Author Archive: Bernews1

Tonight’s Football Matches Are Postponed

The football matches scheduled to be played tonight [Mar 1] at the Bermuda Athletic Association [BAA] Goose Gosling Field on Woodlands Road in Pembroke have been postponed due to the pitch being closed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Tonight’s matches scheduled at BAA have been postponed due to the pitch being closed by BAA. “The new match... Read more of this article

Minister Addresses Palmetto Road Concerns

The Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said she wishes to express her “sincere words of compassion to those residents on Palmetto Road, Perimeter Lane and elsewhere on the island whose homes have been affected by flooding over recent weeks as a result of the weakening infrastructure.” The Minister said: “I have personally... Read more of this article

Videos: 2014 Purvis Primary School Science Fair

Purvis Primary School held its 13th Annual Science Fair on Wednesday and Thursday [Feb 26/27], with the event serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. Students from all age ranges lined up to explain what their projects entailed carefully outlining the what was involved in the process, items used, the students’... Read more of this article

Students & Parks Department Staff Recognised

At an event held recently at the Visitors Center in the Botanical Gardens, students from CedarBridge Academy and Opportunity Workshop were recognized for their achievements in working alongside employees of the Department of Parks. The students assisted the Arboretum staff with landscape maintenance and special projects at the Arboretum, the Deputy... Read more of this article

39 Yr Old Man Charged With Having $316,000

A 39 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court where he was charged with having around $316,000 while knowing that the money was the proceeds of criminal activity. Kenith Bulford, of Sandys, faced the indictable charge that he was in possession of around $316,000 while knowing that this money was the proceeds of criminal activity. Since the charge... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Cannonier On Travel Expenses

[Updated] Premier Craig Cannonier responded to the recent criticism from Opposition Leader Marc Bean about his travel expenses, saying that in eight or nine months the PLP spent about $191,000 on travel, while he spent $171,000 in 14 months. The Premier said it’s important to get revenue into Bermuda from the outside world, and that international... Read more of this article

Heavy Rains Cause West End Clinic Closures

The Department of Health advise the public that, due to the heavy rains, the Somerset and Warwick clinics have experienced some interior flooding. Therefore, in order to ensure a safe clinic and to allow the Works staff to carry out the necessary repairs to the buildings’ roofs the Department will temporarily close both clinics. The affected clinics... Read more of this article

Photos: St George’s Celebrates Veteran Educator

The Corporation of St. George’s Activities Committee hosted a Celebration for a long serving Educator — Ms. Ianthe Pearman — yesterday [Feb 27] at Pennos Wharf. Ms. Pearman, 89, is a St. Georgian who has taught many who went through the doors of East End Primary School. Those present at the celebration included Minister of Education & Economic... Read more of this article

Triple Challenge Asks Are You Fit For Charity?

The organisers of Bermuda’s obstacle challenge are asking again: Are you fit for charity? After two successful years and raising over $100,000 to date for Bermudian charities, the Bermuda Triple Challenge is expanding into an international event, a three day weekend of healthy, fun activity and charitable fund raising. April 4th-6th will compress... Read more of this article

Premier Cannonier’s Travel Expenses: $180,514

[Updated] Premier Craig Cannonier “racked up a travel bill of $180,514.92 in just over a year in office,” and he “needs to set the example and cut back on his expenses,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said this evening [Feb 27]. The Premier has taken 17 overseas trips in an official capacity at the taxpayers’ expense from December... Read more of this article

ISIS Law Limited Expands Team, Three Lawyers

ISIS Law Limited announced the expansion of its litigation team with the arrival of Bermudian Litigator Allan Doughty. Allan Doughty qualified in Canada in 2002 after graduating from the Dalhousie Law School. After practicing in Halifax, Nova Scotia for two years Mr. Doughty returned to Bermuda and was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2004. Since that... Read more of this article

Cell Number Portability Set To Start March 3rd

[Updated] Number Portability for mobile to mobile is set to start on Monday 3rd March, and from this date onward all mobile customers will have the ability to keep their numbers when changing carriers. The Regulatory Authority said, “In preparation for the implementation of number portability, many of Bermuda’s carriers had to make changes... Read more of this article