Author Archive: Bernews1

Mystery Surrounds Casino Advocacy Campaign

A new casino advocacy group which was attempting to solicit financial donations is shrouded in mystery, with speculation swirling over who is involved in the online campaign. The website — JobsBDA — is not be confused with either the Bermuda Job Board, which is run by the Government, or the Government’s official gambling awareness... Read more of this article

A Look Back At The Life Of Sir Richard Ground

Sir Richard Ground was born on December 17, 1949 in Stamford, England and educated at Oakham School in Rutland; Lincoln College, Oxford; and the Inns of Court School of Law. He won an open scholarship to Oxford in 1967 and the Violet Vaughan-Morgan University Prize for literature in 1968. He graduated with a BA Hons in English Language and Literature... Read more of this article

Photos: Keep Bermuda Beautiful Turns 50

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] gave top awards to Margaret Fergusson, Greenrock and Rockville Lane Neighbourhood Watch during its recent Annual General Meeting which also highlighted accomplishments made during 2013. Keep Bermuda Bermuda celebrates its 50th birthday this year and Governor George Fergusson, Bishop Kurtz, Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin,... Read more of this article

Man Jailed Two Years For Drug Possession

Twenty two year old Maxwell Hayward appeared in Magistrates Court today [Feb 25] and was sent to prison for two years after pleading guilty and being convicted of possessing 31 twists containing 16.55 grams of cannabis and 40 twists containing 65.49 grams of cocaine freebase with all intended for supply. The Crown Prosecutor told Senior Magistrate Archie... Read more of this article

Facebook Predator Convicted/Jailed 18 Months

Christopher Corday, now 22, was convicted in Magistrates Court today [Feb 25] of using Facebook and intruding on the privacy of three young girls and attempting to lure them into sexual activity with himself. The five offences on which he was convicted occurred between May 2012 and August 2013. The three girls were aged between 12 and 14. Corday used... Read more of this article

ABIC Responds To 2014 Budget Statement

After a review of Friday’s Budget Statement, ABIC supports the Government’s commitment to a two track policy of growing the economy while taking actions to control and reduce government spending. ABIC Chairman George Hutchings stated, “ABIC supports the actions already taken and those promised to further develop a business friendly environment,... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Reports 2013 Full Year Results

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Feb 25] announced core earnings for 2013 of $76.6 million, an improvement of $21.7 million over the $54.9 million earned in 2012. Net income for the year ended 31 December 2013 was $78.2 million [$0.11 per share on a fully diluted basis] compared to $25.6 million [$0.01 per share on a fully diluted... Read more of this article

CURB: Impact Of Gambling On Black Community

Speaking on the planned introduction of casino gaming, Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said one of their concerns is ”legislation being introduced that will negatively affect the Black community, repeating a history of discrimination that is all too recent.” A statement said, “The CURB Central Council gives its supports... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 16 Year Old Male [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Darius Usher, who has apparently been missing since Wednesday, February 19th. A Police spokesperson said, “He is described as brown complexioned of slim build, 6’ tall with an afro. The teenager was last seen wearing blue jeans, a striped... Read more of this article

Videos: Gaming Town Hall Meeting In Hamilton

The Government wrapped up their series of Gaming Town Halls last week [Feb 19], with this last one being held at the Pier 6 Complex in Hamilton, and full video coverage of the almost 2-hour event is posted below. The Town Hall began with Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell addressing the audience, and Attorney General Mark Pettingill and Senator Nalton... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Telford Electric Magic Mile

Hundreds of budding young runners took part in the annual Telford Electric Magic Mile event which was held at the National Sports Center in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon [Feb 22]. Many races saw exciting battles for the finish line as parents, family and friends crowded into the bleachers and around the field to witness the action on the track.... Read more of this article

MP Furbert Calls On Premier To “Come Clean”

Following Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell saying that the Premier’s business manager — who traveled on the private jet with the Premier and two Cabinet Ministers last year — attended meetings with the developer, Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert called on the Premier to “come clean.” Mr. Furbert said, “The contradiction... Read more of this article