Author Archive: Bernews1

PLP Supports Linking Concessions To Jobs

After ten people were made redundant on Tuesday [Jan 28] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban says that the Progressive Labour Party supports linking future concession packages to jobs and opportunities for Bermudians and that concessions should also be tied to succession planning and workforce diversity. Mr Roban... Read more of this article

Temporary Road Closure By Botanical Gardens

The Department of Parks would like to advise the general public about a temporary road closure restricting access to the Botanical Gardens, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Parks this weekend. The access road into the Botanical Gardens leading from the Peace Lutheran Gate on South Shore Road to the Department of Environmental... Read more of this article

Royal Palms: Top Hotel In Caribbean/Atlantic

The Royal Palms Hotel in Bermuda has been recognized as the Top Hotel in the Caribbean and Atlantic region by TripAdvisor as part of the 2014 Traveler’s Choice Awards. Jungle Bay in Dominica placed second, Jamaica Inn in Jamaica placed third, Seven Stars Resort in the Turks & Caicos was fourth, the Cove Eleuthera in the Bahamas was fifth, while... Read more of this article

New Initiative: $100,000 Catlin Marine Grant

[Updated with video] The Bermuda End-to-End today announced it is creating the Catlin Marine Grant, a three-year $100,000 initiative to support new charitable programmes to increase the awareness of, or promote action to preserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment. The new initiative is linked to the Catlin Seaview Survey, a series of worldwide... Read more of this article

Bermuda Public School Registration Information

The Department of Education announced that registration for the Bermuda Public School System will be held on Wednesday February 5th, Thursday February 6th and Friday February 7th, 2014. The Department is advising parents that changes have been made to the registration process. The following important changes for the upcoming 2014/2015 school year: Preschool... Read more of this article

Fitch: Favourable 2013 Results For Re/insurers

According to a new Fitch Ratings report, Bermuda re/insurers will report favorable full year 2013 operating results, driven largely by lower catastrophe losses. The ratings agency said, “However, continued softening market conditions, competition from the growing alternative reinsurance market, and a potential return to more normal catastrophe... Read more of this article

Man Caught After Stealing Woman’s Wallet

A 42 year old Devonshire man is in police custody after staff members of the Marketplace chased him down after he stole a women’s wallet from her grocery cart while she was shopping. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 29th police officers responded to a reported theft at the Marketplace on Church Street in the... Read more of this article

Weekend: Single Lane Traffic On Point Finger Rd

Road works in connection with the construction of the new Acute Care Wing will see a section of Point Finger Road confined to single lane traffic this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, D&J Construction on behalf of BCM McAlpine Ltd will be carrying out work adjacent to the Beresford Swan Dialysis Unit on Point Finger Road. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Cannabis Reform: CRC Solicits Public Feedback

The Cannabis Reform Collaborative [CRC] is soliciting public input as well as inviting members of the public to participate in focus groups being planned. Last month Government announced that work had begun to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform and announced the members of the CRC as Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van... Read more of this article

Basketball: Warwick Defeat Pembroke 61 – 22

The Bermuda Basketball Association Premier Division continued inside the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium, with one match on the schedule. The Warwick Rim Rockers defeated the Pembroke Cane Toads 61 – 22. Dave Middleton led the Warwick Rim Rockers to victory with a game high 12 points, while Scott Barnes scored 10 points for the Pembroke Cane Toads. Related... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey Double Header Results

A total of 16 goals were scored in Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header action at the PCC Hockey Rink. In the opener the second place team Quebec Nordiques defeated the Toronto Arenas who are currently on the bottom of the table 7 – 2. Peter Miller gave Quebec the lead with the only goal in the first period in the 19th minute. Cam Poland equalized for... Read more of this article

Roller Derby Association To Host First Event

Today [Jan 30] the Bermuda Roller Derby Association [BRDA] will be having their first event, screening a 2012 documentary called Derby Baby. The movie takes a look at the game of roller derby, the community surrounding it, and how it has risen to such a popular women’s sports in recent years. There will be a discussion following the screening,... Read more of this article