Author Archive: Bernews1

Butterfield Bank Introduce Mobile Banking Apps

The Bank of Butterfield today [Oct 21] introduced their new Mobile Banking Apps which are available in the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and BlackBerry’s AppWorld. The app allows Butterfield customers to perform a wide range of banking transactions, securely, while on the go at any time of day or night. Personal banking services include: Balance... Read more of this article

Parliamentary Joint Select Committee Update

In July, a motion calling for the establishment of a Parliamentary Joint Select Committee to examine and make recommendations on the Legislature’s management structure and governance was passed unanimously in the House of Assembly. The Joint Select Committee has met on three occasions. Government Whip Cole Simons [OBA] chairs the committee, and other... Read more of this article

Major U.S. Car Rental Company Offers Cycles

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is taking a page from Bermuda’s book, and has announced it will be the first major car rental agency to rent motorcycles in the USA. USA Today reports that the two-wheelers will be available for rental only from a facility in Las Vegas, where Enterprise hopes to woo enthusiasts who want to see local sites, from the Strip... Read more of this article

Eel Spotted At Stokes Point Nature Reserve

[Updated] An eel was recently spotted in Bartram’s Pond at Stokes Point Nature Reserve in St. George’s, with Bermuda Audubon Society President Andrew Dobson capturing the photo below as the eel slithered through the water. Writing for the Winter 2011 Bermuda Audubon Society newsletter, Alison Copeland reported that in March 2011 Dr. Philippe... Read more of this article

Wins For Longtails, Bluebirds, Ravens, Upstarts

The Longtails, Bluebirds and Ravens all recorded wins in this weekend’s action in the Women’s Hockey League, while in Men’s Action the Upstarts defeated the Polecats. Women’s Division: Wildcats 0 Longtails 1 After a scoreless first half at the National Sports Center in this Women’s B Division match the Longtails got a Field... Read more of this article

60 People Attend Water Safety Boating Seminar

60 people participated in the Bermuda Water Safety Council’s first safety land and sea seminar this evening [Oct 20]. Participants attended a safety seminar at RBYC followed by a practical exercise in the use of rockets and flares aboard the MV Elizabeth which was donated by owner Aaron Simms for the evening. Flare going off this evening: Everyone... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Dr. Kyjuan Brown’s Open House

Dr. Kyjuan Brown and the aestheticians and medical staff of Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre hosted an Open House this Saturday [Oct 19] at the Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre on North Shore Road in Devonshire. Visitors were treated to guided tours throughout the facility with staff explaining the different services and products... Read more of this article

Thad Hollis: ‘OBA Founded To Give Real Change’

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance was founded to “give the people of Bermuda real change” and as a party that was “tired of business as usual,” OBA Chairman Thad Hollis said last night. Mr Hollis [pictured] was speaking to what the party said was an estimated 300 people, who gathered at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel last night... Read more of this article

PLP: Silence On Explosion Is “Unacceptable”

In a joint statement, Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott expressed their relief that no one was hurt in the explosion while “declaring the government’s silence on the explosion at Ariel Sands as unacceptable.” A massive explosion shook Devonshire on Wednesday night [Oct 16], blasting... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cyclists Win Three Medals In Curacao

[Updated] Zoenique Williams and Nicole Mitchell captured two medals for Bermuda at the Caribbean Cycling Championships in Curacao this morning [Oct 20], claiming a silver and a bronze. Zoenique Williams won silver in the women’s road race, while Nicole Mitchell won the sprint for third place. The defending champion from last year, Tamiko Butler... Read more of this article

Suspected “Eggers” Released On Police Bail

The two 15 year olds who were arrested after eggs were thrown at a bus in Hamilton on Friday afternoon [Oct 18] have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. After the eggs were thrown at the bus, the two bus operators subsequently approached the suspects who attempted to flee leaving a short trail of broken eggs on the sidewalk. A police... Read more of this article

City Plans New Look For The Front Of City Hall

The City of Hamilton today [Oct 20] released new concept designs for the front of City Hall, which show changes including a return of the fountains. Mayor of Hamilton Graeme Outerbridge said, “I am pleased to share that as a result of public consultation we have a direction for the new look of the front of City Hall. During a meeting held recently,... Read more of this article