Author Archive: Bernews1

BHCT Announces New KEMH Legacy Walkway

The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] today [Apr 15] launched The Legacy Walkway, a new fundraising initiative that will help raise funds for areas of need within Bermuda’s hospitals. The initiative offers residents the opportunity to be a part of Bermuda’s history by purchasing a personalized brick, which will leave a lasting mark in the... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘Greaseballs’ Wash Up At Grape Bay

[Updating] Grape Bay Beach is not looking — or smelling — its most attractive today [Apr 15] with small greyish lumps scattered over the Paget beach. They did not have the most pleasant smell, and while we were on the beach an area resident came up to us and said it was “disgusting” to have to deal with. The conditions at Grape... Read more of this article

Progress Being Made On Delayed CCTV Project

[Updated with video] The ‘back haul’ work on the new CCTV system, which was supposed to be operational on April 1st, will be finished before the end of May and will allow the final phase of expansion to be completed, Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said today. The new system is due to consist of 150 cameras island-wide, using the latest technology... Read more of this article

Suspended Sentence: Riding While Disqualified

A 61 year old woman appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 15], where she was given a suspended prison sentence for riding whilst disqualified. Audrey Astwood received a $500 fine and a thirty day prison sentence, however Senior Magistrate Archie Warner suspended the prison sentence for twelve months, and warned Ms Astwood that any infraction... Read more of this article

Good Friday Garbage Collection Schedule

The Department of Waste Management, Ministry of Public Works, today advised that due to the Good Friday holiday this coming Friday [Apr 18], west-end garbage and recycling will be collected on Thursday April 17th. In the east, garbage and recycling will be collected on Wednesday April 16th. The full waste collection schedule for 2014 can be found here... Read more of this article

New Hamilton Princess Marina To Open In July

As part of the $90 million redevelopment, the Green Family, owners of The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, today announced that the new marina will open in mid-July. The new state-of-the-art marina will have up to 60 permanent berths available for locals who are interested in marina facilities in Hamilton Harbour. There will be additional space available... Read more of this article

Kurt Elia Joins Argo Group International Holdings

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced today that Kurt Elia has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Mr. Elia will report to Argo Group President and Chief Executive Officer Mark E. Watson III. “Attracting, developing and retaining top talent is central to everything we do at Argo,” said Mr. Watson. “Kurt’s... Read more of this article

Pink Beach Environmental Impact Statement

As part of their application for planning permission for the Pink Beach Club redevelopment, the developers submitted an Environmental Impact Statement [EIS] outlining the plans as well as any impact on the environment along with mitigating steps. The beach-front Tucker’s Town cottage colony was recently sold to Sardis Developments, and the proposed... Read more of this article

Photos: Male Physique At Fitness Extravaganza

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBFF] hosted its second Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza on Saturday [Apr 12] at City Hall, The event featured bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts of a variety of ages, competing in the categories of figure fitness, fitness and physique. The Men’s Physique was won by Kyle Santucci, while Terrence... Read more of this article

Lunar Eclipse Creates “Blood Moon” Effect

Anyone who was skygazing last night would have caught a glimpse of a rare celestial event, as a lunar eclipse caused what is known as a “blood moon”, with the name stemming from the fact the moon takes on a reddish appearance. CNN describes the “blood moon” by saying, “In a total lunar eclipse, the full moon turns a coppery... Read more of this article

Health Clinic To Resume At Mangrove Location

The Department of Health said they would like to advise the public that the Somerset Clinic will resume clinic services at its Mangrove Bay location as of April 21st. A spokesperson said, “The Somerset Clinic had temporarily relocated elsewhere after the building had experienced some interior flooding in late February and had to be closed for... Read more of this article

Paget Parish Council To Hold AGM On April 16

The Paget Parish Council welcomes current residents of Paget to attend the 2014 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 16th April at 7pm in the school hall at Gilbert Institute School, at the end of St. Michael’s Road in Paget. The AGM provides an opportunity to report on the past year and provide the residents with an update on current affairs. There... Read more of this article