Author Archive: Bernews1
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
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
