Author Archive: Bernews1
Kim Swan: ‘Polarization Of Party Politics’
The unprecedented number of Independent candidates signals a “real disquiet of persons dissatisfied with the polarization of party politics,” according to Independent candidate Kim Swan. This election will see a total of 15 Independent candidates contest 12 different constituencies. By comparison two Independents ran in the 2007 Election,... Read more of this article
PLP: OBA’s Tax Plan Hurts Workers, Businesses
The PLP is today questioning “what impact the OBA’s unfair tax scheme will have on Bermuda’s businesses and workers.” C#18 candidate David Burt said, “Once again the OBA has rushed out with a half baked, ill conceived, unfair scheme that will cause taxes to be raised on both workers and some small business owners. “The... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons: Education Information Is Inadequate
The “selective and limited information” released by Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith “raises questions about what is being withheld,” Shadow Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons said. Dr Gibbons said: “The information Education Minister Dame Jennifer released on high school graduation rates and examination results... Read more of this article
Accident Causes Traffic Delays On Palmetto Rd
[Updated] At approximately 8.30am this morning [Dec 3] a collision occurred on Palmetto Road near the incinerator involving two cars. The police said traffic delays are expected and advised motorists to take a different route. Details are limited, but we will provide additional information as able. Update: A police spokesperson said: “Around... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Home-Grown Alternatives Show
The Home-Grown Alternatives show took place on Saturday [Dec 1] with some of Bermuda’s best artists and craftspeople displaying their wares at St. Paul’s in Paget. In 1995 Christine Wellman and Mary Tatem decided to hold a pre-Christmas craft fair, and over the years the event has become an annual tradition, offering people a chance to get a head-start... Read more of this article
Text Messaging Turns 20 Years Old Today
It was 20 years ago today [Dec 3] that the first text message was sent. One 3 December 1992, an engineer working on the UK sent the world’s first short message service or SMS saying “Merry Christmas.” PC World reports that: “Nowadays, cell phone users around the world send more than 7 trillion text messages per year. But in November,... Read more of this article
Weekend Links, News, Photos, Videos & More
The past weekend [Dec 1/2] saw a 20-year-old motorcyclist chased and shot on North Shore, two teenagers assaulted in Sandys, and a number of sports and community events take place across the island. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News & Misc: Shooting In Pembroke, 19-Year-Old Injured Man Ignores Police Barrier,... Read more of this article
On-The-Spot Fines For Misdeclared Baggage
The Department of Customs advised that effective December 1, 2012, mis-declared goods in passengers’ baggage will be returned to the owner immediately on payment of the import duty due and an on-the-spot fine. This means that those who are found to have false or incomplete customs declarations will no longer have to wait to get their purchases back.... Read more of this article
Two Males & Two Females Arrested After Assault
[Updated] Two men and two women [all aged 18-19] were arrested on Friday night [Nov 30] following an attack in Sandys parish which left two teenagers with injuries requiring medical care. A police spokesperson said: “Around 9:30pm on Friday, November 30th police officers responded to a reported disturbance on Butterfield Lane in Sandys parish.... Read more of this article
Audio: PLP 2012 Election ‘Campaign Anthem’
The Progressive Labour Party has posted their 2012 Election “campaign song” online. The song, which often repeats their campaign slogan “Standing Strong,” is performed by local singer “BLAC.” The audio is accompanied by a photo/video slideshow showing various PLP candidates and scenes across Bermuda. Related Stories Audio:... Read more of this article
Ranking: Micah Franklin Jumps 186 Spots
Bermudian squash player Micah Franklin has made it into the PSA World Tour top 200 with a world ranking of #193. He began his professional squash career in 2011, and started the tour in March 2012 with a ranking of 379 and in nine months he has gone up 186 spots. Franklin thanked his sponsor Digicel, as well as the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association... Read more of this article
Photos: Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series
Another session of the Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series took place this afternoon [Dec 2] at the Arboretum in Devonshire, with dozens of young cyclists pedaling furiously around the course while cheering parents looked on. The free series is sponsored by Tokio Millennium Re and Bicycle Works, and sanctioned by the Bermuda Bicycle Association, has the... Read more of this article
