Author Archive: Bernews1

Two People Injured In Paget Motorcycle Collision

Two people were injured this afternoon [Dec 31] in a collision that occurred on Rural Hill in Paget at approximately 1.00pm. Bermuda Fire Service EMTs assisted ambulance personnel with the two injured people before they were transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. It did not appear that either person suffered serious injuries. Police... Read more of this article

Reminder: Bermuda Currency Deadline Is Today

Locals will no longer be able to use legacy, horizontal Bermuda banknotes to purchase goods and services after today [Dec 31]. First introduced into circulation in 1970, the horizontal “legacy” banknotes in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 are being removed from circulation. and will be replaced with the vertical banknote series introduced... Read more of this article

Ship Diverts Due To Crew Member’s Appendicitis

A diverted to Bermuda early this morning [Dec 31] to drop off a crew member with suspected appendicitis. Yesterday afternoon the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satellite telephone call received from the Captain of the LNG carrier Tessa Kosan, which was located 169 nautical miles southwest of Bermuda. The ship was traveling from Houston... Read more of this article

Statistics: Dog Attacks & Interactions By Breed

According to statistics over the last two years 59.45% of reported cases of dogs biting people were attributed to pitbulls, while the rest were from German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Jack Russell Terriers, Beagles, Doberman Pinschers, American bulldogs, Rottweilers and unspecified breeds. We requested the statistics in light of the ongoing debate... Read more of this article

Fire Service Investigates Warwick Bike Fire

The Bermuda Fire Service is investigating the cause of a bike fire that occurred on Sunday morning [Dec 29] in a Warwick neighbourhood. Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Leonard Davis said, “On Sunday December 29th, 2013 at 9:10am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a bike fire near Stadium Lane, Warwick. “The... Read more of this article

‘Let Us Drive’ Service Available On New Year’s

CADA spokesman Anthony Santucci announced that the Let Us Drive Service will be available to the public on New Year’s Eve. “The program, which has taken home 10,214 persons since its inception, is sponsored by Bacardi, Goslings Limited, Burrows Lightbourne and The Corporation of Hamilton”, Mr Santucci said. “It will be available... Read more of this article

American Overseas Repurchases 50 Shares

Bermuda-based American Overseas Reinsurance Company Limited [AORE] completed a private repurchase of fifty Class B Preference Shares from a holder. Under the terms of the repurchase agreement, AORE repurchased the Shares at a price of 25,000 per share from the Holder, for an aggregate price of 1,250,000. The Company expects that the repurchase of... Read more of this article

Four Named In Queen’s New Year Honours List

Her Majesty the Queen has recognized Louise Jackson, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour, Kathleen Ester Ford and David Michael Thompson in her New Years Honours List 2014. Former MP Louise Jackson was honoured for her public service and service to seniors, Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour for his service in tourism and the arts, Kathleen Ester Ford for... Read more of this article

PLP Extend Support To Caribbean Flood Victims

The PLP said they wish to extend support for the victims of the flood crisis in St. Lucia and St. Vincent, saying that “our Caribbean neighbors and kin are in need of our prayers and assistance.” Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least eight people in the Caribbean, leaving many more displaced. In a heavily hit... Read more of this article

41 Year Old Man Denies Stealing Wine & Wallet

A 41-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Dec 30] where he denied stealing wine and a wallet from a Sandys home, telling the Court he was drunk and doesn’t recall the alleged offence. Ian Raynor pleaded not guilty to stealing a bottle of wine, a wallet, and HSBC debit and credit cards. The items were said to have a value of $147.... Read more of this article

Plumbing Issue: TCD To Close Early Thursday

The Transport Control Department [TCD] will close at 3pm on Thursday [Jan 2] to address a plumbing issue. Normal operations will resume on Friday. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Transport Control Department [TCD] will close at 3pm on Thursday, 2nd January 2014 to address a plumbing issue. Normal operations will resume... Read more of this article