Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Supreme Court: Mayor & Deputy In Contempt

[Updated] The Supreme Court has upheld the Ombudsman for Bermuda’s Certificate of Contempt of Court in the case of Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge and Deputy Mayor Donal Smith. The Supreme Court judgment said: The contempt occurred because the Respondents, who had been doing their best to cooperate with an investigation they did not truly welcome,... Read more of this article

MP Brown: Brangman’s Claim Is ‘Simply Untrue’

Minister of Education Nalton Brangman’s suggestion that the PLP Leader and Shadow Minister of Education refused to meet with him is “simply untrue,” Shadow Education Minister Walton Brown said today [Oct 10]. Mr Brown said, “During Wednesday’s Senate session, the Minister of Education Nalton Brangman continued to deliberately... Read more of this article

BHeC Release National Health Accounts Report

The Bermuda Health Council [BHeC] today [Oct 10] released the National Health Accounts Report, which details health system costs for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2012. The National Health Accounts Report provides a breakdown of where the money has come from to pay for the health system, and what that money was spent on. The publication provides... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Coral Reefs Featured In New Book

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s coral reefs have been featured in a new book which helps to showcase them to a global audience, and the information contained in it will be a key reference for our school children, Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards said today. Minister Richards said, “As many of us already appreciate, Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

City Officials Vote To Be Paid For Meetings

Corporation of Hamilton officials have voted to remunerate themselves for attending board meetings, with five members voting for it, while three voted against. The members will be paid a sum of $375 per person for board meetings, which a Council member said can last anywhere from 5-6 hours per meeting and happen once a month. They will also be paid,... Read more of this article