Author Archive: Bernews1

Man Charged With Importing $178K Of Cocaine

In Magistrates Court yesterday [Dec 21], Barbadian national Dave McDonald Trotman, 39, faced a charge of importing cocaine and a second charge of possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Both allegations arose out of an intervention on 18th December in St George’s. Crown Prosecutor Cindy Clarke said that the street value of the cocaine was $178,000. Both... Read more of this article

Video: Marc Bean Elected New PLP Leader

[Updated: The election was between Terry Lister and Marc Bean, with Mr Bean being elected the new Party Leader by a margin of 111 - 35. Derrick Burgess remains the Deputy Leader.] The Progressive Labour Party is hosting a Special Delegates Conference this evening [Dec 21] to select a new Party Leader following the resignation of former Premier and Party... Read more of this article

UK Minister Congratulates Premier Cannonier

Following Bermuda’s General Election on 17 December, Mark Simmonds MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories has made the following statement: “I welcome the appointment of Premier Craig Cannonier, JP, MP, leader of One Bermuda Alliance. Bermuda is the oldest and most populous Overseas Territory with strong constitutional connections to the UK,... Read more of this article

Premier Forms Economic Recovery Committee

The Cabinet Office announced this evening [Dec 21] that the Premier Craig Cannonier has formed a committee called the ‘Jobs and Economic Recovery Cabinet Committee.’ Premier Cannonier will chair the committee, which comprises of the Minister of Finance Bob Richards, the Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell, the... Read more of this article

Validus Estimates Sandy Claims At $333.1M

Bermuda-based Validus Holdings today [Dec 21] provided an initial estimate of the net negative financial impact from Hurricane Sandy. Validus expects to record a net negative financial impact from this event, net of reinstatement premiums and reinsurance, retrocessional and other recoveries in the amount of $333.1 million. This amount is apportioned... Read more of this article

Hickory Stick Owner Denies Using Racial Slur

Following allegations made via email and social media that the owner of Hickory Stick made an offensive and racist comment following the election result, Hickory Stick owner Paul Lawrence said the reports are “entirely false.” There are different versions are going around with the main gist being that the owner of Hickory Stick was overhead... Read more of this article

Photos: Christmas Caroling With Power Girl

Over 50 Christmas Carolers took to the streets of Hamilton last night [Dec 20] spreading Christmas Cheer lead by Power 95 radio personality Patrina “Power Girl” Paynter. They started at the City Hall Christmas Tree and made their way to different restaurants and stores throughout Hamilton with some restaurants encouraging the carolers to come inside... Read more of this article

Today Is Winter Solstice, Not The Apocalypse

Although some people were expecting the end of the world to occur, today [Dec 21] is actually the winter solstice and the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The December solstice occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly declination of -23.5 degrees. In other words, it is when the North Pole is tilted 23.5 degrees away from the sun. During... Read more of this article

Man Jailed For Sexual Activity On Front Street

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 21], a 30-year-old man was jailed after admitting engaging in sexual activity with another man on Front Street. Kevin Mendonca pleaded guilty to a charge of behaving in an indecent manner in a public place and was sent to prison for ten days. Prosecutor Cindy Clarke told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner... Read more of this article

Bail Increased After Couple Planned To Travel

Husband and wife Robert MacRonald, 41, and Tracey MacRonald, 43, who had each been granted bail of $5,000 after pleading not guilty to drugs charges had their bail increased to as much as $100,000 each. Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Dec 20], The Prosecutor told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that the $5,000 bail had been set at a Court... Read more of this article

‘No Filter’ Photography Exhibition Tonight

A one day only pop up photography exhibition will be held today [Dec 21] at TQ Gallery located in the Walker Arcade on Reid Street. There will be art, photos, music, live performances, food and drinks. The exhibition is hosted by Jahde Eve, currently a student at NYU who is back home for the Christmas break and will feature work by Mr Eve and some of... Read more of this article