Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos: 2012 Lines, Sales, Stores & Black Friday

Many of the island’s retailers opened early offering substantial ‘Black Friday‘ discounts this morning, and there was no shortage of shoppers out looking to take advantage of the lower prices. The first store to attract a line was Digicel’s Church Street branch with a dedicated shopper pulling up a chair outside late yesterday... Read more of this article

Marine Search For Dereck Spenser Resumes

[Updated] The marine search for Dereck Spenser resumed this morning [Nov 23] after being suspended late yesterday. Mr. Spenser was last seen around 4:30pm on Wednesday [Nov 21] having left his job in the Dockyard area on his motorcycle. The news of his disappearance prompted numerous comments online, with many people expressing their concern for... Read more of this article

Coalition To Host Budgeting & Debt Workshop

The Coalition for the Protection of Children will be holding a budgeting workshop at their Mount Hill office on November 30th to assist those who feel they could benefit from budget advice and debt management. A spokesperson said, “Due to increasing struggles of families trying to budget in difficult economic times, the Coalition for the Protection... Read more of this article

$5,000 Prize For Correct Weather Prediction

In a nod to the value of crowdsourcing as an effective forecasting method, the Risk Prediction Initiative (RPI2.0) announces the start of its seasonal forecast competition, in which participants can win up to $5000. Based in Bermuda, RPI2.0 works to create effective and efficient dialogue between scientists and (re)insurers involved in catastrophic... Read more of this article

‘We Need A Responsible Path To The Future’

[Updated with video] Bermuda needs a sound economic plan that grows the economy, creates jobs, pays down our national debt, and supports critical government services, OBA candidate Andrew Simons said today. Saying “let’s think beyond the next four weeks, and instead focus on the next 20 years,” Mr Simons asked what will the future be... Read more of this article

Children Honoured With Young Citizens Award

Yesterday [Nov 22] a special luncheon was held at the Hamilton Princess to mark the Universal Day Of The Child, and a number of children received the Young Citizens Award for demonstrating humanitarian qualities, standing up for the rights of others and for community service. Minister of Youth, Families and Sports Glenn Blakeney said: “This Young... Read more of this article

PCC Rink To Formally Re-Open On Nov 24

The Pembroke Community Club and the Bermuda Inline Hockey Association will celebrate the reopening of the rink at PCC tomorrow [Nov 24]. The Bermuda Inline Hockey Association BIHA [formerly The Bermuda Roller Hockey League] was originally organized in 1998. The program has been running since then from October to March each year. The program enrolls... Read more of this article

Capital G Launches Giving Back Programme

Capital G announce the launch of its sixth annual ‘Holiday Giving Back’ fundraising programme which this year will benefit Meals on Wheels. Capital G is inviting members of the community to donate a Dollar amount of their choosing to the bank’s ‘Holiday Giving Back’ account in support of the Meals on Wheels charity. “The ‘Holiday Giving... Read more of this article

Wall Collapses Into Room, Woman Escapes Injury

[Updated] At around 1.50am this morning [Nov 23] a Smiths parish resident got the shock of her life when the retaining wall of a neighbouring property collapsed – crashing right through her bedroom – leaving her feeling lucky to be alive. She was asleep when the wall came crashing down and described the sound as being like a “freight... Read more of this article

Independent David Petty Releases Platform

David Petty — who is running as an Independent in C#20 Pembroke South West in the upcoming election — has released his platform. The 43-year-old previously served as a UBP candidate in 1998, and said his political views fall within the realms of Liberal Socio-Capitalism and his platform has been created in that context. Platform Highlights We... Read more of this article

Live Blog: Crowds Flock To Black Friday Sales

[Updated] With this year’s Black Friday sales due to kick off at midnight, shoppers are already displaying their enthusiasm having started to line up outside of Digicel late this morning. Digicel will be opening their Church Street store at 12.01 offering a variety of bargain prices, as well as numerous prizes. Any customer to purchase a featured... Read more of this article

Recruitment Of Human Rights Commissioners

The Human Rights Commission recently announced that the Human Rights Amendment Act 2012 came into operation on Friday, October 26, 2012. The Human Rights Act, 1981 was amended by providing, amongst other changes, for an independent Selection and Appointment Committee to recruit, interview and appoint Human Rights Commissioners. The Selection and Appointment... Read more of this article