Author Archive: Bernews1

Energy Week Movie Showing Tonight

The Department of Energy is reminding members of the public that as part of CARICOM Energy Week in Bermuda, tonight [Nov 14] the Department of Energy will give a short [30 minute] presentation on Energy Efficiency and Conservation at 5:30pm in the Cathedral Hall. In this talk the Director of the Department of Energy Jeane Nikolai will discuss the conservation... Read more of this article

PLP Call On OBA To Release “Secret Plan”

[Updated] The PLP have released a statement calling on the OBA to release a “secret plan,” saying “it’s time for the OBA to come clean.” PLP MP Darius Tucker said: “Last night on ZBM, Kim Swan acknowledged that a consultant was brought in after the last election… and recommended a “secret plan.” According... Read more of this article

OBA’s R. Wayne Scott: ‘It’s Time For A Change’

[Opinion column written by R Wayne Scott] Bernews published a long column by Col David Burch a few days ago, in which he argued that the Progressive Labour Party had done many good things for Bermuda during their 14 years in office. The One Bermuda Alliance agrees. No one wants to deny or diminish the good things the PLP has done. In fact, we thought... Read more of this article

Government Signs Agreement With Microsoft

Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Wayne Furbert, signed a new agreement with the Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday [Nov 14] for the continued use of the company’s online safety material at no charge. The original agreement was signed on August 27, 2007 following the passage of the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2007 that provides comprehensive... Read more of this article

Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrated

Bermuda joins dozens other countries in the celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Earlier this afternoon [Nov 14], the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors, highlighted the initiative at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] offices. Photo: [L-R] Jamillah Lodge BEDC, Joe Mahoney, Minister Patrice Minors, and 2011... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Convening of Youth Parliament

The 2012 Convening of Youth Parliament will take place tomorrow [Nov.15] at the House of Assembly at 4.15pm, featuring the an address by Youth Premier Ryan Robinson Perinchief. Modeled on Bermuda’s official Parliament, the Youth Parliament of Bermuda was founded in 1985 and meets on Wednesday afternoons at the House of Assembly. The event is invitation... Read more of this article

Assured Guaranty: $0.09 Quarterly Dividend

Assured Guaranty Ltd. declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.09 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 5, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2012. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company, whose operating subsidiaries provide financial guaranty insurance to the U.S. and... Read more of this article

Advisory: Distribution Of Child Abuse Images

The police issued a warning today [Nov 14], saying there has been an increase in sexually explicit/child abuse images being passed around via electronic means. Inspector Mark Clarke, Officer in Charge of the Vulnerable Persons Unit said: “In 2012 there has been an increase in sexually explicit images being passed around the island via various electronic... Read more of this article

PGA Grand Slam To Return Through 2014

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today [Nov 14] announced the return of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf to Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course Through 2014. Minister Furbert said: “This is great news for Bermuda to have the PGA Grand Slam return for the next two years. During the past six years of hosting this event the beauty... Read more of this article

Paul Defontes Charged With Manslaughter

Paul Defontes appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 14] and was charged with the manslaughter of Patricia Roque in Southampton on July 23rd 2012. As this is an indictable offence, the case will be heard in the Supreme Court. The defendant was granted bail in the amount of $20,000.00 and a surety to return for mention on Wednesday November... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular

The In Motion School of Dance will be hosting their third annual Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular on Thursday December 20 and Friday December 21 at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Under the direction of Liz Pimental, director of In Motion School of Dance, the show starts at 7.00pm on both nights. Tickets go on sale from November 25th with general admission... Read more of this article

Video: Youth Sailors Return From Regatta

The 2012 Bermuda O’pen BIC Sailing team concluded competing at the O’pen BIC World Championship Regatta in Miami Florida and returned to the island recently. Ceci Wollmann finished second in the Under 15 Girls, Mickey Wollann finished second in the Under 13 Division and Peter Dill finished second in the Under 15 Fleet: The Royal Hamilton Amateur... Read more of this article