Author Archive: Bernews1

MP Lovitta Foggo: “Will The Promise Be Kept?”

As the six months of review about the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre continues, St. David’s MP Lovitta Foggo has asked will the promise of keeping it open be kept. Last year the Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that they would close the St David’s medical facility, citing financial constraints. The Opposition raised strenuous objections, and... Read more of this article

Elephant Unveiled As New Hospital Mascot

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today introduces its mascot, Eddie the Elephant. Named after King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, the elephant will be used to help educate the public on the departments moving to the new Acute Care Wing in September. Eddie will visit schools and in the coming months you may even meet him on the street in special educational... Read more of this article

Corporation of St George’s Receives $750,000

[Updated with video] Minister Michael Fahy today [Feb 13] presented the Mayor of St. George’s with a $750,000 cheque; with $500,000 for operational expenses, while $250,000 will go towards repairs and upgrades to the King’s Square bathrooms in time for the 2014 tourism season. The Minister said, “While the Corporation of St. George’s has... Read more of this article

Tourism In “Final Employment Discussions”

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said that it is in final employment discussions with 15 Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] staff regarding job offers. The BTA said, “In the Bermuda office, 10 members of the BDOT team applied for positions at the BTA, two subsequently withdrew and the BTA has now finalised discussions with three of them. “Those... Read more of this article

CCTV To Expand To 150 Cameras Island Wide

[Updated with video] A press conference was held this morning to provide an update on the new CCTV system, which will consist of 150 cameras island-wide, with the latest technology to allow the police to do such analytics as facial and vehicle recognition and tracking. Present at the press conference were Acting Commissioner Mike Jackman, Ian Cook,... Read more of this article

Fairmont Donates $10,000 To Victor Scott School

Thanks to a corporate grant awarded by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess today announced a $10,000 donation to Victor Scott Primary School to spruce up the library and provide technological upgrades for the students. Donated equipment includes six e-readers, two touch screen laptops and a wireless all-in-one colour printer.... Read more of this article

Minister Updates On Gambling Town Halls

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell provided an update on the town hall meetings that will be held to discuss Integrated Resort Casino gaming in Bermuda. A meeting that had been planned for Thursday, February 6th was postponed due to industrial action. This meeting will now take place on Wednesday, February 19th at Pier 6,... Read more of this article

Equestrian Jillian Terceira In Action In Portugal

Jillian Terceira continued taking part in the CSI Atlantic Tour Vilamoura 2014 in Portugal where she competed on two horses on Day Two. Terceira riding Denada competed in the 6 Year Old Young Horses Table A against the Clock with 1 Jump-Off against the Clock 1.25m – 1.30m Class. The pair competed in a field of 68 riders, Terceira and Denada finished... Read more of this article

Basketball: Somerset Defeat Hamilton Parish

Only game took place in the Bermuda Basketball Association’s Premier Basketball League Play-offs inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. The lone game saw the Somerset Flyers defeat the Hamilton Parish Chargers 88 – 55, Keiron Dill scored a game high 42 points for the Somerset Flyers, while Jaron Haley scored 21 points for the Hamilton Parish... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ball Hockey Triple Header Results

A Bermuda Ball Hockey triple header held at the PCC Hockey Rink produced a total of 25 goals. Atlanta Flames 2 California Golden Seals 1 The Atlanta Flames edged the California Golden Seals 2 – 1, after a scoreless First Period Jeff Loper scored the only goal of the Second Period to give the Atlanta Flames the lead. Brian Flynn doubled the Atlanta... Read more of this article

Dr. Freddie Evans To Officiate At Carifta Games

Dr. Freddie Evans has been selected as one of the technical officials for the 2014 Carifta Games in Martinique by the Technical Delegate. Dr Evans will lead the team of officials for the throwing events. BNNA President Donna Watson said, “As you know our athletes are making their mark on the track in the Caribbean. I have been selected as the... Read more of this article

Public Invited To Help With Police Tribute Photo

In October the Bermuda Police Service will celebrate 135 years of policing during Police Week 2014, with several community related events scheduled. A Police spokesperson said, “In tribute to the many police officers that have been involved in various aspects of Bermuda life while on duty and in their own personal time, residents are encouraged... Read more of this article