Author Archive: Bernews1
Photos: Work Continues At Collapsed Wall Site
A bobcat, backhoe and at least three trucks along with a team of men are working with small jackhammers and hand tools at the scene of the collapsed wall on Palmetto Road today [Feb 16]. On Friday, a portion of wall on Palmetto Road collapsed following heavy rainfall throughout the night and saw a pile of dirt and debris slide towards residents’... Read more of this article
Solo Kayaker Heads To Bermuda For Repairs
A sea kayaker attempting to make a trans-Atlantic trip from Portugal to Florida, an endeavor that will see him become the first person to travel from Europe to North America in a kayak if completely successfully, is currently on his way to Bermuda to have the kayak’s rudder repaired. Aleksander Doba, a 67-year-old adventurer from Poland, began... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells & Huddersfield Defeat Birmingham
Nahki Wells and his Huddersfield FC teammates took on Birmingham City FC today [Feb 15] with the Terriers taking three points in the 2-1 winner. The 23 year old Bermudian striker — who already has two Huddersfield goals to his credit — was in the starting eleven but went scoreless today and was substituted after 88 minutes of play, leaving the... Read more of this article
Sealab Restoration Project For 50th Anniversary
The Florida-based Man in the Sea Museum is raising funds to restore Sealab 1, the world’s first underwater living facility which was lowered off the coast of Bermuda in 1964. The summer will mark the 50th anniversary of Sealab 1, which saw four aquanauts live undersea for over a week in Bermuda’s waters, in what was a ground breaking experiment... Read more of this article
Bean & Cannonier Spar Over Casino Allegations
Strong statements were made in Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, with the Opposition Leader saying the Premier revealed to him that a developer was willing to pay him “upfront for a casino licence,” while the Premier said the Opposition Leader was telling “bold faced lies.” Things became rather heated among the... Read more of this article
Early Morning Burglar Robs Occupied House
A man brandishing a bladed article, burglarised a Hamilton Parish home early this morning [Feb 14], fleeing the scene with personal items. A female occupant at the residence was not injured in the incident. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:15am on Friday, February 14th police officers responded to a reported armed burglary at a South Road, Hamilton... Read more of this article
Tourism Minister On More Pink, BTA CEO Costs
Answering Parliamentary Questions in the House of Assembly today [Feb 14], Minister Shawn Crockwell said the More Pink Bermuda campaign cost around $230,000 and declined to reveal the salary of the Tourism Authority CEO. Answering the first question about Bill Hanbury’s pay, Minister Crockwell said: “The BTA is a semi-autonomous entity... Read more of this article
Photos: Collapsed Wall On Palmetto Road
[Updated with photos] As of 7am this morning [Feb 14] there are traffic restrictions in place in the Palmetto Road Devonshire and Dutton Avenue, Pembroke areas due to downed utility poles and wires and a collapsed wall. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public is advised that due to downed utility poles and wires in the Palmetto Road... Read more of this article
Arch Reports $156M Net Income For Q4
Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. reports that net income available to common shareholders for the 2013 fourth quarter was $156.0 million, or $1.14 per share, compared to $13.7 million, or $0.10 per share, for the 2012 fourth quarter. After-tax operating income available to common shareholders was $152.7 million, or $1.12 per share, for the 2013... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory: Roadwork on St. David’s Road
The motoring public is advised that there will be a partial road closure starting on Friday 14th February along St. David’s Road in St. George’s near the former Number 2 gate intersection that leads to Southside Road. A police spokesperson said, “The partial closure is to take place on a section of St David’s Road so that trenching can be... Read more of this article
American Navy Helicopter Lands In Bermuda
This afternoon [Feb 13] a U.S. Navy helicopter landed in Bermuda, with the aircraft flying in to drop off a crew member from a nearby Navy ship following the death of his mother. The USS Gunston Hall ship is located about 75 miles off Bermuda, and unfortunately one of the crew members received word that his mother passed away. He was transported to... Read more of this article
PLP Welcome Lacey, Samuelsson Appointments
Shadow Minister Wayne Furbert said that the Progressive Labour Party welcomes the appointment of Karla Lacey at the Bermuda Tourism Authority, as well as the news that celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson will create the new signature restaurant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Mr Furbert said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party today welcomes... Read more of this article
