Author Archive: Bernews1

College To Host “Who Needs Tourism?” Forum

The Bermuda College will present a free panel discussion entitled Who Needs Tourism!!//?? on Wednesday, April 9 at 7pm in the North Hall Lecture Hall G301. This is part of the Lecture Series at the College to provide the community with conversations of contemporary significance. The panel leading the discussion of Who Needs Tourism!!//?? will include... Read more of this article

39 Year Old Denies Dishonestly Obtaining Goods

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Apr 7], a 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to dishonestly obtaining goods from Audio-Visual on 30th May 2013 by unlawfully using a credit card. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set bail at $2,000, required a Surety, and ordered Salaam to report to Somerset Police Station on a regular basis until his trial date of 11th... Read more of this article

Research Vessel Dana Returns To St George’s

After spending some time in the Sargasso Sea to investigate the relationship between climate-related changes in the eel’s spawning grounds and the sharp decline of the eel in Europe, the Danish marine research vessel Dana is back in St. George’s again today [Apr 7]. Headed up by the Danish Centre for Marine Research, the expedition involves... Read more of this article

Football Cup Matches Rescheduled For April 13th

The Bermuda Football Association has announced that the matches that were postponed on Sunday, April 6th have been rescheduled for Sunday April 13th at the National Sports Center. At 12pm BAA will take on the Dandy Town Hornets, at 2:00pm the St. George’s Stallions and Young Men Social Club will meet up, and then at 4pm the Dandy Town Hornets will... Read more of this article

2014 Public Health Week Gets Underway

Today [Apr 7] is World Health Day and Bermuda will be marking the observance with activities throughout Public Health Week from April 7th to 11th. The theme this year is, “Building a Healthy Bermuda”. This year the Department of Health in partnership with the Bermuda Diabetes Association is hosting Dr. Joy Dubost as the featured speaker for Public... Read more of this article

“Freedom Can Be Hazardous To Your Wealth”

In conjunction with the American Library Association, Bermuda National Library [BNL] will observe Money Smart Week on Thursday April 10th with featured speaker and noted local economist and Bermuda College senior lecturer, Mr. Craig Simmons. This is the second year that BNL will join libraries across the United Sates in this public awareness campaign... Read more of this article

Video: Phase 2 Of Registered Email Service

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has entered into Phase 2 of the RPost Registered Email service, Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today. The Minister said, “In 2010 the BPO formed a partnership with RPost, the inventors of the patented Registered Email technology, to offer businesses and Government employees... Read more of this article

Man Denies Stealing A Lobster From Restaurant

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 7], a 40-year-old man denied trespassing in a restaurant and stealing a lobster. Jevon Bean pleaded not guilty to trespassing in L’Oriental on 17th March 2014 and stealing a lobster said to be worth $30. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo granted Mr. Bean $1,000 bail and set trial for mid-July. Related Stories Eron... Read more of this article

Two Arrests: Suspicion Of Driving While Impaired

Two people were arrested this past weekend on suspicion of driving whilst impaired, with one person spotted driving in Devonshire, while another was seen driving at high speeds in Hamilton Parish. A police spokesperson said, “On Saturday at 10:08 pm, police were stationery at the junction of Montpelier Road and Middle Road in Devonshire, when... Read more of this article

Dolphin Quest Welcomes Second Dolphin Birth

Only days after “Bailey” gave birth, Dolphin Quest has welcomed another new arrival with “Ely” giving birth at around 6pm on Saturday [Apr 5]. Ely, named after Ely’s Harbour in Sandys Parish near Fort Scaur, was born at Dolphin Quest Bermuda in June of 2003. Since then, she has connected with thousands of schoolchildren, summer campers,... Read more of this article

Senator Marc Daniels On CCTV Implementation

Senator Marc Daniels has called on the Government to let the public know when they should expect the CCTV cameras to be up and running under the new service provider. The new island-wide CCTV system was expected to be operational as of April 1st, however has been delayed in being implemented. The new system is due to consist of 150 cameras island-wide,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Butterflies Flock To New House

Locals can stop by and watch some of nature’s most beautiful creatures, thanks to a new Butterfly House set up at Brighton Nurseries in Devonshire. Surrounded by flowering plants suitable for attracting butterflies, the aim of the ‘Butterfly House’ is to educate people as well as provide some basic information on butterflies found... Read more of this article