Author Archive: Bernews1

BBC To Televise 2014 Commonwealth Games

The Bermuda Broadcasting Company announced today that the company has successfully negotiated to have television coverage of the 2014 Commonwealth Games aired in Bermuda exclusively over the BBC network of stations. BBC CEO Rick Richardson said the company is set to air live and taped coverage of the prestigious Games which are scheduled to start in... Read more of this article

Town Hall Meeting On National Training Plan

The National Training Board and the Department of Workforce Development invite members of the public to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting to discuss the National Training Plan. “This will take place on Wednesday July 23rd from 5:30pm until 7pm at the Cathedral Hall, Hamilton,” a spokesperson said. “The Plan covers topics such as... Read more of this article

Video: Protest March At Government House

A massive crowd descended on Government House yesterday [July 15] to protest the Governor’s decision over the Commission of Inquiry. On July 4th the House of Assembly passed a Motion which proposed the Governor appoint a Commission of Inquiry into certain historic land transactions, however Governor George Fergusson said that the debate “raised... Read more of this article

Day #2: Orlando Disney Cup Football Results

The 2014 Disney Cup International continued in Orlando, Florida, with three Bermuda clubs taking part including Hamilton Parish, Dandy Town and ABC Valencia. Playing in the Boys Under 10 Disney Cup International Silver Division Bracket 3, the Dandy Town Hornets, went down 5 – 0 to Sugar Land United, while in Bracket 1 ABC Valencia won their second... Read more of this article

Day #3: Caribbean Jr Squash Championships

The 2014 Caribbean Junior Squash Championships continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club with individual finals action taking place. Charlotte Knaggs from Trinidad won the Girls Under 19 Title needing four sets to defeat Akela Wiltshire from Guyana 7-11, 11-2, 11-7, 11-7. Julian Morrison won the All-Jamaica Boys Under 19 Final with a... Read more of this article

Live Blog: PLP March On Government House

[Updated] People are presently gathering at Government House as they prepare to take part in the Progressive Labour Party’s march to protest the Governor’s decision over the Commission of Inquiry. Background On July 4th the House of Assembly passed a Motion which proposed the Governor appoint a Commission of Inquiry into certain historic... Read more of this article

CURB Supports March, Commission of Inquiry

Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they are “in support of the March on Government House organized by the Progressive Labour Party in protest of Governor George Fergusson’s decision to decline the Bermuda Parliament’s request for a Commission of Inquiry to review historic incidences of land theft in Bermuda.” A... Read more of this article

Win A Tour Of The New Hospital Acute Care Wing

If you would like to tour the new Acute Care Wing, try and get the attention of “Dr Eddie the Elephant” — the mascot of Bermuda Hospitals Board — who will be making several public appearances asking questions about the new wing and services that will be offered there. A BHB spokesperson said, “Dr Eddie will be in Hamilton... Read more of this article

Video Set #2: 2014 Evolution Fashion Show

The 2014 City Fashion Festival came to a close on Saturday night [July 12] with the Evolution Fashion Show held at City Hall, featuring over a dozen retailers, four salons, four makeup brands and over 150 models on a 100 foot runway. For all our coverage of the Evolution Fashion Show, including additional videos plus photo galleries, click here. Secrets Gibbons... Read more of this article

“Bermuda In Bloom” Stamp Series Released

The Bermuda Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office today announced the release of a series of five stamps: Bermuda In Bloom Part 1. “Bermuda’s visitors and residents alike are sure to agree that the striking beauty and abundance of Bermuda’s floras make up a large part of the Island’s charm and tranquility. The Bermuda Post Office... Read more of this article

Bermuda Pacers To Compete In North Carolina

This weekend the Bermuda Pacers Track Club will make their 33rd appearance at the 2014 Russell E. Blunt East Coast Invitational Track Meet in North Carolina. This event which has been hosted by the Durham Stride Track Club for the past 14 years will be held at the Durham Country Memorial Stadium from Friday, July 18 thru to Sunday, July 20, 2014. At... Read more of this article

Hamilton Re Agreement With Iron-Starr Excess

Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based property casualty reinsurer of Hamilton Insurance Group, today welcomed their newly-announced agency agreement with Iron-Starr Excess Agency Ltd., the managing general agency that underwrites on behalf of Ironshore Insurance Ltd. and Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited. Hamilton Re joins Ironshore and Starr in providing... Read more of this article