Author Archive: Bernews1

$98 Grocery Thief Sentenced To Six Months

Kevin Webb, 49, pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 11] to stealing sherry, port, chourico sausages, tuna, soup, and other items to the value of $98 from Somers Supermarket on 27th August 2013. He was sentenced to six months in prison. Crown Prosecutor Maria Sofianos told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that the stores CCTV system... Read more of this article

Donald Scott Set To Retire In November

The Cabinet Office today [Oct 11] said that Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of Civil Service, Mr. Donald Scott, is to retire at the end of November 2013. Mr. Scott was appointed to the post of Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of Civil Service on November 12, 2010. In this dual capacity, Mr. Scott is the chief policy adviser to the Premier of Bermuda... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Charged In Sexual Assault Case

A 21-year-old man was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 11] with the indictable offence of sexually assaulting a young woman on 27th July 2013. The charge indicated that he was involved with others who are not, at this time, before the Court. At this stage none of the three can be named. Crown Prosecutor Maria Sofianos told the Senior Magistrate... Read more of this article

Manhunt Suspect Faces Five Charges In Court

Earlington Robinson, 59, faced multiple charges this morning [Oct 11] when he appeared in Magistrates Court in relation to an incident that occurred on Tuesday which saw police attend a Ferry Reach property. Robinson pleaded not guilty to the charges which included threatening words to a Pest Control Officer; threatening manner to a police officer by... Read more of this article

BHB Clarifies: Gay Males & Blood Donation

In response to questions posed by Bernews readers regarding exactly why the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] did not allow gay males to donate blood, a spokesperson for the BHB has said that, “the standards for eligibility to donate blood are intended to maximize the safety of the blood supply, and not intended to discriminate against sexual orientation.” The... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Cannonier On First Ten Months

Premier Craig Cannonier spoke about the One Bermuda Alliance’s first ten months in power, and the various legislation that has been put in place. “It is vital that we all understand we have no real natural resources of our own,” said the Premier. “And so we have to rely on the investment coming into the country to fuel our economy.... Read more of this article

Four People Made Redundant At Capital G

Capital G confirmed that it has recently made four positions redundant as part of its “ongoing re-evaluation of its business in meeting its client needs and strategic objectives.” Last year the company made 13 people redundant, citing the “identification of recent operational efficiencies and the need to meet the skill sets required in... Read more of this article

Photos: Fire Service Memorial Football Match

The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service recently held a memorial football match in honour of Kevin Mooney and Jevanie “Smokey” Fubler. They were both regarded by their peers as good firemen and avid sportsman who both passed away before their time. A large gathering of friends and family were treated to an entertaining night of football which had... Read more of this article

Police Advisory: Warwick Residential Burglaries

The Bermuda Police Service is advising Warwick residents to remain vigilant after two burglaries and one attempted burglary were reported in the parish recently. A police spokesperson said, “The unknown culprit or culprits stole a quantity of personal and electronic items as well as jewellery. “Members of the public are encouraged to report... Read more of this article

29 Year Old Man Remains In ICU After Collision

The motorcycle rider that was injured on Tuesday [Oct 8] night reains in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit with internal injuries. Police continue their appeal for the rider of a second motorcycle that was also travelling west at the time of the collision to contact police. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 29 year old Pembroke... Read more of this article

Increase In MRSA Skin Infections In Bermuda

The Department of Health said they wish to inform the public that there has been an increase in the number of community acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] skin infections. “A single point source for the MRSA outbreak has been identified,” explained Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball. ”Contact tracing, based on... Read more of this article

Search For New Ombudsman Gets Underway

Government House has launched a search for a new Ombudsman to succeed Ms Arlene Brock, whose 8-year term of office comes to an end early next year. Governor George Fergusson said today, “Bermuda owes a lot to its independent watchdogs, such as the Ombudsman and the Auditor-General – the two current office holders have set the highest possible... Read more of this article