Author Archive: Bernews1

Ascendant Group 2013 Interim Financial Results

Ascendant Group today [Sept 18] released their six month report, saying their consolidated net earnings for the first six months of 2013 decreased by $3 million to $1.8 million. Ascendant Group is the parent company of BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited and AG Holdings Limited. AG Holdings was established in October 2012 to manage all... Read more of this article

Eight Bermudians Offered NCL Cruise Line Jobs

Following a recruitment drive eight Bermudians have received offers of employment offers from Norwegian Cruise Line, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today [Sept 18] in the Senate. The first Bermudian contingent will set sail on their maiden voyage on October 5th 2013 from New York on the Norwegian Gem. Earlier this year the Department of... Read more of this article

Early Cruise Arrival After Passenger Breaks Ribs

The Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda early 12 hours last night [Sept 17] in order to land a passenger who had suffered a number of injuries including fractured ribs following a fall. The ship arrived off the east end of Bermuda and transferred the 61 year old female patient to the Pilot/Rescue cutter St David for onward transportation by ambulance... Read more of this article

USA Gymnastics Program Accepts Bermuda

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has been accepted into the USA Gymnastics Global Ambassador Program, an initiative to assist up and coming gymnastics programs around the world reach a higher level of international success. Program director Duke Nelligan and assistant head coach Amanda Baughman applied for the program in early 2013. A spokesperson... Read more of this article

Video: SAGE Commission Meeting In St George’s

The SAGE Commission has warned that Bermuda is at a “financial tipping point” and if we don’t get this right we “lose the chance to be the architects of our future.” The Commission is holding a series of public meetings this week to provide the public with an update on their progress in addressing the issue of Government efficiency... Read more of this article

Police To Host Town Hall Meeting This Thursday

The Bermuda Police Service will host a Commissioner’s Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, September 19th at Victor Scott Primary School starting at 6pm. This event will give the public an opportunity to hear the current strategies that the police are using to tackle crime as well as ask any questions about policing in our community. On the panel will... Read more of this article

Woman Charged: Stealing $8 Of Gum & Candy

Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Sept 17], a 43-year-old mother admitted stealing $8 worth of gum and candy from a St George’s store. Kelli Sue Miller pleaded guilty to stealing the items from Robertson’s Drugstore in July 2013, with the Court hearing the incident was captured on the store’s CCTV. Miller’s lawyer, Richard Horseman,... Read more of this article

Bodybuilding Team Named For Santo Domingo

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has selected the team for the upcoming IFBB Caribbean American Caribbean Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation Championships in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The team includes the class winners from the 2013 Night of Champions contest, which saw over 30 physique athletes hit the stage at City Hall... Read more of this article

Donal Smith: “I Would Like To Offer My Apology”

Deputy Mayor Donal Smith has apologised for his recent comments, saying, “To all those persons who were affected in this way, I would like to offer my apologies.” Mr Smith came under fire after his appearance on The Issues television show with host Richard Smith, during which he was reported to have grouped gays with “freaks” and claimed... Read more of this article

Glow Pink Beach Volleyball & Bonfire Night

Bermuda’s Emerging Professionals [BEPRO] in conjunction with More Pink Bermuda will be hosting a Glow Pink Beach Volleyball and Bonfire night on Saturday [Sept 21]. The event will take place at Horseshoe Bay and will include glow in the dark volleyball games and a bonfire; and teams of four, comprised of two men and two women, are encouraged to sign... Read more of this article

Consulate Flag At Half Mast After Navy Shooting

The flag at the U.S. Consulate was flying at half mast on Tuesday [Sept 17] following the mass shooting in Washington DC. Twelve people were killed in a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, after a former Navy reservist went on a rampage. The tragedy at the Navy Yard unfolded about 8:20 a.m. in the American capital, less than four miles... Read more of this article

Bermuda Fuel Prices Adjusted, Effective Monday

The Ministry of Finance has announced that with effect from Monday [Sept 16] the maximum prices of petroleum products change as follows: Gasoline – 5. 8 cents/litre Diesel + 4. 0 cents/litre Kerosene + 4. 0 cents/litre As a consequence the maximum retail prices displayed on the pumps for petroleum products are as follows: Gasoline 205.40 cents/litre Diesel... Read more of this article