Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos/Video: Belmont Hills Golf Course Fire

[Updated with video] A fire broke out on the 17th tee at the Belmont Golf Course this evening [Nov 29], and firefighters are presently on scene extinguishing the blaze. Smoke is pouring out into the night sky, and there are at least three fire vehicles and a number of personnel on scene. It appears the fire started in a pile of vegetation debris, and... Read more of this article

Legal Notice Issued After Document Surfaces

After a document which appears to be a post-mortem of the 2007 election surfaced, the PLP called on the “OBA/UBP to come clean” about their plan, the OBA said the document was fabricated and the U.S. based consultant the document is attributed to issued a notice to the media through a local lawyer indicating publication of the document will... Read more of this article

Education Minister: 95% Of Students Graduated

[Updated] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith released the school exam results this afternoon [Nov 29], saying that 95% of senior school students graduated. Minister Smith said: “The Board of Education has set a graduation target requiring students to have a minimum grade-point-average of 2.0 [the equivalent of a 70% average across their... Read more of this article

Cannonier: “Proud & Excited” By Candidates

Speaking after today’s [Nov 29] Nomination Day OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said he was “proud and excited” by the team of candidates the OBA has fielded for the election. “We are Bermudians who have come together from all walks of life. We are single mothers, shopkeepers, business people, lawyers, teachers, taxi drivers, community... Read more of this article

Tokio Donates $50,000 To The Reading Clinic

Tokio Millennium Re made a significant donation to The Reading Clinic, Bermuda’s only charity dedicated to enhancing the literacy and numeracy skills of children with learning difficulties. The Bermuda-based reinsurance company has become the lead sponsor of the Clinic’s Core Reading Programme after presenting the Clinic with a cheque for $50,000. The... Read more of this article

Charities House Christmas Tree Lighting

The Charities House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday [Dec 6] from 5:30pm – 7pm at Charities House on Point Finger Road, Paget. This is the first time a Christmas tree ceremony will take place at Charities House. This event also signifies unity amongst all of the Charities that reside in the building including: Big... Read more of this article

Bank Of Butterfield UK Board Appointments

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Nov 29] said that Mr. John Wright has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Butterfield Bank [UK] Limited. In addition, Mr. Nigel Buchanan, CVO, FCA, an existing non-executive Director at Butterfield Bank [UK] Limited, has been appointed Chairman of the... Read more of this article

Volunteers Invited For Cooper’s Island Project

The community is invited to volunteer with HSBC staff and their families on Saturday 8 December to help with ongoing efforts to restore Cooper’s Island to its natural state. Volunteers will help plant endemic plants and remove invasive plant species. Two sessions are scheduled, 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm. Email HSBC events@hsbc.bm for further details... Read more of this article

‘Rocket Pitch’ Business Contest Winners Named

Capital G hosted the prize giving for the 5th Annual Rocket Pitch Competition earlier today [Nov 29] and Minister Patrice Minors was on hand to congratulate the top three winners of the 5th Annual Rocket Pitch Competition. First place went to Laura Lyons for Avisrara, an Online Art Gallery; Laura Trott took second with Pets R Us, her concept for a full... Read more of this article

Residents Encouraged To Check Passports

With the festive season upon us and in an effort to avoid last minute applications for passports, the Department of Border Control is encouraging residents to check their passport to ensure that it is valid, particularly if they plan on traveling during the Christmas and New Year period. Acting Chief Immigration Officer Dr. Danette Ming said: “If... Read more of this article

Jonathan Starling Releases Campaign Platform

Jonathan Starling — who will run as an Independent candidate in C#20 Pembroke South West — has released his platform. The 32-year-old has Master’s degrees in Ecological Economics and Urban and Regional Planning, and is well known in the online community through his Catch-A-Fire blog, which he has maintained since 2007. A sample of Mr Starling’s... Read more of this article

Premier Cox: ‘Proud Of Our Candidate Team’

[Updated with video] Speaking on the 36 PLP candidates who were nominated this morning [Nov 29] Premier Paula Cox said: “I’m so proud of our team of qualified candidates who are in touch with their communities. We have a team of caring people who love our island and our people. “I’m so proud to stand strong with candidates like... Read more of this article