Author Archive: Bernews1

Jr Squash Championships To Get Underway

The 2012 Digicel Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships draws were released by the BSRA today will top seeds D’Vario Thompson and Alex Marshall tipped to take the Under 19 trophies. Over 50 youth players aged 7-18 yrs will take part in the two day event sponsored for the second year running by Digicel Tiye Williams, Bermuda’s highest finisher... Read more of this article

Hundreds Turn Up For Salvation Army Hampers

According to a Salvation Army worker at the Salvation Army Christmas food distribution centre in the Botanical Gardens, over 1,000 hampers were given away yesterday [Dec 20]. The Salvation Army has been distributing food hampers for many years, which consist of redeemable vouchers for turkeys and food as well as a selection of food items and toys.... Read more of this article

Superstorm: Allied World Expect $165M Cost

Bermuda-based Allied World Assurance Company expects to record approximately $165 million in catastrophe related losses in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to Superstorm Sandy which struck the Atlantic coastline of the United States in late October. This amount is pre-tax and net of reinsurance recoverables and reinstatement premiums. President... Read more of this article

BEC: Supports Suspends Permit Term Limits

The Bermuda Employers’ Council [BEC] has congratulated the OBA on winning the election, and said they support the new Government’s initiative to suspend Work Permit Term Limits. A statement from BEC said: “On behalf of our 300 members representing all sectors of the economy, we congratulate the One Bermuda Alliance on becoming the new... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: New Cabinet Ministers Sworn In

[Updated with videos] Premier Craig Cannonier appointed twelve new Cabinet Ministers who were all sworn in by Governor George Fergusson earlier today [Dec 20]. Some portfolios were shuffled from the positions held in the previous administration, with tourism teamed with transport, while economic development and home affairs are stand-alone ministries. Two... Read more of this article

Webcast Replay: Cabinet Ministers Sworn In

[Updated] The new Cabinet Ministers will be sworn-in at Government House at 5.30pm this afternoon [Dec 20]. The actual appointments remain unknown at this time, and will be announced at the swearing in. The 18 MPs Premier Cannonier has to choose from are: Kenneth Bascome, Nandi Davis, Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, Sylvan Richards, Cole Simons, Trevor Moniz,... Read more of this article

CellOne Helps Ease Seniors’ Holiday Burden

CellOne today [Dec 20] answered the call of the Phenomenal Women’s Association by donating $3000 to their Annual Christmas Wish List in support of Senior Citizens. CellOne partnered with Kristy ‘Miss Thang’ Burgess, Founder and President of the Phenomenal Women’s Association who this year are focusing their efforts on struggling Seniors. “We’ve... Read more of this article

U.S. Escapee Bragged About Bermuda Move

Two convicted bank robbers have escaped from an Illinois prison, and one of them reportedly bragged about a plan he had to move to Bermuda. The escapees are Kenneth Conley, 38, who was facing 20 years, and Jose Banks, 37, who was facing an 80-year sentence. Conley was the one who bragged about moving to Bermuda. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward... Read more of this article

Fire Service Responds To “Glowing” Wires

[Updated] While numerous firefighters were battling the blaze at the old Canadian Hotel, additional personnel from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the Town Hill, Smith’s area at approximately 10.30pm last night [Dec 19]. On arrival there was no fire but they found an section of wires extending from a utility pole that were... Read more of this article

Fire Causes Reid Street Traffic Restriction

[Updated] The section of Reid Street between King Street and Court Street has been closed to motorists and pedestrians until further notice, while the structure of the old Canadian Hotel building is addressed following last night’s fire. A police spokesperson said: “Motorists and pedestrians are advised that until further notice the section... Read more of this article

BHI Hosts Student Roundtable/Networking Event

On Tuesday evening, Bermuda Hospitality Institute hosted over 4 dozen students, parents and industry professionals at the Annual Student Roundtable & Networking event which took place at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The passion the guest speakers have for the hospitality industry exuded from each of them as they connected with students eager... Read more of this article

Johnson Appoints Air Care: ABCS For Bermuda

Johnson Controls, today [Dec 20] said that it has appointed Air Care as the Authorised Building Control Specialist [ABCS] for Bermuda. As the ABCS for Johnson Controls Building Efficiency in Bermuda, Air Care will promote, sell, install and provide local support for Johnson Controls products. Air Care will have direct access to the equipment, pricing... Read more of this article