Author Archive: Bernews1

Reminder: Post Office Box Fees Due On Jan 31

The Bermuda Post Office said they would like to remind the public that Post Office Box rental fee payments are due by January 31st 2014. Payments made from February 1st 2014 are subject to a late fee of $25 in addition to the post box rental fee. Payments can be made in person by cash, cheque [post-marked January 31st 2014 or prior] or by credit/ debit... Read more of this article

Dr Scott, Dr Saul Honoured By Bermuda College

Bermuda College welcomed two new honorary fellows — Dr. Victor Scott and Dr. David Saul — into the Company of Honorary Fellows [2013] of Bermuda College, with both being inducted this past weekend in ceremonies at Coco Reef Hotel. Dr. Scott is Senior Vice President for Health Sciences at Howard University [retired], and Professor Emeritus,... Read more of this article

“All Things Sassy” Pet Boutique Grand Opening

On Saturday [Jan 25] All Things Sassy pet boutique held its official opening ceremony. In attendance was Dr. Jennifer Fullerton from Endsmeet Animal Hospital; Gina Flood, the owner of All Things Sassy and little Miss Saskia Marie, for whom the store was named. All Things Sassy is located in the Bermudiana Arcade in Hamilton, and features hand made... Read more of this article

Minister Announces Gaming Town Hall Meetings

Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell today gave details of town hall meetings that will be held to discuss Integrated Casino Resort gaming in Bermuda. To start the public awareness programme, Minister Crockwell will be a guest on ZBM’s Let’s Talk show on Monday, February 3rd at 8 p.m. Town Hall meetings will be held as... Read more of this article

10 People Made Redundant At Hamilton Princess

[Updated with video of BIU comments] Ten people have been made redundant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with the hotel citing changes in “business needs” as they are restructuring their operations. Len Czarnecki, General Manager, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess said, “Due to changes in our business needs, we are restructuring our operations. “As... Read more of this article

New Company Registrations A “Positive Sign”

A substantial rise in the number of new insurance company registrations in 2013 is a positive sign for Bermuda’s economy, and demonstrates Bermuda’s ability to respond to the market and serve clients’ needs through innovation and access to capital, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said today. Recent figures released by the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Woman Crashes Into Wall, Arrested For DUI

A 56 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing her car into a wall in Pembroke yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:50pm on Monday, January 27th police officers attended a reported single vehicle damage only collision on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Berkeley Road. “It appears... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate Missing 17 Yr Old [Found]

[Updated] The police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena Woods, who has been missing since last Thursday [Jan 23] and is known to frequent the Southside Road, St. George’s area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena... Read more of this article

Seen A Blue Golf Cart? It May Be Stolen [Found]

[Updated] The staff of Warwick Academy have asked the public to keep an eye out for a blue golf cart that was stolen off their property on Saturday night [Jan 25]. The school staff, in particular the maintenance workers, use the golf cart to transport larger items around the school property efficiently, and the school is very keen to get the golf cart... Read more of this article

Jeanette Matthew Joins Hamilton Princess

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess announced the appointment of Jeanette C. Matthew as the hotel’s new director of human resources effective January 6, 2014. In her new role, Ms. Matthew will be applying her more than 13 years of experience in Bermuda’s human capital sectors to the new position where she will work to further develop and maintain a positive... Read more of this article

EIU On SAGE: “Political Risks Would Be High”

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit [EIU], the “political risks of attempting to implement the full SAGE recommendations would be high for the OBA.” The SAGE Report was released in November 2013, and recommended that expense reductions in the first year equal $65 million; in the second year $80 million; in the third year $85 million;... Read more of this article

24 Year Old In ICU After Car Crashes On Side

[Updated with video] At sometime around midnight a collision occurred on South Road in Devonshire [just east of Tee Street] which resulted in the vehicle landing on its side in the bushes. It appears that firefighters had to assist the driver out of the car, with the driver subsequently transported to hospital via ambulance. The road was blocked... Read more of this article