Author Archive: Bernews1
Look TV Video: Round De Island Seagull Racing
The 2014 Seagull Round-The-Island Race is scheduled to kick off tomorrow morning [June 14] from the Spanish Point Boat Club, and according to the organisers over 70 boats have signed up thus far. As racers prepare for tomorrow’s action, take a look back at an older race, courtesy of the 11-minute video below from Look TV, which takes a look at... Read more of this article
Experience Glow Worms With BUEI Tours
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to host Evening Glow Worm Tours, set to highlight what are sometimes called “natures fireworks.” In calm inlets, bioluminescent fireworms swarm to the surface and engage in sensuous dances and as they do, they give off a luminescent glow that lights up the water. The trips will take... Read more of this article
Overseas Territories Medal For Paul Wright
Government House has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of an Overseas Territories [Police] Medal for Meritorious Service [OTM] to Bermuda’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Paul Wright. The OTM replaced the former Colonial Police Medal. The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, said that he was aware of Deputy Commissioner Wright’s... Read more of this article
June 17: HSBC Customers Pension Payments
The Department of Social Insurance said they wish to advise that direct deposit pension payments for HSBC customers will not be paid until after 12 noon on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 due to an internal delay in its automatic pensioner file upload to the bank. “The Department sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience to all the affected pensioners... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Maintain, Retain Job Security For Locals’
Shawn Dill is calling for Government to institute legislative measures so that all contracts have a clause that “allows the foreign worker to be replaced within three months if a Bermudian is found to be employable and equally qualified for the position.” Mr Dill and his fellow supporters gathered at the House of Assembly today [June 13]... Read more of this article
Jamaica Government Relaxes Cannabis Laws
Jamaican Justice Minister Mark Golding announced that individuals caught with small amounts of cannabis [two ounces and under] will no longer be subject to a criminal conviction, the Jamaica Observer reports. Mr Golding said, “Cabinet approved certain changes to the law relating to ganja. “These relate to possession of small quantities of ganja... Read more of this article
Somerset Primary School Closed Today
A Ministry of Education spokesperson has just advised that Somerset Primary School has been closed due to plumbing issues and parents are asked to collect their children. “Parents are being e-mailed and called to advise them of the closure,” the spokesperson added. Related Stories Education Ministry’s Southside Headquarters Six Bermudians... Read more of this article
MP Addresses “Significant Misrepresentations”
Opposition MP Walton Brown today [June 13] delivered a Personal Explanation in the House of Assembly, addressing what he called “significant misrepresentations” by Minister of Finance Bob Richards. Mr. Brown said, “The Hon member commented that my company had received a contract from the Bermuda government for $770,000. This does not... Read more of this article
Museum Playground Now Open In Dockyard
Adventure and fantasy reign supreme at the National Museum of Bermuda where a playground like no other is now open inside its historic grounds. Designed by award winning Danish firm Monstrum, the playground includes a 70-ft vibrant green moray eel wrapped around a 21-ft lighthouse with slide, which resembles St. David’s lighthouse. Other elements... Read more of this article
2014 Deloitte Tennis Tournament Day #6 Results
The 2014 Deloitte Open Tennis Tournament semi-finals took place at the Pomander Gates Tennis Courts. Jenson Bascome and Gavin Mander advanced to the Final in the Men’s A Singles, Bascoem defeated Mahir Wagh 6-3, 6-0, while Manders defeated Andy Bray in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. Cayla Cross and Jacklyn Lambert will meet in the Ladies A Singles Final,... Read more of this article
Video: Miss Bermuda Swimsuit Photo Shoot
Following up on their recent visit to the Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center, the 2014 Miss Bermuda Pageant contestants took part in a swimsuit photo shoot this past weekend at the Coco Reef Resort. Before photographer Donovin Seymour began the shoot, each of the young ldie had their makeup done by O’Faces and their hair done by Impressions. The... Read more of this article
Day #2 Axis Challenge & Pro Invitational Results
The AXIS Squash Challenge & Women’s Pro Invitation continued at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club. The night was capped off once again with the Women’s Pro Invitation match featuring Aisling Blake and Nicolette Fernades. Irish Champion and the 33rd World Ranked Blake defeated the 13th World Ranked, Guyana & Caribbean Champion... Read more of this article
