Author Archive: Bernews

Photos: RAF Military Jets Departing Bermuda

The British Royal Air Force [RAF] aircraft that arrived in Bermuda on Monday left yesterday [Jan 21] after spending the night on the island. Two L-1011 Tristar tankers and seven Tornado fighter jets departed from the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 11.30am, leaving one Tornado jet parked at the airport ramp. The sounds of the jets’... Read more of this article

Lack Of Funding: School Programme In Jeopardy

The CedarBridge Academy Student Assistance Programme [SAP] — which helps students in need – is in jeopardy because there are no funds to sustain it, a statement from staff members said today. The school’s social worker Marilyn Jackson oversees to the day to-day operations of the programme, and counsellor Roshanda Caines assists... Read more of this article

Dunkley: ‘Reckless And Not Thought Through’

[Updated] “Reckless and not thought through,” said Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley in response to the Opposition’s press statement and draft Bill related to cannabis possession and handling. Earlier today [Jan 21] the PLP announced they drafted an Amendment which they intend to table in the House of Assembly next month, calling... Read more of this article

Male Gymnasts Win Medals In Connecticut

Ten of Bermuda’s national team members traveled with coaches Magan Outerbridge and Duke Nelligan to Bridgeport, Connecticut to compete in the Level 4,5, and 6 USA Gymnastics competition at the Abie Grossfeld Invitational. In the team’s first competition of the season, the boys had a strong showing with many medals to bring back to Bermuda. It was... Read more of this article

Caledonian Society Donate Winnings To Charity

As a part of their ongoing philanthropic support of local charities, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda has donated over $300 worth of food vouchers from Lindo’s and Butterfield & Vallis to the Wesley Methodist Church Food Hamper. The programme works to provides food items to families and individuals in the community who are experiencing financial... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Man’s Body Found In Harbour

[Updated: Police identify the man as Ian McGavern] The body of a 66 year old man was pulled from Hamilton Harbour early this morning [Jan 21], the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At approximately 4:42am this morning, first responders attended the area of the Flag Pole located on Front Street in the City of Hamilton... Read more of this article

Man Crashes Into Police Station Wall, Arrested

A 31 year old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving early this morning [Jan 21] after crashing into the perimeter wall of Somerset Police Station. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:55am on Tuesday, January 21st police officers attended a reported single vehicle damage only collision on Somerset Road in Sandys parish. “It... Read more of this article

PLP Bill: Remove Sanctions For Under 20 Grams

[Updated] The PLP has drafted the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2014 which they intend to table in the House of Assembly next month, Senator Marc Daniels said today [Jan 21]. The bill calls for the “removal of all penal controls and criminal sanctions in relation to the possession and handling of cannabis and/or cannabis resin, where the weight... Read more of this article

Jonte Smith Joins Gosport Borough On Loan

Bermudian striker Jonte Smith — who is signed to English League One side Crawley Town — is set to join Gosport Borough on a month’s loan. It will be Smith’s third loan spell of the season after he linked up with Met Police and Eastleigh earlier in the campaign. His loan spell at Met Police saw the Bermuda international net an... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer

A 35 year old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 21] where he was charged with sending offensive messages and impersonating a police officer, with the Court hearing he allegedly told the police he was “working deep undercover.” Lorin Baxter pleaded not guilty to sending offensive messages by telephone, which allegedly happened... Read more of this article

KPMG 2014 Global Audit Committee Survey

Audit committees around the world say that it is becoming increasingly difficult, given the committee’s workload and expertise, to oversee major risks in addition to financial reporting, according to KPMG’s newly released 2014 Global Audit Committee Survey. CFO succession and risk oversight are also key challenges as their companies navigate increasingly... Read more of this article

American Airlines NY Flights Cancelled Today

The American Airlines flights to/from New York have been cancelled today [Jan 21], however the American Airlines flights scheduled to/from Miami are still set to operate as normal. The out-bound American Airlines flight #1443 to New York has been cancelled, as as the arriving American Airlines flight #1416. This appears to be due to the impending weather... Read more of this article