Author Archive: Bernews1

Marine Police Unit Searching For Dereck Spenser

[Updated - marine search suspended until tomorrow] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Dereck Spenser.. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, who was last seen about 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon, the 21st November... Read more of this article

BDOT Release 2013 Spring Break Promo Video

The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] has released their video promotion for Spring Break 2013 to highlight the events and activities available on island during Spring Break. The locally produced video features events from the 2012 Spring Break and will be posted on the Department’s website and various social media sites. BDOT has added an additional... Read more of this article

Premier Named Honourary Chair, Wins Award

Premier Paula Cox was recently named the Honourary Chair of the World Chamber of Commerce [WCC] after attending the international organisation’s economic and environmental summit. The Premier, made the announcement during her Keynote Address at the Real Estate Division of the Chamber of Commerce’s AGM, which took place Monday, November 19. The World... Read more of this article

AA To Hold Annual Convention & Banquet

Alcoholics Anonymous [AA] will be holding its annual Recovery on the Rock Convention this coming weekend at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The theme of this year’s Convention, which is being held November 23-25, is “Beyond Our Wildest Dreams”. The event will feature guest AA and Al-Anon speakers from California and Nevada as well... Read more of this article

Scott: Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery

Today Lawrence Scott –the PLP Candidate in C#24 — responded to his OBA opponent Alexis Swan’s comments about youth unemployment statistics: “I can say only that ‘imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery’! “Consequently, the PLP party, government and I are truly flattered that the OBA candidate for Constituency-24... Read more of this article

OBA: ‘Government Finances Are In Deep Trouble’

“It is clear to the OBA and Bermudians everywhere that Government finances are in deep trouble,” Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards said. “We know Government is borrowing to pay the interest on the money it has already borrowed. We know it is borrowing to pay the salaries of civil servants and keep the lights on where they work.... Read more of this article

Black Friday: List Of Store Sales/Opening Hours

[Updated] The Black Friday concept has taken off in Bermuda, with numerous retailers opening early tomorrow [Nov 23] and offering substantial discounts. Digicel and CellOne will be the first, throwing their doors open at midnight, and numerous stores will be opening early — from 4am onwards — including AF Smiths, Annex, Brown & Co, Daisys,... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Hospitality Institute Networking Event

Bermuda Hospitality Institute will host its Annual Student Roundtable Discussion & Networking Event on Tuesday, December 18th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. This year a new program feature specifically for parents has been added. “Interest in hospitality careers among students who are seeking higher education continues... Read more of this article

Photos/Video/Results: Women’s Hockey League

Bermuda Hockey Federation league action continued on Sunday [Nov 18] at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire with three games being played. Canaries 0 Swallows 6 The Swallows defeated the Canaries 6 – 0 in the first Women’s Division game of the day. The Swallows went in front in the 7th minute when Liz Stewart scored a Field Goal. Danielle Williams... Read more of this article

U.S. Consul General’s Thanksgiving Message

[Written by U.S. Consul General Robert Settje] Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished holidays in the United States. Holidays often change over the years – the evolution of Christmas from a religious celebration to a several months’-long commercial event is perhaps the most obvious example – but for nearly four centuries, Thanksgiving has maintained... Read more of this article

We’re Not Just Complaining, We’re Taking Action

“We are not just complaining and talking Bermuda down, we are taking action to provide jobs for our Bermudian young people,” the PLP said in a press statement today. The full statement follows below: We are not just complaining and talking Bermuda down, we are taking action to provide jobs for our Bermudian young people. Just today, we announced... Read more of this article

Man Arrested With Suspected Stolen Liquor

The police arrested a man on Tuesday [Nov 20] who was carrying a large quantity of bottled liquor which is believed to be stolen. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have had a quantity of liquor stolen from their home or business to contact the main police number on 295-0011 A police spokesperson said: “Around 11pm on Tuesday November... Read more of this article