Author Archive: Bernews1

August 2013: Retail Sales Decline In All Sectors

According to the Retail Sales Index, total retail sales in August 2013 fell 3.2%, and after adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation [measured at 1% in August 2013] the volume of retail sales decreased by 4.1% All retail sectors registered declines in retail sales during August 2013, with retailers of building materials recording the... Read more of this article

World Teachers’ Day: ‘A Call For Teachers’

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate the essential role of teachers in providing quality education at all levels. The theme for this year is “A Call for Teachers.” UNESCO will commemorate the day by focusing on the need for quality teachers to build global citizenship and cultural diversity. UNESCO has stated... Read more of this article

Bermuda Anglican Church Prays For Peshawar

The Anglican Church of Bermuda is offering prayers and support on behalf of the people of Peshawar, Pakistan in light of the recent and tragic bombings. On Sunday, 22nd September, as worshippers finished their Sunday morning service, two suicide bombers discharged their explosives outside the 19th century All Saints Anglican Church. Most of the poor... Read more of this article

57-Yr-Old Man Denies Assaulting His Wife

A 57-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 4] where he denied assaulting his wife. Gaven Black was granted $5,000 bail, required to provide a surety, and was told to return to Magistrate’s Court in November for trial. This happened after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawfully assaulting his wife at their Paget residence... Read more of this article

CellOne Introduces ‘USA 25’ Roaming Plan

CellOne announced today [Oct 4] the launch of brand new roaming rates for travelers visiting the USA. This new add-on feature will be available immediately providing an affordable roaming alternative. The Company said, “Priced at $25 per month, travelers roaming in the USA will get access to substantially lower rates vs. the traditional pay... Read more of this article

Man Remanded, Admits Assaulting His Wife

Aswad Wilson pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting his wife and uttering threatening words to her, and was remanded into custody until next month while a Social Inquiry Report is prepared. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Cindy Clarke told the Senior Magistrate that starting around 1:00am on 3rd October, the 29-year-old had begun beating his... Read more of this article

Police Issue Advisory About Online Scams

The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit said they would like to remind members of the public to “remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other scams that attempt to obtain personal information or other sensitive data.” “In particular, local residents are advised to be wary of a scam e-mail currently circulating allegedly... Read more of this article

Calvin Blankendal Joins Firm Advisory Ltd.

Firm Advisory Ltd. announced that Calvin ‘Cal’ Blankendal joined their team as a Business Sales Representative. As a member of the brokerage team, he will play a key role in bringing buyers and sellers of businesses together, and facilitating the efficient transfer of business ownership. Mr Blankendal’s work experience includes time spent... Read more of this article

Special Service To Mark Berkeley’s 134 Years

To mark the 134th anniversary of the first meeting of The Berkeley Educational Society — which was on 6th October 1879 — the Berkeley Family will join St. Paul AME Church in worship on Sunday, 6th October at the 10.55am service. Members of The Berkeley Educational Society will be in attendance and the Berkeley Institute School Choir will... Read more of this article

Jillian Terceira Finishes Sixth In Portugal

Bermudian Jillian Terceira continued competing during the second week of competition at the CSI 2* Vilamoura Champions Tour in Vilamoura, Portugal. On Day Two of Week 2, Terceira riding Denada in the 5 Year Old in 2 Phases Class finished 6th. The pair recorded a Clear Round time of 48.06 in the First Round and then they clocked a Clear Round time of... Read more of this article

Young Champions Gather For RenRe Gold Cup

[Written by Laurie Fullerton] A fall classic returns to Bermuda’s shores on Oct. 10-13 with the 11th annual RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup – a championship of champion’s event for the world’s top Optimist dinghy sailors. With 13 international champions from 17 countries overall, the world’s best will compete in a regatta that includes some... Read more of this article

Berkeley Institute Wins U/16 & O/16 Six A Side

The Berkeley Institute claimed a double win today [Oct 3] yesterday both the Under 16 and Over 16 senior school six a side competitions. Shelly Bay field was full of activity as seventeen teams battled for senior school football supremacy. Berkeley Gold capped off an undefeated performance with a convincing 3-0 victory over CedarBridge blue in the final... Read more of this article