Author Archive: Bernews1

Computer City To Close, Nine Jobs Lost

Citing the “unprecedented economic conditions in Bermuda,” Computer City has confirmed they will be closing the business and all nine staff members will be losing their jobs. All the employees will receive severance packages beyond legal requirements. On Tuesday November 20th they will start their going‐out‐of‐business sale at their... Read more of this article

Nathaniel Dett Chorale Withdraws From Festival

A choir group dedicated to spreading Afrocentric choral music has had to withdraw from the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts’ 2013 line-up. “It’s very unfortunate that the Chorale has had to withdraw,” said Bermuda Festival Artistic Director Karen Pollard. “We know Festival goers will be disappointed but we hope to... Read more of this article

Photos: BHCT Why It Matters Campaign

Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] today released a selection of short testimonials and portraits of Bermuda residents and visitors endorsing the Why It Matters campaign. Launched in April 2011, the Why It Matters campaign aims to raise $40 million dollars in support of the KEMH Redevelopment Project. Over the past year, BHCT has hosted a series... Read more of this article

PLP: John Gibbons Replaced By Renee Ming

[Updated] With 30 days to go until the General Election, PLP candidate John Gibbons has stepped down from his candidacy in C#2 St. George’s West, and has been replaced by Ms Renee Ming. The constituency will see a three-way battle between Ms Ming, the OBA’s Nandi Davis, and Kim Swan who will be running as an Independent. Mr Swan is the incumbent,... Read more of this article

Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Contest Finalists

The judging panel in the 15th Annual Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Competition has reviewed all the entries and selected the finalists. All senior school students were eligible to enter with the chance to win the first prize of a $1,000 grant. The six finalists will receive “Commendation of Excellence” awards and a $500 grant. Each student’s school... Read more of this article

Video: Bermudian Artists Win Award In Hollywood

[Updated with additional video] Bermudian artists ill-Logical Linguistics – Lyricist, Joshua “Fatz” Simons and Producer/DJ, Craig Simons, won the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop for their single, “Go Slow.” The award was presented last night in Hollywood, CA in the legendary Fonda Theatre. CEO of PlayList Management,... Read more of this article

Two Arrests In Connection With Damaged Car

Two men were arrested in connection with an incident on Tuesday night that saw a car at the City Hall parking lot damaged, and both have been bailed pending further inquiries. A police statement said: “Around 7pm on Tuesday, November 13th police officers responded to a report of willful damage involving vehicles at City Hall parking lot in the... Read more of this article

Results/Photos: Day #4 World Rugby Classic

The fourth day of play in the World Rugby Classic took place last night [Nov 15] with Canada defeating Italy, and Australia claiming victory over the Classic Lions. Canada 10 Italy 7 Hayden Gage gave Canada the lead after 12 minutes in this Plate Semi-Final, while John Graff kicked the conversion to give Canada the 7-0 lead. In the 38th minute Luis... Read more of this article

BDOT To Receive Gold & Silver HSMAI Awards

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognise the Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) with a Gold and a Silver Award for public relations excellence for entries in the 56th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition. The awards will officially be presented to BDOT... Read more of this article

OBA: No Change To FutureCare Benefits

[Updated] Under an OBA Government seniors currently enrolled in FutureCare will see no change in their benefits, Spokesman for the Shadow Health Board and OBA Candidate for #C17 Pembroke Central Andrew Simons said. “So shame on the government election machine for trying to win seniors’ votes through fear-mongering and lies. The OBA believes... Read more of this article

PLP Questions OBA Constituency #20 Candidate

[Updated] The PLP has issued a statement asking “why the candidate for Constituency #20 Marcus Jones doesn’t have an opponent from the OBA as yet.” “The electorate in Constituency #20 deserve time to consider their options and make a reasoned choice,” said the PLP. “Is the OBA too busy fighting over this seat to actually... Read more of this article

GIS Day: Geocaches Treasure Hunt Launched

In celebration of this year’s GIS Day, the Bermuda Government’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee and the Department of Conservation Services is launching a series of GIS themed Geocaches as part of a real world treasure hunting game. Held each year on the Wednesday of National Geographic Society’s Geography Awareness Week... Read more of this article