Author Archive: Bernews1

17ft Boat Reported Stolen, Found On North Shore

A 17ft blue Boston Whaler — which had been reported stolen — was found at Deep Bay, North Shore on Saturday 22nd February. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from a member of the public who reported an abandoned 17FT blue Boston Whaler at Deep Bay, North Shore. Marine Police attended... Read more of this article

Jamaica Looking At Decriminalising Marijuana

Leader of Government Business in the Jamaican House of Representatives Phillip Paulwell said that decriminalisation of marijuana in specific quantities is on the Parliamentary agenda this year, according to a report in the Jamaica Gleaner. “I met with the group last week and I indicated to them that as House leader, it is my view that the House,... Read more of this article

US Mayor Says No To Wearing Bermuda Shorts

Mayor Daniel Rivera in Lawrence, Massachusetts recently issued a memo banning casual clothing, including Bermuda shorts, from City Hall. Rivera was sworn in as Lawrence mayor in January and has been on a shakeup of City Hall culture sparking grievances with the local unions. The Eagle Tribune reports that Rivera also directed “all males working in... Read more of this article

Digicel Launch ‘Smooth’ Switching/Postpaid Plan

As local number portability comes to Bermuda today [Mar 3], Digicel is promising mobile users a “smooth experience” when switching their numbers, and is also launching Digicel Postpaid Refresh, a brand new phone pricing plan which allows customers to pay in monthly instalments with no money down. Joining Digicel involves one of three steps: 1.... Read more of this article

PLP: Premier’s Statement “Misleading, Divisive”

Shadow Finance Minister David Burt responded to the Premier’s comments this evening [Mar 2], saying that the Premier’s “divisive response” does nothing to help Bermudians, and that they “continue to rely on an outdated international business model which has been profoundly impacted by globalisation.” Premier Craig... Read more of this article

Premier: PLP Reply “Dangerous, Irresponsible”

“The PLP leadership, in its Budget Reply on Friday, has taken an approach to the economy that is dangerous, irresponsible and a recipe for paralysis in the face of immense pressures to grow the economy and get our financial house in order,” Premier Craig Cannonier said this evening [Mar 2]. “I say it’s dangerous for two reasons. “The... Read more of this article

“Bermuda Tuxedo” Unleashed At The Oscars

Grammy Award winning musician/entrepreneur Pharrell Williams raised eyebrows on the red carpet at the Oscars tonight [Mar 2] when he showed up wearing what the LA Times described as a “Bermuda tuxedo.” A screenshot from the LA Times article: A video was recently released online that depicts Bermudians dancing joyfully to the sound of the... Read more of this article

Photos: STEP Conference Cocktail Reception

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners [STEP] Bermuda hosted their Bermuda conference on Thursday [Feb 27] at Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with the full day’s events concluding with a cocktail reception in the Gazebo Room. STEP is a professional body for the Trust and Estate profession worldwide and currently has over 13,000 members spanning... Read more of this article

Photos: Clearwater School International Night

Students, staff, parents and friends headed to St David’s on Thursday [Feb 27] evening when Clearwater Middle School hosted their International Night event. Stalls were set up around the school auditorium where different countries were represented. Displays showing country flags, photos and information also offered prepared food that one might... Read more of this article

PLP Suggest Online Gaming To Boost Revenue

Online gaming is a $35 billion global industry, and Bermuda already has the infrastructure to be player, Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said in the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 28]. Mr. Burt said, “It is imperative that we implement additional aspects of gaming besides casinos. “Last year,... Read more of this article

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