Author Archive: Bernews1

Marc Bean: “We Lost Touch, Lost Our Way”

[Written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Since December 17th many politicians and political thinkers have been focused on understanding why the PLP lost and what the next five years will hold for Bermudians. For many families however, those issues take a back seat to figuring out how to pay their bills, feed their children and find a job. Bermudians... Read more of this article

Carifta Medalist Kyrah Scraders Training In U.S.

Kyrah Scraders — fresh from her two medal wins at the the recent Carifta Games — is perfecting her craft in Eugene, Oregon. The young and upcoming 800M and 1500M star has travelled to the west coast of the United States with her coach, Jarita Vickers for a training camp with Mr. Peter Thompson, in Eugene, also known as “Track Town... Read more of this article

Audio: Aisha NuSound “Heartstrings” Album

Bermuda pianist Aisha NuSound’s soulful artistry and virtuoso technique are prominently featured on her recently released debut album “Heartstrings.” Heartstrings features 10 original songs written and performed by the fast-rising Bermudian performer. It was released on January 4th 2013, and each song is available for free download... Read more of this article

Agricultural Exhibition To Take Place Next Week

This year’s Agricultural Exhibition – which will be held on April 18, 19 and 20 at the Botanical Gardens — will feature a line-up of displays, performances and competitions with more than 3,000 participants registering for this year’s show. “Preparations are nearing completion to make this another successful, dynamic show that has... Read more of this article

Man’s Body Found In Sandys, No Foul Play

[Updated: The police confirmed the death of 83-year-old Anson Simmons. Foul play has been ruled out] A man’s body was found in the Railway Trail area off Sound View Road in Sandys this morning [Apr 12]. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines confirmed the body was found, and said further details will be provided in due course. We will update as able. Update... Read more of this article

Browne-Evans: ‘Proud & Humbled By Success’

Speaking after the Devonshire Cougars claimed the coveted ‘Triple Crown,’ Club President Nadine Browne-Evans said she was proud of the team and humbled by their success. On Sunday [Apr 7] the Cougars won the FA Cup Final, which gave them the ‘Triple Crown’ as they had already claimed the Digicel Premier League and Friendship Trophy... Read more of this article

Antwan Russell Open To Signing With Ilkeston

Bermuda international Antwan Russell — who scored during his second appearance for UK Evo-Stik League Premier Division club Ilkeston on Saturday — has said he is hoping to impress manager Kevin Wilson between now and the end of the season. Former Dandy Town and Bermuda Hogges striker Mr. Russell told the “Derbye Telegraph”... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Richards On Economic Growth

Minister of Finance Bob Richards said he cannot give a “huge amount of hope for economic growth this year”, however said the things have been put in place by the Government are starting to work. The Minister was speaking at the Capital G Wealth Conference, beginning his speech by joking about his 7-minute limitation, saying that “as... Read more of this article

PLP: Donte Hunt Hiring ‘Should Raise Concerns’

Media reports that former MP Donte Hunt has been hired by the Government should raise concerns among Bermudians of all political affiliations, the Opposition said last night [Apr 11]. “When the OBA promised the creation of 2000 jobs, most assumed that these jobs would go to average hard working Bermudians first, not to OBA insiders or failed political... Read more of this article

“Huffington Post” On Bermuda Cedar Craftsmen

A travel writer at the “Huffington Post” website has said vacationers in Bermuda don’t just unwind by experiencing “the clear white sunlight and azure ocean breezes” but also by “stopping to smell the Bermuda cedar.” Mike Dunphy said the island’s cedar trees — decimated by a post-World War Two blight... Read more of this article

“New York Times” Op-Ed Cites Bermuda

By encouraging multinational corporations to use accounting techniques which allow them to shift profits to overseas jurisdictions like Bermuda, the US tax code invites corporate tax avoidance says Chye-Ching Huang in a “New York Times” op-ed piece published yesterday [Apr. 11] A federal tax policy analyst with the Center on Budget and Policy... Read more of this article

Obama Budget Targets Overseas Tax Benefit

The Obama Administration has again revived its proposal to reduce the tax benefits foreign insurers receive by ceding US property and casualty premiums to their foreign affiliates operating from jurisdictions like Bermuda. Industry journal “Property/Casualty 360″ reports the provision, contained in President Obama’s budget for 2014 unveiled... Read more of this article