Author Archive: Bernews1

Duperreault To Speak At Captive Conference

Businessman Brian Duperreault will deliver the market industry speech entitled, “Where Are the Women?” addressing the status of women in executive positions within the insurance and reinsurance sector, to more than 630 risk management professionals at the 2014 Bermuda Captive Conference [BCC] to be held at The Fairmont Southampton Resort. Conference... Read more of this article

25 Yr Old Woman Given Probation For Threats

A 25 year old mother appeared in Magistrates Court today [May 20] where she was given probation after admitting going to another woman’s job and threatening her. Ms Leslie Dill was sentenced to two years probation, during which she was ordered to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs, subject herself to random drug testing, accept psychological... Read more of this article

OIL Donates $275,000 For New Acute Care Wing

Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] has received a gift of $275,000 to the Why it Matters campaign on behalf of OIL Group of Companies [OIL]. Robert Stauffer, President of OIL stated: “The OIL Group of Companies has had a long term commitment to Bermuda; as such it was natural to make a commitment to support the Why It Matters Campaign. The... Read more of this article

Visa-Free Europe Travel On Bermuda Passport

From 4th June 2014, Bermuda passport holders will be able to travel throughout the Schengen area within Europe without the need for a visa, Shadow Minister for Immigration and External Affairs Walton Brown has announced. The Schengen area consists of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy,... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Michael Dunkley Has Been Sworn In

[Updated: Late last night Craig Cannonier tendered his resignation as Premier, and Michael Dunkley was sworn-in as the new Premier of Bermuda on Tuesday morning. Mr. Cannonier will remain an MP, and Premier Dunkley will retain the Ministry of National Security portfolio.] Both Craig Cannonier and Michael Dunkley attended Government House this evening... Read more of this article

Bean: “Cabinet Shares Collective Responsibility”

The Premier did not act alone yet he alone is being held responsible and Minister Shawn Crockwell and AG Marc Pettingill “share responsibility with the disgraced Premier and should also do the honourable thing and resign,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said. Mr. Bean was speaking after Craig Cannonier’s resignation last night [May 19],... Read more of this article

Report Highlights Bermuda & St Kitt’s Connection

A report from the St. Kitts website SKNVibes has highlighted the connection between Bermuda and St Kitts. The report quotes Golden Elite Seniors Club President Venita Caesar-Smith as saying, “As we check Bermuda’s cosmopolitan structure nowadays descendants of Kittitians and Nevisians have taken rightful places as ‘Proud Bermudians,’ making... Read more of this article

Kim Swan Comments On Cannonier Resignation

Craig Cannonier’s “meteoric 17 month rise to Premier has been riddled with controversy and “his Cabinet and the blindly compliant OBA backbench must take responsibility for their part,” former Opposition Leader Kim Swan said following the resignation of former Premier Craig Cannonier. Late last night [May 19] Craig Cannonier... Read more of this article

Acute Care Wing Adds Back-Up Generators

Bermuda is just four weeks away from receiving the keys to its new Acute Care Wing. The Bermuda Hospitals Board will receive the keys from Paget Health Services on 12 June, at which point it can begin the preparation, training and orientation required for its September opening to the public. “It’s an exciting time for all of us,” said BHB CEO... Read more of this article

Moody’s Downgrades Bermuda’s Rating To A1

[Updated] Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Bermuda’s rating to A1 from Aa3 and changed the outlook to stable from negative, citing the “ongoing deterioration of Bermuda’s key fiscal metrics” and the “persistent economic recession.” “One of the key drivers stated as the reason for the downgrade is the persistent... Read more of this article

25 Student Officers Commence Police Course

Today [May 19] Recruit Foundation Course [RFC] #76 began with 25 student officers reporting to Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire for their initial orientation. A police spokesperson said, “RFC #76 is an intensive 17 week training course comprising various topics including Bermuda’s laws, police procedures, mediation training, officer... Read more of this article

This Year’s Beachfest To Be Held At Horseshoe

The Chewstick Foundation announced that the 9th Annual Beachfest Emancipation Celebration will be back at Horseshoe Bay Beach this summer. A spokesperson said, “After a move to Snorkel Park in the summer of 2013 due to challenges with permits and funding, The Chewstick Foundation is excited to bring the event back to it’s Horseshoe Bay Beach... Read more of this article