to touch a certain part of his body with her mouth.... Read more of this article

Premier Calls For “Respectful Commentary”

Today the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley called for “respectful commentary regarding recent emotive dialogue which is dominating various mediums and forums of late,” saying that “our differences should not get to such a place where it divides us as a people and a Country.” And The Premier’s comments... Read more of this article

Counterfeit Currency Advisory: $100, $50 Notes

The Bermuda Police Service said they are “advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes bearing serial number 242219 and counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes bearing serial number A30763 currently in circulation. “If counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the person... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Flag Raised in Glasgow, Scotland

The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland got underway in the Village with the Flag Raising Ceremony, with the island’s flag hoisted to the sounds of “Hail to Bermuda.” Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott, Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons, Bermuda Olympic Association General Secretary Phillip Guishard... Read more of this article

Butterfield Names 2014 Scholarship Winners

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced that its Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate and Sir A. Dudley Spurling Postgraduate Scholarships have been awarded to Victoria Clarke and Marlena Tucker, respectively. Victoria is a recent graduate of the International Baccalaureate programme at Bermuda High School for Girls, and in... Read more of this article

BEST “Applauds” Upgrade Of Building Codes

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they wish to “applaud the Department of Planning [DOP] on its recent upgrade of the Bermuda Building Code. “Bermuda is fortunate that having Building Codes in place has kept the standards of construction high. On one hand, our standards have retained an aesthetically pleasing... Read more of this article

Delegation Attends Risk Conference In Colombia

Building on the new captives incorporated in Bermuda in 2013 from the Latin American region, a delegation of leading Bermuda captive industry executives attended the Multi Latina Risk Management Conference in Cartagena, Colombia on July 7 through to July 9, 2014, as part of Bermuda’s ongoing strategic initiative to source new business opportunities... Read more of this article

Police Identify Two Men Killed In Road Collisions

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed the identities of the two men killed in road collisions this weekend as 32 year old Gladwin N’Tiko Smith and 23 year old Meshach Swan. Their deaths marked the 7th and 8th road fatalities for this year. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Smith died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a roadside... Read more of this article

Bermuda Poetry Team Impress in Philadelphia

After four days of workshops, community service, and friendly competition, the Bermuda team is returning home from the International Brave New Voices Poetry and Spoken Word Festival in Philadelphia. Hannah Smith (16), Rakaya Simmons (15),, Dascha Choudhury (16), Bryn Thomas (18), Ashanti Stovell (17), Treasure Tannock (15) and Marquedelle Rodriguez... Read more of this article