Author Archive: Bernews1

Cable Repair Work On Middle Road In Warwick

BELCO has advised motorists that this weekend work will start on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction of Burnt House Hill, to repair an underground cable. “On Sunday, crews will begin excavating, so that an underground transmission cable can be repaired. Repair work will commence on Monday, which may affect both the morning and evening commutes.... Read more of this article

Labour Act Will Not Be Debated At This Time

[Updated] At a press conference today [Mar 7], Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy — who was joined by BIU President Chris Furbert — announced that the Labour Relations Act 1975 will not be debated at this time. This delays immediate action on the 21-day strike notice proposal, however the Minister said it will stay on the Order Papers... Read more of this article

Conyers Named Offshore Law Firm of Year

Conyers Dill & Pearman was recently named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at both the IFLR Asia Awards and the China Business Law Awards, reinforcing Conyers’ place amongst the top offshore firms in the region. In addition to taking home one of IFLR Asia’s top honours, Conyers was also recognised for its involvement in the Focus Media take-private... Read more of this article

BMA’s MoU With Germany’s Financial Regulator

The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Germany’s financial regulator, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority [BaFin], in relation to the European Union’s Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive [AIFMD]. The MoU, the 27th accord concluded with the Authority under the... Read more of this article

Video Preview: LookBermuda’s Sea Venture Film

After five years in production, LookBermuda’s Sea Venture film will be screened as the opening night local film at the 2014 Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] on March 21st, which will be followed by the official Premiere in April / May. The Sea Venture is an integral part of the Bermuda story, her wrecking led to the permanent settlement... Read more of this article

Burt To Question Premier Cannonier On Landow

[Updating] On Friday [Mar 7] in the House of Assembly, Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt will be posing two questions to Premier Craig Cannonier about his contacts with Nathan Landow. The Opposition have previously questioned the Premier about his relationship with Mr. Landow, a Maryland real estate developer with a net worth reported to exceed... Read more of this article

Proposal To Cut Costs For Low Energy Users

[Updated] BELCO submitted a proposal to the Energy Commission today to revise the residential Facilities Charge to assist lower-energy-usage customers, many of whom they said have lower incomes, and if it is approved, BELCO said 44% of customers will see their monthly bills reduced. All residential customers now pay a $33.00 per month Facilities Charge... Read more of this article

Boys Club Comment On Richardson Conviction

[Updated] The Board of De Boys Day Out Club has commented following the criminal conviction of youth leader Milton Richardson on four charges of touching a young boy for sexual purposes, namely kissing him. Richardson [pictured] was remanded into custody, and will be sentenced at a later date. The Board of De Boys Day Out Club said, “It grieves... Read more of this article

MPs Pass Bill To Make ID Checks Mandatory

The Liquor Licence Amendment Bill 2014 — which seeks to make ID checks mandatory before selling alcohol or allowing entry into licensed premises — passed in the House of Assembly yesterday [Mar 5]. The bill passed with support from both sides of the aisle, and will now head to the Senate and must also receive the Governor’s assent... Read more of this article

2015 Natwest Games Quiz Night Fundraiser

There will be a fundraising quiz night held at Docksiders on Saturday [Mar 8] starting at 7.30pm. The Bermuda Bicycle Association will be participating in the event in support of athletes attending the 2015 NatWest Island Games being held in Jersey, UK. Raffles will be on sale and an auction will be held in an effort to raise funds. Teams of five are... Read more of this article

Bermuda Amateur Match Play Gets Underway

The first day of the Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championship got underway today [Mar 5] under very pleasant conditions. Blue skies and a temperature of 69 degrees were ideal for golf and a light wind out of the WSW was no problem for the participants. Ebonie Burgess shot a gross 75 and has taken the #1 seed in the Ladies Championship Flight. In the... Read more of this article

Footballer Reggie Lambe Waived By Toronto FC

Bermudian midfielder Reggie Lambe appears set to leave the Toronto Football Club, with the Club announcing today [Mar 5] that they have placed Lambe on waivers. “We’d like to thank Reggie for his contributions to Toronto FC over the past two seasons, and wish him well in his future endeavours,” said Toronto General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. Lambe,... Read more of this article