Author Archive: Bernews1

Weekend Arrests: 13 People For Warrants & DUI

Over this past weekend [Mar 23/24], police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. Police officers also arrested ten people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island. Related Stories Arrests... Read more of this article

Car Driver Leaves Scene After Cycle/Car Collision

A motorcycle and car collided at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street on Friday afternoon [Mar 22], with the car driver leaving the scene after the collision. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2pm on Friday, March 22nd police and first responders attended a reported two vehicle collision at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald... Read more of this article

Healthcare Advocacy Group Meeting Tonight

Interested individuals are invited to a public meeting in reference to the Clinical and Corporate Governance review of Bermuda Hospitals Board, which will be held this evening [Mar 25] from 7pm to 9:30pm at Paget Gospel Chapel on 44 Middle Road in Paget. The meeting will be hosted by the Bermuda Healthcare Advocacy Group. Related Stories BHB Updates... Read more of this article

Registration Opens: Private Wealth Conference

Registration is currently open for the 2013 Capital G Private Wealth Conference, the benchmark industry event for the wealth segment in Bermuda. The conference will be held 11 April at the Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda. Registration may be completed by visiting the conference site at capitalgpwc.com. The conference agenda is comprised of an interactive... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: 2013 Outstanding Teen Awards

Teen Services hosted the Outstanding Teen Awards recently, with some of the island’s top teens being recognized for their myriad of achievements. Latonia Fray was named the Overall Outstanding Teen for 2013, and a number of other awards were also presented for accomplishments in the realm of sports, leadership, community service, academic, performing... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Departs Bermuda

On Saturday morning the fleet of military aircraft that had stopped at LF Wade International Airport departed the island. The aircraft left in two different groups, with the first leaving at around 11am, and the second group leaving around 45 minutes later. A few people gathered at the airport to watch the nine aircraft depart, and a few of the planes... Read more of this article

BELCO’s Earth Hour Creativity Contest Winners

During the Earth Hour celebration on Saturday evening [Mar 23] at City Hall in Hamilton, BELCO Chief Operating Officer Denton Williams announced the Creativity Competition winners. Each winner receives a $100 cash award, as does his or her school. This year, the Honourable Mention winners also received $50 cash awards, because the judges found their... Read more of this article

Pacers Track Club Weekend Meet Results

The Pacers Track Club hosted a Track Meet at the National Sports Center this weekend, where athletes fine-tuned their skills before boarding the plane on Thursday bound for the Carifta Games in the Bahamas. Tiara DeRosa threw another Personal Best during the Under 17 Girls Shot Putt reaching 11.95m, Jah-Nhai Perinchief leaped 1.90m competing in the... Read more of this article

New Government Job Application Process

As of April 1st 2013, the Government of Bermuda will implement its first Human Resources Information Management System [HRIMS], which they said will offer greater efficiencies in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, and performance management. This new system will mean that those seeking employment within the Government of Bermuda will... Read more of this article

Registration Started For Performing Arts Camp

Registration for Spotlight Performing Arts Camp – Summer 2013 has started. The unique creative and performing arts camp offers children age 5-15 years a great opportunity to explore and grow their creative interests with workshops and performances in Dance, Voice, Drama, Arts and Crafts, Modelling and Spoken Word/Poetry and Rapping/Hip Hop. 2013... Read more of this article

Brazil’s Laep BDA Assets Could Be Liquidated

The Bermuda assets of Laep Investments Ltd — a Bermuda-based buyout fund with interests in luxury retailing and dairy products in Brazil — could be liquidated, according to a report from Reuters. Cayman Islands-based fund GLG Emerging Market Special Situations Fund won the right to be repaid a debt with Laep’s assets. Laep owes GLG... Read more of this article

Bermuda Tennis Players Compete In El Salvador

Bermuda’s participation in the Junior Fed Cup and the Junior Davis Cup came to an end in San Salvador, El Salvador. By days end all positions were decided, with the Bermuda girls landing in 8th position. Eva Frazzoni and Taylor McHarg lost their singles matches both in two sets. There was no requirement to complete the doubles as the outcome would... Read more of this article