Author Archive: Bernews1

Rogers To Compete In Pan-American Fencing

Arjah Rogers will be competing in the Senior Pan-American Fencing Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica on June 1, 2014. The 22 year old is currently studying in the UK and has fenced during her time at Keele University, and will be competing in the Women’s Epee category. Ms Rogers’ coach Travis Stevens said, ““Arjah is one our overseas... Read more of this article

Bermudian Florist Hones Skills In England

Picking flowers for the Agricultural Exhibition as a child inspired Garina Tucker to travel more than 3,000 miles to train as a florist. The 24-year-old has spent five years studying and gaining work experience in England so she can pursue her dream career on her home island. Ms Tucker was given her first taste of flower arranging as a primary school... Read more of this article

Bermuda Native Honoured In Washington DC

The Sons of the American Revolution [S.A.R.], the Daughters of the American Revolution [D.A.R.], and the Children of the American Revolution [C.A.R.] dedicated a grave marker honouring Thomas Tudor Tucker on Saturday [May 31] in a ceremony at the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The ceremony included a Revolutionary War color guard,... Read more of this article

Photos/Video/Results: Go-Kart Grand Prix Day 1

[Updated with video + results] The Bermuda Karting Club hosted the Hamilton Grand Prix today [May 31], with crowds lining the streets as racers zoomed around the streets of Hamilton. The event continues tomorrow, with Bermudiana Road and Par-la-Ville Road from Church Street to Front Street to be closed to accommodate the sporting action. We will update... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader Seeks Censure Of 2 MPs

Yesterday [May 30] in the House of Assembly, Opposition Leader Marc Bean gave notice that he intended to move a motion next week asking for Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and former Attorney-General Mark Pettingill to be censured for their role in the “JetGate” affair. Mr. Bean said they “failed to respect the Ministerial Code of... Read more of this article

Premier, 1st Division & Sportsman Of Week

Logic and the Bermuda Cricket Board announced that the Logic Premier Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Alex Dore of Southampton Rangers. Alex, who is also a member of the BCB U17 squad, scored 93 runs batting at #3 in their match against St. George’s. The Logic First Division ‘Player of the Week’ is Dano Outerbridge. Dano, who plays for Western... Read more of this article

Logic Continues Cricket Sponsorship Program

Logic Communications and the Bermuda Cricket Board have embarked on their third year partnership, with Logic continuing their sponsorship. The Logic Cricket League will consist of both the Premier and First Division Leagues. Both leagues will feature 7 clubs with each league competing for the prestigious “Logic Premier” or “Logic First Division”... Read more of this article

Video: Referendum Petition Presented To Premier

The petition calling for a referendum on casino gambling was presented to Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean today [May 30] at the House of Assembly, with the Premier thanking the organisers for the petition, while stating that “there will be no turning back on the referendum.” During the run up to the 2012 General... Read more of this article

Chewstick Youth Poetry & Spoken Word Program

Community poets from across the island will take part in the first ever slam poetry competition in Bermuda for the culmination of The Chewstick Foundation’s Break The Chains Youth Poetry & Spoken Word Program. Break The Chains is a creative writing and performance program using spoken word and poetry as a storytelling tool for students age... Read more of this article

Fitch Downgrades Bermuda’s Ratings to ‘A+’

[Updated with PLP & Minister's response] Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bermuda’s long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings [IDRs] to ‘A+’ from ‘AA-’, downgraded the issue ratings on Bermuda’s senior unsecured foreign and local currency bonds to ‘A+’ from ‘AA-’, and downgraded... Read more of this article

Premier, Mrs. Dunkley To Join Relay For Life

Later today [May 30] Premier Michael Dunkley will join his wife Pamela Dunkley in participating in the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Relay For Life 24-hour charitable event. The Relay For Life event is a volunteer driven, team based walking event which helps to raise awareness and funds to support cancer programmes in Bermuda. It’s being held... Read more of this article

Minister: Aviation Policy Consultative Conference

Speaking today [May 30] in the House of Assembly, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell gave an overview of the Aviation Policy Consultative Conference which was held on May 13th in London. The Minister attended the Conference along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism Development & Transport and the Governor,... Read more of this article