Author Archive: Bernews1

List Of All 2012 General Election Polling Stations

The polling stations will be open between 8am and 8pm on Monday, December 17th 2012 to vote. Voters will require photo identification such as a commonwealth passport, drivers license, special persons card, voter identification card or an employer issued identification with photo, date-of-birth and signature. The polling stations for all 36 constituencies... Read more of this article

Results: Netball Association Senior League

In Bermuda Netball Association action on Saturday [Dec 15], the WWC Panthers defeated the SS Warriors 83 – 18 in senior league play at the Bernard Park. Kirstin Saltus scored 45 goals for the WWC Panthers while Deborah DeShields added 38 goals. Danielle Raynor scored 39 goals to lead the Young Men Social Club Lady Bluebirds to a 62 – 8 win over... Read more of this article

Results: Casely Tennis Tournament

Five Bermuda Junior Tennis players took to the courts on Friday [Dec 14], on day one of the Casely Tennis Tournament going on in Miami, Florida. Kaylah Ming lost her first round to Lian Benedejcic of Slovenia in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the 12 Year Old Girls Division. In Boy’s 14 Division matches, Benjamin Furqan won his first round match against... Read more of this article

Tranquility Rest Home/Daycare Facility Opens

Tranquility Rest Home & Daycare Facility has opened offering a full daycare service and is located at Hook ‘N’ Ladder Lane in Sandy’s. Pastor Lynette Raynor, Ms Corrita Saunders of the National Office for Senior’s and the Physically Challenged and MP Dennis Lister all attended an open house at the facility. Tranquility will be providing... Read more of this article

Social Justice/Economy Roundtable A Success

The Centre for Justice recently hosted a Roundtable discussion designed to explore how the economy impacts on human rights and social justice programmes and your way of life. A Centre for Justice spokesperson said, “That discussion was broadcast live on ZFB TV7 and streamed online on Wednesday [Dec 5] and involved various stakeholders drawn from... Read more of this article

Road Safety Council Urges Safety On Roads

During this holiday season, the Bermuda Road Safety Council wants to encourage the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road, and would like to share the following information: To date, eight (8) lives have been lost on our roads in 2012. All were males. All but one of the fatal collisions involved a motorcycle or livery cycle. A statement... Read more of this article

Police Issue Burglary Advisory

In light of a recent series of burglary incidents, the Bermuda Police Service are warning the general public of the need to remain vigilant regarding burglaries. A police spokesperson said, “Once again the Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public to remain vigilant regarding burglaries, particularly due to a recent series of incidents... Read more of this article

Two Webcast Replays: Final Political Events

[Updated] The PLP is hosting their final rally this evening [Dec 15] at the Berkeley Institute Field starting at 7pm. Primarily featuring the candidates from Constituencies 13 through 23, all candidates from the 36 constituencies will be in attendance and will address the crowd. The PLP’s event will also include local entertainers as well as a... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Scores In Bradford City Draw

Despite having been considered “doubtful” for today’s [Dec 15] game against Southend United due to picking up a minor knee injury during Bradford’s victory over Arsenal on Tuesday, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells started the game and piled in yet another goal. Bradford went in front in the 27th minute with Nahki Wells tapping home from close... Read more of this article

Fitch Affirms Butterfield Bank’s Ratings

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Butterfield’s long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at A-, its short-term IDR at F1 and Viability Rating at bb+. The Viability Rating, which represents Fitch’s view as to the intrinsic creditworthiness of an issuer, was placed on Watch Positive... Read more of this article

One Bermuda Alliance Submission To The BPSU

[Updated] The OBA has provided a list of answers in response to questions posed by the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU], covering topics including how they propose to deal with the debt, job creation, the role unions play in Bermuda and more. Speaking on Thursday night, OBA Chairman Thad Hollis said “The One Bermuda Alliance received a series... Read more of this article

PLP To Host Final Rally: “Rock The Vote”

The Progressive Labour Party will host their final rally this evening [Dec 15] at the Berkeley Institute Field starting at 7pm. Primarily featuring the candidates from Constituencies 13 through 23, all candidates from the 36 constituencies will be in attendance and address the crowd. A statement from the PLP said: “The rally will culminate... Read more of this article