Author Archive: Bernews1

Shianne Smith Finishes Third In France

Shianne Smith finished third in the Women’s Heptathlon during the in Inter Elite Combined Track & Field Championships in Oyonnax, France. Smith recorded 8 Season Best in each event during the Meet, she had a Season Best Overall score of 5398 representing Montpellier Agglo Athletic Med. Smith finished first in the 800m with a time of 2:17:66, she... Read more of this article

PC: Suspend PRC’s Applications For Status

The People’s Campaign is urging the government to “immediately suspend applications for status” based upon the “loophole” that has allowed a pathway to citizenship for PRC holders. A recent Court ruling in the matter of Carne and Correia, essentially means that there is, under current legislation, a pathway to status for... Read more of this article

Minister Fahy Updates On 10% Grocery Discount

Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided an update on the Wednesday 10% discount initiative at grocery stores, saying that the “success of the initiative far exceeded the projected usage anticipated by the participating grocers who have taken a significant revenue loss over that which was projected.” The Minister said the grocers “have... Read more of this article

Video: New Deal For BIU & Stevedoring Services

The BIU Port Workers have agreed to a new deal with management, which will see staff receive a 1.7% wage increase in wages for the 2013/2014 previous fiscal year, and a wage freeze for the present 2014/2015 fiscal year. Polaris Holding Company CEO Warren Jones said, “While some aspects of the new Agreement are confidential to the parties, I... Read more of this article

Chris Famous: Can You Donate For The Dare?

[Written by Chris Famous] Big Brothers Big Sisters [BBBS] Bermuda is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth, primarily from single parent homes, realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships. How does it work? They match a child with an adult mentor – a positive role model and friend.... Read more of this article

Video: BHCS Continues $10K PHC Sponsorship

[Updated with video] As part of its community support initiative, Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is renewing its $10,000 sponsorship for Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC], a community club renowned for their sports programmes and community involvement. BHCS Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. Ewart Brown said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services believes... Read more of this article

Appeal: Locate 65 Year Old Eddie Cattell [Found]

[Updated] The police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 65 year old Eddie Cattell who was last seen in Paget this morning. A police spokesperson said, “He is described as a white male with grey hair mustache and beard, last seen wearing a brown and red plaid shirt and brown pants. Anyone who knows the wherebouts of Mr.... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Shots Fired

The suspects who fired a gun at a jet ski in Warwick on Monday evening [June 16] are believed to have been riding a white scooter motorcycle, possibly a SYM HD 125 or Honda Scoopy, the police said. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and police continue to appeal for anyone with any information, photos, or videos to come... Read more of this article

Students Showing “Random Acts of Kindness”

Today [June 18] Primary 4 and 5 students from East End Primary are taking to the streets to participate in the school’s first ever “Random Acts of Kindness” as a culmination of lessons on citizenship. One of the teachers said, “Along with five faculty members, this group of 32 students will be practicing random acts of kindness... Read more of this article

Cricket: BCB Announce Senior Training Squad

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the senior training squad that will be working with National Coach Arnold Manders in preparation for the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Uganda in late October this year. The national senior squad will also be competing in the ICC regional T20 qualifier, for the ICC 2016 World T20, in the early months... Read more of this article

Royal Paintbox, The Grand Seduction To Screen

A documentary that puts the spotlight on Royal Family artwork down the generations, and a charming and heartfelt comedy, will feature at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday June 22. In Royal Paintbox, screening at 3 p.m., HRH the Prince of Wales reveals an extraordinary treasure trove of rarely seen artworks by members of the Royal Family past and present... Read more of this article

BEPRO To Host “Living Green” Lunch ‘N Learn

Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals [BEPRO] will be holding its first summertime Lunch ‘N Learn entitled “Living Green” on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce from 12pm to 1pm. All are welcome to come hear special guest speakers Stuart Hayward, Chief Advocacy Officer of BEST [Bermuda Environmental & Sustainability Taskforce],... Read more of this article