Author Archive: Bernews1

Chamber Of Commerce 2014 Budget Wish List

Chamber of Commerce President Ronnie Viera, speaking on behalf of some divisions of the Chamber, highlighed the local business wish list for 2014 budget, which will be delivered by Finance Minister Bob Richards this coming Friday. “In general, it is our hope that a clear statement from the Finance Minister will be made on when Bermuda can expect to... Read more of this article

Report Of Laser Light Pointed At Ferry Captain

The captain on board the ferry vessel Georgia reported to Harbour Radio on Wednesday [Feb 12] that someone on shore near Darrells Wharf was shining a laser light risking the captain’s vision being affected. Police investigated the report but were unable to locate the source of the laser. A Bermuda Harbour Radio spokesperson said, “On Wednesday... Read more of this article

Row Over “Wired” MP Recording Conversation

[Updated: PLP call for tape to be released] The Opposition Leader said that MP Nandi Outerbridge was pressured to be “wired” to record a conversation with him, while the Premier said “none of us told her to record” and what was on the tape was “atrocious.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 14], Opposition... Read more of this article

Kerri Furbert Reaches Carifta Standard

Kerri Furbert has reached the qualifying standard for the 2014 Carifta Games while competing in the 2014 Tyson Invitational this past weekend at the Randal Tyson Track Center, University of Arkansas. With the Carifta Standard for Under 18 Girls Long Jump standing at 5.45m, Furbert recorded a leap of 5.50m taking part in the women’s college long jump... Read more of this article

Premier Cannonier, David Burt On IT Contract

Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly contained a number of strong statements, including an allegation about a payment for a casino, discussion over an MP being “wired” as well as a statement about an IT contract. MP David Burt, who is an IT professional, said that Premier Craig Cannonier offered his company an IT contract in exchange... Read more of this article

Woman Assaulted Waiting At Bus Terminal

A 21 year old woman was assaulted on Friday [Feb 14] while she was waiting for a bus at the main terminal in Hamilton. The 20 year old female suspect is known to police and an investigation is underway. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an assault that took place on Friday at 4pm at the Bus Terminal. “It appears... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Bermuda Thinking Day Service

Hundreds of people including Bermuda Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and Cub Scouts gathered in Hamilton’s Holy Trinity Cathedral today [Feb 16] to hold their annual Thinking Day Service. After the marching in of the flags, Canon Norman Lynas gave welcoming remarks. Bishop Rev. Robert Kurtz and Ashley Weekes from the 1st Hamilton Guides gave the opening... Read more of this article

Premier: Bean’s Allegation Was “Below The Belt”

[Written by Premier Craig Cannonier] My colleagues and I have said on more than one occasion that the PLP leadership’s Number One priority is to take down the OBA Government. Friday’s circus in the House of Assembly was the latest chapter in their party-before-country strategy. This misguided approach to our national politics starts at the top,... Read more of this article

Women’s Futsal League Weekend Results

The Women’s Futsal League continued inside the Warwick Academy Gymnasium with a triple header which saw a total of 24 goals scored. Dandy Stars 7 Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds 1 In the beginning of the game Dandy Stars found it tough going against a determined Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds team. Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds... Read more of this article

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