Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos & Video: Bermuda Triple Challenge

The Bermuda Triple Challenge got underway last night [Apr 4] in the Towne of St. George, with participants taking part in the Butterfield & Vallis Urban Foot Race, a 2-3K dash through the Old Towne including urban inspired obstacles and CrossFit workout stations. The event continues this morning with teams tackling the KRyS Global Island Challenge... Read more of this article

Attempted Armed Robbery: Mr Chicken Express

[Updated] Police responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Mr Chicken Express Restaurant in Devonshire at approximately 10pm tonight [Apr 4], which involved two suspects — armed with a gun and a bladed article — attempt to demand money. Two men, one of them allegedly caring a firearm, approached the business and demanded money but... Read more of this article

2014 Community Education Catalog Released

The 2014 Spring Catalog for the Community Education and Development Programme has been released, with a wide range of classes available, costing from $40 – $100 for the term. Registration is open from Monday, 7 April 2014 – Thursday, 17 April 2014, and is available both online and offline. A credit/debit card and an active email address... Read more of this article

Public Health Week To Kick Off On Monday

The Department of Health said they would like to inform the public that this Monday [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 for Public Health Week is “Building a Healthy Bermuda”. A spolesperson said, “Every year, chronic diseases... Read more of this article

KPMG Business Intelligence Knowledge Session

KPMG in Bermuda will be hosting an information session on the topic of business intelligence at their Crown House offices on Thursday, April 10, 2014 to explain how progressive CFOs are building intelligent finance organisations. Session attendees will gain insights into: The benefits of an information-centric organisation How finance functions can... Read more of this article

Sewage Pumps Turned On At New KEMH Facility

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] Acute Care Wing is nearing completion, and the pumps in the new sewage treatment facility were turned on Monday, March 31st. BHB said, “The state of the art plant constructed by BCM McAlpine Ltd. treats not only the waste expected when the new wing opens in September 2014 but also the current sewage... Read more of this article

Bahamas Prime Minister Extends Condolences

Prime Minister of the Bahamas Perry Christie has extended his condolences following the passing of former Premier Sir David Gibbons. Prime Minister Christie said, “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Sir David Gibbons, former Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, long-time investor in the Bahamian economy and for a lengthy period... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: St Monica’s IT Resource Centre

A number of years back the Anglican Parish of Pembroke began creating an IT centre at St Monica’s Anglican Church on St Monica’s Road in Pembroke. Over the years it has seen the support of many local people and assisted young people with both education and personal development. Earlier today [Apr 3] Children’s & Youth Minister... Read more of this article

Principals Vote “No Confidence” On Dr. Heatley

[Updated with Education Ministry's response] The Principals of the Bermuda Public School System who are represented by the BPSU have declared a “vote of no confidence” in Bermuda’s Commissioner of Education Dr. Edmond Heatley. The Principals said they believe that school system “deserves to have a Commissioner who is committed,... Read more of this article

Minister: MP Scott Is “Misleading, Incorrect”

Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell today [Apr 3] responded to what he termed “misleading and incorrect allegations” concerning the Department of Marine and Ports made by Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott. Minister Crockwell said: “Mr. Scott has claimed that, ‘The Minister’s repeated refusal to... Read more of this article

Fitch On Global Reinsurers 1Q Cat Losses

Global re/insurers will report solid underwriting profitability for the first quarter of 2014 as catastrophe loss events were limited, Fitch Ratings says. Fitch said, “As such, reinsurers’ results are expected to be in line with those reported in 2013, as the industry has not suffered a significant catastrophe loss event since Hurricane... Read more of this article

29 Yr Old Man Charged With Stealing $120,000

In Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 3] a 29 year old man was charged with stealing items valued at around $120,000. Steven James O’Neill faced ten charges that alleged that he had trespassed in residences and stolen items valued at a total value of around $120,000. As the charges will be dealt with in Supreme Court, he did not have to enter a plea. The... Read more of this article