Author Archive: Bernews1

Opinion: “Fully Engaged In People’s Business”

[Opinion column written by Premier Craig Cannonier] Bermuda politics has always been pretty intense – partisan, divisive, acrimonious, noisy. And these past few weeks has seen things ramped up to fever pitch with all sorts of accusations, name-calling and finger-pointing – all of it wearing down people’s spirits and deepening public cynicism. With... Read more of this article

Tomorrow’s Voices Training Institute Workshop

On Wednesday, March 19th, Tomorrow’s Voices will host its first Training Institute Workshop in a series of workshops for 2014. The workshop entitled, “Let’s Play! – The Importance of Play in the Development of Children”, will be held from 6pm to 8pm at Tomorrow’s Voices located in the Sunshine League Building on King Street in Hamilton. The... Read more of this article

First Division Football Stats, Leading Goalscorers

The updated Bermuda Football Association’s First Division stats and standings are below. First Division In the First Division, Robin Hood remains on the top of the table on goal difference over the St. George’s Colts. Both have 38 points, with Robin Hood having a +33 Goal Difference, while St. George’s Colts are +24. Devonshire Colts are in third... Read more of this article

Reports: Dr Heatley Shortlisted For Job In USA

[Updated with videos] According to two U.S. news reports Dr Edmond Heatley — Bermuda’s Commissioner of Education — has been shortlisted for the position of Superintendent of the Orleans Parish School Board in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Heatley, an American, took up the post in Bermuda around six months ago, on September 11, 2013. When... Read more of this article

Dr. Vestweber, Dr. Joyce To Speak In Bermuda

[Updated] Dr. Boris Vestweber and Dr. Ann Marie Joyce will be the speakers this Thursday [Mar 20] evening for “Docs for Dinner,” at Cafe Lido. Sponsored by Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic, “Docs for Dinner,” is a quarterly event. Thirty or more doctors are expected to attend the presentation and receive Continuing... Read more of this article

Snooker Singles & Doubles Semi-Finals Results

Bermuda Open Singles Semi-Finals Tyler Moniz has returned to Snooker after a brief retirement to secure a place in the Bermuda Open Championship Semi-Finals, he will take on Maurice Hawkins, their match will be played at Spanish Point Boat Club on Saturday, March 15th at 7p.m. The other Semi-Final will see Bermuda Open defending champion Steven Bremar... Read more of this article

OBA, PLP, Police & Paradise On Betting Matter

The Bermuda Police Service, Paradise Games and the Progressive Labour Party have commented on the matters surrounding the police inquiries into the newly opened Court Street betting shop, while the One Bermuda Alliance said as it is a police matter they will not be commenting. Paradise Games — which is owned by PLP Leader Marc Bean — was... Read more of this article

Footballer Jonte Smith Heading To Finland

[Updated] According to Jonte Smith’s social media accounts, the young Bermudian striker appears to have left Crawley Town and is heading to Finland. He has referenced it on his Twitter feed, and in addition a post on his Instagram page said, “Thanks to my teammates and the club for all the memories! “Most of all the fans that have always... Read more of this article

Govt Hand Back Control Of Corporation Finances

[Updated with video] Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today [Mar 13] that the Ministry of Finance has issued a set of financial instructions to the Corporation of Hamilton, and he has lifted the “stewardship notice,” which permits the Corporation to move on with managing their financial affairs in consultation with me the Minister. The... Read more of this article

Police “Not Seeking Suspects” In Couple’s Death

The Police have released a statement about the investigation into the deaths of Myron and Regina Robinson, and have stated “detectives are not currently seeking any suspects in respect of their deaths.” Mr and Mrs Robinson were both found dead earlier this week in their St. George’s home. Acting Superintendent Nicholas Pedro previously... Read more of this article

Bermuda Named #1 Wreck Diving Destination

Bermuda has been honoured by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine as the No. 1 Wreck Diving destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic, as part of the publication’s 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards. “We’d like to thank the readers of Scuba Diving for this tremendous recognition,” said Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury. “We know that divers... Read more of this article

New Book Inspired By Sunken Treasure Theft

The still unsolved mystery of the theft of a valuable gold and emerald artifact from a Bermudian museum has served as the inspiration for a new book by a former Bermuda resident. The Cross – written by B.R. Bentley – was inspired by the theft of the Tucker Cross in 1975. Mr. Bentley lived and worked in Bermuda from 2007 through 2011 and... Read more of this article