Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: Two People Injured In 2 Vehicle Collision

[Updated] Two people were taken to hospital after an accident occurred shortly after 1.00am this morning [Nov 21] on Middle Road in Devonshire involving two cars. Fire service and ambulance personnel arrived at the scene and tended to the injured before they were transported to hospital for further treatment. Police had a section of Middle Road blocked... Read more of this article

Video: First Fuel Delivery At St David’s Variety

St David’s Variety will soon be serving fuel after upgrading their property recently which saw fuel pumps installed for both road users and boats arriving at their attached marina. An Esso fuel tanker truck was seen at the east end property today [Nov 20] delivering their first loads of four fuels which will be available to customers including gas,... Read more of this article

39 Students Honoured At Young Citizen Awards

39 students were honoured today [Nov 20] at the Young Citizen Awards Luncheon, with students representing both public and private school receiving awards for being good citizens and role models for their peers. Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott said, “This is the 10th Year that the Department of Child & Family Services... Read more of this article

Home Affairs Minister On Bermuda Jobs Board

Earlier today [Nov 20] in the Senate, the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided an update on the Bermuda Jobs Board, and online employment website which was recently launched by the Department of Workforce Development. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Madam President, I’m pleased to report today that the Bermuda Job Board,... Read more of this article

Video: Convening of Parliament 360° Virtual Tour

The Convening of Parliament Ceremony took place on Friday [Nov 8] on the Cabinet Office grounds on Front Street when Premier Craig Canonnier and Members of Parliament gathered to hear the Governor George Fergusson deliver the Throne Speech which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. This Virtual Tour of the event was produced... Read more of this article

Four Suspects, Aged 24 – 43, Expected In Court

[Updated] The four men arrested yesterday remain in police custody and the police said a court appearance is “anticipated in due course.” They range in age from 24 to 43 years old. At around 11am yesterday [Nov 19] police responded to a burglary in progress in Warwick. Police initially arrested 3 people and said the 4th suspect “fled from... Read more of this article

Labour Law Reform Committee Members

Alan Dunch, Wendell Hollis, Chris Furbert, Ed Ball, Carl Neblett, John Harvey, Keith Jensen and Graham Redford have all been named to the Labour Law Reform Committee. The Government said, “The announcement is in keeping with one of the Ministry’s Throne Speech initiatives wherein the Government pledged to form a tripartite committee, representing... Read more of this article

Minister Fahy On Two-Day Tripartite Retreat

Based on the discussions at the recent two-day retreat, it is “clear that the collective thinking of Unions, Employers and the Government is aligned,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said. The Minister was speaking today [Nov 20] in the Senate about the Tripartite Retreat held last week at the Fairmont Southampton on the 14th and 15th... Read more of this article

Crashed Russian Plane Registered In Bermuda

The Tatarstan Airline which crashed in Russia on November 17th was registered in Bermuda, the Department of Civil Aviation has confirmed. Fifty people died after the Boeing 737 crashed while attempting to land at the international airport of Kazan, the capital of the republic of Tatarstan. There were 44 passengers and six crew on board, among them... Read more of this article

Over $160K Raised To Assist Typhoon Victims

Pledges and donations amounting to over $160,000 have come in to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, with the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda having raised over $23,000, while the Bermuda Red Cross has received $138,708 in pledges and donations. A spokesperson from the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, “The Association... Read more of this article

Henry Keizer Appointed To Montpelier Board

Bermuda-based Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. has appointed Henry Keizer to fill a vacancy on the Board with immediate effect. Mr. Keizer formerly served as Deputy Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of KPMG LLP, the U.S. and largest individual member firm of KPMG International [KPMGI], a role from which he retired in December 2012. KPMGI is a professional... Read more of this article

RAB Grants QuoVadis New Operating License

QuoVadis has been granted a Communications Operating License to operate telecommunications networks by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RAB]. The license, granted under the Electronic Communications Act 2011, allows QuoVadis to build and operate laser and wireless links for the provision of high availability connectivity between the QuoVadis datacentres... Read more of this article