Author Archive: Bernews1

Police Appeal: Help Locate Missing Man [Found]

[Updated] The police are appealing for assistance in locating 30 year old Kanaz Tuzo, who has apparently been missing since Monday [Feb 24]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 30 year old Kanaz Tuzo, who has apparently been missing since Monday, February 24th. “Mr.... Read more of this article

Video: BIU President Responds To 2014 Budget

BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference today [Feb 27] to respond to the 2014/15 Budget, which was delivered last Friday, and said that in light of the pay cuts agreed to by the Union, Finance Minister Bob Richards should explain why the over spending occurred. Mr Furbert said, “The Bermuda Industrial Union is very concerned about... Read more of this article

Today’s Child Development Event Postponed

The Child Development Programme’s workshop scheduled for this evening [Feb 27] has been postponed, and will now take place on March 6th. A spokesperson said, “Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening, the Child Development Programme’s Red Flags Guide for Childcare Providers workshop has been postponed. The new date and time... Read more of this article

Minors Receives University Football Scholarship

[Updated] Berkeley Institute Deputy Head Boy Calon Minors signed the dotted line of the National Letter of Intent to attend the University of South Carolina Upstate, with the 17-year-old athletic standout having been offered a football scholarship. Calon, an Honour student at Berkeley, became a hot commodity after his impressive showing at the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Chas Smith Breaks Dalhousie University Record

Bermudian track and field athlete Chas Smith has shattered the triple jump record at Dalhousie University, with his leap of 14.66 setting a new record at the Canadian University. Bermuda National Athletic Association President Donna Watson said, “Chas Smith has had a good weekend being voted rookie of the year and breaking the school record in... Read more of this article

Photos: Purvis Primary’s 2014 Science Fair

Yesterday [Feb 26] was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 13th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. Every student from Primary 1 to Primary 6 presents their experiment to a panel of judges and answers their questions.... Read more of this article

Man Stole Cheques From Deceased Person

A 41 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 27] where he admitted trespassing in the house of a man who had recently died and stealing a Bank of Butterfield chequebook. Lerone Ming, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to over a dozen charges involving burglary, cheque theft, and then using stolen cheques to fraudulently obtain... Read more of this article

Tomasz Tabor Dies Following Road Collision

[Updated with video] A 36 year old Warwick man died following a motorcycle collision on Crow Lane, the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police responded to a report of a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that took place on Crow Lane at 11:24pm on Wednesday night. “It appears that a 36 year old... Read more of this article

Full Report: Ombudsman Brock’s “A Grave Error”

Ombudsman Arlene Brock’s full report — “A Grave Error” – is now available online, with the 60 page report covering the 2012 demolition of tombs at the Marsden Methodist Memorial Cemetery within the Tucker’s Point golf course. Ms. Brock previously said, “The tombstones were demolished by an agreement of Marsden First United Church [institutional... Read more of this article

Thunderstorm Advisory Issued For Today

The recent spate of inclement weather continues, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for today [Feb 27]. A Small Craft Warning is also in effect until tonight. The BWS said, “A frontal system will approach from the northwest today, passing late at night and stalling to our South. Expect strong winds, rain and... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Elliot Primary School Science Fair

[Updated with video] For several months, there has been a buzz around Elliot Primary School about the Science Fair. Despite the inclement weather, approximately 135 students from P3-P6 braced the torrential rainfall to display their projects on Monday, February 24, 2014. The students anticipated showcasing their discoveries on what they researched.... Read more of this article

Govt. Release Population Projections Report

The Cabinet Office announced today [Feb 26] the release of Bermuda’s Population Projections 2010-2020 Report by the Department of Statistics. In commenting on the report’s findings, the Premier Craig Cannonier said, “Key findings of the report indicate that Bermuda’s population is projected to decline for the first time with a 4% decrease... Read more of this article