Author Archive: Bernews1

Opposition Leader To Table Censure Motion

[Updated with video] Opposition Leader Marc Bean said that next week he will table a Motion of Censure against Minister Shawn Crockwell and MP Mark Pettingill, in relation to their actions in the “JetGate” affair. Speaking in the House of Assembly this evening [May 23], Mr. Bean said, reiterated his call for Senator Michael Fahy and Minister... Read more of this article

Island Engineering Joins The Mural Club

The Wellbottom Industrial Community is turning into an outdoor art gallery, with Island Engineering Limited [IEL] having recently commissioned a graffiti mural, and now joins the movement started by the Scott Tucker Gallery, and the ‘Urban Cottage’. Owner Randy Burrows wanted a mural to depict the relationship between water as a natural resource,... Read more of this article

Minister: Desarrollos To Develop Club Med Site

[Updated with video] The Government has entered in an “exclusive negotiation period” with the Venezuela-based Desarrollos Hotelco Group to develop the old Club Med property, Minister of Tourism Shawn Crockwell announced in the House of Assembly this morning [May 23]. The proposed development includes a 238 room hotel and the renovation of... Read more of this article

Marc Bean: Crockwell & Fahy Should Also Resign

Minister Shawn Crockwell and Minister Michael Fahy should join Craig Cannonier and Mark Pettingill and also resign, Opposition Leader Marc Bean said last night. The Opposition Leader was speaking after Mr. Pettingill tendered his resignation as Attorney-General, paving the way for him to accept a job in the private sector, which is reported to be at... Read more of this article

Argo Re Summer Series Triathlon Results

The second race of the 2014 Argo Re Summer Series took place at Clearwater Beach in extremely challenging conditions. Tyler Smith made a strong comeback after injury by winning overall in a strong time of 23:36, his mother, Karen, the National Olympic Distance champion, was the first placed lady and in third place overall in 26:06. Otis Ingham finished... Read more of this article

60 Year Old Visitor Dies After Cycle Collision

[Updated] A 60 year old visitor to the island has sustained life threatening injuries following a collision this afternoon in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:22pm today [Thursday May 22nd] police responded to a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place at Spar Lane in Sandys involving a tourist riding a livery... Read more of this article

Pettingill Resigns As AG, Replaced By Moniz

[Updating] There is an announcement being made at Government House this afternoon [May 22] and what exactly it is remains unclear right now, however we are starting live coverage and will bring you updates as it develops. Update: Mark Pettingill has resigned his position as Attorney-General in order to take up a position in the private sector —... Read more of this article

Bermuda Garden Wins Bronze Medal In London

The “Bermuda Double Fantasy Garden,” has won a bronze medal in the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in London. Award-winning floral artist and architect, Nicky Gurret, created a garden to reflect the best that Bermuda has to offer, from the island’s verdant landscapes to the unique pink sand beaches. The display also plays... Read more of this article

Rider Remains In ICU After Paget Collision

The 29 year old Sandys parish man who was seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Tribe Road #5 on Saturday [May 17] is in stable condition at the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. “Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses should contact PC Cerepha Bridgeman... Read more of this article

Edmund Burns To Lead Elbow Beach Changes

The Elbow Beach Resort has reopened as an independently managed property under the direction of the Burns Group represented by hotel industry leader Edmund Burns. Previously managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group until March 2014, the resort said their decision to re-open as an independent resort was based on the strength of the brand name recognition... Read more of this article

Timeline Of The Rise & Fall Of Craig Cannonier

Craig Cannnonier’s fast-tracked rise from political newcomer to Premier crashed down on Monday evening with his resignation following the “JetGate” scandal, with his time in office marking one of the shortest times a Premier has ever served. Bursting onto the political scene only a few short years ago, Mr. Cannonier was elected leader... Read more of this article

Ferry Schedule For Upcoming Bermuda Day

Bermuda Day will be celebrated this coming Monday [May 26], and the scheduled ferry service for the day is below Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard as of 7:10am from Hamilton, last departure from Hamilton is 8:30pm. Orange Route Operating on the Monday schedule between Dockyard & St. George’s as of 9:30am... Read more of this article