Author Archive: Bernews1

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

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