Author Archive: Bernews1

Man Admits Theft Of $850 Of Items From Shed

In Plea Court this morning [Nov 21], fifty-six year old Brian Jones pleaded guilty to stealing tools and other items on 19th October 2012. He admitted to taking a vacuum cleaner, 15 sets of C-clamps, 4 pairs of pliers, paintbrushes, car cleaning materials, and an Easy-Up tent. The items, in total, were valued at around $850 Senior Magistrate Archie... Read more of this article

Ocean Rendezvous Rescues Research Project

Ruth Curry, Senior Research Specialist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), is used to the challenges that come with deep-ocean research; after all, she has spent the last three decades measuring circulation pathways in the Atlantic Ocean. But she never expected that, on a calm day in November, she’d require the help of two ships and an... Read more of this article

Waiter/Server Training Programme Relaunched

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors is encouraging unemployed individuals who want to work to sign up for the 2013 Waiter/Server Retraining Programme. The deadline for applicants is November 30, 2012. Last year this time, the Ministry in conjunction with the Bermuda Hotel Association and the Restaurant Division of the Chamber... Read more of this article

David DeSilva’s Sentencing Postponed

David DeSilva appeared in Supreme Court this morning [Nov 21] where he was scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of Denise Evans-Wilkinson, however his sentencing was postponed to Monday In April 2011 the body of Ms Evans-Wilkinson was found floating in the waters off the Mill Point Road area in Pembroke. Related... Read more of this article

Man Charged With DUI, Injuring Two People

48-year-old Douglas Mitchell was not required to enter a plea in this morning’s [Nov 21] Plea Court because all four charges that he faces must all be tried in the Supreme Court. The four charges were that around 6:15pm on 27th September 2012 he was driving whilst impaired; was driving while the level of alcohol in his blood was over the 80mg limit;... Read more of this article

OBA: Debt Payments Causing Service Cutbacks

[Updated with video] Debt interest payments are now one of the largest single spending items in the Government’s budget and they are the reason the Government has been cutting back important public services, OBA candidate Nandi Davis said today [Nov 21]. Ms Davis said: “Debt interest payments are now one of the largest single spending items... Read more of this article

Photos: Formal Opening Of Noble Automotive

Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith formally opened the Noble Automotive at mechanic facility at the CedarBridge Academy on Monday [Nov 19]. A partnership exists between CedarBridge Academy and Noble Automotive where over the next three years, the organisation will work with the school to advance its motor mechanics and electrical engineering... Read more of this article

“We Do Not Support The PLP Or The OBA”

[Written by Erwin P. Adderley & David J. Tavares] We have read with interest the responses to our letter of October 18, 2012 entitled “Independents can be your balanced change”. Almost without exception the responses have been that “a vote for an independent candidate is a vote for the PLP”. Let us make it quite clear that support for the... Read more of this article

Tree Lighting Ceremony To Be Held This Friday

The 18th Annual Tree of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 23rd at 5.30pmat City Hall. The event will include performances by the Menuhin Foundation, Saltus School Choir, Shacobi Basden, Bermuda High School Choir, Menuhin Foundation, Bermuda Regiment Band, Bermuda Island Pipe Band as well as a special appearance by Santa... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Rise 0.8%, Liquor Sales Up 25.5%

According to statistics just released, retail sales in September 2012 increased 0.8% [or $0.6 million] above the $81.9 million recorded in September 2011, with sales from liquor stores increasing 25.5%. Food sales jumped 10.9%, and the report said sales for both sectors were influenced by the Labour Day Holiday and preparations for the passage of Hurricane... Read more of this article

BA Seat Sale: $840 Round Trip To London

British Airways has launched a sale today, allowing travellers to celebrate the New Year in London. Roundtrip sale fares in World Traveller economy begin from $840 and includes all taxes and fees. The sale runs until Dec. 5, 2012. Customers can travel outbound between Nov. 28, 2012 and Dec. 16, 2012 and from Dec. 24, 2012 to Mar. 24, 2013, which gives... Read more of this article

Three Teens Remanded Until February Trial

On Monday [Nov 19] Senior Magistrate Archie Warner remanded three teenagers into custody until their trial on 28th February 2013. Rechai Young, 18, Travis Lowe, 19, and Joshua Usher, 19, had been jointly charged with entering a house at Stowe Hill Court, Pembroke, on 14th November 2012; and stealing jewelry valued at over $11,000 and $450 in cash. All... Read more of this article